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SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 10 of “The Masked Singer,” “Star Trek Night,” which aired March 18 on Fox.
Order in the court: TV judge Greg Mathis and actor/singer Evan Ross (son of Diana Ross) were the latest celebrities to be revealed on Season 14 of the Fox singing reality competition “The Masked Singer.” Mathis was unmasked as 14 Karat Carrot, while Ross was unmasked as Stingray.
Among the panelists, Robin Thicke got it right with Judge Mathis as 14 Karat Carrot. Ken Jeong guessed another TV judge, Steve Harvey. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg went with former “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson. Rita Ora thought it was Craig Robinson.
For Ross, all of them figured it out, especially after the final clue — a plaque that said, “I hereby give my child Stingray my endless love. Signed, Mother Supreme.” Said Ross: “I had a guiding light early in my life, and now my wife is my sun and my shining moon in my life.”
Meanwhile, before he was unmasked, 14 Karat Carrot also gave one more clue for his identity: A judge’s gavel. “It’s ironic being on this side of a panel of judges, when I’m usually the one doing the judging,” Mathis said.
Mathis as 14 Karat Carrot’s final performance was “Shining Star,” by Earth, Wind and Fire; on previous episodes, he sang“Hold On, I’m Comin,” by Sam and Dave, and “Tainted Love,” by Gloria Jones.
Ross ended his run by performing “Starboy,” by The Weeknd. His previous songs included “Stayin’ Alive,” by Bee Gees; “Momma Song,” by Benson Boone; and “Bad Habits,” by Ed Sheeran.
This week’s episode opened with the panelists in “Star Trek” character: Jeong as Spock, Ora as Seven of Nine, Thicke as Captain Christopher Pike and McCarthy-Wahlberg as Janice Rand.
With 14 Karat Carrot and Stingray gone, that leaves Pangolin, Galaxy Girl, Cat Witch, Pugcasso and Crane left in the competition.
Evan Ross-Næss (Stingray) and Judge Greg Mathis (14 Karat Carrot) join Alexi Lalas (High Voltage), Jack Wagner (Eggplant), Heidi Montag (Snow Cone), Billy Ray Cyrus (Owl), Teddi Mellencamp (Calla Lily), Claudia Oshry (Queen Corgi), Taraji P. Henson (Scarab), Tone Loc (Handyman), Tiffany Haddish (Le Who Who), Todd and Julie Chrisley (Croissants) and David “Big Papi” Ortiz (Googly Eyes) as the celebrities unmasked so far on “The Masked Singer” Season 14.
Back for Season 14 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists McCarthy Wahlberg, Jeong, Ora and Thicke.
New this season is “America’s Insider,” in which singer, dancer and social media personality Kylie Cantrall will share behind-the-scenes hints and clues for viewers. The twist: Cantrall is in costume as Cat Witch, but will only unmask for viewers — so the audience knows who she is, but the panelists don’t.
“The Masked Singer” Season 14 themed episodes include a tribute to “Star Trek,” the ‘90s comedy “Clueless,” the comic franchise “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and the blockbuster “Twilight Saga” films. Also Fox’s new “Fear Factor” reboot featured host Johnny Knoxville in a “Fear Factor: House of Fear Night,” and an “Ozzfest Night” honored late rocker Ozzy Osbourne, including a special tribute by “Masked Singer” alum Kelly Osbourne (Season 2’s Ladybug) saluting her father’s musical influence.
The 18 Masked contestants in Season 14 include Eggplant, Pugcasso, Queen Corgi, the Croissants, Owl, 14 Karat Carrot, Snow Cone, Galaxy Girl, High Voltage, Googly Eyes, Scarab, Handyman, Crane, Le Who Who, Pangolin, Stingray, Cat Witch and Calla Lily.
Per the show, the Season 14 contestants have sold a combined 94 million records, received 47 Teen Choice Award nominations, 12 Emmy nominations, two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one Tony Award win and one Academy Award nomination.
Here were the performances on Wednesday’s episode.
Stingray
Song: “Starboy,” by The Weeknd
Previous songs: “Stayin’ Alive,” by Bee Gees; “Momma Song,” by Benson Boone; “Bad Habits,” by Ed Sheeran
Clue: Michael Jackson glove. “I’ve been surrounded by a lot of amazing people since I was very young. Michael was one of them, but the best part about him is he always made me believe that everything is magic.”
