SPOILER ALERT: Particulars adjust to for Season 13, Episode 2 of “The Masked Singer,” “Shrek Night time time,” which aired February 19 on Fox.
Oscar De La Hoya earned a Grammy nomination once more in 2001 for best Latin pop album — so he does know an element or two about singing. Nevertheless nonetheless, he confronted sturdy rivals on Season 13 of “The Masked Singer,” and so forth Wednesday, he was the latest celeb to be revealed on the hit assortment.
De La Hoya, who was unmasked as Fuzzy Peas, says he knew he couldn’t compete in direction of a couple of of the golden voices he was up in direction of. “After they requested me to do the current, I was like, ‘OK, wait a minute. I do have experience with singing.’ I decrease an album once more throughout the day, and I obtained nominated for a Grammy.,” he suggested Choice. “And so I acknowledged to myself, ‘OK. I’ve a bit of bit voice. I can do one factor correct proper right here. I’m going to have gratifying.’ And so, going into the rivals, I felt a bit of bit assured. I was prepared, nevertheless the voices I was listening to backstage, I was like, ‘What the hell am I doing proper right here? These guys can sing!’”
For Fuzzy Peas, no person obtained it correct. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg suggested Antonio Banderas, Robin Thicke thought it was John Leguizamo. Rita Ora named Cesar Milan. Ken Jeong named Pitbull.
“Boxing prepared me for ‘The Masked Singer,’” De La Hoya acknowledged. “Occurring stage or contained within the ring, in entrance of 1000’s of people or tens of tens of millions watching at residence. Occurring stage in ‘The Masked Singer,’ you get nervous, butterflies in your stomach. It’s that exact same feeling as soon as I used to go contained within the ring. I saved on telling myself, ‘merely giggle, merely smile, merely have an outstanding time.’ As quickly because the music begins, you’re throughout the zone.”
De La Hoya sang “I’m a Believer,” by Smashmouth, for his effectivity. And if he had returned for a further episode, he was planning to sing a Rat Pack tune for the next episode.
“It was a blast,” he acknowledged. “Fuzzy Peas was the funniest issue. I was laughing and dying inside on account of it was so cute. The three faces on each pea had a definite persona. And I was like, ‘wow, that’s me.’ I’m the fuzzy pea!”
Oscar De La Hoya as Fuzzy Peas joins Cedric the Entertainer as Honey Pot as a result of the celebrities unmasked on “The Masked Singer” Season 13.
“Shrek Night time time” opened with Ken Jeong singing “All Star” by Smashmouth, adopted by his fellow panelists.
Once more for Season 13 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Rita Ora and Robin Thicke. Ora was on the desk for a third consecutive season to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.
New this season, a mysterious masked character dubbed “Detective Lucky Duck” will appear all via the season to supply clues and help the panelists “quack” the case of who’s beneath the masks. Moreover new: The “Crack the Case” clue situations, throughout which additional clues are shared regarding the eradicated contestant.
Fuzzy Peas’ clue case included a golf ball in a golf glove. “I actually like this sport, it’s one in all my passions I actually really feel like a grasp as soon as I positioned on the second most important glove I private and my swing will get increased day-after-day,” he acknowledged.
“The Masked Singer” Season 13 themed episodes embrace a tribute to franchises “Shrek” and “Ghostbusters,” along with the Grand Ole Opry as a result of it hits its a centesimal anniversary. Moreover on faucet are a tribute to the Rat Pack and themes similar to “Voices of Olympus: Unmasking the Gods,” “Carnival,” “Boy Bands,” “A few years,” “Lucky 6 Tempo Guessing,” a “Battle of the Masks” and the return of “Soundtrack of My Life.”
Masked contestants in Season 13 embrace Honey Pot, Home Ranger, Cherry Blossom, Coral, Fuzzy Peas, Ant, Paparazzo, Griffin and Bat, with additional to be launched later.
Proper right here had been the performances on Wednesday’s Episode 2, “Shrek Night time time”:
Coral, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
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Coral
Music: “Unintentionally in Love,” by Counting Crows (featured in “Shrek 2”)
Panel guesses: Anna Kendrick, Dove Cameron, Hailee Steinfeld, Lili Reinhart
Fairy story clue: “Coral and the Silver Show display.” “Correctly, with a bit of bit magic and a wide range of arduous work, you too can sing and dance on the silver show display.”
Coral voiceover: “What can I say, I’m bringing some BDE tonight! Some Huge Donkey Vitality. What else would I indicate? We every love tea up and have zero filter. So when a spell was cast and I met this primary man I assumed was really cool, similar to Donkey did with Shrek, I compelled him to be my good pal. Nevertheless then I started to notice his sturdy confidence and grit made me actually really feel safe. I really feel he started secretly liking all my dumb jokes. It was pretty predictable what occurred from there. Yep, we by likelihood fell in love. OK, so not exactly like Donkey and Shrek. Additional like Fiona and Shrek. Nevertheless you get the aim. So tonight that’s for my handsome ogre, my tall drink of swamp water. My Shrek.”
