‘The Masked Singer’ Season 12 Episode 9 Recap: Thanksgiving Expose

SPOILER ALERT: Main points observe for Season 12, Episode 9 of “The Masked Singer,” “Peanuts Evening,” which aired Thursday, November 28 on Fox.

It used to be a twin removing on a unique Thursday version of “The Masked Singer,” because the display celebrated each Thanksgiving and the Peanuts characters by means of getting rid of each the Royal Knight and Sherlock Hound. Royal Knight used to be published to be the singer and actress Jana Kramer (“One Tree Hill”) whilst Sherlock Hound used to be unmasked as former baseball participant Bronson Arroyo.

The Royal Knight used to be the primary to be unmasked. A number of the display’s panelists, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg were given it proper with Jana Kramer. Rita Ora mentioned Anna Faris. Ken Jeong idea it used to be Kelly Ripa. Robin Thicke named Busy Philipps.

Then, Strawberry Shortcake and Sherlock Hound competed in a struggle royale, acting “Shivers,” by means of Ed Sheeran. Strawberry Shortcake received and moved directly to the quarterfinals, whilst Sherlock Holmes used to be unmasked.

For Sherlock Holmes, Robin Thicke and Ken Jeong each were given it proper with Bronson Arroyo. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg went with Scott Stapp of the crowd Creed. Rita Ora mentioned it used to be Hozier.

Of their ultimate common performances, Kramer sang “Vacation,” by means of Madonna, whilst Arroyo carried out “Ho Whats up,” by means of The Lumineers.

It used to be “Peanuts Evening” at the display — celebrating “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” and likewise subsequent yr’s 75^th anniversary of the “Peanuts” cartoon, which introduced in 1950. The display opened with the “Masked Singer” panelists and costumed Peanuts characters across the Thanksgiving dinner desk, adopted by means of Rita Ora and Robin Thicke acting “You Make My Desires Come True” by means of Daryl Corridor and John Oates.

Jana Kramer as Royal Knight and Bronson Arroyo as Sherlock Hound sign up for Drake Bell as Ice King, Bethany Hamilton as Macaron, Natalie Imbruglia as Bluebell, Laverne Cox as Chess Piece, Andy Richter as Dusty Bunny, Paula Cole as Send, Marsai Martin as Woodpecker, Yvette Nicole Brown as Showbird and John Elway as Leaf Sheep as the celebs unmasked on “The Masked Singer” Season 12.

Again for Season 12 are host Nick Cannon, along panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, whilst Ora additionally returned to the table for the second one consecutive season to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.

“The Masked Singer” Season 12 themed episodes come with tributes to Mattel’s Barbie because it hits its sixty fifth anniversary, and the movie “Footloose” because it marks its fortieth anniversary. Miley Cyrus can be commemorated with an episode dedicated to her track catalog, whilst additionally new is a “Who Are You Fest,” that includes track from “memorable pageant lineups,” in addition to a “Sports activities Evening” and a “60’s Evening.” Tentpole issues which can be again come with “Soundtrack of My Lifestyles” and “Thanksgiving Evening.”

New this season, clues will probably be “strategically embedded in costumes, in music alternatives and on-stage moments.” And the fifteen famous person contestants will probably be recommended by means of a “famous person Masked Ambassador,” made up of earlier individuals together with Dick Van Dyke (Season 9’s Gnome), Jewel (Season 6 winner because the Queen of Hearts), Ne-yo (Season 10 winner because the Cow) and DeMarcus Ware (Season 11’s Koala). And the “Ding Dong Stay It On” bell could also be again this morning, however just one singer around the 3 staff finals can also be stored.

Season 12 options 15 contestants acting in new costumes together with “Send,” “Leaf Sheep,” “Woodpecker,” “Chess Piece,” “Bluebell,” “Buffalo,” “Showbird,” “Mud Bunny,” “Goo,” “Strawberry Shortcake,” “Sherlock Hound,” “Royal Knight,” “Ice King,” “Macaron” and extra.

Right here have been the general spherical of Team C performances on Thursday’s Episode 9, “Thanksgiving Evening”:

Strawberry Shortcake

Tune: “I Hope You Dance,” by means of Lee Ann Womack

Panel guesses: Kelsea Ballerini, Hailee Steinfeld, Selena Gomez

Thanksgiving giving clue: Mouse ears. “Mouse ears have been instrumental in how I were given my get started.”

