1 00:00:01,627 --> 00:00:05,379 It's new york city night on "the masked singer!" 2 00:00:05,423 --> 00:00:08,716 ♪ I'm living in new york city, I'm living in new york ♪ 3 00:00:08,759 --> 00:00:13,387 ♪ I'm living in new york city, in the center of the world ♪ 4 00:00:13,431 --> 00:00:15,264 - Yes! - ♪ I'm living in new york city ♪ 5 00:00:15,307 --> 00:00:18,383 ♪ wait'll you see what I do 6 00:00:18,394 --> 00:00:20,269 ♪ I'm living in new york city 7 00:00:20,271 --> 00:00:22,896 ♪ to find somebody like you 8 00:00:22,898 --> 00:00:27,693 ♪ I said me, you, n.Y. 9 00:00:27,737 --> 00:00:29,820 ♪ why not? Why not? 10 00:00:29,864 --> 00:00:33,365 ♪ why not? Yeah! 11 00:00:34,869 --> 00:00:37,578 ♪ I gotta testify 12 00:00:37,621 --> 00:00:39,872 ♪ I gotta testify 13 00:00:39,915 --> 00:00:42,583 - ♪ good god - ♪ hey! 14 00:00:42,626 --> 00:00:44,126 ♪ testify! 15 00:00:44,170 --> 00:00:46,295 - ♪ good god - ♪ hey! 16 00:00:46,297 --> 00:00:48,672 ♪ I'm living in new york city 17 00:00:48,716 --> 00:00:50,591 ♪ I'm living new york city 18 00:00:50,634 --> 00:00:53,135 - ♪ I'm living new york city - whoo! 19 00:00:53,179 --> 00:00:55,721 ♪ I'm living it up, living it up, living it up ♪ 20 00:00:55,765 --> 00:00:56,930 ♪ good god! 21 00:00:56,932 --> 00:00:59,266 - ♪ and it's living in me - ♪ me 22 00:00:59,268 --> 00:01:02,644 - ♪ you, n.Y. - You! Why? 23 00:01:02,688 --> 00:01:04,772 - ♪ why not? Why not? - ♪ why not? Why not? 24 00:01:04,815 --> 00:01:06,690 - ♪ why not? Yeah! - ♪ why not? 25 00:01:06,734 --> 00:01:10,194 Nicole: Whoo! Yeah! 26 00:01:10,237 --> 00:01:12,279 - Why not? - Wow. 27 00:01:12,364 --> 00:01:16,784 Show my man robin some love. 28 00:01:16,786 --> 00:01:18,327 - And of course... - So fine! 29 00:01:18,370 --> 00:01:20,829 ...Let's hear it for our supersleuths. 30 00:01:20,873 --> 00:01:22,456 - Yes! - Whoo! 31 00:01:22,500 --> 00:01:24,333 You guys, head on up to the desk. 32 00:01:24,376 --> 00:01:27,419 What a way to start the show. That was amazing. 33 00:01:27,463 --> 00:01:30,163 - You killed it, robin! - Robin! 34 00:01:30,174 --> 00:01:33,634 Tonight, "the masked singer" is paying homage 35 00:01:33,677 --> 00:01:35,636 To the city that never sleeps. 36 00:01:35,679 --> 00:01:38,138 Our first group champion 37 00:01:38,182 --> 00:01:40,307 Will be named by the end of the night. 38 00:01:40,351 --> 00:01:42,518 They'll move on to the quarterfinals, 39 00:01:42,603 --> 00:01:47,106 Fighting to get one step closer to the golden mask trophy. 40 00:01:48,484 --> 00:01:51,360 Medusa is back to defend her title 41 00:01:51,403 --> 00:01:54,571 Against two new bright-eyed contenders. 42 00:01:54,573 --> 00:01:57,449 Panel, now, you guys know you haven't rung 43 00:01:57,493 --> 00:02:00,077 The ding dong keep it on bell yet. 44 00:02:00,162 --> 00:02:02,329 Jenny: We know. We've been saving it. 45 00:02:02,331 --> 00:02:04,289 We feel like there's gonna be a moment possibly 46 00:02:04,333 --> 00:02:06,125 That we're gonna be grateful that we waited. 47 00:02:06,168 --> 00:02:08,585 - Woman: Tonight's the night! - Tonight is the night. 48 00:02:08,629 --> 00:02:10,337 Jenny: Tonight's the night. 49 00:02:10,339 --> 00:02:12,339 It's a new york kind of crowd, you know what I'm saying? 50 00:02:12,383 --> 00:02:15,092 - A new york kind of crowd. - Anything can happen! 51 00:02:15,177 --> 00:02:16,176 All right, well, let's get to it. 52 00:02:16,512 --> 00:02:20,597 Let's see how medusa has climbed her way to the top 53 00:02:20,599 --> 00:02:22,141 Since the premiere. 54 00:02:22,184 --> 00:02:25,602 ♪ the winner takes it all 55 00:02:25,688 --> 00:02:28,021 ♪ the loser is standing small 56 00:02:28,065 --> 00:02:30,190 I'm still recovering from the shock 57 00:02:30,234 --> 00:02:32,818 Of beating a music industry legend last week. 58 00:02:32,862 --> 00:02:38,073 The champion of the night is medusa! 59 00:02:39,535 --> 00:02:41,326 Oh, medusa! 60 00:02:41,370 --> 00:02:43,662 But now that I've won two titles in a row, 61 00:02:43,706 --> 00:02:48,292 I feel like there's a huge target on my back. 62 00:02:48,335 --> 00:02:50,544 I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous, 63 00:02:50,546 --> 00:02:54,298 But the snakes and I, we've got a secret weapon... 64 00:02:55,301 --> 00:02:58,177 ...My dad's favorite karaoke song! 65 00:02:58,220 --> 00:03:00,470 I grew up singing with him, so it's the perfect choice 66 00:03:00,514 --> 00:03:02,598 To take me to the quarterfinals. 67 00:03:02,600 --> 00:03:06,185 But before I go, I've got a treat for you. 68 00:03:06,228 --> 00:03:06,977 ( barks ) 69 00:03:07,229 --> 00:03:09,313 Terrier? Do they know duff goldman? 