Former “The Bachelor” Star and NFL Player Unmasked on “The Masked Singer”
SPOILER ALERT
Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 11, Episode 6 of “The Masked Singer,” “Transformers Night,” which aired on April 10 on Fox.
Colton Underwood’s Symbolic Journey
Colton Underwood, a former professional football player and star of “The Bachelor,” made history as the first star of the show to publicly come out as gay. Underwood, known as the “Love Bird” on the show, talked about the symbolism of being unmasked and the challenge of putting on a mask after wearing one for most of his life. Despite needing a break from the spotlight to work on his personal life after “The Bachelor,” Underwood felt that this season was the right time to embrace a new challenge.
DeMarcus Ware’s Singing Passion
DeMarcus Ware, a former NFL player and the “Koala” on “The Masked Singer,” received an invitation to appear on the show after producers saw him perform the national anthem at the football Hall of Fame. Ware expressed his passion for singing and his joy at being able to show off his talent on the show. He also shared his personal connection to the Koala costume, as it reminded him of his two-year-old son’s favorite stuffed toy.
Panel Guesses
The panel of judges on “The Masked Singer” made their guesses for the identities of the unmasked celebrities. For the Love Bird, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg correctly guessed former “The Bachelor” star Colton Underwood. Robin Thicke and Rita Ora made incorrect guesses, while Ken Jeong made a joke guess. As for Koala, none of the panelists were able to correctly identify DeMarcus Ware, although they did guess other former football players.
About “The Masked Singer” Season 11
“The Masked Singer” Season 11 features themed episodes, including a tribute to “Transformers” for the brand’s 40th anniversary. Other themes for the season include “The Wizard of Oz” to celebrate the film’s 85th anniversary, as well as music tributes to Billy Joel and Queen. The season also includes episodes centered around themes such as “Girl Groups,” “Soundtrack of My Life,” “TV Theme Night,” and “Shower Anthems.” With a total of sixteen celebrity singers and three “wildcards,” the contestants on Season 11 boast impressive achievements, including Grammy nominations, platinum albums, and millions of records sold.
Host and Panelists
Hosted by Nick Cannon, “The Masked Singer” Season 11 features a panel of judges consisting of Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Robin Thicke. For this season, Rita Ora joined the panel as a temporary replacement for Nicole Scherzinger, who was in London for a theater production.
Upcoming Performances
The episode showcased performances from Group A contestants. Among them, Goldfish performed “Baby Come Back” by Player, Starfish performed “21 Guns” by Green Day, Ugly Sweater performed “Brick House” by Commodores, and Love Bird performed “All That You Are” by Goo Goo Dolls. Koala, a wildcard entry, performed “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears.
Previous Season Performers
In addition to the current season’s masked singers, previous seasons of “The Masked Singer” featured various celebrities under masks, including Ne-Yo, John Schneider, Macy Gray, and Janel Parrish. Demi Lovato also made a special guest appearance on one episode.
Produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment, “The Masked Singer” is a popular reality show based on a South Korean format. The show is executive produced by James Breen, Craig Plestis, and Nick Cannon.
