Loudmouth Comedian Trashes Panel After Reveal

This week’s Group A semi-final additionally introduced again the Smackdown, which pitted the 2 performers with the least votes on the finish of the primary spherical of competitors. They then sang once more, solely this time taking over the identical track and with the panel deciding their destiny.

There have been positively some unimaginable performances, in addition to some extremely entertaining moments — although maybe there was nothing extra entertaining than what occurred as quickly as this week’s unmasked movie star was revealed. We have seen epic responses to dropping, however nothing like this!

Let’s bounce proper in with this week’s masks. And don’t fret, earlier than we get to the stunning unmasking(s), we’ll make you energy by way of the horrible (and infrequently good) guesses made by our illustrious panel of Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger first. We do that as a result of we love … to torture you.

Together with the panel’s guesses, we’ll be sharing some web hypothesis, too, so when you do not wish to be doubtlessly spoiled (as a result of they’re excellent at this), chances are you’ll wish to skip previous the guesses sections.

(“Standing Nonetheless,” Jewel) Like stepping again twenty years or extra, Jewel regarded and sounded completely implausible as she took on one in every of her traditional tracks. It was only a reminder of how enjoyable it was to observe her journey unfold on Season 6, and all of the totally different sides of her highly effective voice we do not often get to listen to on her personal songs. This was her signature sound, however now we all know simply how various she might be and he or she’s an actual showstopper.

(“Beverly Hills,” Weezer) Pickle just isn’t a superb singer, by any means. Not solely does he don’t have any pitch, he cannot even preserve his breath all through the track, getting exhausted. He additionally spoke at one level throughout this — whic his the track — and made it much more clear who this in all probability is with that particular voice. He might not be a singer, however he is positively an entertainer. “Pickle, pickle!”

Guesses: After name-dropping some leisure greats final week, Pickle spoke this week about all of the beefs he is had through the years, from Actual Housewives to NBA stars, in addition to his capacity to squash them and reconcile. He chalks it as much as him being outspoken. A few of his fights, he famous, have been large enough that we have heard of, together with one with a whole on-line publication.

A brand new visible clue, other than a police automobile when he was speaking about his beefs, was a outstanding shot of him holding a baseball. Lance Bass introduced out his on-stage clue, which was “a beautiful assortment of pickles with lovely wigs.”

There have been six whole, with one blonde, one redhead, a brunette and the opposite three showing to have black hair, sort of harking back to the solid of Pals to the panel. “I’ve carried out so many issues for thus a few years and folks at all times affiliate me with my well-known buddies,” Pickle stated with fun.

The final clue bundle leaned into the unhealthy boy persona as nicely, displaying a microphone and headset such as you may see on a radio present or podcast. He stated that his faculty lecturers considered him as a “hyper, disruptive child who had little interest in something however sports activities,” dismissing him as a “unhealthy boy with no future.”

He admitted that it wasn’t till he discovered his ardour that he turned laser-focused. He then managed to realize huge success in it, saying he’d rubbed elbows with some greats, name-dropping Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scoreses, and Martin Brief. At this level, the vibes are all nonetheless feeling very radio deejay identified for conducting significant interviews.

Different photographs included a joker card taped to a locker and a balloon arch, in addition to photographs of him spray portray on the partitions. His on-stage clue got here from the gamers within the VIP lounge woh revealed an “On Air” signal, once more pointing to radio. “Once I communicate, folks pay attention,” Pickle. Are you listening, Ken? Kenny, are you listening? I receives a commission loads to speak, so concentrate, Kenny.”

When Nicole joked that he should know Ken, he added, “Oh I do know every one in every of you, just a bit bit totally different. And I am bringing that BDE, that massive dill vitality, what? Identical to Nick, that BPE, that massive pickle vitality!” That got here with a fanny smack, main Nick to surprise, “What number of instances am I gonna get assaulted?”

This week, Nicole thought Charlie Sheen would make an “superb” Pickle, which prompted him to say, “Profitable!” He has had many public struggles, is married to a Actual Housewife, and guest-starred on Pals. Ken, once more, tried to manifest Sean Penn being on this present by mentioning he additionally appeared on Pals and was a cop on Colours. He’s outspoken, however he isn’t Pickle.

Nicole then puzzled if Pickle’s degree of consolation on the present proper now may level to frequent visitor panelist Joel McHale. This got here after he poked enjoyable at Ken’s guess, which is actually one thing Joel would do.