70 00:03:09,398 --> 00:03:11,481 - Now who's a good clue? - ( barks ) 71 00:03:11,525 --> 00:03:14,067 - Who's a good boy? - ( barks ) 72 00:03:22,328 --> 00:03:26,496 ♪ start spreading the news 73 00:03:28,500 --> 00:03:31,668 ♪ I'm leaving today 74 00:03:33,964 --> 00:03:39,760 ♪ I want to be a part of it 75 00:03:39,803 --> 00:03:43,430 ♪ new york, new york 76 00:03:45,851 --> 00:03:51,188 ♪ these vagabond shoes 77 00:03:51,232 --> 00:03:55,359 ♪ are longing to stray 78 00:03:57,154 --> 00:04:02,824 ♪ right to the very heart of it ♪ 79 00:04:02,868 --> 00:04:06,453 ♪ new york, new york 80 00:04:06,497 --> 00:04:08,372 Oh! Sing it, girl! 81 00:04:09,208 --> 00:04:12,751 ♪ I wanna wake up 82 00:04:12,795 --> 00:04:15,128 ♪ in the city 83 00:04:15,172 --> 00:04:19,883 ♪ that never sleeps 84 00:04:19,927 --> 00:04:25,430 ♪ and find I'm king of the hill ♪ 85 00:04:26,809 --> 00:04:33,563 ♪ top of the heap 86 00:04:36,277 --> 00:04:38,986 ♪ these little town blues 87 00:04:40,572 --> 00:04:44,491 ♪ are melting away 88 00:04:45,661 --> 00:04:51,832 ♪ ooh, I'll make a brand new start of it ♪ 89 00:04:51,875 --> 00:04:57,879 ♪ in old new york 90 00:04:57,923 --> 00:05:01,466 ♪ it's up to you 91 00:05:01,468 --> 00:05:04,469 ♪ new york 92 00:05:04,471 --> 00:05:07,931 ♪ new york 93 00:05:07,933 --> 00:05:12,561 ( vocalizing ) 94 00:05:13,564 --> 00:05:17,524 - What was that? Wow. - Unbeatable. 95 00:05:17,568 --> 00:05:22,529 Crowd: Medusa, medusa, medusa, medusa! 96 00:05:22,531 --> 00:05:24,698 Nick: Wow! 97 00:05:24,700 --> 00:05:30,245 - Keep it going for medusa! - Oh, my gosh. 98 00:05:31,665 --> 00:05:35,167 - Incredible. - We're all so speechless right now. 99 00:05:35,210 --> 00:05:38,295 If you don't have shelves of grammys on your walls, 100 00:05:38,339 --> 00:05:40,297 - I will be very surprised. - Robin: Wow. 101 00:05:40,341 --> 00:05:42,299 - Medusa: Wow! - Jenny: What an amazing, stunning-- 102 00:05:42,343 --> 00:05:44,843 I think one of the best, most unique performances 103 00:05:44,887 --> 00:05:49,264 - To date here on "the masked singer"! - Oh, my god! 104 00:05:49,308 --> 00:05:52,809 Oh, my gosh. That performance was ethereal. 105 00:05:52,811 --> 00:05:56,521 - You are otherworldly. - Oh, my gosh. Thank you. 106 00:05:56,565 --> 00:06:00,817 - Wow. - I sense some emotion up under that mask. 107 00:06:00,819 --> 00:06:02,152 - Yeah. - Are you okay? 108 00:06:02,196 --> 00:06:05,655 I'm crying. Oh, god. 109 00:06:05,657 --> 00:06:08,742 Ah! The snakes are crying, too. 110 00:06:08,744 --> 00:06:10,327 Yeah, everybody's crying. 111 00:06:10,329 --> 00:06:13,622 All right, well, we are crying and dying for a clue 112 00:06:13,624 --> 00:06:15,707 To find out who this is, right? 113 00:06:17,378 --> 00:06:20,420 From "the real housewives of new york city," 114 00:06:20,464 --> 00:06:25,092 The countess herself, luann de lesseps! 115 00:06:27,554 --> 00:06:28,887 Jenny: Oh, my gosh! 116 00:06:28,931 --> 00:06:31,723 Yes, yes! Yes, yes, yes! 117 00:06:31,767 --> 00:06:34,142 - Yes, yes! - Looking amazing. 118 00:06:34,186 --> 00:06:35,560 We love you, luann! 119 00:06:36,688 --> 00:06:38,772 So, thank you for being here. 120 00:06:38,774 --> 00:06:40,357 Oh, yes, it's great to be here. 121 00:06:40,401 --> 00:06:42,818 I love this show. It is so much fun! 122 00:06:42,861 --> 00:06:45,320 Yes! We love you! 123 00:06:45,364 --> 00:06:49,649 - We have a love thing going. - We do. We do. 124 00:06:49,660 --> 00:06:53,286 - I won't tell if you don't. - I won't. Shh! You're not-- 125 00:06:53,330 --> 00:06:56,123 We always find out nine months later. 126 00:06:56,166 --> 00:07:00,836 - Zing. Boom. - That was so good. 127 00:07:00,879 --> 00:07:03,088 One thing everyone wants to find out 128 00:07:03,132 --> 00:07:04,506 Is what is this clue all about? 129 00:07:04,550 --> 00:07:06,383 Medusa, help us out. 130 00:07:06,427 --> 00:07:09,052 First of all, luann, I love you. 131 00:07:09,096 --> 00:07:12,722 I cannot believe that I am on this stage with you. 132 00:07:12,766 --> 00:07:14,433 Thank you, medusa. 133 00:07:14,476 --> 00:07:15,517 Okay. 134 00:07:15,561 --> 00:07:19,354 Sometimes you have to build a bridge 135 00:07:19,356 --> 00:07:20,480 To get over it. 136 00:07:20,816 --> 00:07:25,694 Hopefully it will put you in the right state of mind. 137 00:07:27,448 --> 00:07:28,822 - So it's like the brooklyn bridge? - Brooklyn bridge. 