SPOILER ALERT: Particulars observe for Season 12, Episode 8 of “The Masked Singer,” “Miley Cyrus Night time,” which aired November 20 on Fox.

Drake Bell bought a bit severe on Wednesday evening’s episode of “The Masked Singer,” revealing what it felt wish to be on the middle of a media firestorm earlier this 12 months. Bell, who was unmasked because the Ice King this week, shared some private ideas within the voice-over package deal earlier than his efficiency.

“I lastly felt prepared to inform my reality to the world,” stated Bell – below the disguise of the Ice King. “And so I did. After which immediately regretted it. I imagined my phrases everywhere in the information and the Web, and completely freaked. I begged them to drag my story. I didn’t need it to run. However, that energy was out of my attain. The evening it was launched, I used to be a complete catastrophe. Frozen. However as soon as I noticed how many individuals might relate, I felt the load lifted off my shoulders. My story is on the market. And I don’t want everybody to know me. However I’ve labored laborious to place that chapter behind me, which is what I wished most. For these of you who do stand with me, thanks. As a result of your assist makes me really feel just like the sky’s the restrict.”

Bell-as-Ice King was referring to the Investigation Discovery documentary sequence “Quiet on Set: The Darkish Facet of Youngsters’ TV,” during which he shared he private story of being sexually abused whereas starring on the Nickelodeon sequence “Drake and Josh.”

Bell has just lately been touring throughout the nation, performing his music, together with a present subsequent month in Los Angeles. Final 12 months, he appeared on the Mexico model of “The Masked Singer,” “¿Quién es la máscara?,” because the Child Alien.

“What initially drew me to the ‘Masked Singer’ was simply doing one thing out of my aspect and doing one thing enjoyable,” he stated. “I’m at all times working and performing. And I believed, to go and put some loopy costume on and sing totally different songs that you just wouldn’t usually sing, to be taught this choreography and have these large productions round you, it simply appeared prefer it’d be a complete blast.”

Had he continued subsequent week, Bell deliberate to sing “Burning Love,” by Elvis Presley. As a substitute, he ended on the present with “Midnight Sky,” by Miley Cyrus.

Among the many present’s panelists, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg nearly bought it proper by at first naming Drake Bell, however then locked in on James Franco. Rita Ora stated Shia LeBeouf. Ken Jeong thought it was Joe Jonas. Robin Thicke named Cole Sprouse.

It was “Miley Cyrus Night time” on the present, and although the pop star wasn’t in studio, her music certain was – beginning with a efficiency of “Celebration in the usA.” by contestants Strawberry Shortcake, Ice King, Royal Knight and Sherlock Hound. Later, the panelists had some enjoyable with Thicke’s infamous affiliation with Cyrus (through their 2013 MTV VMAs twerking efficiency). “Robin, you already know Miley very effectively,” McCarthy-Wahlberg stated. Quipped Thicke: “Uh no, uh, Miley and I’ve by no means met!”

Drake Bell as Ice King joins 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 embrace 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 pageant lineups,” in addition to a “Sports activities Night time” and a “60’s Night time.” Tentpole themes which might be again embrace “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Night time.”

New this season, clues will likely be “strategically embedded in costumes, in music selections and on-stage moments.” And the fifteen superstar contestants will likely be endorsed by a “superstar 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 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 had been the second spherical of Group C performances on Wednesday’s Episode 8, “Miley Cyrus Night time”:

Sherlock Hound

Music: “Used to Be Younger,” by Miley Cyrus

Panel guesses: Adam Levine, Johnny Rzeznik (of Goo Goo Dolls), Scott Stapp (of Creed), Hozier, Nate Ruess (of Enjoyable)

Miley clue: Wig. “Hannah Montana’s not the one one with beautiful, lengthy hair.”

Sherlock Hound voiceover: “As a younger Hollywood starlet, that Miley was recognized for being free-spirited and enjoyable. Similar to this outdated canine. See, after I was youthful, I ran wild, loopy and free. At all times gunning for a problem. That’s when I discovered myself within the bullpen, going through my greatest case but. To interrupt an nearly century-long curse. Many males had come earlier than me and failed. However with my drive, I knew I might get us out of this jam. We had been between a rock and a tough place, however I didn’t roll over. And with my band behind me, I single handedly broke the curse, claiming our spot in historical past. And whereas I went on to reinvent myself after that, identical to Miley, I always remember these glory days after I was enjoyable, wild and younger.