Panel guesses: Chris Tucker, Jordan Fisher, Evan Ross
Previous panel guesses: Lenny Kravitz, Jaden Smith, Lil Romeo, Jaden Smith, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Donald Glover, Jordan Fisher, Joey McIntyre, Jason Derulo
Stingray voiceover: “Star Trek? I mean, I’ve been trekking with the world’s biggest stars my whole life. Including someone else in this competition. I’m having a great time listening to all your guesses, but don’t Klingon to this one, OK Rita? Because spoiler alert, I am not Jason Derulo.”
Cat Witch
Song: “Starships,” by Nicki Minaj
Previous songs: “Abracadabra,” by Lady Gaga; “Teenage Dream,” by Katy Perry; “It Will Rain,” by Bruno Mars
Clue: JoJo and Nick Lachey. “Robin’s not the only one with ties to my talented family. JoJo and Nick Lachey have ties too.”
Panel guesses: Jamie Lynn Spears, Katseye members, Vanessa Lachey
Previous panel guesses: Charli D’Amelio, Addison Rae, Lisa from Blackpink; Victoria Justice, Ashley Tisdale, Zendaya, Hailee Steinfeld
Cat Witch voiceover: “This is a totally new frontier for me. But guess what, panel. I’ve been playing more games with you than you know. Especially you, Robin Thicke. Because spoiler alert, I come from a very talented family. One of whom has worked closely with you.”
14 Karat Carrot
Song: “Shining Star,” by Earth, Wind and Fire
Previous songs: “Hold On, I’m Comin,” by Sam and Dave; “Tainted Love,” by Gloria Jones
Clue: Johnny Gill, who says, “This guy has been like a brother to me. And we’ve riffed together for years. While singing is my day job, it is not his.” “Johnny and I have been friends for years, as well as the group New Edition. But whenever I ask them about joining the group, they say, ‘stay in your court!’”
Panel guesses: Craig Robinson, Steve Harvey, Katt Williams
Previous panel guesses: Al Green, Otis Williams of the Temptations, Morgan Freeman, Verdine White, Lionel Richie, Jermaine Jackson, Ron Isley
14 Karat Carrot voiceover: “My whole life has been about living long and prospering. Just look at my career. You’ve been guessing some Motown legends, I’m talking to you Jenny. Jermaine Jackson? I’m flattered but spoiler alert, I’m about to take everything off the table.”
Galaxy Girl
Song: “Lights,” by Ellie Goulding
Previous songs: “Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl,” by Chappell Roan; “Just A Girl,” by No Doubt; “Drive,” by Incubus
Clue: Vegas showgirls. “My husband may love his slot machines, but when I go to Vegas, I’m not there to gamble. I’m there to work.”
Panel guesses: Taylor Momsen, Avril Lavigne, Hillary Duff
Previous panel guesses: Lindsay Lohan, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Emma Stone, Dixie D’Amelio, Anne Hathaway, Hillary Duff, Ashlee Simpson, Kate Hudson, Gwen Stefani
Galaxy Girl voiceover: “I’ve boldly gone where no one has gone before. And while your guesses have been out of this world, Ken, there are some major black holes in your constellation map. So listen up, because spoiler alert, I am not Gwen Stefani.”
Past “The Masked Singer” winners include T-Pain as Monster (Season 1), Wayne Brady as Fox (Season 2), Kandi Burruss as Night Angel (Season 3), LeAnn Rimes as Sun (Season 4), Nick Lachey as Piglet (Season 5), Jewel as Queen of Hearts (Season 6), Teyana Taylor as Firefly (Season 7), Amber Riley as Harp (Season 8), Bishop Briggs as Medusa (Season 9), Ne-Yo as Cow (Season 10), Vanessa Hudgens as Goldfish (Season 11), Boyz II Men as Buffalos (Season 12) and Gretchen Wilson as Pearl (Season 13).
“The Masked Singer” comes from Fox Alternative Entertainment. Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis and Cannon are executive producers, while Seitchik serves as showrunner. The series is based on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.
