Robin, Jenny, Ken, and Nicole watch a performance on Masked Singer’s Disco Night. (Photo property of FOX)
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com
The Masked Singer: Season 10 is back from its Thanksgiving break and is ready for Disco Night!
The remaining Group A performers (Cow, Gazelle, and S’more) were fired up! Who stole the show and earned the first spot in the Season 10 finale? Which two performers were forced to join Tom Sandoval, Billie Jean King, Countess LuAnn, and Metta World Peace in the Season 10 eliminated club? Did any panelists (Ken Jeong, Nicole Scherzinger, Robin Thicke, and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg) correctly deduce the eliminated performers’ true identities? Read on to find out!
The Tramps started the evening with their classic: “Disco Inferno,” with the panelists making their entrances near the song’s end. Nick channeled his inner John Travolta and revealed that Disco Night was the Group A finals, a double elimination. Also, the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell returned, but Nick warned that the group could only use it once in this set.
S’More’s clue package contained Florida Gator cowboy boots, a 10-pound dumbbell, and a bike. He sang KC and the Sunshine Band’s “That’s the Way I Like It.” I still stood by my initial guess of Backstreet Boy icon Kevin Richardson! Nicole praised him for heating the competition, and Jenny loved his confidence. Tonight’s clues included a connection with the panel. S’More was connected to Robin with a “key” to his house. Robin guessed Kevin Richardson, who had been inside the “Blurred Lines” singer’s house. Meanwhile, Jenny thought it was O-Town’s Ashley Parker Angel, and Nicole guessed Jordan Knight.
Cow Mask returned and revealed that his mother was his biggest inspiration. His clues included a football and a stoplight. They sang Anita Ward’s “Ring My Bell” and, again, I believe Cow is Ne-Yo! The Roller Derby Disco Queen brought out a sign that said “Husband” and was connected to Jenny’s husband. Robin guessed Ne-Yo as he worked on a single with NKOTB called “Single.” Meanwhile, Ken thought Usher was under the mask.
Gazelle’s clue package included three hearts with Nick, Ken, and Robin’s faces, a magnifying glass, and a sign saying “mystery.” She sang Donna Summer’s “On the Radio.” She had a stunning voice, and I still do not know who was under the mask. The Roller Derby Disco Queen brought out a clue that said: “Island Vibes.” Gazelle revealed in her clue that, just like Nicole, she “holds the islands close to her heart.” Nicole immediately thought of fellow Hawaii native Moana actress Auli’i Cravalho and stated that if they referenced the Phillippines – Vanessa Hudgens. However, Nicole took those two out of consideration as neither of them were married. Robin guessed Maggie Q, and Ken added Constance Wu into the mix.
The Masked Singer studio audience and panel voted to send Gazelle and Cow to the Battle Royale, forcing S’More to unmask. Robin doubled down his Kevin Richardson guess while Ken suggested A.J. McLain. Jenny also doubled her guess of Ashley Parker Angel, and Nicole tripled her guess of Jordan Knight. Jenny was right – S’More is Ashley Parker Angel.
Before Gazelle and Cow could perform, Popcorn (Taylor Dayne) gave a powerful performance of the Battle Royale song – Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.” As the “Tell It to My Heart” singer headed to the VIP Lounge, Gazelle sang her heart to the disco anthem as Cow turned the 70s classic into an R&B club tune and gave me the first chills of the evening!
The Masked Singer panelists gave COW the W (Yay!!!) That meant that Gazelle had to unmask. But before she could unmask, Ken hit the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell!!!
Next week, Team B (Husky, Sea Queen, and Tiki) returns to sing for their chance to enter the Season 10 finale!