Earlier music: “Underneath the Bridge,” by Crimson Scorching Chili Peppers

Earlier panel guesses: Eddie Vedder, Gavin Rossdale, Chad Kroeger, Brandon Boyd

Ice King

Music: “Midnight Sky,” by Miley Cyrus

Panel guesses: Joe Jonas, Shia LaBeouf, Drake Bell, James Franco

Miley clue: Teen Selection 2008 surfboard. “For each Miley and me, our teenage desires got here true.”

Ice King voiceover: “Miley and I even have so much in widespread. We each know the media could be completely uncool. And this 12 months, I’ve been a part of a firestorm of press. I lastly felt prepared to inform my reality to the world. And so I did. After which immediately regretted it. I imagined my phrases everywhere in the information and the Web, and completely freaked. I begged them to drag my story. I didn’t need it to run. However, that energy was out of my attain. The evening it was launched, I used to be a complete catastrophe. Frozen. However as soon as I noticed how many individuals might relate, I felt the load lifted off my shoulders. My story is on the market. And I don’t want everybody to know me. However I’ve labored laborious to place that chapter behind me, which is what I wished most. For these of you who do stand with me, thanks. As a result of your assist makes me really feel just like the sky’s the restrict.”

Earlier music: “Tonight Tonight,” by Scorching Chelle Rae

Panel guesses: Pete Wentz, Joe Jonas, MrBeast

Strawberry Shortcake

Music: “Wrecking Ball,” by Miley Cyrus

Panel guesses: Chloe Fineman, Hilary Duff,  Ashley Tisdale

Miley clue: Boxing gloves. “Miley has at all times been in my nook. She was even by my facet after I made my debut.”

Strawberry Shortcake voiceover: “Miley evening hits near house for me. As shut as Hannah Montana as one might get. Actually. That’s as a result of Miley and I actually have the identical desires cooking. And apparently the identical recipe for fulfillment. We each grew up in entrance of the world. We lived the candy life. And at one level, shared a stage. We even hobnobbed with the identical well-known brothers. And even leaned on one another once we ended up breaking their hearts. Let’s not sugarcoat it. Which is why it’s becoming that tonight I’m singing considered one of her most iconic breakup songs. The woman will get it, and I’m thrilled to pay tribute to the cream of the crop. Miley.”

Earlier music: “Sluggish Burn,” by Kacey Musgraves

Earlier panel guesses: Renee Rapp, Lana del Rey, Rachel Ziegler

Royal Knight

Music: “Once I Look At You,” by Miley Cyrus

Panel guesses: Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kate Hudson, Aubrey Plaza

Miley clue: Nashville.  “Similar to ‘Celebration in the usA.,’ Miley and I might each choose a Nashville social gathering.”

Royal Knight voiceover: “Tonight, we’re celebrating Miley. And identical to she’s had many chapters, in my life, so have I. Chapter 2: Whereas I could also be standing on this stage in shiny protecting armor, for a lot of my life I felt damaged. A sequence of unhealthy relationships, betrayals and heartbreaks left me feeling shattered. And worst of all, like every part was my fault. However I knew love was on the market for me. So I continued combating, and let me inform you, it was a battlefield. Simply as my world was falling aside, I noticed somebody on the horizon. A beacon, calling me to security. And now, he’s my north star. I look to him after I really feel misplaced, and he calls me his warrior. Which is why I broke into tears the primary time I noticed this masks. Type of becoming, proper? Tonight this music is for him. The evening I discovered my mild, in whole darkness.”

Earlier music: “You and I,” by Girl Gaga

Earlier panel guesses: Ashley Tisdale, Lily James, Hayden Panettiere

Final season’s performers included Vanessa Hudgens, who gained 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 Chook), Sisqó (Lizard), Billy Bush (Sir Lion), Joe Bastianich (Spaghetti & Meatballs), Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (Ebook).

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