138 00:07:28,866 --> 00:07:30,407 There it is. Such a great clue. 139 00:07:30,409 --> 00:07:32,325 But let's give it up for this great woman 140 00:07:32,327 --> 00:07:34,244 - Standing next to me. - Yes! 141 00:07:34,288 --> 00:07:37,456 - My new baby mama. - Thank you, baby. 142 00:07:37,499 --> 00:07:40,500 Luann de lesseps, thank you so much! 143 00:07:42,913 --> 00:07:44,337 Bye, luann! 144 00:07:46,133 --> 00:07:49,634 Now, panel, are you guys any closer? 145 00:07:49,678 --> 00:07:51,761 I mean, I'm not gonna lie. 146 00:07:51,805 --> 00:07:54,431 From day one, y'all, I don't know if you hear it in the tone, 147 00:07:54,475 --> 00:07:57,350 I've been feeling like it's lorde. 148 00:07:57,436 --> 00:07:58,185 Ken: Oh! 149 00:07:58,228 --> 00:07:59,644 - Right? - That's great. 150 00:07:59,646 --> 00:08:03,356 - Nicole: Thank you. - The audience is feeling that. 151 00:08:03,358 --> 00:08:05,817 She just marches to the beat of her own drum 152 00:08:05,861 --> 00:08:07,736 - And does her own thing. - Mm-hmm. 153 00:08:07,779 --> 00:08:10,155 But with the dog, I mean, 154 00:08:10,199 --> 00:08:12,449 Could it be florence welch 155 00:08:12,493 --> 00:08:14,284 - From florence and the machine? - Oh. 156 00:08:14,286 --> 00:08:17,204 Nicole: She has "the dog days are over." 157 00:08:17,247 --> 00:08:19,206 - ( crowd groans ) - no? 158 00:08:19,249 --> 00:08:21,416 Well, I appreciate you being so honest with me. 159 00:08:21,460 --> 00:08:24,753 They're like, "no, no. Just do another one." 160 00:08:24,796 --> 00:08:27,464 Um, the dog was a scottish terrier. 161 00:08:27,466 --> 00:08:30,175 Maybe it's a scottish singer that's super unique and cool 162 00:08:30,219 --> 00:08:32,886 Like shirley manson from garbage. 163 00:08:32,930 --> 00:08:34,221 - Robin: Ooh. - Right? 164 00:08:34,306 --> 00:08:39,142 Okay. Okay, but you know who else is scottish? 165 00:08:39,144 --> 00:08:43,647 - Me? - Susan boyle! 166 00:08:43,690 --> 00:08:45,440 - Oh, my god! - Oh, my god! 167 00:08:45,484 --> 00:08:50,320 - ( jeering ) - hear me out! Stop booing! 168 00:08:50,364 --> 00:08:52,239 Brooklyn bridge! 169 00:08:52,282 --> 00:08:56,368 Susan boyle sang a version 170 00:08:56,411 --> 00:08:59,579 Of "bridge over troubled water." 171 00:08:59,623 --> 00:09:03,416 I dreamed a dream I'd meet susan boyle today. 172 00:09:03,460 --> 00:09:05,544 - No, no. - And that day is now! 173 00:09:05,629 --> 00:09:06,795 - No, no, no, no. - Susan boyle! 174 00:09:06,797 --> 00:09:10,757 - ( jeering ) - stop booing me! 175 00:09:10,801 --> 00:09:14,302 Sit your ass down. 176 00:09:14,346 --> 00:09:19,099 How many times has susan boyle played at coachella, ken? 177 00:09:19,142 --> 00:09:21,217 Nick: Robin, please make some sense out of this. 178 00:09:21,228 --> 00:09:23,603 You know, I think this might be kesha. 179 00:09:23,647 --> 00:09:25,605 - Ken: Oh! - Ooh. 180 00:09:25,607 --> 00:09:27,566 - Nicole: Oh, that's pretty good. - Ken: Okay. 181 00:09:27,568 --> 00:09:29,943 Robin: There was the connection to chris martin. 182 00:09:29,987 --> 00:09:31,820 They were on the same album together, 183 00:09:31,863 --> 00:09:33,738 And she's a coachella favorite. 184 00:09:33,782 --> 00:09:36,533 There was another clue that said that this contestant 185 00:09:36,535 --> 00:09:39,578 Has been here before in a different capacity, 186 00:09:39,580 --> 00:09:41,580 And we've done kesha's songs on the show. 187 00:09:41,665 --> 00:09:42,539 - Ooh, that's true. - Oh, that's right. That's right. 188 00:09:42,791 --> 00:09:44,291 - That's true. - Good point, good point. 189 00:09:44,334 --> 00:09:47,294 Well, some pretty good guesses, except for ken's. 190 00:09:47,337 --> 00:09:50,797 - Such a stellar performance. - Ken: Yes, yes. 191 00:09:50,841 --> 00:09:53,216 - Wow. - Beyond. Beyond! 192 00:09:53,260 --> 00:09:56,094 Go ahead and take a breather backstage. 193 00:10:02,603 --> 00:10:06,605 - That performance was her best. - Yeah. Yep. 194 00:10:08,483 --> 00:10:09,566 ♪ who is that? 195 00:10:15,616 --> 00:10:16,489 ♪ who is that? 196 00:10:19,286 --> 00:10:21,911 Welcome back. From broadway to times square, 197 00:10:21,913 --> 00:10:24,873 We're living it up here on new york night. 198 00:10:24,916 --> 00:10:26,875 Yes! 199 00:10:26,918 --> 00:10:30,086 Straight from the central park zoo, 200 00:10:30,130 --> 00:10:32,631 Bring out the polar bear! 201 00:10:32,674 --> 00:10:34,758 ♪ ice, ice, baby 202 00:10:36,803 --> 00:10:38,345 Oh, my god! 203 00:10:41,516 --> 00:10:43,516 ♪ ice, ice, baby 204 00:10:43,560 --> 00:10:45,060 Oh, he's got some swag. 205 00:10:47,147 --> 00:10:49,522 He's so cool! Look at him, look at him! 206 00:10:49,566 --> 00:10:51,316 ♪ ice, ice, baby 207 00:10:51,360 --> 00:10:54,152 - He's tall. He's tall. - I know. He's big, he's big. 208 00:10:54,196 --> 00:10:55,528 ♪ ice, ice, baby 209 00:10:59,201 --> 00:11:01,993 He really living this cool thing! 