The ultimate 5 masks had been unleashed, rounding out the competitors as Group C begins whittling itself right down to see who joins Coral, Paparazzo, Boogie Woogie, and Pearl within the subsequent spherical subsequent month.

However first, Nessy, Yorkie, Stud Muffin, Cherry Blossom, and Mad Scientist Monster (left to proper, above) should survive each other — and for certainly one of them, that process ended tonight virtually as shortly because it started.

With contestants starting from tiny to large, and voices from shockingly lovely to comically entertaining, this episode had all of it. Alas, the Carnival celebration ended as shortly because it started for certainly one of these well-known faces and nobody on the panel acquired this one proper.

We have got our guesses in place for all 5 of the brand new masks, and we’re feeling fairly assured about them (so that they is likely to be Ken Jeong mistaken!). Who do you suppose they’re? And who went house tonight? As Nick Cannon would say, “You recognize the drill!”

Let’s soar proper in with this week’s masks. And don’t fret, earlier than we get to the stunning unmasking(s), we will make you energy by way of the horrible (and infrequently good) guesses made by our illustrious panel of Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora first. We do that as a result of we love … to torture you.

(“Sizzling to Go!” Chappel Roan) Yorkie cannot actually dance, cannot actually discover the beat, and has no rhythm. However she nonetheless manages to deliver the leisure worth to the stage with a really amateurish and charmingly ridiculous efficiency. Her vitality is giving extra drag than skilled singer, although she carries a tune nicely and higher than anticipated primarily based on the remainder of what she delivered. We see somebody who embraces the camp and is aware of methods to work it over-the-top, however is not essentially a singer.

Clues & Guesses: With out giving a lot away in any respect in her first clue package deal, Yorkie shared that she’s fashion-forward, sassy, and — sure — standard! As we noticed a mouse on what appeared like a traditional cardboard occasion hat, Yorkie talked about how she’s been by way of a number of “loopy stuff” in her life.

“One minute you are sizzling, the following it is your time to go,” she stated whereas holding an outsized diamond ring. All through all of it, she stated that she’s had music, which rescued her in her “darkest hours.” We additionally noticed a stack of poker chips as she talked about having some chunk to her, which has helped her catch rats.

When requested who the actual Yorkie is, she replied, “Properly, I used to be down dangerous, however then a stunning girl in Beverly Hills adopted me and now I am carrying Chanel and consuming caviar.”

Jenny needed to get up for her occasion woman guess with ties to Vegas, for the poker chips, Yorkie humorousness and admitted brat conduct to guess Chelsea Handler. When Nick requested if she might sing and transfer like that, Jenny shot again, “Throw some vodka in her and it is a par-tay!”

Rita tied the ring to the movie Bling Ring, and the one that had her ring stolen in it, Paris Hilton … who additionally occurs to have a key to the town of Las Vegas. Ken delved into the Actual Housewives for Kyle Richards as Yorkie advised the Males in Black, ‘All proper, bitches, let’s go!”

Our first guess appeared on the poker chips for a star who’s gained some notoriety in that world, and there we discover one of many hottest “it” women of the ’90s and ’00s, who then virtually abruptly vanished from that world, Shannon Elizabeth. She talked about how music rescued her, and he or she’s extraordinarily energetic within the animal rescue world. She’s additionally sang on digital camera, directed music movies, and danced on Dancing with the Stars.

One other risk that has some traction, although, may very well be Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne, who’s much more intimately tied to music as she’s launched music. Plus, she appeared on Lip Sync Battle and as Roxie Hart in Chicago. Might that be the kiss? Plus, there’s that being adopted by that “beautiful girl in Beverly Hills” remark.

Vocally, this one feels extra proper, together with her line, “the worth of poker has fully modified” about her tenuous relationship with estranged husband PK, presumably tying to the poker chips, as does her latest documentary, Guess It All on Blonde.

(“Soar Round,” Home of Ache) Stud Muffin got here out with that hip-hop vibe, not likely bothering to sing. The track alternative was clearly a jam and a vibe and he stayed true to that from begin to end. The Carnival theme was additionally prevalent, as a number of these performers joined him by the point this was over. Was it vocally stellar? In no way. Nevertheless it was nonetheless entertaining, and he did nicely with the track he selected.

Clues & Guesses: Stud Muffin is loving his costume as a result of he stated he is “had a muffin prime the vast majority of his life.” He is additionally at all times dreamed of being a mascot, as you get to hype folks up whereas remaining nameless. In his actual life, although, he reps his crew, serving to them “sweep up the competitors,” going from the underside to the highest.

He shared that he began off sweeping the flooring, although, whereas exhibiting a jar of jam. Different visible clues included tennis sneakers (with a basketball graphic on them), a weight room, and people hundred greenback payments he was waving round earlier than throwing them round.

