SPOILER ALERT: Particulars comply with for Season 12, Episode 9 of “The Masked Singer,” “Peanuts Night time,” which aired Thursday, November 28 on Fox.

It was a twin elimination on a particular Thursday version of “The Masked Singer,” because the present celebrated each Thanksgiving and the Peanuts characters by eliminating each the Royal Knight and Sherlock Hound. Royal Knight was revealed to be the singer and actress Jana Kramer (“One Tree Hill”) whereas Sherlock Hound was unmasked as former baseball participant Bronson Arroyo.

The Royal Knight was the primary to be unmasked. Among the many present’s panelists, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg bought it proper with Jana Kramer. Rita Ora mentioned Anna Faris. Ken Jeong thought it was Kelly Ripa. Robin Thicke named Busy Philipps.

Then, Strawberry Shortcake and Sherlock Hound competed in a battle royale, performing “Shivers,” by Ed Sheeran. Strawberry Shortcake received and moved on to the quarterfinals, whereas Sherlock Holmes was unmasked.

For Sherlock Holmes, Robin Thicke and Ken Jeong each bought it proper with Bronson Arroyo. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg went with Scott Stapp of the group Creed. Rita Ora mentioned it was Hozier.

Of their last common performances, Kramer sang “Vacation,” by Madonna, whereas Arroyo carried out “Ho Hey,” by The Lumineers.

It was “Peanuts Night time” on the present — celebrating “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” and in addition subsequent yr’s 75^th anniversary of the “Peanuts” caricature, which launched in 1950. The present opened with the “Masked Singer” panelists and costumed Peanuts characters across the Thanksgiving dinner desk, adopted by Rita Ora and Robin Thicke performing “You Make My Desires Come True” by Daryl Corridor and John Oates.

Jana Kramer as Royal Knight and Bronson Arroyo as Sherlock Hound be a part of 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 Ship, Marsai Martin as Woodpecker, Yvette Nicole Brown as Showbird and John Elway as Leaf Sheep because the celebrities unmasked on “The Masked Singer” Season 12.

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

“The Masked Singer” Season 12 themed episodes embody tributes to Mattel’s Barbie because it hits its sixty fifth anniversary, and the movie “Footloose” because it marks its fortieth anniversary. Miley Cyrus may also be honored with an episode dedicated to her music catalog, whereas additionally new is a “Who Are You Fest,” that includes music from “memorable competition lineups,” in addition to a “Sports activities Night time” and a “60’s Night time.” Tentpole themes which can be again embody “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Night time.”

New this season, clues will probably be “strategically embedded in costumes, in track selections and on-stage moments.” And the fifteen superstar contestants will probably be endorsed by a “superstar Masked Ambassador,” made up of earlier contributors 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 Hold It On” bell can be again this morning, however just one singer throughout the three group finals could be saved.

Season 12 options 15 contestants performing in new costumes together with “Ship,” “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 ultimate spherical of Group C performances on Thursday’s Episode 9, “Thanksgiving Night time”:

Strawberry Shortcake

Music: “I Hope You Dance,” by Lee Ann Womack

Panel guesses: Kelsea Ballerini, Hailee Steinfeld, Selena Gomez

Thanksgiving giving clue: Mouse ears. “Mouse ears have been instrumental in how I bought my begin.”

Strawberry Shortcake voiceover: “Thanksgiving is one among my favourite holidays. And I’ve some fairly candy reminiscences. Like even being within the large parade! However my fondest? Simply being at dwelling within the kitchen with my mother. Rising up, we sang collectively continuously. Like, on the high of our lungs. We’d harmonize and he or she had essentially the most lovely voice. She gave me the heart to go for my goals. Even after I was scared. And I’m so grateful that she did. However, through the years I noticed her lose her personal confidence to sing. Her stage fright took over. It was heartbreaking to see. And to this present day, I miss listening to her voice. I’d give something to listen to her sing once more. Now, the tables have turned, and this track is for her. And if seeing me dressed as a tasty dessert on Thanksgiving provides her the at some point to do the identical, that may be the icing on the cake.”

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

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

Royal Knight

Music: “Vacation,” by Madonna

Panel guesses: Anna Faris, Busy Philipps, Jana Kramer

Thanksgiving giving clue: “Greatest-selling writer.” “I act, I sing, I stay my life 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 earlier than, as a result of lastly I’m dwelling my fortunately ever after. Tonight my knight’s desk will really be a feast to behold. First, there’s my eldest, who helps lower the turkey so loving and sort. Then, my center little one who units the desk, my delicate candy little soul mate. And this yr, I’ll rejoice with our miracle child I by no means thought was doable. Who will get to eat pumpkin pie for the very first time. It’s days like this that I understand how far I’ve change into from that shell of a woman I as soon as was. I’ve been by lots in life, 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 youngsters 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, every part I want is correct right here on my desk.”

Earlier songs: “You and I,” by Girl Gaga; “Once I Look At You,” by Miley Cyrus

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

Sherlock Hound

Music: “Ho Hey,” by The Lumineers

Panel guesses: Bronson Arroyo, Anthony Kiedis, Scott Stapp

Sherlock Hound voiceover: “Making it to the Group C finals and being part of tonight’s vacation celebration has me feeling tremendous grateful for brand spanking new beginnings. I’ve been recognized to have just a few, and I’m grateful to have all of them. Exhibit A, my profession. My stardom had an expiration date. Issues have been at all times destined to dry up. However as an alternative of rolling over and taking part in lifeless, I discovered new tips. Exhibit B, my private life. I at all times keep on the transfer, see, not searching for a without end dwelling, however discovered one. Unexpectedly, with a uncommon breed. And now house is wherever she is. So yeah, in conclusion, I’m grateful for my life’s many chapters and particularly for my new gal, my sweetheart. Making it to the following chapter of this competitors, that may be a deal with.”

Earlier songs: “Underneath the Bridge,” by Purple Scorching Chili Peppers; “Used to Be Younger,” by 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 Enjoyable)

Final season’s performers included Vanessa Hudgens, who received the Season 11 crown as Goldfish, beating out Scott Porter, who had carried out as Gumball. Different performers included Thelma Houston (Clock), Chrissy Metz (Poodle Moth), Corey Feldman (Seal) and Clay Aiken/Ruben Studdard (Beets), Jenifer Lewis (Miss Cleocatra), Kate Flannery (Starfish), Charlie Wilson (Ugly 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 (Ebook).

“The Masked Singer” comes from Fox Different Leisure. Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis and Cannon are govt producers, whereas Seitchik serves as showrunner. The sequence relies on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.