210 00:11:05,957 --> 00:11:09,125 I'm so excited to drop some new york flavor 211 00:11:09,169 --> 00:11:11,336 On "the masked singer" stage 212 00:11:11,380 --> 00:11:14,339 Because this city of dreams where I come from 213 00:11:14,383 --> 00:11:18,551 Is the source of everything that made me me. 214 00:11:18,595 --> 00:11:20,428 My neighborhood got a bad rap. 215 00:11:20,430 --> 00:11:24,641 It's the kind of place most people wouldn't dream of getting down with. 216 00:11:24,643 --> 00:11:26,226 Scratch-off lotto ticket? 217 00:11:26,269 --> 00:11:28,478 Scratch. Scratch, right. 218 00:11:28,522 --> 00:11:31,189 These streets are where I developed my interest 219 00:11:31,233 --> 00:11:33,358 In electronics as a kid. 220 00:11:33,360 --> 00:11:35,360 I used to take apart mom's toaster, 221 00:11:35,404 --> 00:11:38,655 My sister's hairdryers, just to see how they worked. 222 00:11:38,699 --> 00:11:42,659 All that tinkering eventually sparked a knockout idea 223 00:11:42,703 --> 00:11:48,206 That helped me turn the tables on the entire music industry. 224 00:11:48,250 --> 00:11:51,918 This bad boy invented a sound no one was making. 225 00:11:51,962 --> 00:11:55,588 My legendary status helped put my broken borough on the map. 226 00:11:55,632 --> 00:11:58,675 "message in a bottle." maybe they worked with sting. 227 00:11:58,719 --> 00:12:01,886 Now I'm here to honor a fellow new yorker 228 00:12:01,930 --> 00:12:05,098 Who changed the game. Just like me. Yep! 229 00:12:16,862 --> 00:12:20,196 ♪ toe to toe 230 00:12:20,240 --> 00:12:24,617 ♪ dancing very close 231 00:12:24,661 --> 00:12:29,122 ♪ barely breathing 232 00:12:29,166 --> 00:12:33,334 ♪ almost comatose 233 00:12:34,713 --> 00:12:37,881 ♪ wall to wall 234 00:12:37,924 --> 00:12:42,668 ♪ people hypnotized 235 00:12:42,679 --> 00:12:48,141 ♪ and they're stepping lightly 236 00:12:48,185 --> 00:12:51,603 ♪ hang each night 237 00:12:51,646 --> 00:12:54,773 ♪ in rapture 238 00:12:54,816 --> 00:12:57,108 Hands in the air! Put 'em up! 239 00:12:57,152 --> 00:12:59,694 Hands in the air! Put 'em up! 240 00:12:59,780 --> 00:13:01,738 Here we go! 241 00:13:01,782 --> 00:13:04,866 ♪ back to back 242 00:13:04,910 --> 00:13:09,162 ♪ sacroiliac 243 00:13:09,206 --> 00:13:13,750 ♪ spineless movement 244 00:13:13,794 --> 00:13:17,629 ♪ and a wild attack 245 00:13:17,631 --> 00:13:19,672 Whoo, whoo! 246 00:13:19,674 --> 00:13:23,092 ♪ face to face 247 00:13:23,136 --> 00:13:26,429 ♪ sightless solitude 248 00:13:27,599 --> 00:13:32,811 ♪ and it's finger popping 249 00:13:32,854 --> 00:13:37,482 ♪ twenty-four hour shopping 250 00:13:37,484 --> 00:13:39,400 ♪ rapture 251 00:13:39,402 --> 00:13:41,444 Put your hands in the air, everybody. 252 00:13:41,530 --> 00:13:44,155 Put your hands in the air, everybody. 253 00:13:44,199 --> 00:13:46,866 Put your hands in the air, everybody. 254 00:13:46,910 --> 00:13:48,076 Yeah! 255 00:13:49,871 --> 00:13:51,746 Somebody say "ho"! 256 00:13:51,790 --> 00:13:54,332 All: Ho! 257 00:13:54,376 --> 00:13:55,959 Ken: Yeah! 258 00:13:59,130 --> 00:14:02,799 What is that? That was so confusing! 259 00:14:02,843 --> 00:14:04,843 That's a star performer right there. 260 00:14:04,886 --> 00:14:08,388 Nick: Cold as ice. 261 00:14:10,684 --> 00:14:12,642 Talk about confidence and swag. 262 00:14:12,686 --> 00:14:17,313 - Yes. Yes. - He did his thing new york style. 263 00:14:17,357 --> 00:14:19,190 What do you guys have to say to the polar bear? 264 00:14:19,234 --> 00:14:24,195 All I know, you haven't lived a life until you saw a statue of liberty 265 00:14:24,239 --> 00:14:26,489 And a giant apex polar bear with the cap 266 00:14:26,533 --> 00:14:28,700 Onto the right hand side sing "rapture." 267 00:14:28,743 --> 00:14:31,578 Great job. Had fun. That's what it's all about. 268 00:14:31,580 --> 00:14:34,831 Where I came from, there's nothing but swag. 269 00:14:34,875 --> 00:14:37,458 Nothing but swag! 270 00:14:37,502 --> 00:14:41,087 Indeed. Well, I think it's time to bring out another clue. 271 00:14:41,172 --> 00:14:44,173 - Yes, please. I'll take a clue. - Come on out. 272 00:14:44,175 --> 00:14:48,386 - It's the long island medium! - Oh, I love her! 273 00:14:48,430 --> 00:14:50,972 Theresa caputo! 274 00:14:54,394 --> 00:14:55,393 Wow. 275 00:15:00,567 --> 00:15:01,608 Hello, hello. 276 00:15:01,651 --> 00:15:03,651 Hello, hello. Hello, jenny! 277 00:15:03,695 --> 00:15:06,654 - What's up, girl? I love you so much! - Wow. Beautiful. 278 00:15:06,698 --> 00:15:09,532 This is amazing. Amazing. All I'm gonna say is wow. 279 00:15:09,576 --> 00:15:10,783 Insane. 