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The Masked Singer season 12 episode five was released on October 23, 2024, and honored the Barbie doll's 65th birthday. The special episode was themed Barbie Night and celebrated the iconic doll's legacy of inspiring and empowering women and little girls.
Ken Jeong, who plays the role of Ken on the show, joined Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, and guest judge Rita Ora in a fun tribute to Barbie's history. Performers from Group B showcased their talents in the episode that was filmed in a Barbie Dream House.
The Group B contestants were Bluebell, Goo, Chess Piece, and Wasp. In their clue packages, they shared personal stories. At the episode's end of The Masked Singer, an Emmy-winning star was revealed, making it an unforgettable moment for fans and panelists.
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Bluebell and Goo's performances take center stage in The Masked Singer
Bluebell began by sharing her journey, which was full of problems but ended in newfound success, showcasing her strength and resilience. She sang Dua Lipa's Dance the Night and gave an energetic performance. The Masked Singer contestant hinted that she was taking the audience to another world, as the Men in Pink gave away an astronaut Barbie.
This led the panel to guess that the performer could be anyone from Amy Adams to Lindsay Lohan. Bluebell's clue package and stage presence showed she was a star who had been through hard times but was now doing great.
After Bluebell's performance, Goo took the stage and told a touching story about how his future wife made him embrace his playful side. Goo sang Ne-Yo's Miss Independent in honor of his fiancé and impressed the panelists with his vocals.
His clue was a Malibu Dream House, which suggested ties to the world of celebrities. This left fans and the panelists wondering if he was Robert Downey Jr. or Kirk Franklin.
Chess Piece and Wasp bring emotion and power in The Masked Singer
Chess Piece added an emotional touch to the Barbie party by talking about how she dealt with criticism as a child and how Barbie helped her get over it later in life. The contestant performed Chaka Khan's I'm Every Woman and left the viewers stunned on the Barbie Night-themed episode.
Chess Piece also had an extra clue, a Barbie vanity, which led to the panelists thinking that she might be a supermodel or performer. Tyra Banks and Misty Copeland were among the names they came up with.
The most emotional performance of The Masked Singer came at the end when Wasp sang Demi Lovato's Skyscraper. Wasp spoke about how growing up in a loud, busy home without a father figure changed his life. He also talked about how his family and dreams gave him strength and a sense of purpose.
Miguel and Daveed Diggs guessed his Barbie clue was about taking his live shows to new levels. Wasp's performance earned him praise from the judges and made him a top contender in the competition.
As the night ended, Chess Piece was revealed as Daytime Emmy winner and four-time Primetime Emmy nominee Laverne Cox. The revelation stunned the audience and panel, who only sang praises of her performance.
New episodes of The Masked Singer air every Wednesday at 8 pm ET/PT on Fox.
