SPOILER ALERT: Particulars comply with for Season 13, Episode 8 of “The Masked Singer,” “Boy Band Night time,” which aired April 2 on Fox.
Wu-Tang is for the youngsters, and “Masked Singer” welcomes audiences younger and previous as effectively. On Wednesday’s “Boy Band”-themed episode of the hit Fox competitors, Method Man was the following movie star to be unmasked, as he was revealed to be the voice underneath the “Stud Muffin” costume.
“I is probably not in a boy band, however I do know what it’s prefer to be part of a brotherhood,” Methodology Man mentioned in his pre-taped package deal as Stud Muffin, referring to Wu Tang Clan. “We grew up collectively, blew up collectively. There was no restrict to what we may do. However if you’ve acquired an excellent factor going, folks attempt to poison it. However on the finish of the day, nothing can come between me and my crew. Now tonight I’m singing a track from considered one of my favourite teams. They as soon as despatched me a birthday message, so that is my present to them.” He carried out “Poison,” by Bell Biv DeVoe, on the episode.
For Stud Muffin, Rita Ora acquired it proper with Methodology Man, and Robin Thicke agreed. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg named M.C. Hammer. Ken Jeong went with 2 Chainz.
“Turning into Stud Muffin is sensible as a result of I’ve had a muffin time the vast majority of my life,” Methodology Man as Stud Muffin mentioned throughout his voiceover final week. “I’ve all the time mentioned, if I may have any dream job, I’d be a mascot. You get folks pumped up and no one is aware of who you’re! In order that’s why I’m right here as Stud Muffin, to rep my crew. I discovered from day one having a robust crew is the one approach to rating. However earlier than we had been sweeping up the competitors, I used to be sweeping up the flooring. Actually. Till I discovered my proper hook and my shot on the large time. Me and my crew went from the muffin backside to the muffin prime. However we’re nonetheless these hungry gamers we had been from the leap. Now, this Stud Muffin is right here to hype you all up. As a result of I’m right here to win.”
Methodology Man as Stud Muffin joins Candace Cameron Bure as Cherry Blossom, James Van Der Beek as Griffin, Taste Flav as Area Ranger, Sheana Shay as Bat, Aubrey O’Day as Ant, Oscar de la Hoya as Fuzzy Peas and Cedric the Entertainer as Honey Pot because the celebrities unmasked on “The Masked Singer” Season 13.
“Boy Band Night time” kicked off with the Group C performers singing “Everyone (Backstreet’s Again),” by the Backstreet Boys.
This episode was a part of the Group C competitors, which is able to in the end finish with two extra contestants shifting on to the “Fortunate Six.” To this point, that group contains Group A winners Coral and Paparazzo, and Group B winners Pearl and Boogie Woogie.
Again for Season 13 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Rita Ora and Robin Thicke. Ora was on the desk for a 3rd consecutive season to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.
New this season, a mysterious masked character dubbed “Detective Fortunate Duck” will seem all through the season to offer clues and assist the panelists “quack” the case of who’s underneath the masks. This week, Season 2 winner Wayne Brady appeared to offer a clue to “my journey buddy, Stud Muffin. Right here it’s: He has shared the stage with Ken.”
Additionally new: The “Crack the Case” clue circumstances, through which extra clues are shared in regards to the eradicated contestant. For Stud Muffin, the clue was a road signal that mentioned, “Stud Muffin District.” “They named a complete road after us, me and my crew. Whomever drives down that road is proof that I existed.”
“The Masked Singer” Season 13 themed episodes embrace a tribute to franchises “Shrek” and “Ghostbusters,” in addition to the Grand Ole Opry because it hits its a hundredth anniversary. Additionally on faucet are a tribute to the Rat Pack and themes similar to “Voices of Olympus: Unmasking of the Gods,” “Carnival,” “Boy Bands,” “A long time,” “Fortunate 6 Pace Guessing,” a “Conflict of the Masks” and the return of “Soundtrack of My Life.”
Masked contestants in Season 13 embrace Honey Pot, Area Ranger, Cherry Blossom, Coral, Fuzzy Peas, Ant, Paparazzo, Griffin, Boogie Woogie, Pearl, Bat, Yorkie, Stud Muffin, Nessy and Mad Scientist Monster.
Watch the unmasking of Methodology Man right here:
Right here had been the performances on Wednesday’s Episode 8, “Boy Band Night time”:
Nessy, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Nessy
Track: “Tearin’ Up My Coronary heart,” by *NSYNC
Panel guesses: Dave Matthews, Darius Rucker, Pat Monahan
Nick Cannon T-shirt cannon clue: Shot by *NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick (Season 8’s Hummingbird), who thought it was a rustic singer: A t-shirt that includes Nessy in a coronary heart. “Identical to a boy bander, I used to be additionally recognized for my love songs.”
