WARNING: If you haven’t seen Season 8, episodes 11 and 12 of “The Masked Singer,” the “Two-Hour Epic Finale” that aired on Nov. 30 on Fox, refrain from reading further.
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The eighth season of “The Masked Singer” concluded with a joyous nod to “Glee.” Amber Riley, a singer and actor recognized for her role as Mercedes Jones on Fox’s “Glee” and recent appearances in projects such as “A Black Lady Sketch Show” and Lifetime’s “Single Black Female,” emerged as the victor during the Wednesday night finale.
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The revelation unfolded as Riley was unmasked, unveiling her identity as the Harp. She triumphed over the Lambs, who were later revealed as the 90s vocal group Wilson Phillips.
Riley expresses to Variety the profound validation she feels as an artist following her victory. In an industry that can often be disheartening, particularly for a relatively new music artist like herself, Riley reflects on the challenges. Despite having a lengthy tenure in the industry, she considers herself a newcomer in the music scene.
The positive remarks from the judges and the uplifting feedback she encountered online have been instrumental in validating her journey. Riley finds solace in the fact that her voice, which has served as a lifeline throughout her entire existence, has not only saved her repeatedly but has also resonated positively with others.
She emphasizes, “This show has unexpectedly become a crucial factor in my personal growth. It has reignited my passion and refueled my creative spirit.”
As for the Harp, Nicole Scherzinger accurately identified Amber Riley, while Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg guessed Jordin Sparks, Robin Thicke speculated Yvette Nicole Brown, and Ken Jeong mentioned Jennifer Hudson.
Reflecting on her attempts to conceal her identity through altering her singing style, Riley acknowledges, “I made an effort to disguise my voice by singing with a heavier and lower tone, but they managed to guess it fairly early on.” Despite the early recognition, Riley finds it flattering that her distinctive voice is easily identifiable, making her feel like an original artist. She anticipated Nicole’s correct guess but was pleasantly surprised and flattered by other speculations, such as Jasmine Sullivan and Jennifer Hudson.
Robin Thicke accurately identified Wilson Phillips for the Lambs, a sentiment echoed by Nicole Scherzinger. Ken Jeong humorously guessed the Kardashians, while Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg thought it was The Chicks.
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Among the unveiled celebrities in Season 8 of “The Masked Singer” were Amber Riley as the Harp and Wilson Phillips as the Lambs. The diverse lineup also included Nikki Glaser as Snowstorm, Ray Parker, Jr., as Sir Bugaboo, Linda Blair as Scarecrow, Chris Jericho as Bride, Adam Corolla as Avocado, George Foreman as Venus Flytrap, George Clinton as Gopher, Joey Lawrence as the Walrus, Le’Veon Bell as the Milkshake, Kat Graham as Robo Girl, Jerry Springer as Beetle, Gloria Gaynor as Mermaid, Mario Cantone as Maise, Daymond John as the Fortune Teller, Barry Williams/Christopher Knight/Mike Lookinland as the Mummies, Montell Jordan as Panther, Jeff Dunham as Pi-Rat, Chris Kirkpatrick as the Hummingbird, Eric Idle as the Hedgehog, and William Shatner as the Knight.
In this season, “The Masked Singer” introduced a new format called “King or Queen of Masked Singer.” Each week, three or four costumed celebrities performed, with only one advancing to compete against two or three others the following week.
This structure led to the semi-finals, where the Harp emerged victorious in Round 1, securing the first spot in the semi-finals. The Lambs triumphed in Round 2, earning their place in the semis, and Snowstorm claimed victory in Round 3. Tonight’s finale featured the Harp and Lambs as the finalists.