Jenny was already guessing basketball star from the second he got here out as he seems to be a reasonably large dude, standing maybe even taller than Nick. When requested if this fulfilled his mascot desires, Stud Muffin advised Nick, “Certainly one of my teammates used to run with a mascot, and I believed it was so cool, however no. Love the concept, however Nick, love does not price a factor.”

Nick then declared he positively is aware of who that is, main RIta to shoot again, “Why do not you go first, Nick.” She dismissed all the apparent basketball participant clues to house in on the vocals, listening to Technique Man in that supply. Robin, too, heard Technique’s signature respiratory methods, so he was proper there with Rita.

Ken, although, jumped up because the resident NBA skilled to pivot again to sports activities and throw out Shaquille O’Neal, which wasn’t as soundly trounced by everybody else within the room as we thought. However primarily based on his hip and shoulder placement subsequent to Nick, we’re undecided Stud Muffin is sort of that tall. Jenny, in the meantime, acquired a horrible response from Stud Muffin for her Michael Jordan guess.

As he does not tower over Nick, we discovered ourselves contemplating smaller — by NBA requirements — stars who had been within the newest Area Jam film, like 6’2″ Damian Lillard. HE signed a cope with Adidas, which might tie to the sneakers, and he performs as a hip-hop artist beneath the identify Dame D.O.L.L.A., which might tie to the greenback payments.

He scored Rookie of the 12 months when he began with the Portland Path Blazers in 2012, which slowly turned a decade of success and playoff appearances beneath his management. Plus, he is talked about his love of the Golden State Warriors’ mascot, seeing him when he was younger.

(“Roxane,” The Police) Nessy has acquired some attractive pipes, with a pureness to his voice that’s simply uncooked, pure expertise. On prime of that, he confirmed nice management, vary, and depth of character to his vocals in tackling a track that it’s important to be strategic to indicate off — and he was! That is simply one of many strongest vocals in the entire present, coming as an enormous shock to the panel.

Clues & Guesses: Factor of a star who lives someplace celebrities do not stay, with even his neighbors and mailman not essentially figuring out he is the identical man who’s that different well-known man. He referred to as himself a “light big” on this first clue package deal the place he stated he is a “little mysterious” and deliberately “reclusive” on his acreage.

A radio with a star on it suggests both a musical artist — we will positively hear that — or perhaps a deejay with an incredible singing voice. He additionally polished a horseshoe, confirmed off a crimson card with white lip print, and his household rose from the waters behind him, hinting at a spouse and three youngsters.

Nessy shared, “I took a number of break day to be with my household. However then having the ability to come on right here and be invited again into the limelight, that actually feels good.”

Rita puzzled if the lips might consult with Gene Simmons from KISS (however he does not sing that nicely), with the make-up maybe resulting in folks not figuring out who he’s. However KISS has not been out of the highlight, and as a substitute on a farewell tour.

Jenny, although, thought-about Think about Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, tying the “Radioactive” track to the radio. Ken and Robin had been speaking about listening to one thing within the voice, with Ken saying that for him it was Daryl Corridor, with Robin agreeing, “Yeah, me too.” A “Personal Aircraft” newspaper for “Personal Eye,” and the lips to “Kiss on My Checklist.”

Actually, we do not hate the Daryl guess. He does stay on 250 acres in a tiny neighborhood of lower than 1,000 folks in Millerton, New York, so it is attainable his neighbors and mailman do not know who he’s as a well-known particular person. He even talked about how personal he was — a Corridor & Oates Personal Eyes reference?

(“Let’s Get Loud,” Jennifer Lopez) Cherry Blossom advised us she was not a singer, however she actually did not carry herself too poorly. She was principally in tune all through this piece, although she did not problem herself. It acquired stronger as she shook off her nerves and carried on. She’s positively tough in a number of methods, but when she spent a while on it, she might discover a strong singing voice in there.

Clues & Guesses: Cherry Blossom acquired emotional in her clue package deal, sharing that she was really doing this present to honor a detailed pal of hers who’d beforehand executed, and who she missed, dearly, suggesting he had handed away.

She additionally stated she acknowledged his voice from the primary be aware, which positively narrows down who that is likely to be. Proper off the bat, the loudest male personalities who’re sadly now not with us — and who competed on this present — are Leslie Jordan, Jerry Springer, and Bob Saget.

She stated that it was this one that helped her to not take herself so significantly, whereas she noticed the present as a rebirth of kinds for her, a altering of the seasons. She stated he had one of many “loudest personalities,” as we noticed clues together with a Christmas tree, a full moon, and a “Greatest Promoting” guide.

“That is the scariest factor I’ve ever executed,” she stated. “However I’m channelling my youngsters’ confidence — certainly one of them sings — however my legs are nonetheless noodles proper now,” she stated.

Ken stated the clues had him pointing a method, however Cherry Blossom’s demeanor whereas speaking on stage was giving Tina Fey. Rita, although, puzzled if the previous contestant connection results in Shark Tank‘s Daymond John, presumably making this Lori Greiner.