However, we discover ourselves getting drawn again to the web’s favourite guess, which is Michael Rapaport (although there are just a few strays). He has such a singular accent and approach of speaking and transferring, when you watch and hearken to Pickle with this in thoughts, it is actually onerous to see or hear anybody else. Particularly, that “rap” portion of this track was all Rapaport.

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(“Fortunate,” Britney Spears) Gazelle rebounded final week however reverted again to a shakier vocal this week as she took on a track that should not have stretched her an excessive amount of vocally. She did go for some greater moments, which have been hit and miss. She’s obtained loads of nice character that shines by way of when she performs and a reasonably stable vocal, however this was shaky sufficient to inform us that singing just isn’t her essential gig, however maybe one thing she’s enthusiastic about.

Guesses: For her newest clue bundle, Gazelle talked about how a lot this costume meant to her, as she associates deer with a pricey pal she misplaced shortly earlier than her wedding ceremony. We noticed a mouse subsequent to a bouquet and canine tags as she talked about his “adventurous spirit” and the way the rain that fell in the course of the vows advised the couple he was with them.

The Workplace’s Kate Flannery introduced out her on-stage clue, which is a DVD known as “Gazelle Love Story.” Gazelle defined, “The 2000s are a particular time for me as a result of it was once I had my movie debut.” That provides a husband and a timeline to her earlier clues.

A serious focus of her second clue bundle was Gazelle’s heritage and distinctive identify. She stated she was pressured to vary it professionally at simply eight yeras outdated and casting administrators did not fairly know methods to place her due to her “distinctive look.” Now, she sees herself as a trailblazer for different little ladies who appear to be her.

Photographs that we noticed included an indication studying “Menace Stage: 3,” suggesting an leisure triple menace, as nicely a a take a look at with the grade A, and a surfboard, which could possibly be a surf film, a love of the ocean, or perhaps a Teen Selection Award. On stage, Antonio Gates tossed Nick a soccer that had “Villain” printed throughout it. Gazelle defined, “I am not truly a villain, however I can play the half. Gazelle’s obtained vary!”

The primary bundle revealed that she hit up a Broadway present at six years outdated (the signal within the clue bundle learn Hey Doll! which may imply she noticed Hey Dolly!). That sparked her curiosity in being on the stage, which she says she leaps at any alternative to do.

A kind of alternatives got here as a teen when she entered a nationwide expertise competitors … and “crashed and burned.” After this, she nearly swore off singing for good, however she’s too enthusiastic about it. Now, she’s trying to face her fears, which is another excuse we suspect singing is not what she’s identified for.

With a petite body, that first clue bundle included a Hawaiian shirt, three statues of bulldogs collectively, a director’s chair and a camper within the desert. David Spade then introduced out an LP with “Film Soundtrack” printed on it. “Not solely do I act in films, I additionally sing in them,” Gazelle advised Nick.

Robin puzzled if maybe it was Mandy Moore, who performed a villain in “The Princess Diaries,” however we expect Mandy has stronger pipes than this. She’s additionally very tall, and Gazelle just isn’t. Nicole targeted on the truth that she’s married, which blew all of their earlier guesses, however opened the door to Hilary Duff, with the mouse maybe representing Disney. Jenny, although, went with Excessive Faculty Musical star Ashley Tisdale, alongside the identical traces.

The web, although, has been circling increasingly one specific iconic villain from a Disney community, this time Freeform. The present is Fairly Little Liars and there’s no query as as to if or not Janel Parrish was enjoying a villain on that one!

(“Hey There Delilah,” Plain White T’s) S’Extra gave an attention-grabbing vocal as a result of it was positively skilled, nevertheless it additionally lacked polish. The one factor we may suppose was that this was somebody who both hasn’t carried out this in awhile, or maybe was used to singing with others round him — and even each. He is obtained an important sound and a pureness to his voice that was very wealthy, nevertheless it lacked a sure polish.

Guesses: This week, S’Extra was a proud papa, speaking about having a toddler whereas he was touring. Together with this we obtained a tour bus with 2005 on it, so is that when his child was born? He stated the 2000s was his decade as he obtained to hold on the set of TRL and his movies have been on rotation at MTV.

