“The Masked Singer” Season 12 Episode 9 Recap: Thanksgiving Reveal

SPOILER ALERT: Details for “The Masked Singer” Season 12, Episode 9, “Peanuts Night,” which aired Thursday, November 28 on Fox, follow.

A special edition of “The Masked Singer” on Thursday saw a double elimination as the show celebrated both Thanksgiving and the Peanuts characters by eliminating both the Royal Knight and the Sherlock Hound. Royal Knight turned out to be singer and actress Jana Kramer (“One Tree Hill”), while Sherlock Hound was revealed to be former baseball player Bronson Arroyo.

The royal knight was the first to be exposed. Among the show’s panelists, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg nailed it with Jana Kramer. Rita Ora said Anna Faris. Ken Jeong thought it was Kelly Ripa. Robin Thicke’s name is Busy Philipps.

Then Strawberry Shortcake and Sherlock Hound competed in a battle royale playing “Shivers” by Ed Sheeran. Strawberry Shortcake won and advanced to the quarter-finals, while Sherlock Holmes was exposed.

For Sherlock Holmes, Robin Thicke and Ken Jeong did everything right with Bronson Arroyo. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg went with Scott Stapp from the group Creed. Rita Ora said it was Hozier.

In their final regular appearances, Kramer sang Madonna’s “Holiday” while Arroyo sang The Lumineers’ “Ho Hey.”

It was “Peanuts Night” on the show – celebrating “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and also next year’s 75th^Th Anniversary of the “Peanuts” comic strip, which came out in 1950. The show began with the “Masked Singer” panelists and costumed Peanuts characters at the Thanksgiving dinner table, followed by Rita Ora and Robin Thicke performing “You Make My Dreams Come True.” by Daryl Hall and John Oates.

Jana Kramer as Royal Knight and Bronson Arroyo as Sherlock Hound join 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 as the celebrities who will be unmasked in season 12 of The Masked Singer.

Returning for season 12 are host Nick Cannon as well as panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, while Ora also returned to the panel for the second year in a row to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.

Thematic episodes of The Masked Singer Season 12 include tributes to Mattel’s Barbie on its 65th anniversary and the film Footloose on its 40th anniversary. Miley Cyrus will also be honored with an episode dedicated to her music catalog. Also new is a “Who Are You Fest” with music from “memorable festival lineups,” as well as a “Sports Night” and a “60’s Night.” Returning tentpole themes include “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Night.”

New this season are cues that are “strategically embedded into costumes, song choices and stage moments.” And the fifteen celebrity contestants will be joined by a “celebrity masked ambassador” made up of previous contestants including Dick Van Dyke (Season 9 Gnome), Jewel (Season 6 winner as Queen of Hearts), and Ne-yo (Season 10 winner). as the cow) and DeMarcus Ware (Koala from season 11). And the “Ding Dong Keep It On” bell rings again this morning, but only one singer from the three group finals can be saved.

Season 12 features 15 contestants in new costumes, including “Ship”, “Leaf Sheep”, “Woodpecker”, “Chess Piece”, “Bluebell”, “Buffalo”, “Showbird”, “Dust Bunny”, “Goo” , “Strawberry Shortcake,” “Sherlock Hound,” “Royal Knight,” “Ice King,” “Macaron” and more.

Here are Group C’s final performances on Thursday’s episode 9, “Thanksgiving Night”:

Strawberry cake

Song: “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack

Panel estimates: Kelsea Ballerini, Hailee Steinfeld, Selena Gomez

Thanksgiving gives clues: Mouse ears. “Mouse Ears were a big part of what got me started.”

Voiceover by Strawberry Shortcake: “Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. And I have some pretty fond memories. It’s like you’re even at the big parade! But my favorite? I’m just at home in the kitchen with my mother. Growing up we sang together all the time. With all my heart, so to speak. We harmonized and she had the most beautiful voice. She gave me the courage to pursue my dreams. Even if I was scared. And I’m so grateful that she did. But over the years I have seen her lose her confidence in singing. Her stage fright got the better of her. It was heartbreaking to see. And to this day I miss hearing her voice. I would give anything to hear her sing again. Now the tables have turned and this song is for her. And if she has the chance to do the same thing on Thanksgiving, if she sees me dressed up as a delicious dessert on Thanksgiving, that would be icing on the cake.”

Previous songs: “Slow Burn” by Kacey Musgraves; “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus

Previous panel guesses: Renee Rapp, Lana del Rey, Rachel Ziegler, Chloe Fineman, Hilary Duff, Ashley Tisdale

Royal knight

Song: “Holiday” by Madonna

Panel estimates: Anna Faris, Busy Philipps, Jana Kramer

Thanksgiving gives clues: “Best-selling author.” “I act, I sing, I live my life to the fullest. And I even wrote a bestseller about it.”

Royal Knight voiceover: “I have to be more grateful than ever because I’m finally living happily ever after. Tonight my table of knights will truly be a feast for the eyes. First, there is my oldest, who so lovingly and kindly helps cut the turkey. Then my middle child, who sets the table, my sensitive, sweet little soulmate. And this year I will celebrate with our miracle baby that I never thought possible. Who gets to eat pumpkin pie for the first time? It’s days like these when I realize how far I’ve come from the shell of a girl I once was. I’ve been through a lot in my life, been judged and ridiculed and it took a long time for me to stand here bravely. And now I try to teach all my children to love themselves from the beginning. So this performance is for them. And thank you for making me the happiest mother in the world. Because on this holiday, everything I need is right here on my table.”

Previous songs: “You and Me” by Lady Gaga; “When I Look At You” by Miley Cyrus

Previous panel guesses: Ashley Tisdale, Lily James, Hayden Panettiere, Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kate Hudson, Aubrey Plaza

Sherlock Hound

Song: “Ho Hey” by The Lumineers

Panel estimates: Bronson Arroyo, Anthony Kiedis, Scott Stapp

Sherlock Hound voiceover: “The fact that I made it to the final of Group C and was able to be part of the holiday celebration tonight fills me with great gratitude for the new beginning. I’ve been known to have a few, and I’m grateful to have them all. Exhibit A, my career. My fame had an expiration date. Things were always destined to dry up. But instead of rolling over and playing dead, I learned new tricks. Appendix B, my private life. I always keep moving because I’m not looking for a forever home, I’ve found one. Unexpected, for a rare breed. And now she’s home where she is. So yes, in conclusion, I am grateful for the many chapters of my life and especially for my new friend, my love. Reaching the next chapter of this competition would be a joy.”

Previous songs: “Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers; “I Used to Be Young” by Miley Cyrus

Previous panel guesses: Eddie Vedder, Gavin Rossdale, Chad Kroeger, Brandon Boyd, Adam Levine, Johnny Rzeznik (from Goo Goo Dolls), Scott Stapp (from Creed), Hozier, Nate Ruess (from Fun)

Last season’s cast included Vanessa Hudgens, who won the Season 11 crown as Goldfish, defeating Scott Porter, who appeared as Gumball. Other cast members included Thelma Houston (Clock), Chrissy Metz (Poodle Moth), Corey Feldman (Seal) and Clay Aiken/Ruben Studdard (Beets), Jenifer Lewis (Miss Cleocatra), Kate Flannery (Starfish), Charlie Wilson (Ugly Sweater) . , DeMarcus Ware (Koala), Colton Underwood (Love Bird), Sisqó (Lizard), Billy Bush (Sir Lion), Joe Bastianich (Spaghetti & Meatballs), Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (Book).

“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 of Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.