The Masked Singer Season 5 Episode 7 Reveals: Crab, Seashell

SPOILER ALERT: Don’t read ahead if you haven’t watched Season 5, Episode 7 of “The Masked Singer,” which aired on Fox April 21.

Too hot to hold, too cold to hold, Bobby Brown was the next celebrity to be eliminated on the Wednesday night edition of “The Masked Singer,” immediately followed by “Sister, Sister” star Tamera Mowry. It was a tough night for the beach, as Brown was disguised as the crab, while Mowry was dressed as the seashell.

That’s right, it was a double elimination night, part of a two-hour extravaganza that saw the “Super 8” contenders cut to just six. Also, viewers got more glimpses of the mysterious “Cluedle Doo,” a masked star who shares additional behind-the-scenes clues for viewers – and, for the first time, the panelists on set.

For the crab, Ken Jeong and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg got on well with Brown. Robin Thicke dated Ray Parker Jr. with it, Nicole Scherzinger thought it was Keith Sweat. Guest panel member Rita Wilson named Martin Lawrence.

For the Seashell, Nicole Scherzinger correctly guessed Tamera Mowry; Ken Jeong chose Sarah Silverman; Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg called Vanessa Hudgens; Robin Thicke went with Haylie Duff. Guest panelist Rita Wilson called Scout Willis.

Every little step Brown took in “The Masked Singer” was a tribute to his children, who inspired him to do the show.

“We watch ‘The Masked Singer’ religiously every Wednesday,” he said. ‘We have been looking at it from day one. So, knowing we were big fans and knowing how my kids reacted to watching this show. I just thought it would be a good idea to trick them to see if they could get me. Usually they always say, “That’s Daddy!” Now, to actually be on the show now, and have the chance to say that’s Daddy, and it’s really me. “

Only, the kids suspected it was Brown. But cool it down now, he hasn’t confirmed it. “They’ll be able to say tonight, look, we told you it was you daddy,” he said.

It was Brown’s privilege to choose the Crab costume, even though he knew it would be cruel. “When I first saw it, with the claws and the shell and the mustache, I thought it would be great,” he said. “It was extremely difficult to move. There was no movement around, there was no dancing at the performances. Compared to how I perform. Inside the head was so big that it weighed on me. So I had to use head weights for exercise. I used football helmets, several things to get used to, but my claustrophobia still worked. “

Viewers saw the impact after Brown’s previous performance, when he had to leave the stage because the costume was too hot.

“It was the perfect number of songs for me, the perfect amount of time on the show,” he said. “I had so much fun with the cast, they didn’t know it was me and some knew it was me.”

Before his last performance, Brown sang Phil Collins’ In the Air Tonight. He previously performed “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers and “Give It To Me Baby” by Rick James.

“These were moving songs, things that reminded me of different things in my life, and it was therapeutic to be able to sing those songs, and I had a ball,” he said.

Brown said that once was enough for ‘The Masked Singer’, but he wouldn’t mind returning for ‘The Masked Dancer’.

As for Mowry, who appeared on “The Masked Singer” brought her back to the stage singing for the first time since her teens.

“It has been a dream of mine to start singing again,” she said. “I started my career in the entertainment world in a group called Voices. I was 14 years old. At the same time I did a pilot called ‘Sister, Sister’. So the moment ‘Sister, Sister’ was picked up I couldn’t do both. And I took the path of acting. I’m so glad I did, but at the same time I’ve always wondered what it would have been like to perform and sing again. “

“Sister, Sister” was a huge hit for Mowry and her sister Tia, opening up other opportunities, such as singing the national anthem at the Malibu Triathlon over two decades ago – the last time Mowry said she performed in public .

Mowry said the “Masked Singer” experience was more of a whirlwind than she expected, but “an amazing whirlwind. The mask production, the producers, the vocal coaches. They were all fantastic. It’s stressful and challenging, but at the same time they make it. it’s so joyous and fun it’s an experience I’ll never forget. And I’m so grateful to be part of the ‘Masked Singer’ family. “

For her last song, Mowry chose Tiffany’s ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’. Before that she played “Listen to Your Heart” by Roxette; “Confident”, by Demi Lovato; and “Tell Me Something Good”, by Rufus feat. Chaka Khan. Mowry said it was difficult to learn a song and dance steps within two days, as well as the rules for keeping her appearance a secret and singing live.

“I felt like one of the most challenging things was to sing with this great mask on, the Seashell,” she said. “And if you want to move, your movements have to be slightly larger than life, than if you were not wearing a costume. If you do, it can tire you out a bit. You really have to control your breathing, because you are singing. But with anything and everything I adapt. And because I had so much fun, you just have to let it all go and learn along the way. “

At the same time, she added, “If anything, I felt very safe that COVID would do this. You are covered from head to toe. And I love how when I first sang people were like, ‘Who is this? Who is the seashell? Nobody judged you. They saw it for what it was, saw a performance for what it was. And I loved being unknown for about a month. “

Now Mowry hopes to become more active singing, including a gospel album and musicals. “When I was fourteen I had to choose which path to take. And I’ll never hide that other side of me again, ”she said.