280 00:15:10,827 --> 00:15:14,078 All I know is that this polar bear is giving off 281 00:15:14,122 --> 00:15:17,665 Freaking amazing star power vibes right now, right? 282 00:15:17,667 --> 00:15:19,834 - Yeah. - Yep. 283 00:15:19,878 --> 00:15:22,378 - Tell us more. - Totally see you 284 00:15:22,413 --> 00:15:25,298 Standing at a podium giving a speech. 285 00:15:26,509 --> 00:15:29,761 I think it's actually an acceptance speech... 286 00:15:31,932 --> 00:15:34,390 ...At the rock and roll hall of fame. 287 00:15:34,434 --> 00:15:35,516 - Oh! - Whoa! 288 00:15:35,560 --> 00:15:36,726 Wow. 289 00:15:38,188 --> 00:15:40,480 But listen, don't go by me. 290 00:15:40,565 --> 00:15:42,774 - Wow. - Rock and roll hall of fame. 291 00:15:42,776 --> 00:15:44,400 - Wow. - That's a big clue right there. 292 00:15:44,444 --> 00:15:46,444 Ladies and gentlemen, one more time 293 00:15:46,488 --> 00:15:48,571 - For theresa caputo. - Jenny: Oh, I love you. 294 00:15:48,573 --> 00:15:50,448 - Robin: We love you. - You're so good and so talented. 295 00:15:50,492 --> 00:15:52,700 - Thank you for being here. - Thank you. 296 00:15:55,747 --> 00:15:57,205 Did that help you guys at all? 297 00:15:57,666 --> 00:16:00,249 So it's someone in the rock and roll hall of fame. That changes everything. 298 00:16:00,293 --> 00:16:01,751 There's not a large list of hip-hoppers 299 00:16:01,795 --> 00:16:02,835 In the rock and roll hall of fame. 300 00:16:02,879 --> 00:16:04,462 But a name does come to mind. 301 00:16:04,506 --> 00:16:07,090 We saw the scratches. We saw turntables. 302 00:16:07,133 --> 00:16:08,883 I think it's dj jazzy jeff. 303 00:16:08,927 --> 00:16:13,304 - Ken: Whoa! Really? - Wow. 304 00:16:13,348 --> 00:16:16,557 - Only thing... - He's a great dj. 305 00:16:16,601 --> 00:16:18,351 - Only thing... - He's from philly. 306 00:16:18,395 --> 00:16:20,436 - He's from philly. - From philadelphia. 307 00:16:20,480 --> 00:16:21,729 Robin: That's true. He's from philly. 308 00:16:21,731 --> 00:16:23,189 - Polar bear: Yeah. - Ken: You know who is not 309 00:16:23,233 --> 00:16:25,316 From west philadelphia, who is from new york, 310 00:16:25,360 --> 00:16:27,318 Who has got some new york flavor? 311 00:16:27,362 --> 00:16:29,612 And don't boo me-- diddy. P. Diddy. 312 00:16:29,656 --> 00:16:32,573 - Oh, no! No! - Thank you! 313 00:16:32,617 --> 00:16:35,827 - ( jeering ) - puffy from harlem. 314 00:16:35,870 --> 00:16:38,329 Hold on! That's not bad! 315 00:16:38,373 --> 00:16:40,498 - Thank you, daddy! - Let him finish! 316 00:16:40,500 --> 00:16:42,166 Just like me, diddy's a bad boy. 317 00:16:42,210 --> 00:16:44,877 Founded bad boy records, all right? 318 00:16:44,921 --> 00:16:46,337 There was a message in a bottle. 319 00:16:46,381 --> 00:16:49,465 That's a police song diddy sampled. 320 00:16:49,509 --> 00:16:51,300 But he's not in the rock and roll hall of fame! 321 00:16:51,302 --> 00:16:54,721 But he has been to the rock and roll hall of fame. 322 00:16:54,764 --> 00:16:56,723 Good try, but no! 323 00:16:56,766 --> 00:16:59,600 You know who was in the rock and roll hall of fame, 324 00:16:59,644 --> 00:17:02,478 And there was a clue, new york flavor-- 325 00:17:02,522 --> 00:17:04,105 Flavor flav! 326 00:17:04,149 --> 00:17:09,318 Your dress is beautiful, but your answer is wrong. 327 00:17:09,362 --> 00:17:11,529 - Whoa! - But you have to say that, polar bear. 328 00:17:11,573 --> 00:17:13,865 - You gotta say that, diddy. I get it. - You gotta say it. 329 00:17:13,867 --> 00:17:15,783 Look at my swag. Look at my swag. 330 00:17:15,785 --> 00:17:17,493 Look at it. Look at my swag. 331 00:17:18,663 --> 00:17:20,329 Nicole, what you got? 332 00:17:20,373 --> 00:17:24,125 If I'm right, nick, this one is from new york city. 333 00:17:24,169 --> 00:17:26,294 He's the og. He's the original. 334 00:17:26,337 --> 00:17:29,130 We saw the scratch-off lottery ticket. 335 00:17:29,174 --> 00:17:32,425 - He created, right, scratching. - Ken: Right. 336 00:17:32,427 --> 00:17:33,926 I think this is grandmaster flash. 337 00:17:34,012 --> 00:17:37,221 - Ken: Good guess. Good guess. - Ooh. 338 00:17:37,265 --> 00:17:39,599 Is that swaggy enough for you, polar bear? 339 00:17:39,642 --> 00:17:41,309 Huh. What you think, nick? 340 00:17:41,352 --> 00:17:43,561 - Huh? - Nick: You never know. 341 00:17:43,605 --> 00:17:45,146 One thing we do know, 342 00:17:45,190 --> 00:17:46,606 The polar bear took over the stage, 343 00:17:46,608 --> 00:17:49,650 - Took over the show. - Thank you. 344 00:17:49,694 --> 00:17:51,319 Thank you "snow" much. 345 00:17:51,362 --> 00:17:53,863 - Go ahead and chill backstage. - You got it. 346 00:17:53,865 --> 00:17:57,116 Y'all keep it going for the polar bear. 347 00:17:57,160 --> 00:17:59,410 Great job, diddy. I'll see you at the afterparty. 