Earlier tune: “Mad World,” by Tears for Fears
Earlier panel guesses: Bebe Rexha, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sabrina Carpenter, Halsey
Paparazzo, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
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Paparazzo
Music: “Hallelujah,” by Leonard Cohen (featured in “Shrek”)
Panel guesses: James Marsden, Seth Inexperienced, Elijah Wood
Fairy story clue: “The Voice-Over Prince.” “So, adults know me for my showing. Nevertheless the youngsters know me for my voice.”
Paparazzo voiceover: “At its core, ‘Shrek’ teaches you to not determine what you see on the pores and skin. It’s what’s on the inside that points most. And a certain hero of mine confirmed me this. Anyone who made a deep have an effect on on my life. See, as quickly as I had a possibility to work with the Robin of all Robins — sorry, not you Robin Thicke. The Robin Williams. He could inform I wished some steering. So he sat me down and opened up about his private struggles. Proper right here was this megastar on the height of his occupation, who on the pores and skin was this large ball of vitality. Nevertheless inside was battling this intense darkness. In that second, I found the importance of kindness. You under no circumstances know what individuals are going by. And that’s a lesson I’ve carried my complete life. Robin was my superhero. Who taught me to see the bigger picture. And I’ve faith he’s making an attempt down on me tonight. So this generally is a prayer for anyone like him, who shines on the pores and skin nevertheless who struggles to see their very personal light.”
Earlier tune: “The Door,” by Teddy Swims
Earlier panel guesses: Taron Egerton, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Kieran Culkin
Fuzzy Peas, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
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Fuzzy Peas
Music: “I’m a Believer,” by Smashmouth (featured in “Shrek”)
Panel guesses: Cesar Millan, Pitbull, Antonio Banderas
Fairy story clue: “Fuzzy Peas and the Even Fuzzier Statue.” “I’ve a wide range of awards, nevertheless my favorite one would be the statue that I obtained. It appears similar to me.”
Fuzzy Peas voiceover: “Shrek night time time. To have landed proper right here is the stuff of magic. Because of if there’s anyone who can seize the charisma of Shrek’s sidekick Puss in Boots, it’s I, Fuzzy Peas. We’re every scrappy, recognized to throw down any fight and oh so charming. Since I entered the scene, I’ve been enchanting the edamamas left and correct. I assumed I’d under no circumstances settle down, until I seen her face. And each little factor modified. At first I assumed, am I dropping my mojo? Nevertheless making an attempt into her smile and her large, beautiful eyes, I felt one factor I had under no circumstances felt sooner than. Actual love! She made me a believer. And now, I take into account anyone can uncover their fairy story ending.”
Earlier tune: “La Bamba,” by Ritchie Valens
Earlier panel guesses: Mario Lopez, George Lopez, John Leguizamo
Ant, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
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Ant
Music: “Giant Awake,” by Katy Perry
Panel guesses: Kesha, Lindsay Lohan, Evan Rachel Wood
Fairy story clue: “The Golden Ant” “Correctly, I suppose it’s on account of my golden voice obtained me two licensed platinums.”
Ant voiceover: “Every primary fairy story has a villain. I do know I positively had mine. Like Princess Fiona, I too was trapped in a tower. Frozen, isolated, attributable to one other individual’s darkish motivations. He was my very personal Lord Farquaad, who sought to handle my power. He was oppressive, ineffective and cruel. He suggested me in an effort to get ahead that I need to obey. Be submissive, sweet, and above all, silent. Nevertheless secrets and techniques and strategies make you sick. And simply these days I took a check out myself throughout the mirror, and I noticed that it was time to interrupt out of my jail and take administration of my very personal story. Attempting once more, I need that totally different people wouldn’t ought to bear like I did. I’m proper right here to jot down down the next chapter of my very personal fairy story on my own phrases.”
Earlier tune: “Merely Give Me a Motive,” by Pink
Earlier panel guesses: Lea Michele, Lindsay Lohan, Kesha, Ashanti
In Season 12, Boyz II Males (as a result of the Buffalo) gained the Masked trophy, beating out Mario, as a result of the Wasp, who was this season’s runner-up. They joined AJ Michalka as Strawberry Shortcake; Kobie Turner as Goo, Jana Kramer as Royal Knight, Bronson Arroyo as Sherlock Hound, 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 a result of the celebrities unmasked on “The Masked Singer” Season 12.
“The Masked Singer” comes from Fox Totally different Leisure. Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis and Cannon are govt producers, whereas Seitchik serves as showrunner. The gathering is based on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.