The Masked Singer '90s Night marks the singing competition's 100th episode, and the panelists, Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong, and Nicole Scherzinger, are celebrating the milestone by looking back at their favorite moments from the series. Hosted by Nick Cannon, The Masked Singer premiered on January 2, 2019. The four-person panel has worked together since season 1 to decipher clues and make guesses about which celebrities are behind the elaborate masks.
In an interview with EW, Robin, Jenny, Nicole, and Ken revealed their favorite Masked Singer memories in honor of the 100th episode. All four of the panelists mentioned the appearance of season 1 winner T-Pain as Monster as one their highlights. Robin shared, "My favorite moment would have to be the unmasking of T-Pain at the end of season 1 when he was crowned champion. We had heard the Monster sing all season and nobody guessed T-Pain. He fooled us all and he brought season 1 street credibility and legitimacy! And that's when I knew the show would be a success." Ken agreed with Robin's sentiments and added that T-Pain's win was even more impressive because was known for auto-tuning his voice in his songs. Ken said, "I remember being moved to tears, and I looked to my left and saw Nicole [Scherzinger] crying as well. This started it all. It really defined what the show is all about." Although T-Pain was memorable for Ken, he counted winner LeAnn Rimes' season 4 performance of "When the Party's Over" as Sun as his personal favorite performance. Ken also shared that he enjoys Nicole and Robin's impromptu behind-the-scenes singing, which he said is "like a personal concert every day at work!"
Jenny McCarthy & Nicole Scherzinger Enjoy Working With Special Guests
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One of Jenny's favorite things about The Masked Singer is how many correct guesses she has made over the years. She said, "I have won so many Golden Ear trophies throughout the seasons. How could I not bring that up?!" However, it will be no surprise to fans that her "number one favorite moment on The Masked Singer was of course when my husband, Donnie Wahlberg, surprised me as the most incredible Rooster [Cluedle-Doo from season 5]. I can't believe it to this today; I was never so shocked in my life!" Nicole's favorite memories throughout the past 100 episodes of The Masked Singer "include all of the great guest panelists we've had over the years." She mentioned Jamie Foxx, will.i.am, and Andrew Lloyd Webber as some examples. Nicole added, "And of course, what an honor it was having Leslie Jordan and his beautiful bright light on the show. We will love and miss you forever, Leslie." Beloved Masked Singer guest panelist Leslie died on October 24 at the age of 67 in a car crash due to a suspected medical episode.
The Masked Singer has had 100 episodes of exhilarating performances and shocking reveals. The panelists' choices are just a few of the best moments from the series. The show was such an unexpected treat from the start and has featured some incredible talent over the years, with winners and runners-up that blew the panel away. They include T-Pain and Donny Osmond (season 1), Wayne Brady and Chris Daughtry (season 2), Kandi Burruss and Jesse McCartney (season 3), LeAnn Rimes and Aloe Blacc (season 4), Nick Lachey and JoJo (season 5), Jewel and Todrick Hall (season 6), and Teyana Taylor and Hayley Orrantia (season 7).
As The Masked Singer celebrates its 100th episode, fans can look back along with the panel at their favorite moments. They are also looking forward to the rest of season 8. The special Sunday Night '90s Night episode will feature another performance from Muppets Night winners the Lambs, who will compete against Milkshake and Walrus for a place in the semi-finals with Harp. The final group of the season will sing in their first round during the show's regular time slot on Wednesday. Hopefully, The Masked Singer will continue on for hundreds more episodes.
The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
Source: EW