348 00:18:02,207 --> 00:18:05,041 - He's so fun. - So good. 349 00:18:08,463 --> 00:18:09,629 ♪ who is that? 350 00:18:14,210 --> 00:18:16,135 ♪ who is that? 351 00:18:16,179 --> 00:18:19,806 Welcome back to "the masked singer" new york night. 352 00:18:19,849 --> 00:18:21,766 Hey! New york, new york! 353 00:18:21,768 --> 00:18:23,267 Yeah! 354 00:18:23,269 --> 00:18:25,269 Our last contestant of the night 355 00:18:25,271 --> 00:18:28,898 Just hopped of the red-eye from the golden state. 356 00:18:28,900 --> 00:18:31,651 It's the california roll. 357 00:18:31,653 --> 00:18:33,820 ♪ sushi, sushi 358 00:18:33,863 --> 00:18:38,449 - Oh, my god. - Oh, my god. 359 00:18:39,661 --> 00:18:41,452 Nicole: Wait a second. 360 00:18:41,454 --> 00:18:44,122 - Do you see all those legs right there? - I see all those legs. 361 00:18:44,165 --> 00:18:45,706 That's a california roll. 362 00:18:47,293 --> 00:18:50,086 There's five of them. Oh, my god. 363 00:18:51,172 --> 00:18:54,590 What a cool costume. 364 00:18:54,676 --> 00:18:58,386 I'm so interested to see how this is gonna play out. 365 00:18:58,429 --> 00:19:01,514 We have a package with some clues. 366 00:19:01,558 --> 00:19:03,349 Let's roll it. 367 00:19:05,854 --> 00:19:09,147 Wasabi, my dudes? I'm the california roll. 368 00:19:09,190 --> 00:19:12,650 Now you might be wondering what a cali roll is doing here new york night. 369 00:19:12,694 --> 00:19:15,153 Well, why not? I've already been on broadway. 370 00:19:15,155 --> 00:19:16,571 This must be a broadway ensemble. 371 00:19:16,614 --> 00:19:18,239 And that wasn't the only role I played. 372 00:19:18,283 --> 00:19:20,324 Oh, no, this entree has many sides. 373 00:19:20,368 --> 00:19:24,620 Let me tell you five reasons why I'm the perfect dish. 374 00:19:24,622 --> 00:19:28,374 I'm a scholar with a degree from an ivy league school! Yeah! 375 00:19:28,376 --> 00:19:32,420 And just like the city of new york, this cali roll never sleeps. 376 00:19:32,422 --> 00:19:37,717 I got used to it from dj-ing all night long. Gotta pay the rent. 377 00:19:37,719 --> 00:19:41,888 But eventually california was calling, so I set out west on the 10 378 00:19:41,931 --> 00:19:44,891 For the gleeful rays and silver screens. 379 00:19:44,934 --> 00:19:47,185 A tiger? Please be tiger king. 380 00:19:47,228 --> 00:19:49,187 Once I got there, I was rubbing shoulders with the greats, 381 00:19:49,230 --> 00:19:51,689 From dolly to snoop. 382 00:19:51,733 --> 00:19:53,891 And I even got married! 383 00:19:53,893 --> 00:19:55,776 It's been such a busy ride. 384 00:19:55,778 --> 00:19:58,237 I barely ever have time for myself. 385 00:19:58,281 --> 00:19:59,655 But without each of these ingredients, 386 00:19:59,699 --> 00:20:00,907 I wouldn't be the successful 387 00:20:00,909 --> 00:20:02,742 Number one roll I am today. 388 00:20:02,744 --> 00:20:04,577 Sock it to me, dudes. 389 00:20:12,629 --> 00:20:15,630 ♪ I'm your biggest fan 390 00:20:15,632 --> 00:20:18,716 ♪ I'll follow you 391 00:20:18,801 --> 00:20:22,845 ♪ until you love me 392 00:20:22,889 --> 00:20:28,434 ♪ papa-paparazzi 393 00:20:28,478 --> 00:20:30,645 ♪ we in the crowd 394 00:20:30,688 --> 00:20:32,897 ♪ we're c-coming out 395 00:20:32,899 --> 00:20:35,358 ♪ got my flash on, it's true 396 00:20:35,401 --> 00:20:37,818 ♪ need that picture of you 397 00:20:37,862 --> 00:20:40,780 ♪ it's so magical 398 00:20:40,823 --> 00:20:46,535 ♪ we'd be so fantastical 399 00:20:46,579 --> 00:20:48,621 ♪ yeah 400 00:20:48,665 --> 00:20:51,123 ♪ leather and jeans 401 00:20:51,167 --> 00:20:53,626 ♪ garage glamorous 402 00:20:53,670 --> 00:20:55,878 ♪ not sure what it means 403 00:20:55,922 --> 00:20:57,755 ♪ but this photo of us 404 00:20:57,840 --> 00:21:01,342 ♪ it don't have a price 405 00:21:01,386 --> 00:21:06,222 ♪ ready for those flashing lights ♪ 406 00:21:06,266 --> 00:21:07,890 ♪ 'cause you know that, baby 407 00:21:07,934 --> 00:21:10,059 ♪ I 408 00:21:11,771 --> 00:21:13,437 All: ♪ I'm your biggest fan 409 00:21:13,481 --> 00:21:17,817 ♪ I'll follow you until you love me ♪ 410 00:21:17,860 --> 00:21:21,862 ♪ papa-paparazzi 411 00:21:21,906 --> 00:21:25,658 ♪ baby, there's no other superstar ♪ 412 00:21:25,660 --> 00:21:28,536 ♪ you know that I'll be 413 00:21:28,579 --> 00:21:32,164 ♪ papa-paparazzi 414 00:21:32,208 --> 00:21:36,252 ♪ promise I'll be kind 415 00:21:36,254 --> 00:21:41,465 ♪ and I