'The Masked Singer' Season 9 Kicks Off With a Shocking Unmasking That Brings Judges to Tears

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new “baby mama” in mind should he choose to welcome baby No. 13.The 42-year-old host was joined by “The Real Housewives of New York City” alum Luann de Lesseps, 57, on Wednesday’s episode of “The Masked Singer” as she provided the judges with clues to guess the identity of the masked performer Medusa.But before the cabaret singer could give her hints, Cannon told the audience that the duo “have a love thing going” — to which she replied, while caressing his shoulder, “We do, we do,” according to The Sun. Lesseps then joked to Cannon that she “wouldn’t tell — if he didn’t,” as judge Robin Thicke perfectly interjected, “We will all find out nine months later.”The remark both stunned and amused the fellow judges and live audience, the outlet reported.

SPOILER ALERT – Do not read ahead if you have not watched the new episode of The Masked Singer!

returned for the third week of season 9 on Wednesday, celebrating the magic and wonder of New York City.Helmed by host Nick Cannon and overseen by stalwart panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger, Wednesday's episode saw reigning champion Medusa face off against two new challengers --  The Polar Bear and The California Roll!So who went home and who moved on? Each week, ET will be breaking down the biggest moments and most surprising unmaskings in each new episode of the hit reality singing competition series. Here's how Wednesday's New York Night shook out, when all the songs were sung and votes were cast!Medusa made her third appearance this season — after wowing with incredible range twice before — and faced off against two new hopefuls as she fought for her place in the finals.

The Masked Singer is back for season nine!

The Masked Singer is back for season nine!

The Masked Singer is back for season nine!

returned for the second night of season 9 on Wednesday, celebrating all things ABBA! Helmed by host Nick Cannon and overseen by stalwart panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger, Wednesday's episode saw reigning champion Medusa face off against two new challengers -- Rock Lobster and Night Owl.So who went home and who moved on? Each week, ET will be breaking down the biggest moments and most surprising unmaskings in each new episode of the hit reality singing competition series.

SPOILER ALERT – Do not read ahead if you have not watched the new episode of The Masked Singer!

The Masked Singer is back for season nine!

The Masked Singer is back for season nine!

The Masked Singer is back for season nine!

Following weeks of singing Jacket Potatoes and Otters, this weekend finally saw Rhino crowned winner of the fourth series of The Masked Singer. While judges Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross had been sure that the mystery voice belonged to James Arthur, fellow judges Rita Ora and Davina McCall, alongside a whole host of viewers at home, were correct in guessing that it was Busted singer Charlie Simpson all along. Speaking of his time on the show, the musician explained: “I was terrified the entire time.The thing I was scared most of was remembering lyrics.

Charlie Simpson has been announced as the winner of The Masked Singer 2023.The Busted star, 37, was unveiled to be the singer behind the Rhino costume on the hit ITV show after it was revealed he'd beaten Phoenix and Fawn in the grand final, which aired on Saturday 18 February. Judges Rita Ora and Davina McCall had both guessed it was Charlie behind the mask, while Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross had been sure it was X Factor star James Arthur performing on the show.

The Masked Singer's Fawn was finally unmasked during the grand finale of the hit ITV show, with 90s pop icon Natalie Appleton revealed to be behind the mask.The All Saints singer, 49, came in third place on the show, leaving Rhino and Phoenix to battle it out to be crowned the winner of the series. The judges were left shocked when Natalie took her mask off, with no one guessing her throughout the series.

Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson has been unveiled as Phoenix during the finale of The Masked Singer.The singer, 45, came runner-up on the ITV show to Rhino during Saturday’s final following a vote from the studio audience. Following his reveal, judge Rita Ora was in shock as she has worked alongside Wilson in the past, adding: “If you sang how you sing I would have got you in a second.” The singer also said he was “very pleased” to be mistaken for actor David Tennant by judge Davina McCall.

The Masked Singer fans have been battling it out on social media ahead of the grand finale of the 2023 series tonight, which will see the final three characters unmasked. With the last instalment of the ITV hit show just hours away, Phoenix, Rhino and Fawn will take to the stage to perform one last time Meanwhile the judging panel of Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan will again try to guess their identities as the fourth series winds to an end, but fans are certain they have figured out who is hiding behind the rhino mask.

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Dick Van Dyke proved he's still got it.  The 97-year-old was one of the stars unmasked during the premiere episode of Fox's "The Masked Singer" Wednesday night.  Van Dyke was singing as the Gnome, and as he revealed his identity host Nick Cannon remarked, "We are in the presence of an icon, ladies and gentlemen."  The audience and the panel of judges seemed stunned to see the legendary actor on stage. Nicole Scherzinger burst into tears as the rest of the panel, Jenny McCarthy, Robin Thicke and Ken Jeong, stood on the desk for a standing ovation.

Entertainment Weekly, “I was so positive that nobody would ever guess it was me, that they would have somebody 97 years old on there.“I would say it’s the weirdest thing I’ve ever done. But they didn’t put a mask on me.