‘The Masked Singer’ Season 12 Episode 8 Recap: Ice King Revealed

SPOILER ALERT: Details to follow for Season 12, Episode 8 of “The Masked Singer,” “Miley Cyrus Night,” which aired Nov. 20 on Fox.

Drake Bell got a little serious on Wednesday’s episode of “The Masked Singer,” revealing what it felt like to be at the center of a media firestorm earlier this year. Bell, who was revealed as the Ice King this week, shared some personal thoughts in the voice-over package before his performance.

“I finally felt ready to tell my truth to the world,” Bell said — under the guise of the Ice King. “And I did. And then immediately regretted it. I imagined my words all over the news and on the Internet, and completely freaked out. I asked them to pull my story. I didn’t want it to run. But that power was out of my reach. I was a total disaster. But seeing how many people could relate. My story is out there don’t need that all understand me. But I’ve been working hard to put that chapter behind me, which is what I wanted. To those of you who stand with me, thank you. Because your support makes me feel like the sky is the limit .”

Bell-as-Ice King referenced the Investigation Discovery documentary series “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids’ TV” where he shared his personal story of being sexually abused while starring in the Nickelodeon series “Drake and Josh” . ”

Bell has recently been touring the country performing his music, including a show in Los Angeles next month. Last year he appeared in the Mexico version of “The Masked Singer”, “¿Quién es la máscara?” like Baby Alien.

“What originally drew me to ‘Masked Singer’ was just doing something out of my element and doing something fun,” he said. “I am always working and performing. And I thought, putting on a crazy costume and singing different songs that you wouldn’t normally sing, to learn this choreography and have these big productions around you, it just seemed like it would be a total blast. “

If he continued next week, Bell planned to sing “Burning Love,” by Elvis Presley. Instead, he ended the show with “Midnight Sky”, by Miley Cyrus.

Among the show’s panelists, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg almost got it right by first naming Drake Bell, but then locking down James Franco. Rita Ora said Shia LeBeouf. Ken Jeong thought it was Joe Jonas. Robin Thicke baptized Cole Sprouse.

It was “Miley Cyrus Night” on the show, and while the pop star wasn’t in the studio, her music certainly was — starting with a performance of “Party in the USA” by contestants Strawberry Shortcake, Ice King, Royal Knight and Sherlock Hound. Later, the panelists poked fun at Thicke’s infamous association with Cyrus (via their 2013 MTV VMAs twerking performance). “Robin, you know Miley very well,” McCarthy-Wahlberg said. Quipped Thicke: “Uh no, uh, Miley and I have never met!”

Drake Bell as Ice King joins 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 the celebrities revealed on “The Masked Singer” season 12.

Returning for season 12 is host Nick Cannon, along with panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, while Ora also returned to the desk for the second season in a row to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.

“The Masked Singer” Season 12 themed episodes include tributes to Mattel’s Barbie as it turns 65 and the movie “Footloose” as it marks its 40th anniversary. Miley Cyrus will also be honored with an episode dedicated to her music catalog, while also new is a “Who Are You Fest” featuring music from “memorable festival lineups,” as well as a “Sports Night” and a “60s Night “. ” Tentpole themes that remain include “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Night”.

New this season, clues will be “strategically embedded in costumes, in song choices and moments on stage.” And the fifteen celebrity contestants will be endorsed by a “celebrity masked ambassador”, made up of past contestants including Dick Van Dyke (season 9’s Gnome), Jewel (season 6 winner as Queen of Hearts), Ne-yo (season 10 winner) as the cow ) and DeMarcus Ware (season 11’s Koala). And the “Ding Dong Keep It On” bell is also back this morning, but only one singer across the three group finals can be saved.

Season 12 features 15 contestants appearing in new costumes, including “Ship”, “Leaf Sheep”, “Woodpecker”, “Chess Piece”, “Bluebell”, “Buffalo”, “Showbird”, “Dust Bunny”, ” Goo”, “Strawberry Shortcake”, “Sherlock Hound”, “Royal Knight”, “Ice King”, “Macaron” and more.

Here was the second round of Group C performances on Wednesday’s Episode 8, “Miley Cyrus Night”:

Sherlock Hound

Song: “Out to Be Young,” by Miley Cyrus

The panel’s guess: Adam Levine, Johnny Rzeznik (of Goo Goo Dolls), Scott Stapp (of Creed), Hozier, Nate Ruess (of Fun)

Miley clue: wig. “Hannah Montana isn’t the only one with beautiful, long hair.”