won't stop until that boy is mine ♪ 416 00:21:41,467 --> 00:21:42,925 - Come on! - Wow. 417 00:21:42,927 --> 00:21:44,760 ♪ baby, you'll be famous 418 00:21:44,762 --> 00:21:48,889 ♪ chase you down until you love me ♪ 419 00:21:48,933 --> 00:21:52,143 ♪ papa-paparazzi 420 00:21:52,186 --> 00:21:55,104 ( all vocalizing ) 421 00:21:55,148 --> 00:21:59,358 ( all vocalizing ) 422 00:22:00,445 --> 00:22:03,696 ♪ paparazzi 423 00:22:07,535 --> 00:22:11,620 Nicole: That was cool. 424 00:22:11,664 --> 00:22:13,164 Nick: Wow. 425 00:22:13,207 --> 00:22:14,915 This season is epic. 426 00:22:14,959 --> 00:22:16,917 This is epic. That's the word. 427 00:22:16,961 --> 00:22:18,878 I-- I'm-- my mind is blown. 428 00:22:18,921 --> 00:22:23,716 We are definitely on a roll tonight. 429 00:22:23,760 --> 00:22:25,259 We are on a roll! 430 00:22:25,303 --> 00:22:27,261 Ken: I felt like I was sitting in broadway 431 00:22:27,263 --> 00:22:30,806 Watching this epic performance, completely entertained. 432 00:22:30,850 --> 00:22:32,516 Lady gaga would be proud. 433 00:22:32,560 --> 00:22:34,352 This was epic and amazing and special. 434 00:22:34,395 --> 00:22:37,730 - Nicole: Yeah. - Robin: You made gaga proud. 435 00:22:37,732 --> 00:22:40,274 Nick, we've been doing this show for nine seasons now, right? 436 00:22:40,401 --> 00:22:41,484 Yep, yep. 437 00:22:41,819 --> 00:22:46,280 I had a moment where I saw five different sushi rolls, 438 00:22:46,324 --> 00:22:49,325 And I was like, "this tuna fish is singing to me." 439 00:22:49,327 --> 00:22:52,453 I see a face out of that tuna, 440 00:22:52,497 --> 00:22:54,288 And that's some caviar as the hair. 441 00:22:54,332 --> 00:22:56,374 I was like, "this is bizarre." 442 00:22:56,417 --> 00:22:58,376 Our show a bit out there, isn't it? 443 00:22:58,378 --> 00:22:59,210 Yeah. 444 00:22:59,253 --> 00:23:01,545 The wildest show on tv, right? 445 00:23:03,341 --> 00:23:05,716 We love it, but what we need is a clue, right? 446 00:23:05,718 --> 00:23:08,552 - Yeah, yeah! - I would love a new york clue, please. 447 00:23:09,597 --> 00:23:13,682 - Nicole: Oh, pizza! - Ken: Oh, wow! 448 00:23:13,684 --> 00:23:16,519 - Oh, it's a rat. - The new york pizza rat! 449 00:23:16,562 --> 00:23:21,482 - Oh, my goodness. - We love pizza rat. 450 00:23:22,402 --> 00:23:24,443 - Five billion? - Nicole: What? 451 00:23:24,487 --> 00:23:28,322 Five billion and growing. But who's counting? 452 00:23:28,366 --> 00:23:30,408 Robin: Five billion and growing. 453 00:23:30,451 --> 00:23:32,618 - Would be that streams of a performance? - Possibly. 454 00:23:32,662 --> 00:23:34,620 Nick: Well, you guys think about it for a second. 455 00:23:34,664 --> 00:23:36,414 Y'all give it up for pizza rat. 456 00:23:36,457 --> 00:23:39,208 Hey, thank you for coming to our show, pizza rat. 457 00:23:39,252 --> 00:23:42,753 - I'm gonna take a stab at this, nick. - Go for it, jenny. 458 00:23:42,755 --> 00:23:45,798 There was a tiger clue, and I know it's not a lion, 459 00:23:45,842 --> 00:23:46,882 But it's the cat family. 460 00:23:47,176 --> 00:23:51,095 And "the lion king" on broadway is unbelievable. 461 00:23:51,139 --> 00:23:52,430 So this could be the cast of them. 462 00:23:52,473 --> 00:23:55,307 I was also getting a little bit 463 00:23:55,351 --> 00:23:56,934 Of an amazing group called pentatonix in there. 464 00:23:56,978 --> 00:23:58,978 - Robin: Yeah, that's what I was gonna say. - Nicole: Yeah. 465 00:23:59,021 --> 00:24:01,439 - Ken: Wow. Wow. - Robin: Yeah. 466 00:24:01,482 --> 00:24:03,357 - Okay. - All right, that's good. 467 00:24:03,401 --> 00:24:04,567 I'm picking up what you're putting down. 468 00:24:04,652 --> 00:24:07,653 I'm feeling like it could be the pentatonix. 469 00:24:07,655 --> 00:24:10,322 However, when we saw the baseball at the beginning, right? 470 00:24:10,366 --> 00:24:11,615 That reminds me of a pitcher. 471 00:24:11,617 --> 00:24:15,619 Then we saw something about the perfect dish. 472 00:24:15,621 --> 00:24:17,204 "pitch perfect." 473 00:24:17,206 --> 00:24:20,207 - Oh! Nice. - Oh, oh, my god! I love it! 474 00:24:20,251 --> 00:24:22,543 Nicole: Who could also sing a capella. They be doing their own thing. 475 00:24:22,587 --> 00:24:24,086 Jenny: Lookit, long island medium likes it. 476 00:24:24,130 --> 00:24:29,049 - Right? - Or it could be the cast 477 00:24:29,093 --> 00:24:31,594 Of "high school musical." 478 00:24:31,637 --> 00:24:33,429 Robin: Oh! There we go. 479 00:24:33,473 --> 00:24:36,182 There was a "group project" on a school desk. 480 00:24:36,225 --> 00:24:38,517 That screams high school! 