The Masked Singer 13 Semi-Finals Head to Head: Who Was Unmasked?
The Masked Singer season 13 continues with Nick Cannon as host, Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora on the panel.
It’s the Semi-Finals, as the remaining four celebrities go head to head. Boogie Woogie, Coral, Pearl and Mad Scientist will take the stage. One celebrity will be unmasked by the end of the night.
First, the Top 4 take the stage to perform a rendition of “HandClap!” by Fitz and the Tantrums.
Next, the celebrities perform solos in a head to head competition. First, Boogie Woogie vs Pearl, next Coral vs Mad Scientist. The loser of each match up will go head to head in a major Smackdown.
Boogie Woogie
Maps by Maroon 5 – The song pick favors Boogie Woogie. He only needs to do his thing with the cover, not restyle it at all. It’s hard to imagine Boogie leaving the competition tonight. Boogie Woogie is connected to Ken, who follows him on social media. He promises to follow Ken afterward! Ken guesses Ed Sheeran. Rita guesses Kevin Jonas. Hm. Jenny guesses Justin Guarini (NOOOOPPPE)
Prediction: The interments are adamant that Boogie Woogie is singer Andy Grammer. His wiki says he busked in Santa Monica (a clue from week 1). Very obvious clues from week 2 included The Mirror Ball and dancing shoes. Andy competed in Dancing with the Stars. Also he is known for his positivity. Peep his Insta, he’s always offering uplifting messages.
More clues: Andy released an album titled “Naive.” This week, the “Bones” clue that had Ken guessing Ryan Tedder actually refers to Andy, who co-wrote the song. Additionally, Boogie Woogie spoke of his mother passing. Here’s an article about Andy’s mother passing. He launched a campaign in 2013 for women’s equality in her honor.
Pearl
You Don’t Own Me by Leslie Gore – It’s a bold song choice. This actually turned out to be a tight battle. Both celebrities should be in next week’s finale. Unlike Boogie Woogie, Pearl shows versatility every time she hits the stage. Pearl is connected to Jenny. They walked the same carpet. Jenny watched her win an AMA. Jenny guesses Kacey Musgraves. Ken guesses Ann Wilson. Rita guesses Natalie Maines. Pearl is probably insulted by Rita’s guess. Heh.
Prediction: The internets say Pearl is “Red Necked Woman” singer Gretchen Wilson. She delivered big country hits in the aughts. Rita’s guess last week, Wynonna Judd is close….sooooo close.
First Head to Head RESULTS
The audience and panel vote. Pearl goes STRAIGHT to the FINALE. Boogie Woogie will compete in the Smackdown.
Coral
What Was I Made For by Billie Eilish – Coral is the weakest singer remaining, and the performer with the least experience. She mentioned in the smacktalk intro that she’s one of the youngest to ever compete on the show. This is a good song choice. It doesn’t require a big range, just the ability to show some emotion. Which she does, as she trembles through the end of the song. Coral is connected to RIta. Their “franchises” will make sweet music later in the year. Rita name checks Zombies, the correct franchise, but does NOT guess the correct celebrity. Ken guesses Peyton List Jenny guesses Hailee Steinfeld. Coral practically gave it away, and still nobody guessed correctly.
Prediction: Lots of fans believe Coral is actress-singer Meg Donnelly from the Disney Zombies franchise.
Mad Scientist Monster
A Bar SInger (Tipsy) by Shaboozey – Like Boogie Woogie, Mad Scientist picked a song that he could have written. I looked it up. The rumored celebrity didn’t pen it. But his songs are all in the beer, trucks and girls genre. Mad Scientist knows Robin. “Remember that Lucky Duck Clue? Someone stealing something from you? That was me back in 2013.” Robin thinks it’s Trace Adkins. Jenny guesses someone from Florida-Georgia Line. But she doesn’t name one of them (She’s right). Ken guesses Billy Ray Cyrus. Rita guesses Sam Hunt.
Prediction: The internets are convinced that Mad Scientist is Brian Kelley from Florida Georgia Line. One clue, a cruise ship, points the their massive hit “Cruise.” Also, Mad Scientist hints at being an athlete. Baseball teams scouted Brian Kelley, but he ended up writing and playing music instead. During a previous clue package, he seemed to be talking about the bitter break up with his duo mate, Tyler Hubbard. “Party songs” was a clue this week. Florida-Georgia Line was all about the trucks, girls and beer. Nick pointed out an orange tree pin on his costume which refers to Florida.
Second Head to Head RESULTS
The next singer headed to the finale is…Mad Scientist Monster! Coral will face Boogie Woogie in the Smackdown
Boogie Woogie vs Coral SMACKDOWN
Coral sings Suddenly I See by KT Tunstall. She’s an OK singer in that Disney Girly kind of way. Boogie Woogie sings “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” by Jett He’s a better singer and a MUCH better performer than Coral. But then….TWIST INCOMING…Lucky Duck comes on stage ringing a big bell, presumably the ding dong keep it on bell. COMMERCIAL BREAK. Yep. Lucky Duck declares BOTH SINGERS SAFE.
NO CELEBRITY COMPETITOR IS UNMASKED. But Lucky Duck is. He dances around before unmasking but does not sing. OH they pulled the same crap as last time (When Jenny’s husband, Donnie Wahlberg unmasked as the clue guy). Rita’s husband, Taika Waititi is Lucky Duck. He’s a New Zealand film maker, actor and comedian. She thought he was the most annoying thing on the whole show. It’s hard to believe she didn’t know about it (she probably did).
Next week’s FINALE will feature FOUR CELEBRITIES and air OVER TWO HOURS on FOX beginning at 8 pm ET/PT.