Sherlock Hound voiceover: “As a young Hollywood star, Miley was known to be free-spirited and fun. Just like this old dog. See, when I was younger, I ran wild, crazy and free. Always looking for a challenge. That’s when I found myself in the bullseye, with my biggest case yet. Many men had come before me and failed. I knew I could get us out of this jam hard, but I didn’t fall. And with my band behind me, I single-handedly broke the curse and claimed our place in history. And while I continued to reinvent myself after that, like Miley, I’ll never forget those glory days when I was fun, wild, and young.

Previous song: “Under the Bridge,” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers

Previous panel guesses: Eddie Vedder, Gavin Rossdale, Chad Kroeger, Brandon Boyd

Ice King

Song: “Midnight Sky,” by Miley Cyrus

The panel’s guess: Joe Jonas, Shia LaBeouf, Drake Bell, James Franco

Miley clue: Teen Choice 2008 Surfboard. “For both Miley and I, our teenage dreams came true.”

Ice King voiceover: “Miley and I actually have a lot in common. We both know the media can be totally uncool. And this year I have been part of a press storm. I finally felt ready to tell my truth to the world. And I did. And then immediately regretted it. I imagined my words all over the news and on the internet and totally freaked out. I asked them to pull my story. I didn’t want it to run. But that power was beyond my reach. The night it was released I was a total disaster. Frozen. But when I saw how many people could relate, I felt a weight lifted off my shoulders. My story is out there. And I don’t need everyone to understand me. But I have worked hard to put that chapter behind me, which is what I wanted. To those of you standing with me, thank you. Because your support makes me feel like the sky is the limit.”

Previous song: “Tonight Tonight,” by Hot Chelle Rae

The panel’s guess: Pete Wentz, Joe Jonas, Mr. Beast

Strawberry Shortcake

Song: “Wrecking Ball,” by Miley Cyrus

The panel’s guess: Chloe Fineman, Hilary Duff, Ashley Tisdale

Miley clue: Boxing gloves. “Miley has always been in my corner. She was even by my side when I made my debut.”

Strawberry Shortcake voiceover: “Miley night hits close to home for me. As close to Hannah Montana as you could get. Literally. That’s because Miley and I literally have the same dreams about cooking. And apparently the same recipe for success. We both grew up in front of the world. We lived the sweet life. And at one point shared a stage. We even hobnobbed with the same famous brothers. And even leaned on each other when we ended up breaking their hearts. Let’s not sugarcoat it. So it’s fitting that tonight I sing one of her most iconic breakup songs. The girl gets it, and I’m thrilled to be hailing the cream of the crop. Miley.”

Previous song: “Slow Burn,” by Kacey Musgraves

Previous panel guesses: Renee Rapp, Lana del Rey, Rachel Ziegler

Royal Knight

Song: “When I Look at You,” by Miley Cyrus

The panel’s guess: Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kate Hudson, Aubrey Plaza

Miley clue: Nashville. “Like ‘Party in the USA,’ Miley and I would both prefer a Nashville party.”

Royal Knight voiceover: “Tonight we celebrate Miley. And just as she has had many chapters in my life, so have I. Chapter 2: Even though I may be standing on this stage in shiny protective armor, I felt broken for so much of my life. A series of bad relationships and heartache left me feeling broken. And worst of all, like it was all my fault. But I knew love was out there for me. So I kept fighting, let me tell you you, it was a battlefield. Just as my world fell apart, I saw someone on the horizon. And now he’s my north star. I look at him when I feel lost. He calls me his warrior . That’s why I cried the first time I saw this mask, right? Tonight, I found my light.”

Previous song: “You and I,” by Lady Gaga

Previous panel guesses: Ashley Tisdale, Lily James, Hayden Panettiere

Last season’s performers included Vanessa Hudgens, who won the Season 11 crown as Goldfish, beating Scott Porter, who had appeared as Gumball. Other cast 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 Bird), Sisqó (Lizard), Billy Bush (Sir Lion), Joe Bastianich (Spaghetti & Meatballs), Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (book).

“The Masked Singer” comes from Fox Alternative Entertainment. Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis and Cannon are executive producers, while Seitchik serves as showrunner. The series is based on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.