SPOILER ALERT: Don’t learn forward you probably have not watched Season 11, Episode 3 of “The Masked Singer,” “Billy Joel Evening,” which aired March 20 on Fox.

In a Fox actuality crossover, “MasterChef” choose Joe Bastianich was revealed to be the singer beneath the Spaghetti & Meatballs costume on this week’s episode of “The Masked Singer.” And in a coincidence, the restauranteur appeared on “Billy Joel Evening” — and the Piano Man occurs to be a buddy.

“I grew up on Lengthy Island within the 70s and 80s,” Bastianich instructed Selection. “That was the soundtrack of that period. A number of the biggest songs ever written. I do know Billy Joel, personally, from rising up and as a buyer in all of the eating places. I hope he will get to see it!”

For Bastianich, not one of the panelists received it proper. Robin Thicke guessed Stanley Tucci. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg stated Man Fieri. Ken Jeong picked Bobby Flay. New panelist Rita Ora was shut, naming Bastianich’s “MasterChef” co-star Gordon Ramsay.

“It had a bit of little bit of a large spaghetti al dente head, so a bit of bit powerful on my dance strikes,” Bastianich stated of his expertise. “However other than {that a} fairly cell costume. I used to be very comfy… I’m a singer songwriter. You possibly can examine me out on Spotify, and I do play quite a lot of music. So being throughout the Fox household, after they requested me to come back over and present my expertise, I used to be excited to do it. This was a bit of bit intimidating, however a tremendous expertise.”

Spaghetti & Meatballs and Lizard have been the 2 lowest vote-getters of the evening, and so they confronted off within the smackdown — each performing Billy Joel’s “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Tune).” Spaghetti & Meatballs was voted out, leaving Lizard, Poodle Moth and Clock to return for the following spherical.

Joe Bastianich as Spaghetti & Meatballs joins Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (Ebook) because the celebrities unmasked on “The Masked Singer” this season.

As a result of it was “Billy Joel Evening,” Thicke opened the present together with his rendition of the Piano Man’s hit “My Life.”

Again for Season 11 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, whereas Rita Ora has joined the desk to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger, who was in London to star on the West Finish’s “Sundown Boulevard.”

“The Masked Singer” Season 11 will function themed episodes together with “The Wizard of Oz,” in celebration of the eighty fifth anniversary of the traditional movie; “Transformers” (marking the model’s fortieth anniversary) and music tributes together with “Billy Joel Evening” and “Queen Evening.” Further themes embrace “Woman Teams,” “Soundtrack of My Life,” “TV Theme Evening” and “Bathe Anthems.”

With sixteen whole celeb singers, together with three “wildcards,” Season 11 options new costumes together with “Gumball,” “Lizard,” “Ugly Sweater,” “Goldfish,” “Starfish,” “Ebook,” “Gumball,” “Miss Cleocatra,” “Afghan Hound,” “Beets,” “Poodle Moth,” “Clock,” “Spaghetti & Meatballs” and “Lizard.” Based on the present, the Season 11 contestants boast a mixed 22 Grammy nominations, 11 platinum albums, 33 Teen Selection nominations, 108 million data bought, 326 movie appearances and 1.7 billion Spotify streams.

Right here have been the opposite Group C performances on Wednesday’s Episode 3, “Billy Joel Evening”:

Poodle Moth

Tune: “Simply the Means You Are,” by Billy Joel

Panel guesses: Trisha Yearwood, Wynonna Judd, Rita Wilson

Clue: Baseball that claims “Opry.” “I felt like an enormous shot after I carried out on the Grand Ol Opry.”

Package deal voiceover: “If you happen to’re like me, you’re in all probability questioning what a Poodle Moth is. Would you imagine, just one has ever been discovered on the planet. Fortunately, getting found as soon as is all you want. For my complete life, I used to be drawn to the flame. However I all the time felt like the brilliant lights have been by no means meant for me. I instructed myself I used to be by no means going to be fairly sufficient or humorous sufficient or proficient sufficient to really make it. So, I took a step again and helped others obtain their goals. And whereas I really like that, I desperately wished to unfold my very own wings. But when I might simply get that first step, the sunshine I assumed was so inconceivable to search out can be one step nearer. So, I took the leap. And I used to be found. It confirmed me that I’m one in every of a sort. And like Billy says, you’re good, simply the way in which you’re.”

Clock

Tune: “Piano Man,” by Billy Joel

Panel guesses: Anita Baker, Evelyn Champagne King, Diana Ross

Clue: Tune clue: “Vienna.” “Vienna is all about seizing the day. And I even have a date in my title.”

Package deal voiceover: “I’m delighted being right here on Billy Joel evening. As a result of let’s face it, we’re each timeless. As soon as upon a time, I used to be the belle of the ball. I had the entire world dancing from nightfall until daybreak. Everybody knew my title. However, because the years handed, developments began to alter, and I out of the blue felt like I used to be changing into frozen in time. So, this queen reinvented herself. And I achieved large success once more, alone phrases. With the crowning achievement of performing for a president. Now, just like the Piano Man says, I’m going to sing you a music tonight. So, all of you different singers higher be careful. As a result of your time’s about to be up.”

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Tune: “Solely the Good Die Younger,” by Billy Joel

Panel guesses: Gordon Ramsay, Man Fieri, Stanley Tucci

Clue: Large pizza field that claims, “Present Time.” “I spend a very good portion of my time on a success present.”

Package deal voiceover: “All through my profession, I’ve worn many various hats. Trying to find a life that’s filled with taste. I began out on Wall Road chasing the almighty greenback. However when it began to really feel a bit of bit stale, I raced for the dough as an alternative in a complete new business. And ultimately, I mastered the key recipe to success. The largest lesson I discovered? You don’t wish to die younger in a path you don’t love. So, spice issues up, the pastabilities are infinite. Now I’m right here at The Masked Singer with a Billy Joel particular. Mangia!”

Lizard

Tune: “Uptown Woman,” by Billy Joel

Panel guesses: Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, Ronnie DeVoe, Ralph Tresvant, Ray J

Clue: Taxi that claims “Billboards.” “I’ve had a No. 1 billboard, and I’m not speaking about Instances Sq..”

Package deal voiceover: “Some individuals would possibly label me a women’ man. The dangerous boy kind in Billy Joel songs. However that’s not the actual me. And regardless of a few of my higher identified hits, I are likely to see individuals for who they’re on the within. Like after I met the love of my life, she was the definition of an Uptown Woman. And this downtown daredevil was smitten. Years later although, she was fed up with my famous person shenanigans. She threatened to stroll out that door. That’s after I had a premonition. I instructed her, I assumed she was pregnant. And it seems, she was. I promised proper then to alter my methods. Now, my entire world is all about being a very good husband and a cool dad. And what’s cooler than exhibiting up on my household’s favourite present? This downtown boy is about to show issues up.”

Final season’s performers included Ne-Yo as Cow, John Schneider as Donut, Macy Grey as Sea Queen and Janel Parrish as Gazelle be a part of John Oates as Anteater, Keyshia Cole as Candelabra, Sebastian Bach as Tiki, Ginuwine as Husky, Ashley Parker Angel as S’extra, Metta World Peace as Cuddle Monster, Luann de Lesseps as Hibiscus, Tyler Posey as Hawk, Billie Jean King as Royal Hen, Michael Rapaport as Pickle, Tom Sandoval as Diver, Anthony Anderson as Rubber Ducky and one-time particular visitor Demi Lovato as Anonymouse.

Fox Different Leisure is behind “The Masked Singer,” which is exec produced by showrunner James Breen, Craig Plestis, and Nick Cannon. The sequence is predicated on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.