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The Masked Singer season 12 premiered on September 25, 2024. In the first episode itself, it was revealed that the person behind the mask of 'Leaf Sheep' was none other than NFL great John Elway.
The two-time Super Bowl champion was the first well-known figure to take off his mask in the season opener. The former quarterback startled spectators by displaying his singing ability and moving outside of his comfort zone. Leaf Sheep's performance, albeit short, stayed with the audience.
John Elway's rendition of Tim McGraw's I Like It, I Love It during his performance provided a touch of country music to the competition. His reveal at the end of the first episode set the stage for many more dramatic disclosures to come throughout the season.
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Additional tributes and themed nights, such as shows honoring Miley Cyrus, Barbie, and Footloose, are anticipated by viewers.
Every Wednesday night, The Masked Singer will be available for the fans on FOX.
Who is John Elway from The Masked Singer?
John Elway, born June 28, 1960, is a well-known figure due to his illustrious tenure as the Denver Broncos' quarterback.
Elway, a two-time Super Bowl champion, solidified his legacy in sports history by winning Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII back-to-back. As one of the greats of the game, Elway was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
Since quitting football, the 64-year-old has taken on a range of tasks, including executive jobs and media appearances. But his involvement with The Masked Singer ushers in a thrilling new phase. Elway stated this in an interview with Gold Derby on September 25, 2024:
"At this stage of my life, I think it would be good for me to get out of my comfort zone... my grandkids thought it would be cool to see Poppy be on The Masked Singer."
What happened in John Elway’s performance?
While the other panelists guessed several NFL stars, including Tom Brady for Jenny McCarthy and Troy Aikman for Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong accurately identified Elway as the man behind the mask.
Although Elway's time on the show was cut short, his appearance was memorable. He stated in the interview with Gold Derby:
“It was a relatively easy song to sing. It didn’t have a lot of different octaves, which was good.”
What can fans expect this season?
One of the new twists this season is that clues are embedded in the contestants' costumes, song choices, and on-stage moments, adding another layer of intrigue for fans trying to guess the identities of the performers.
Elway’s Masked Singer Ambassador, DeMarcus Ware (who performed as Koala in season 11), provided fans with a sneak peek by referring to Leaf Sheep as “the GOAT,” prompting Jenny McCarthy to mistakenly guess Tom Brady.
Returning for season 12 are Nick Cannon as host and panelists Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke, and Rita Ora, who is filling in for Nicole Scherzinger for the second season in a row. The competition will intensify with 15 more competitors as more celebrities reveal their identities every week.
Catch The Masked Singer on Wednesday nights on FOX, as the competition to win the Golden Mask continues.