Strawberry Shortcake voiceover: “Thanksgiving is certainly one of my favourite vacations. And I’ve some lovely candy reminiscences. Like even being within the large parade! However my fondest? Simply being at house within the kitchen with my mother. Rising up, we sang in combination repeatedly. Like, on the most sensible of our lungs. We’d harmonize and she or he had probably the most gorgeous voice. She gave me the heart to move for my goals. Even if I used to be scared. And I’m so grateful that she did. However, over time I noticed her lose her personal self belief to sing. Her level fright took over. It used to be heartbreaking to look. And to these days, I leave out listening to her voice. I might give the rest to listen to her sing once more. Now, the tables have grew to become, and this music is for her. And if seeing me dressed as a tasty dessert on Thanksgiving offers her the at some point to do the similar, that will be the icing at the cake.”

Earlier songs: “Sluggish Burn,” by means of Kacey Musgraves; “Wrecking Ball,” by means of Miley Cyrus

Earlier panel guesses: Renee Rapp, Lana del Rey, Rachel Ziegler, Chloe Fineman, Hilary Duff,  Ashley Tisdale

Royal Knight

Tune: “Vacation,” by means of Madonna

Panel guesses: Anna Faris, Busy Philipps, Jana Kramer

Thanksgiving giving clue: “Absolute best-selling writer.” “I act, I sing, I are living my lifestyles to the fullest. And I even wrote a best-selling e book all about it.”

Royal Knight voiceover: “I’ve extra to be grateful for than ever ahead of, as a result of in the end I’m dwelling my luckily ever after. This night my knight’s desk will in reality be a ceremonial dinner to behold. First, there’s my eldest, who is helping minimize the turkey so loving and sort. Then, my center kid who units the desk, my delicate candy little soul mate. And this yr, I’ll have a good time with our miracle child I by no means idea used to be imaginable. Who gets to consume pumpkin pie for the first actual time. It’s days like this that I understand how a ways I’ve grow to be from that shell of a woman I as soon as used to be. I’ve been thru so much in lifestyles, judged and ridiculed and it’s taken me a very long time to face right here bravely. And now I attempt to educate all my kids to like themselves from the beginning. So this efficiency is for them. And thanks for making me the luckiest mother on this planet. As a result of this vacation, the whole thing I would like is true right here on my desk.”

Earlier songs: “You and I,” by means of Girl Gaga; “After I Glance At You,” by means of Miley Cyrus

Earlier panel guesses: Ashley Tisdale, Lily James, Hayden Panettiere, Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kate Hudson, Aubrey Plaza

Sherlock Hound

Tune: “Ho Whats up,” by means of The Lumineers

Panel guesses: Bronson Arroyo, Anthony Kiedis, Scott Stapp

Sherlock Hound voiceover: “Making it to the Team C finals and being part of this night’s vacation birthday celebration has me feeling tremendous thankful for brand new beginnings. I’ve been recognized to have a couple of, and I’m grateful to have all of them. Show off A, my profession. My stardom had an expiration date. Issues have been at all times destined to dry up. However as a substitute of rolling over and taking part in useless, I realized new methods. Show off B, my private lifestyles. I at all times keep at the transfer, see, no longer searching for a without end house, however discovered one. All of a sudden, with an extraordinary breed. And now house is anyplace she is. So yeah, in conclusion, I’m grateful for my lifestyles’s many chapters and particularly for my new gal, my sweetheart. Making it to the following bankruptcy of this pageant, that will be a deal with.”

Earlier songs: “Underneath the Bridge,” by means of Purple Scorching Chili Peppers; “Used to Be Younger,” by means of Miley Cyrus

Earlier panel guesses: Eddie Vedder, Gavin Rossdale, Chad Kroeger, Brandon Boyd, Adam Levine, Johnny Rzeznik (of Goo Goo Dolls), Scott Stapp (of Creed), Hozier, Nate Ruess (of A laugh)

Closing season’s performers incorporated Vanessa Hudgens, who received the Season 11 crown as Goldfish, beating out Scott Porter, who had carried out as Gumball. Different performers incorporated Thelma Houston (Clock), Chrissy Metz (Poodle Moth), Corey Feldman (Seal) and Clay Aiken/Ruben Studdard (Beets), Jenifer Lewis (Leave out Cleocatra), Kate Flannery (Starfish), Charlie Wilson (Unpleasant Sweater), DeMarcus Ware (Koala), Colton Underwood (Love Hen), Sisqó (Lizard), Billy Bush (Sir Lion), Joe Bastianich (Spaghetti & Meatballs), Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (E book).

“The Masked Singer” comes from Fox Choice Leisure. Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis and Cannon are government manufacturers, whilst Seitchik serves as showrunner. The collection is in keeping with the South Korean structure created by means of Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.