Visible clues included blue sun shades and a bottle of hairspray as he talked about stepping away from performing so he would not need to tour and will as an alternative take root someplace for the sake of his baby(ren). His clue was a map of the S’extra Bros Tour, with S’Extra including, “The 2000s have been a busy time for me. I used to be busy touring with my bros.”

Final week’s clue bundle talked about defying his father as a young person and commanding the Broadway stage. He stated a giant alternative got here his approach as a teen and his dad advised him to show it down, however as an alternative, he moved out. Fortunately, his dad confirmed up backstage at his Broadway present to say he was happy with him.

New visible clues included a recreation console, a TV with M (like for a Mature ranking) on it. Nick was doused with a cooler of orange balls, dumped on him by DeSean Jackson. The clue was oranges, which S’Extra defined, “I’ve tasted victory earlier than and it is so candy. I hope to take action once more right here at The Masked Singer.”

In his first clue bundle he talked about being cheered on by thousands and thousands, being a family identify, making headlines together with his “fellow adventures and idols.” He stated he turned a heartthrob in a matter of weeks from digital obscurity. Photographs included a deep dish pizza and soda.

S’Extra stated his life has at all times been about blazing his personal path and he is hoping to recapture a few of that right here. Different photographs included a Christmas tree with silver ornaments on it and an angel on high. His first on-stage clue was a movie reel that learn, “Starring S’Extra.” He stated not-so-humbly,” As you’ll be able to inform I am very gifted on and off stage.”

Nicole puzzled about Jordan Knight, who was actually on tour together with his brother Jonathan as a part of New Youngsters on the Block. She additionally puzzled about James Marsden, who starred in Hairspray. Ken, although, threw out a horrible Rob Thomas guess as a result of he simply does not sound prefer it.

Jenny, although, is aware of her MTV and boy bands, so she took all of the clues proper to the place the web has been, O-City’s Ashley Parker Angel, who additionally occurred to star in Hairspray on Broadway. Social media has been feeling this one for a bit now, together with Kevin Richardson. Everybody appears to agree it is a boy band-er.

(“Cry Me a River,” Justin Timberlake) Cow simply dropped some of the highly effective vocals within the lengthy and storied historical past of this franchise. And he did it whereas getting all horny and female in a cow go well with. That was simply masterful, completely unimaginable, select your personal superlative. These have been silky R&B vocals with unimaginable vary and management. Every thing about this efficiency was the whole lot you need in a efficiency. It was leagues past everybody else.

Guesses: Cow was positively feeling this week’s theme because the 2000s is when all of it got here collectively for him. He recalled packing up a van together with his buddies and acting on high of it in entrance of the Capitol Data constructing, satisfied he’d get a deal. Safety threw them out as an alternative.

However, he stated, they saved coming again and now his image hangs within the halls of that constructing, suggesting he is a serious musical star. If the clues did not inform us, that efficiency actually did. No beginner delivers that fully-realized a efficiency.

Visible clues included a gavel, a birthday cake with one candle on it and a newspaper. On-stage, the brand new clue was a banner studying “MOOOsical.” Cow stated, “The 2000s have been actually, actually good to me. A lot actually that I obtained to star in a musical.”

Final week’s clue bundle noticed Cow actually emphasizing how vital household is to him. He has youngsters of his personal and regardless of all of the temptations of fame, he is at all times made positive to place household first. Maybe that is as a result of he did not have a dad when he was rising up.

Actually, he stated he did not have loads of optimistic male position fashions in any respect, developing in a home of all ladies. He additionally credited this with the very fact he is a delicate soul. New photographs included a crimson boxing glove with a yellow down arrow on it and a crayon drawing of a crimson coronary heart drawn by his calves — ahem, youngsters.

His on-stage clue got here out in an enormous purple bowl, out of which Le’Veon pulled a pair of faucet sneakers. To this, Cow stated, “Very like a Tremendous Bowl Halftime Present, I’m identified for my killer moo-ves.”

Beforehand, he advised us he did not even know fame was in his future, believing he was as an alternative destined for a reasonably easy life at house. This was regardless of his desires of standing out and being a giant star. The issue, he stated, was that he struggled controlling his feelings. However the whole lot modified when he discovered he may write, presumably referring to music. He stated he is since gone on to win a number of Grammys and traveled the world with “hit after hit after hit.”.