Nessy voiceover: “That is so surprising. I by no means thought I’d be singing a boy band track. However take a look at me. I’m dedicated to the bit, and I like an excellent theme evening. Again within the top of the boy band days, music was so aggressive. I used to be preventing these guys for TRL spots, charts and CD gross sales. However there was one boy band that stored getting in my method. *NSYNC. We all the time appeared to be neck and neck, and it tore up my coronary heart when these boys consistently got here out on prime. So once we confronted off at a star golf event, I knew it was my time to settle the feud as soon as and for all. I’m gonna win, after which I performed the worst sport of my life. I crashed and burned. Whereas they might have had a greater rating, I acquired to lift a glass with these guys, and we had a reasonably good time. I spotted, simply being within the sport is big. What a cool membership we’re all part of. Now all these years later, I form of miss that pleasant competitors, which is why I’m loving being right here. So this one is for you, *NSYNC. Can’t wait to listen to you guys sing considered one of my songs subsequent.”
Earlier track: “Roxanne,” by The Police
Earlier panel guesses: Gene Simmons, Dan Reynolds, Daryl Corridor
Stud Muffin, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Stud Muffin
Track: “Poison,” by Bell Biv DeVoe
Panel guesses: Methodology Man, M.C. Hammer, 2 Chainz
Nick Cannon T-shirt cannon clue: Shot by Omarion (Season 5’s Yeti) T-shirt with “Substances: Sprint of sugar, sprinkle of flour, a Grammy of gold.” “All of the components had been there. I’m additional pleased with this one.”
Stud Muffin voiceover: “Hear up. I’m gonna bake up slightly historical past on boy bands for you. Concentrate, Jenny. Earlier than NKOTB, Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, it began with crooners just like the Temptations, the 4 Tops, who impressed teams like Boyz II Males, New Version, Bell Biv DeVoe. Now, I is probably not in a boy band, however I do know what it’s prefer to be part of a brotherhood. We grew up collectively, blew up collectively. There was no restrict to what we may do. However if you’ve acquired an excellent factor going, folks attempt to poison it. However on the finish of the day, nothing can come between me and my crew. Now tonight I’m singing a track from considered one of my favourite teams. They as soon as despatched me a birthday message, so that is my present to them.”
Earlier track: “Leap Round,” by Home of Ache
Earlier panel guesses: Methodology Man, Shaquille O’Neal, Michael Jordan
Yorkie, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Yorkie
Track: “Step By Step,” by New Children on the Block
Panel guesses: Teresa Giudice, Paris Hilton, Erika Jayne
Nick Cannon T-shirt cannon clue: Shot by Chris Kirkpatrick: T-shirt that claims, “touring up my coronary heart.” “My life has been a comedy and a tragedy. However proper now it’s actual good. Yeah, I’ve been round, all world wide!”
Yorkie voiceover: “Positive, the boy band golden period was fabulous. However nothing makes headlines greater than a boy band scandal. And oh honey, I do know a factor or two about that myself. When this New Yorkie broke onto the scene, child I used to be adored. Till I discovered myself wrapped up in a significant scandal, paying for another person’s decisions, somebody I liked. My title was within the information, the gossip websites, even on the billboards round city. And let’s be actual, I used to be dragged by way of the dust. However I stayed true to myself and did all the things I may to maintain my chin up. I’m most pleased with that. And because it all the time does, the reality got here out. Life might be messy. Love might be messier. However you too can survive. After you have a robust basis, you possibly can rebuild step-by-step and are available out stronger. And I’m proof of that.”
Earlier track: “Sizzling To Go!,” by Chappell Roan
Earlier panel guesses: Chelsea Handler, Paris Hilton, Kyle Richards
Mad Scientist Monster, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Mad Scientist Monster
Track: “I Swear,” by All-4-One
Panel guesses: Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, Keith City
Nick Cannon T-shirt cannon clue: Omarion shoots the cannon. T-shirt says “BTS BSB.” “It’s an honor to have received the identical award as each Backstreet Boys and BTS.”
Mad Scientist Monster voiceover: “Everyone loves a hunky boy bander, however there’s extra under the frosted tipped floor. At their core, boy bands are about chemistry. And I do know slightly one thing about that. Once I met my boo, it was festive fall night, gathered round a Friendsgiving desk, and when our fingers brushed passing the cranberry sauce, sparks flew. I swear, proper then and there, I knew I’d marry that lady sometime. However seasons handed, till one sweltering summer time day we reconnected, and I serenaded her till her Bunsens had been burning. I made her a promise I’d by no means depart her aspect, for higher or worse. Now right here’s an epic boy band love track for that lady I made a promise to, my spouse.”
Earlier track: “Unwell,” by Matchbox Twenty
Earlier panel guesses: Luke Combs, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton
In Season 12, Boyz II Men (because the Buffalo) received the Masked trophy, beating out Mario, because the Wasp, who was this season’s runner-up. They joined AJ Michalka as Strawberry Shortcake; Kobie Turner as Goo, Jana Kramer as Royal Knight, Bronson Arroyo as Sherlock Hound, 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.
“The Masked Singer” comes from Fox Different 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.