This season’s costumes include raccoon, seashell, black swan, snail, grandpa monster, phoenix, chameleon, russian doll (s), porcupine, piglet and wildcards orca, crab and bulldog.

Brown as Crab and Mowry as Seashell join previously unmasked celebrities Mark McGrath (Orca), Nick Cannon (Bulldog), Logan Paul (Grandpa Monster), Danny Trejo (as Raccoon), Caitlyn Jenner (as Phoenix) and Kermit the Frog (as Snail).

Season 5 contestants collectively have 26 Grammy nominations, nine multi-platinum singles, four Academy Award nominations, three Super Bowl appearances, six gold medals, and two world records.

The show’s panelists also once compete for a “Golden Ear” trophy based on their first impressions of each masked performer (which McCarthy won last time). Jeong and McCarthy Wahlberg had a point so far, on the way to this episode.

First impressions of the Crab from the panelists: Jeong and McCarthy Wahlberg got along well with Bobby Brown, Thicke’s was Kool from Kool and the Gang, and Scherzinger’s was “a member of the Jackson 5.” Another point for Jeong and McCarthy Wahlberg, now tied at two.

For the first impressions of the Seashell, Jeong went with Kristin Chenoweth; Scherzinger chose Hillary Duff; McCarthy Wahlberg chose Vanessa Hudgens; Thicke thought it was Ashley Judd. No one has done this right, but Jeong and McCarthy Wahlberg are now coming in next week with two points each.

Here were the other contestants and their performances on night seven, “Super 8 – The Plot Chickens”:

Piglet

Song: “The Pretender”, by Foo Fighters
Food Delivery Directions: Candyfloss. “This classic sweet treat reminds me of one of my very first jobs.”
Guess panel: Lance Bass, Chris Pine, Adam Levine, Eli or Peyton Manning
Previous songs: “Speechless”, by Dan + Shay; Good to Be Alive (Hallelujah), by Andy Grammer, 7 Years, by Lukas Graham
Guesses in the previous panel: Adam Lambert, Charlie Puth, JC Chavez, Austin Mahone, Jonathan Knight, Zayn Malik, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson

Porcupine / “Robopine”

Song: Let’s Get It On, by Marvin Gaye
Food Delivery Directions: Lobster. “On the coast of Costa Rica, I and my family get a lot of freshwater sea dives. It is a family tradition that we are proud of. “
Guess panel: Terry Crews, Aaron Hall, Jamie Foxx
Previous songs: “Never Too Much”, by Luther Vandross; “All of Me”, by John Legend; “Killing Me Softly”, by Roberta Flack
Guesses in the previous panel: Jamie Foxx, Idris Elba, Lionel Richie, Ginuwine, Brian McKnight, Jason Derulo, Wesley Snipes, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, Will Smith, Terence Howard

Chameleon

Song: “Regulate”, by Warren G feat. Nate Dogg
Food Delivery Directions: MRE “If you know me, I am always with my game. And this one is because I support all troops. “
Cluedle-Doo designation: ‘Chameleon, I really enjoyed your work on the big screen. I was even rooting for you at the Golden Globes! “
Guess panel: Machine Gun Kelly, Kyrie Irving, G-Eazy, Waka Flocka Flame
Previous songs: “Ride Wit Me”, by Nelly; “21 Questions”, 50 Cent feat. Nate Dogg; ‘Hip Hop’, by Dead Prez
Guesses in the previous panel: Dwight Howard, Redfoo, Nick Cannon, Iman Shumpert, Dwyane Wade, 2 Chains, Waka Flocka Flame, Wiz Khalifa, Machine Gun Kelly

Yeti

Song: “Lonely”, by Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco
Food Delivery Directions: Donuts. (No quote!)
Guess panel: Todrick Hall, Justin Timberlake, Omarion, Mario
Previous track: “If It Ain’t Love”, by New Edition
Guesses in the previous panel: Ray J, Justin Bieber, Taran Killam

Russian dolls

Song: “24K Magic”, by Bruno Mars
Food Delivery Directions: Red jelly beans. “We have loved jelly beans for a long time. You can see from our figure. “
Guess panel: Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Jonas Brothers, Hanson, Boyz II Men
Previous songs: “Man in the Mirror”, by Michael Jackson; “Wonder”, by Shawn Mendes; “Wanna Want Me”, by Jason Derulo
Guesses from the previous panel: Boyz II Men; Vanessa Hudgens; Darren Criss, Matthew Morrison, Kevin McHale or other “Glee” stars; Gwen Stefani and No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont, Sugarland, Boyz II Men, Jacksons, Pentatonix, the Jonas Brothers, 98 Degrees

Black Swan

Song: “Use Someone”, by Kings of Leon
Food Delivery Directions: Goldfish crackers. “This is my favorite snack as a kid. Me and my mom would just kill these. “
Panel guesses: Kesha, Demi Lovato, Becky G, JoJo
Previous songs: “Barracuda”, by Heart; In My Blood, by Shawn Mendes; “How Will I Know”, by Whitney Houston
Guesses from the previous panel: Anya Taylor-Joy, Camilla Cabello, Leona Lewis, Demi Lovato, Lindsay Lohan, Ashlee Simpson, Emily Osment, Victoria Justice, Brenda Song