Photographs included the date July 4, a Traditional Culinary Delicacies for Cows cookbook and the recipe “Traditional Cow Cake,” which he proceeded to combine and bake by way of the clue bundle. HIs first on-stage clue got here in a popcorn bucket with a “Blockbuster Film” ticket. He defined, “One of many higher issues identified about me all began with a moo-vie.”

Robin was throwing out names like Mario, who was in Lease: Stay, Ne-Yo was in The Wiz: Stay, and Jason Derulo was within the Cats film (“Sorry, Jason”), however was positively getting Ne-Yo vocals from that. Nicole, although, was questioning about Taye Diggs, who’s carried out Lease and Chicago, in addition to a authorized present.

Social media, although, has been placing down what Robin picked up this week with their guess that it is Ne-Yo. He actually has the flexibility to embrace a personality, has those self same easy vocals, and he can transfer. All the qualities we’re seeing right here, he possesses, so we’re not mad concerning the guess — plus, it is onerous to disclaim the receipts.

Tonight’s 4 masks have been cut up in half at this level of the competitors, with two of them advancing routinely to subsequent week’s Group A closing whereas the opposite two battled it out for that closing spot. And not using a second’s hesitation, we figured Cow would take that first slot on the high.

It was between Gazelle and S’Extra for the opposite one, however our edge would go to S’Extra. He is been extra constant throughout the weeks — although we all know that does not actually matter to this studio viewers — and he was stronger tonight. Gazelle was a little bit shaky.

After the vote, the 2 masks that needed to battle it out another time for an opportunity to advance got here as an enormous shock to us — nicely, half of 1. Pickle certainly fell into the Smackdown, nevertheless it wasn’t Gazelle who joined him. As an alternative, S’Extra s’mehow did not join with this viewers. Nonetheless, it needs to be apparent who would win this … should not it?

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(“Sugar, We’re Goin Down,” Fall Out Boy) Pickle actually made an effort to ship a robust vocal, nevertheless it’s simply not in his wheelhouse. His voice even cracked at one level. We beloved how onerous he was making an attempt, and there was his signature sense of enjoyable with this efficiency, nevertheless it wasn’t nice. S’Extra gave the impression to be having bother together with his masks, nevertheless it did not impression the power of his vocals. He put totally different nuances on totally different traces and actually delivered. This wasn’t even shut, as S’Extra actually delivered vocally. However Pickle is a fan-favorite, so what do you vote for?

This is the factor. Pickle is entertaining as all get-out and he fought more durable right here than in any earlier spherical, however he stands no likelihood at profitable this group, nor ought to he. He is enjoyable, however S’Extra actually needs to be on this Group A closing already.

The one proper reply, as far as we have been involved, was for the panel to repair the voting mistake and ship him on. However is that what they did? It’s, and nicely deserved. However that additionally meant it was time to seek out out what goofy character has been lurking underneath the Pickle costume.

• Robin Thicke: Joel McHale
• Jenny McCarthy: Conan O’Brien
• Ken Jeong: Howard Stern
• Nicole Scherzinger: Charlie Sheen

“If that isn’t Joel McHale, then I’ve by no means seen Joel McHale dance earlier than,” Robin stated confidently, sure he was proper after watching Pickle’s strikes in the course of the Smackdown. The web, nonetheless, begged to vary with their guess that nobody on the panel was pondering.

If solely they might see what we will all see, and that’s that you just by no means doubt the web after they’re this assured. After operating away for some time, Pickle was lastly unmasked and revealed actor and outspoken podcaster with a really distinctive accent and voice, Michael Rapaport.

“I am not even gonna begin with you!” Michael shouted at his pal Nick earlier than turning to the panel. “I am gonna begin with you, Ken, you fake-ass physician. You, Robin Thicke, I sang about Beverly Hills, you [expletive] the place you grew up. And Jenny, I am calling Donnie tonight. And Lance Bass, the place is he? Bye, bye, bye, you [expletive]!”

“Do not suck as much as me now!” Michael shouted at Nicole after she stated she was starstruck. “You had your likelihood!” He then turned it down and stated that he loves this present and was thrilled to be part of it. “A lot better than Joel McHale,” Ken declared.

“Pickle, pickle!”

The Masked Singer continues subsequent Wednesday with 4 new masks as Group B debuts with the songs of Elton John at 8pm ET on Fox.