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This post contains spoilers from the latest episode ofThe Masked Singer.
Not everyone gets a second chance, but Gargoyle, Mantis and Medusa each did when they received a shot at staying in the competition duringThe Masked Singer’s Battle of the Saved.
Gargoyle, Mantis and Medusa had theDing Dong Keep It On bellrung on them earlier in the season and on Wednesday, they got a chance to compete for one more shot at taking home the Golden Mask trophy.
Medusa went first.
“I had to constantly prove myself to people that I was worthy of their time and energy,” Medusa said in their clue package, which also showed a sun.
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“That performance alone could win this,” judgeJenny McCarthytold Medusa.
Nicole Scherzingeradded, “Whenever you’re on that stage, you don’t take one second for granted. You never hold back.”
Medusa felt the love. “I felt very emotional just singing this song and to have this reaction, I’m going to replay this in my mind forever, so thank you.”
For an additional clue, Medusa presented the word “alias.”
The panel, which also includesKen JeongandRobin Thicke, suggestedSusan Boyle,KeshaandLordefor Medusa.
Gargoyle took the stage next.
“I’ve got more experience being the underdog than anyone else,” he said in his clue package. “I’ve been in squads that always had to prove that they deserve to be in the national spotlight.”
A gold bear appeared in the clue package, too.
“Whether I’m listening to my own track or one of the greats, music always gets me in the zone,” Gargoyle explained.
The judge guessed NFL playerDeSean Jacksonand actorsMichael B. JordanandAnthony Mackiefor Gargoyle.
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Mantis closed out the solo performances, revealing in his clue package thatThe Masked Singer"is my daughter’s favorite show" and that “I’m not known as a singer.” It also featured a baseball diamond.
“I’ve been outside of the box for most of my career,” Mantis continued. “I don’t fit in a lot of people’s classic mold of the leading man. Very, very rarely have I ever felt like I was anybody’s first choice. I’ve always felt like I had to earn it.”
Afterwards, Mantis explained his extra clue, “maverick.”
“I’ve won awards for my independent spirit but the real reward is having more movie credits than Ken,” the six-legged insect said.
The panel thought Mantis could be actorsSteve Buscemi,Brendan FraserorThomas Lennon.
Then, hostNick Cannoninstructed the audience to vote for their favorite performance of the night. The two contestants who received the fewest votes would compete in the Battle Royale.
Cannon, 42, announced that Mantis would be the first one to go home. The bug unmasked as actorLou Diamond Phillips.
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“Donnie and I were literally talking about you last week,” McCarthy, 50, remarked, referring to her husband,Donnie Wahlberg.
Gargoyle and Medusa went head-to-head in the Battle Royale, each putting their spin onFall Out Boy’s “Centuries.”
The panel ultimately picked Medusa to rejoin the competition, leaving Gargoyle to unmask.
Underneath the Gothic creature costume: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen.
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The Masked Singerairs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
source: people.com