Season 8 of “The Masked Singer” showcased a variety of creative costumes, including “Bride,” “Avocado,” “Venus Fly Trap,” “Sir Bugaboo,” “Scarecrow,” “Hedgehog,” and “Mummies.” Themed episodes added extra flair to the season, with categories such as “Vegas Night,” “Comedy Roast,” “Hall of Fame,” “Muppets Night,” “Andrew Lloyd Webber Night,” “TV Themes,” “’90s Night,” “Thanksgiving,” and “Fright Night.” Notable guests during the season included Donny Osmond, Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Muppets, Will Arnett, Leslie Jordan, Joel McHale, Tori Spelling, Jon Lovitz, Jodie Sweetin, Carrot Top, Blue Man Group, Lance Bass, Danielle Fishel, Sheila E., and Drew Carey.
Fox reported that the Season 8 contestants collectively held an impressive resume, boasting 32 Grammy nominations, 16 Emmy wins, 8 gold albums, 4 Golden Globe nominations, 42 books, 10 Teen Choice awards, and 5 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The finale featured the following contestants and their performances:
HARP (AMBER RILEY)
Songs: “The Edge of Glory,” by Lady Gaga; “Gravity,” by John Mayer
Previous songs: “Perfect,” by Pink; “I Have Nothing,” by Whitney Houston; “Thank You for Being a Friend” (“The Golden Girls” theme song); “About Damn Time,” by Lizzo
Package voiceover: “Becoming the Harp has been unlike anything else I have experienced as an artist. When I step into this costume, I am transformed. I feel regal. Elegant. And totally weightless. Which is ironic because this thing is no joke to cart around. But really, it’s freeing. Being under the mask has allowed be to separate from former jobs, my name, what people expect from me, and prove myself with just my voice. I’ll always be the Harp.”
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Journey voiceover: “When I started this journey, I had no idea just how much this competition would mean to me. I’ve spent years in an industry that doesn’t necessarily celebrate who I am all the time. In Hollywood, you can be overlooked based on a more shallow viewpoint. But being able to be the Harp and step out and show my talent alone has been absolutely amazing. This opportunity has allowed me to reintroduce myself to the world on my own terms. And hearing the panel’s words of encouragement week after week has reminded me that I am more than enough. I want to win it not just for myself, but for all the girls who have felt less than perfect. Do not underestimate us.”
Panel guesses: Jennifer Hudson, Yvette Nicole Brown, Fantasia, Amber Riley
Previous panel guesses: Amber Riley, Ashanti, Yvette Nicole Brown, Queen Latifah, Jordin Sparks, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, Fantasia, Ariana DeBose
LAMBS (WILSON PHILLIPS)
Songs: “I’m Every Woman,” by Chaka Khan; “I Want to Know What Love Is,” by Foreigner
Previous songs: “Hot N Cold,” by Katy Perry; “Ironic,” by Alanis Morissette; “Need You Now,” by Lady A
Package voiceover: “Becoming the Lambs has been a transformative experience. And it’s kind of unbelievable how attached to them we’ve become. We fully embody these characters. We gave ourselves names. I am Rose, my sister is Lilac and my other sister is Blueberry. We’ve been on stages almost our entire lives. But this experience has pushed us as a group and as individuals. And I don’t think we would have made it this far without each other. It will be a part of our lives forever. It’s our rebranding. We’ll make an album with animals. Pet Sounds, Volume 2!”
Journey voiceover: “Coming into this competition, we didn’t know what to expect. But we invited this challenge, and we walked through fire. It’s reinvigorated a spark that we haven’t lit in a very long time. We spent 14 years apart and we went our own ways. We became mothers and carved out our own lives and careers. But there was always a missing piece. Our unique sound is something we discovered as little girls. And if those harmonies that have bonded us together and set us apart from the rest of the competition here. Music is in our blood, it’s the air we breathe, it’s our life force.”
Panel guesses: Spice Girls, The Chicks, Wilson Phillips, The Corrs
Previous panel guesses: The Kardashians, Haim, The Chicks, The Corrs, Fifth Harmony, SWV, All Saints, Spice Girls, Wilson Phillips
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