Jenny, although, tied the Christmas tree to Christmas films to seek out her guess of Jennie Garth. She’s additionally linked to Brian Austin Inexperienced, tying the complete moon to Twilight star Peter Facinelli. However all of these guesses appeared to disregard that Cherry Blossom choked up whereas saying she missed her pal who competed, so we actually suppose it is somebody who has since handed.

That brings us again to the three males we talked about above, with us leaning extra towards Leslie or Bob as individuals who would have maybe had a petite lady working with them over a time period, as she recommended.

Leslie might deliver us to Will & Grace for Debra Messing or Megan Mullally, or his more moderen Name Me Kat for Mayim Bialik or Kyla Pratt. The obvious Bob connection, in fact, could be Full Home, providing you with Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin, Andrea Barber or — and this isn’t the suitable guess — the Olsen twins.

Primarily based on simply the best way she speaks, we will maybe finest hear Mayim, Candace, or Andrea, with us leaning extra to the paternal connection the latter two might need had with Bob rising up. And when considering of them, we take into account Jenny’s tackle the Christmas tree, and Candace has starred in a ton of Hallmark and GAC vacation movies.

(“Unwell,” Matchbox Twenty) Mad Scientist Monster has an genuine nation twang and a soulful sound that labored very well for this traditional monitor. His voice positively sounded recognizable immediately, making us suppose that is somebody who positively makes their dwelling from music and has spent years honing this voice and this expertise. This was a robust debut.

Clues & Guesses: Mad Scientist Monster — or MSM as we will name him — virtually did not wind up in no matter subject he is in now, the place he says he is “modified the world.” As an alternative, he was on the best way to being the most effective in a special subject, getting scouted and practically breaking out.

Nevertheless it all fell aside when everybody was eager to recruit him, leaving him sidelined and costing him his likelihood at glory. However he reacted to that setback with a pivot that confirmed him his function. Alongside the best way, we noticed “Quick” on a radar gun for clocking pace, and a fish tank, together with all his experiments within the lab.

“You recognize what?” he stated on stage. “That is so vital to me as a result of it provides me a chance to reintroduce myself to followers in a approach that they’ve by no means seen earlier than.”

Jenny was feeling it may very well be Luke Bryan, assured it is a “legendary recording artist,” tying in his track, “Quick.” Ken, although, puzzled if it may very well be Luke Combs, who did his iconic tackle Tracy Chapman’s “Quick Automotive.” Robin, although, was his huge stature to seek out Blake Shelton, which was the primary voice we heard when he began singing and speaking. However we do not suppose he was ever virtually one thing else, like an athlete.

One towering nation star who did begin out with a really promising athletic profession is 6’6″ Brett Younger. A baseball scholarship for pitching introduced him to Ole Miss the place he was scouted and really turned down two pre-draft alternatives by the Tampa Bay Satan Rays and Minnesota Twins. He was nicely on his solution to a profession in baseball when an elbow damage successfully ended all of it. The clue duck even solidified it for us with “curve ball” and “pitch” wordplay about him.

This was a extra attention-grabbing lineup in that there weren’t practically as many sturdy singers because the earlier teams. That stated, we’re virtually prepared to provide the group to Nessy and Mad Scientist Monster, as these two had essentially the most polished and spectacular performances.

Stud Muffin was essentially the most chaotic of the performers, whereas Cherry Blossom and Yorkie made earnest efforts and did nicely sufficient for themselves. They are not execs, however we appreciated that they might discover the be aware and contact it as a rule. For that, we would ship Stud Muffin house — however it appears just like the studio viewers disagreed with us, booting Cherry Blossom, as a substitute.

Her Crack the Case Clue Case was a button, that triggered Joey Fatone (Season 1’s Rabbit) to inform us his pal Cherry Blossom is “a part of the ’90s convection circuit as a result of she’s a part of one of the well-known TV households of the ’90s.” If we weren’t assured in our our guess earlier than, we had been at this level.

• Robin Thicke: Tracey Gold
• Jenny McCarthy: Jennie Garth
• Ken Jeong: Tina Fey
• Rita Ora: Jessica Biel

With guesses starting from okay to terrible, it looks like the panel largely ignored a lot of the clue package deal of their guesses — and particularly the petite Cherry Blossom getting choked up concerning the former TMS contestant she was shut with, saying, “Miss you, bud!” As such, none of them acquired the W this week!

In the long run it was 5’2″ actress, and big ’90s star from Full Home who misplaced her TV dad in Bob Saget (Season 6’s Squiggly Monster). “How did I not get that?” Jenny requested, and we’ve got to agree together with her. That was simply one of many largest sitcoms of the last decade!

The Masked Singer continues subsequent Wednesday with “Boy Band Night time” at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.