SPOILER ALERT: Particulars observe for Season 12, Episode 5 of “The Masked Singer,” “Barbie Evening,” which aired October 23 on Fox.

Verify mate. “Orange Is the New Black” star Laverne Cox was the next film star to be eradicated on “The Masked Singer,” revealed on Wednesday’s episode to be the film star beneath the Chess Piece costume.

Not one of many panelists acquired it correct. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg talked about it was Serena Williams. Ken Jeong though it was Issa Rae. Robin Thicke named Misty Copeland. Rita Ora talked about it was Tyra Banks.

“As a child, I used to be a wealthy goal for others to tease. It appeared like every bit of me was one thing others might poke at,” Cox-as-Chess-Piece talked about in her “Masked Singer” voiceover. “And on high of that, I liked Barbie. However the half that harm was that I wasn’t allowed to play together with her. The criticism and scrutiny continued through the years and made me query all the things I like about myself. So, I needed to take management of my very own board. And the one factor that helped me heal was the one factor I used to be lacking all alongside: Barbie. I began shopping for them for myself and realized it’s by no means too late to have a contented childhood. Even many years later. And now, they even modeled one after me. Barbie will be something. She made me and each lady really feel like we will be something too. So tonight, I’m right here to rejoice all of us. Each lady on the market.”

Cox sang Chaka Khan’s “I’m Each Girl” for her effectivity on this week’s episode. “Barbie Evening” opened with panelists McCarthy-Wahlberg, Thicke and Ora coming out on stage and being knowledgeable they’re the simplest. Off to the facet, a forlorn Jeong sang his mannequin of “I’m Simply Ken,” from the “Barbie” movie.

Laverne Cox as Chess Piece joins 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.

Final week, Cox sang “Consider” by Cher, and supplied this voiceover: “Look, I like a style second. I simply by no means thought I’d be right here. There have been occasions I felt like a pawn with no safety. Individuals doubted me my entire life. However I needed to consider in myself. And make daring strikes throughout the board, to safe my crown and that main function that modified my sport.”

Again for Season 12 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, whereas Ora moreover returned to the desk for the second consecutive season to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.

“The Masked Singer” Season 12 themed episodes embrace tributes to Mattel’s Barbie as a result of it hits its sixty fifth anniversary, and the film “Footloose” as a result of it marks its fortieth anniversary. Miley Cyrus will even be honored with an episode devoted to her music catalog, whereas moreover new is a “Who Are You Fest,” that features music from “memorable pageant lineups,” along with a “Sports activities Evening” and a “60’s Evening.” Tentpole themes which will be once more embrace “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Evening.”

New this season, clues will in all probability be “strategically embedded in costumes, in track decisions and on-stage moments.” And the fifteen film star contestants will in all probability be endorsed by a “movie star Masked Ambassador,” made up of earlier contributors along with Dick Van Dyke (Season 9’s Gnome), Jewel (Season 6 winner as a result of the Queen of Hearts), Ne-yo (Season 10 winner as a result of the Cow) and DeMarcus Ware (Season 11’s Koala). And the “Ding Dong Maintain It On” bell will be once more this morning, nonetheless only one singer all through the three group finals can be saved.

Season 12 choices 15 contestants performing in new costumes along with “Ship,” “Leaf Sheep,” “Woodpecker,” “Chess Piece,” “Bluebell,” “Buffalo,” “Showbird,” “Mud Bunny,” “Goo,” “Strawberry Shortcake” and further.

Right right here had been the first Group B performances on Wednesday’s Episode 4, “Sports activities Evening”:

Bluebell

Music: “Dance the Evening,” by Dua Lipa

Panel guesses: Amy Adams, Anne Hathaway, Lindsay Lohan

Barbie clue: Astronaut. “I’ve been able to take you out of this world ever since my arrival.”

Bluebell voiceover: “Barbie believes you will be something. And as a younger seedling, I believed that I might be a star. I even wrote a listing of all my objectives and by no means questioned that they might manifest. So, after I acquired my first break, I assumed, what might presumably go flawed? The reply? All the pieces. My profession wilted, cash dried up and I discovered myself struggling to make stems meet. However I by no means stopped believing in myself. So, I began watering a brand new expertise, and instantly a brand new profession bloomed. And now, I by no means miss a possibility to bop the evening away. As a result of each second in life is blue-tiful.”

