‘Masked Singer: Season 3’ Super 9 Assembles!

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com

This is it! The Masked Singer: Season Three Super Nine has assembled!

After weeks of competition, the top nine Masked Singer performers of Season Three competed against each other for the first time this season. Who stood out and proved to be worthy contenders of the Golden Mask recipients? Which performers were able to fool the panel (Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Robin Thicke, and Nicole Scherzinger)?  Who joined Chaka Khan, Drew Carey, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, and JoJo Siwa in the elimination club?  Read on to find out!

Before the two-hour spectacular, the show posted the Super Nine singing a revamped version of The Jackson 5’s “ABC” onto the Masked Singer’s YouTube channel. I wished that we had Miss Monster (Chaka Khan) instead of the abysmal White Tiger. The Turtle Mask kicked off the night with his take on Steve Winwood’s “Higher Love.” Based on all the clues, I still think that the Turtle is Jesse McCartney and that he is a front runner to win this season. The Turtle revealed after his performance that he is not known for one thing. Robin guessed Drew Lachey, while Ken proclaimed that Turtle was Brian Littrell. Nicole thought it was Nick Lachey, while Jenny thought it was Chris Evans!

The Kangaroo Mask is the most mysterious member of this Masked Singer: Season Three. Earlier it was hard to pinpoint her voice, but after listening to her haunting performance of Dixie Chicks’ “I’m Not Ready To Make Nice” and taking notes from the Internet, I have to pick Jordyn Woods. The Kangaroo Mask stated that she was not from Australia. Jenny thought it was Amber Rose. Nicole said it was LeAnn Rimes. Robin thought it was Grammy-nominated recording artist India.Aire.

In all honesty, White Tiger Mask overstayed his welcome! His performance of “I’m Too Sexy” was not good at all! I cannot believe that Miss Monster (Chaka Khan) and the Llama (Drew Carey) were sent home over this best-selling author, who I believe is Gronk. Ken thought the White Tiger was JJ Watt. Jenny believed it was Gronk (and she was on the money).  The audience sent White Tiger to the danger zone, while the Kangaroo and the Turtle to safety.

Group B frontrunner, the Kitty Mask, was the fourth Masked Singer to hit the stage. She brought out Season Two favorite the Tree Mask for her clue. She tackled Celine Dion’s “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now.” I loved this performance from the first note, and I believe that Kitty could be one of this season’s finalists. Kitty also revealed that she was not dreaming when Robert Redford helped her got her first role. Nicole suggested Nicole Richie was the Kitty. Jenny also pointed out that Kitty was Vanessa Hudgens, while Robin thought it was Emma Roberts. Ken Jeong thought it was Avril Lavigne.

The Banana Mask entered the Masked Singer stage. The Banana suggested that he could have had a mullet. Tonight, he sang “Sweet Home Alabama,” and I immediately heard Bret Michaels. I think that Banana Mask is a dark horse contender to win this season. The Banana revealed that he is not a stand-up comedian. Jenny thought it was Bret Michaels (DING! DING! DING!). Both Nicole and Ken thought it was Brad Paisley. Robin thought it was Billy Ray Cyrus and brought up his 2013 controversial MTV VMA performance with his daughter, Miley.

The Frog Mask was the final Group B performer to take The Masked Singer stage. For his super clue, the Frog called out Ken Jeong and presented him with a knight in shining armor. As Ken steamed, the Frog performed Kris Kross’ “Jump.” He is a great performer, but in all honesty, the Frog is the weaker singer in Group B. Before the judges guessed, the Frog revealed that he is not a trained dancer. Ken thought it was Sisqo. However, Robin guessed it was Omarion. Jenny thought it was Romeo. I was shocked to see that the Banana Mask learn that he was in the Bottom Three with White Tiger.

Group C’s Night Angel kicked off the final round of the competition. The Night Angel’s super clue was a tricycle. She sang Andra Day’s “Rise Up,” and I immediately start to tear up. This was one of the season’s best vocal performances, and I am going to guess that this Angel of Music is Celebrity Big Brother 2 alum and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burress. The Night Angel revealed that she was a mogul. Robin Thicke thought it was Tamar Braxton, while Jenny stated it was Brandy. Ken ended the round by guessing Tisha Campbell-Martin.

Astronaut Mask was the final Masked Singer: Season Three Super Nine performer to sing for the audience. His super clue was a broken record (meaning he has a world record under his belt). Tonight, he sang “Never Gonna Give You Up,” and he brought out the falsetto. Once again, I am going to guess Hunter Hayes. The Astronaut stated he never had traditional voice training. However, Jenny guessed it was David Archuleta, while Ken Jeong imagined JC Chasez. Nicole thought it was Ryan Tedder. The audience voted Rhino Mask to join White Tiger and Banana in the danger zone. 

This week, the panel decided to send the White Tiger Mask home. The panel guessed Rob Gronkowski (Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy), John Cena (Nicole Scherzinger), and J.J. Watt (Ken Jeong). It turned out that Jenny, Robin, and I were right…White Tiger was GRONK!!!

Next week, The Masked Singer smackdowns return!