‘The Masked Singer’ Season 12 Episode 9 Recap: Thanksgiving Reveal

SPOILER ALERT: Details to follow for Season 12, Episode 9 of “The Masked Singer,” “Peanuts Night,” which aired Thursday, Nov. 28, on Fox.

It was a double elimination on a special Thursday edition of “The Masked Singer,” as the show celebrated both Thanksgiving and the Peanuts characters by eliminating both the Royal Knight and Sherlock Hound. The Royal Knight was revealed to be singer and actress Jana Kramer (“One Tree Hill”), while the Sherlock Hound was revealed to be former baseball player Bronson Arroyo.

The Royal Knight was the first to be revealed. Among the show’s panelists, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg got it right with Jana Kramer. Rita Ora said Anna Faris. Ken Jeong thought it was Kelly Ripa. Robin Thicke named Busy Philipps.

Then Strawberry Shortcake and Sherlock Hound competed in a Battle Royale and performed “Shivers” by Ed Sheeran. Strawberry Shortcake won and advanced to the quarter finals while Sherlock Holmes was unmasked.

For Sherlock Holmes, Robin Thicke and Ken Jeong both got it right with Bronson Arroyo. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg went with Scott Stapp from the group Creed. Rita Ora said it was Hozier.

In their final regular performances, Kramer sang “Holiday” by Madonna, while Arroyo performed “Ho Hey” by The Lumineers.

It was “Peanuts Night” on the show – celebrating “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and also next year’s 75th.^th anniversary of the “Peanuts” cartoon, which launched in 1950. The show opened with the “Masked Singer” panelists dressed up as Peanuts characters around the Thanksgiving dinner table, followed by Rita Ora and Robin Thicke performing “You Make My Dreams Come True” by Daryl Hall and John Oates.

Jana Kramer as Royal Knight and Bronson Arroyo as Sherlock Hound join Drake Bell as Ice King, 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 final round of Group C performances in Thursday’s Episode 9, “Thanksgiving Night”:

Strawberry Shortcake

Song: “I Hope You Dance,” by Lee Ann Womack

The panel’s guess: Kelsea Ballerini, Hailee Steinfeld, Selena Gomez

Thanksgiving provides clues: Mouse ears. “Muse ears were instrumental in how I got my start.”

Strawberry Shortcake voiceover: “Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. And I have some pretty sweet memories. Like being in the big parade myself! But my bestie? Just being at home in the kitchen with my mom. Growing up, we sang together constantly. Like at the top of our lungs. She had the most beautiful voice. Even when I was scared I’m so grateful she did. But over the years I’ve seen her lose her confidence to sing. It was heartbreaking to see. To this day, I’d give anything to hear her sing again. Now the tables are turned and this song is for her. And if seeing me dressed as a delicious dessert on Thanksgiving gets her to do the same one day, that would be icing on the cake.”

Previous songs: “Slow Burn,” by Kacey Musgraves; “Wrecking Ball,” by Miley Cyrus

Previous panel guesses: Renee Rapp, Lana del Rey, Rachel Ziegler, Chloe Fineman, Hilary Duff, Ashley Tisdale

Royal Knight

Song: “Holiday,” by Madonna

The panel’s guess: Anna Faris, Busy Phillips, Jana Kramer

Thanksgiving provides clues: “Bestselling author.” “I act, I sing, I live my life to the fullest. And I even wrote a best-selling book about it all.”

Royal Knight voiceover: “I have more to be thankful for than ever before because I’m finally living happily ever after. Tonight, my knight’s table will truly be a feast to behold. First there is my eldest who helps carve the turkey so lovingly and kindly. So my middle child setting the table, my sensitive sweet little soul mate. And this year I want to celebrate with our miracle baby that I never thought was possible. Who gets to eat pumpkin pie for the very first time. It’s days like this that I realize how far I’ve come from the shell of a girl I once was. I have been through a lot in life, judged and ridiculed, and it has taken me a long time to stand here bravely. And now I try to teach all my children to love themselves from the start. So this show is for them. And thank you for making me the luckiest mom in the world. For this holiday, everything I need is right here on my table.”

Previous songs: “You and I,” by Lady Gaga; “When I Look at You,” by Miley Cyrus

Previous panel guesses: Ashley Tisdale, Lily James, Hayden Panettiere, Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kate Hudson, Aubrey Plaza

Sherlock Hound

Song: “Ho Hey,” by The Lumineers

The panel’s guess: Bronson Arroyo, Anthony Kiedis, Scott Stapp

Sherlock Hound voiceover: “Getting to the Group C final and being a part of tonight’s holiday celebration makes me feel super grateful for a new beginning. I have been known to have a few and I am grateful to have them all. Appendix A, my career. My stardom had an expiration date. Things were always destined to dry up. But instead of rolling over and playing dead, I learned new tricks. Appendix B, my personal life. I’m always on the go, look, I’m not looking for a forever home, but found one. Unexpected, with a rare breed. And now home is where she is. So yes, in conclusion, I am grateful for the many chapters of my life and especially for my new girl, my girlfriend. To progress to the next chapter of this competition, that would be a pleasure.”

Previous Songs: “Under the Bridge,” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers; “Out to Be Young,” by Miley Cyrus

Previous panel guesses: Eddie Vedder, Gavin Rossdale, Chad Kroeger, Brandon Boyd, Adam Levine, Johnny Rzeznik (of Goo Goo Dolls), Scott Stapp (of Creed), Hozier, Nate Ruess (of Fun)

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.