The Masked Singerseason 12 quarterfinals are finally here, andthere are four amazing contestants competing against each other to get one step closer to the Golden Mask Trophy.The Masked Singerseason 12 welcomed back host Nick Cannon, along with panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora. So far this season, a galaxy of amazing stars have been unmasked, including Group A’s John Elway (Leaf Sheep), Yvette Nicole Brown (Showbird), Marsai Martin (Woodpecker), and Paula Cole (Ship).
The Masked Singerseason 12also unmasked Group B contestants Andy Richter (Dust Bunny), Laverne Cox (Chess Piece), and Natalie Imbruglia (Bluebell), along with Group C’s Bethany Hamilton (Macaron), Drake Bell (Ice King), Jana Kramer (Royal Knight), and Bronson Arroyo (Sherlock Hound).Here’s who survived the group finals and will be competing inThe Masked Singerseason 12 quarterfinals.
Buffalos - The Masked Singer Season 12 Quarterfinalists
Buffalos Are The Group A Winners
The Masked Singerseason 12 Group A champions,the Buffalos, stunned the panelists during their debut on Premiere Night, when they revealed that they were a trio, rather than a single contestant. They blew the audience away with their extraordinary rendition of “(I Just) Died In Your Arms” by Cutting Crew. DuringFootlooseNight, they sang a spectacular rendition of “Waiting For a Girl Like You” by Foreigner, followed by their Group A finals Soundtrack of My Life Night performance of “Bittersweet Symphony” by The Verve.
During the Group A finals, the Buffalos went head-to-head in the Battle Royalewith Paula Cole’s Ship, during which they both sang their own sensational renditions of “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac.Paula was unmasked, while the Buffalos made it through to the quarterfinals.
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For the first time inMasked Singerhistory, the show has introduced Masked Ambassadors, who are alums of the show with special connections to the newest contestants. The Buffalos' Masked Ambassador isThe Masked Singerseason 5 winner Piglet, Nick Lachey. Throughout the competition so far, the panelists have guessed a variety of singing groups for the Buffalos' identity.They include B2K, 112, and Boyz II Men (Jenny); Earth, Wind, & Fire and Black-Eyed Peas (Rita); Jonas Brothers, 98 Degrees without Nick Lachey, and Big Time Rush (Robin); and Bell Biv DeVoe and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (Ken).
Wasp - The Masked Singer Season 12 Quarterfinalist
Wasp Is The Group B Winner
The Masked Singerseason 12 Group B winnerWasp made his debut on Sports Night, during which he sang a mind-blowing version of “Rock Your Body” by Justin Timberlake. He followed that with his moving Barbie Night performance of “Skyscraper” by Demi Lovato, and his incredible rendition of “Ain’t No Way” by Aretha Franklin during the Group B finals on ’60s Night.
During the Group B finals,Wasp and Goo competed in the Battle Royale, during which they both sang amazing versions of “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye.Wasp won the Battle Royale, and advanced to the quarterfinals, but they were both so impressive, that the panelists saved Goo with the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell and sent him to the next round too.
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Wasp’s Masked Ambassador is Ne-Yo,The Masked Singerseason 10’s Cow, who won the show. DuringThe Masked Singerseason 12 so far, the panelists have guessed many different singers for Wasp’s identity.They include Taye Diggs, Miguel and Mario (Rita); Bruno Mars and Frank Ocean (Jenny); Jason Derulo (Robin and Jenny); Craig David and Eric Benét (Robin); and Daveed Diggs (Ken).
Goo - The Masked Singer Season 12 Quarterfinalist
Goo Is The Ding Dong Keep It On Bell Save Contestant
Goo was also aMasked Singerseason 12 Group B finalist,who made his debut on Sports Night, when he sang an electrifying rendition of “Lose Control” by Teddy Swims. He followed that with an outstanding version of “Miss Independent” by Ne-Yo on Barbie Night, and his powerful Group B finals ’60s Night song, “House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals.
DuringThe Masked Singerseason 12 Group B finals, Goo and Wasp faced off in the Battle Royale in which they both floored the panelists with their superb versions of “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye. Wasp won the Battle Royale, butthe panelists couldn’t bear to see Goo go, sothey saved him with the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell, and sent him to the quarterfinals as well.
The Masked Singer Season 12 Panelists Used The Ding Dong Keep It On Bell Too Early (Group C Is Phenomenal)
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Goo’s Masked Ambassador wasThe Masked Singerseason 9’s Gargoyle, Keenan Allen. Thepanelists have made many guesses for Goo’s identity so far. They include John Batiste, Al Green, and Brian McKnight (Ken); Shaboozey, Robert Downey, Jr., Gerard Butler, and Leon Bridges (Robin); Khalid, Kirk Franklin, and Anthony Hamilton (Rita); and Johnny Gill (Jenny). Before the panelists used the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell to save Goo,they gave their final guesses for his identity, including Anthony Hamilton (Rita), Brian McKnight (Ken), Johnny Gill (Jenny), and Leon Bridges (Robin).
Strawberry Shortcake - The Masked Singer Season 12 Quarterfinalist
Strawberry Shortcake Is The Group C Winner
The Masked Singerseason 12 Group C winnerStrawberry Shortcake made her debut on Who Are You Fest Night, when she sang a fantastic rendition of “Slow Burn” by Kacey Musgraves. The following week, she brought the house down on Miley Cyrus Night with her soaring version of “Wrecking Ball.” During the Group C finals on Peanuts Night on Thanksgiving, she brought tears to everyone’s eyes with her emotional rendition of “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack.
During the Group C Battle Royale, Strawberry Shortcakeand Sherlock Hound each sang their own mesmerizing renditions of “Shivers” by Ed Sheeran. Sherlock Hound was unmasked and revealed to be Bronson Arroyo, whileStrawberry Shortcake advanced to the quarterfinals.
This Clue In Last Night’s The Masked Singer All But Confirms Strawberry Shortcake’s Identity
The Masked Singer season 12’s Group C finalist Strawberry Shortcake has been a mystery, but a Peanuts Night clue all but confirmed her true identity.
Strawberry Shortcake’s Masked Ambassador was Hayley Orrantia, who wasThe Masked Singerseason 7’s Ringmaster. Throughout the competition, the panelists have made many guesses for Strawberry Shortcake’s identity.They include Reneé Rapp, Hilary Duff, and Hailee Steinfeld (Rita); Lana Del Rey (Jenny); Rachel Zegler, Ashley Tisdale, and Kelsea Ballerini (Robin); and Chloe Fineman and Selena Gomez (Ken).
The Masked Singerseason 12 quarterfinals is going to be one of the most competitive rounds in the show’s history. All four of the finalists are so phenomenal that it’s going to be very challenging to eliminate one of them.The Buffalos, Wasp, Goo, and Strawberry Shortcake all have unbelievable vocal talent and sparkling star quality, so they all deserve to move on to the semifinals.The Masked Singerseason 12 quarterfinals are going to be a truly thrilling ride.
The Masked Singer
Cast
The Masked Singer is a reality singing competition where celebrities perform in elaborate costumes concealing their identities, with panelists and viewers trying to guess who is behind the mask based on clues provided throughout the show.