Earlier observe: “We Belong,” by Pat Benatar

Earlier panel guesses: Taylor Momsen, Elle Goulding, Paris Hilton, Leighton Meester

Goo

Music: “Miss Unbiased,” by Ne-Yo

Panel guesses: Al Inexperienced, Cee-lo Inexperienced, Kirk Franklin, Johnny Gill

Barbie clue: Malibu Barbie house. “This proper here’s a dream home. Which is fairly becoming for Robin. As a result of I do know he’s a fan.”

Goo voiceover: “You already know, Barbie is all about empowering younger ladies. Exhibiting them you possibly can obtain your goals. And there’s one go getter gal in my life — my future Mrs. Goo. Lemme inform you how we first met. At a theme park the place mockingly, I used to be pissed off and grumpy. I had my guard up. I used to be stewing alone on a bench after I regarded up and noticed her hand. She was asking me to bop. And I immediately melted out of kindness, playfulness and confidence. I noticed in that one second that I had met my mushy match. And I can not wait to develop into her Mr. Goo subsequent 12 months. Now she’s inspired me to be as playful as her, by doing this! This efficiency is for her, probably the most independentest of ladies. Probably the most romantic gesture? Earlier than we are saying, ‘I Goo.’”

Earlier observe: “Lose Management,” by Teddy Swims

Earlier panel guesses: Jon Batiste, Shaboozey, Khalid

Wasp

Music: “Skyscraper,” by Demi Lovato

Panel guesses: Miguel, Frank Ocean, Daveed Diggs

Barbie clue: Dolls on stage. “Each minute I’m on the market, I take my stay performances to new heights.”

Wasp voiceover: “Barbie could have her personal dream home, and I did too. Nevertheless it took me some time to appreciate it. I lived with over a dozen different members of the family. All of them hustlers. There was a lot noise and love in the home, however there was one factor lacking: and that was my dad. With out his steerage I felt like I didn’t know a objective. So after I ventured out into the world as a younger wasp with massive goals, I needed to study to face by myself. After I lastly made it massive, I got here again house and my entire household was there. Together with, a lot to my shock, my dad. And after I talked to him one-on-one, he informed me that he was happy with me. And for the primary time I felt like I had limitless potential. For each arduous reminiscence in the home, there was one. And greater than something, it’s the place I nurtured my goals. So, I suppose it was a dream home in spite of everything.”

Earlier observe: “Rock Your Physique,” by Justin Timberlake

Earlier panel guesses: Taye Diggs, Bruno Mars, Jason Derulo

Chess Piece

Music: “I’m Each Girl,” by Chaka Khan

Panel guesses: Tyra Banks, Misty Copeland, Issa Rae

Barbie clue: Barbie self-importance mirror set. “I even have this toy at house, however it’s the life-size model.”

Chess Piece voiceover: “As a child, I used to be a wealthy goal for others to tease. It appeared like every bit of me was one thing others might poke at. And on high of that, I liked Barbie. However the half that harm was that I wasn’t allowed to play together with her. The criticism and scrutiny continued through the years and made me query all the things I like about myself. So, I needed to take management of my very own board. And the one factor that helped me heal was the one factor I used to be lacking all alongside: Barbie. I began shopping for them for myself and realized it’s by no means too late to have a contented childhood. Even many years later. And now, they even modeled one after me. Barbie will be something. She made me and each lady really feel like we will be something too. So tonight, I’m right here to rejoice all of us. Each lady on the market.”

Earlier observe: “Consider,” by Cher

Earlier panel guesses: Serena Williams, Regina King, Ashley Graham

Final season’s performers included Vanessa Hudgens, who gained the Season 11 crown as Goldfish, beating out Scott Porter, who had carried out as Gumball. Different performers 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 Chook), Sisqó (Lizard), Billy Bush (Sir Lion), Joe Bastianich (Spaghetti & Meatballs), Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (Guide).

“The Masked Singer” comes from Fox Different Leisure. Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis and Cannon are govt producers, whereas Seitchik serves as showrunner. The assortment depends on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.