481 00:24:38,561 --> 00:24:42,521 You got zac efron, movie star. Vanessa hudgens. 482 00:24:42,565 --> 00:24:47,610 My dear friend ashley tisdale. And two others! 483 00:24:47,653 --> 00:24:51,113 This is definitely "high school musical." 484 00:24:51,157 --> 00:24:54,492 That's not bad. That's not bad. 485 00:24:54,535 --> 00:24:59,455 Well, whoever you are, we freaking love you, california roll. 486 00:24:59,499 --> 00:25:00,456 Ken: Wow. 487 00:25:01,501 --> 00:25:04,960 Keep it going for the california roll. 488 00:25:06,255 --> 00:25:08,464 It was "rice" to meet you. 489 00:25:09,634 --> 00:25:11,759 You guys can head on back. 490 00:25:11,761 --> 00:25:14,303 What unique performances tonight. 491 00:25:14,347 --> 00:25:15,763 Jeez louise. 492 00:25:15,765 --> 00:25:18,224 All right, guys. 493 00:25:18,267 --> 00:25:23,312 Panel, studio audience, cast your vote. 494 00:25:23,314 --> 00:25:26,190 The singer with the least amount of votes 495 00:25:26,192 --> 00:25:28,359 Will be unmasked after the break. 496 00:25:28,394 --> 00:25:30,444 The panel still has the option 497 00:25:30,488 --> 00:25:33,280 To ring the ding dong keep it on bell. 498 00:25:33,282 --> 00:25:35,241 - Thank god. - Great name. 499 00:25:35,284 --> 00:25:39,787 An unmasking and a momentous battle royale are coming up. 500 00:25:39,830 --> 00:25:41,121 Stay right there. 501 00:25:42,500 --> 00:25:44,583 Thank god we did not use the bell yet. 502 00:25:44,585 --> 00:25:47,461 - You're right. Save the best for last. - Right? 503 00:25:48,965 --> 00:25:50,047 ♪ who is that? 504 00:25:54,595 --> 00:25:55,719 ♪ who is that? 505 00:25:57,181 --> 00:25:59,431 Welcome back to "the masked singer." 506 00:25:59,475 --> 00:26:02,434 The audience and panel have voted, 507 00:26:02,478 --> 00:26:07,106 And the sun is about to set on one of our singers. 508 00:26:07,149 --> 00:26:11,527 Did the building super call pest control on medusa? 509 00:26:12,905 --> 00:26:15,281 Has the "paws" button 510 00:26:15,283 --> 00:26:18,659 Been pressed on the polar bear? 511 00:26:18,703 --> 00:26:22,621 Was the california roll a little out of tuna? 512 00:26:24,375 --> 00:26:25,874 Out of tuna! 513 00:26:25,918 --> 00:26:28,127 The results are in. 514 00:26:29,672 --> 00:26:33,340 Hailing a cab home is... 515 00:26:40,474 --> 00:26:43,183 You know, we're always surprised sometimes by the audience. 516 00:26:43,227 --> 00:26:46,604 - You never know. - You never know, nicole. 517 00:26:49,525 --> 00:26:50,482 The polar bear. 518 00:26:50,526 --> 00:26:54,236 - Both: Oh! - Jenny: Polar bear! 519 00:26:54,280 --> 00:26:57,281 Nick: Medusa, california roll, 520 00:26:57,325 --> 00:26:59,158 You guys head on backstage 521 00:26:59,201 --> 00:27:01,994 And prepare for the battle royale. 522 00:27:02,038 --> 00:27:04,121 That's gonna be one heck of a battle royale. 523 00:27:04,165 --> 00:27:06,874 It's gonna be the toughest one yet. 524 00:27:06,917 --> 00:27:08,292 But, ladies and gentlemen, 525 00:27:08,294 --> 00:27:11,420 Keep it going for the coolest bear 526 00:27:11,464 --> 00:27:13,213 - Ever on "masked singer." - polar bear! Polar bear! 527 00:27:13,257 --> 00:27:15,215 - The polar bear. - Polar bear! 528 00:27:15,301 --> 00:27:19,094 Polar bear! Polar bear! Polar bear! 529 00:27:19,138 --> 00:27:21,180 - Nick, what's up, baby? - What's up, man? 530 00:27:21,223 --> 00:27:23,849 They love you, polar bear. 531 00:27:23,893 --> 00:27:27,394 We are so sad to see you leave our show, 532 00:27:27,396 --> 00:27:29,563 But we can't wait to see your famous face. 533 00:27:29,565 --> 00:27:34,151 - Yeah! - All right, panel, you know what time it is. 534 00:27:34,195 --> 00:27:37,154 - It's that time. - It's time for your final guesses. 535 00:27:37,198 --> 00:27:39,490 All right, listen. 536 00:27:39,533 --> 00:27:42,117 This has to be flavor flav. You wanna know why? 537 00:27:42,161 --> 00:27:43,869 - What the-- - nicole: Let's go, jenny. 538 00:27:43,913 --> 00:27:46,372 He's been inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame, 539 00:27:46,457 --> 00:27:49,458 And the punching bag is for his song "fight the power." 540 00:27:49,502 --> 00:27:52,670 I mean, this has gotta be flavor flav! 541 00:27:52,713 --> 00:27:55,089 - Robin: Flavor flav, y'all. - Nicole: That's good. 542 00:27:55,132 --> 00:27:59,134 - Flavor flav! - Yeah, boy. 543 00:27:59,178 --> 00:28:02,179 - Robin, what you got? - There is another new yorker 544 00:28:02,223 --> 00:28:04,348 Who's famous for punching a punching bag 545 00:28:04,392 --> 00:28:06,684 In one of his videos, and that would be ll cool j. 546 00:28:06,727 --> 00:28:07,851 I'ma gonna go with ll cool j. 547 00:28:07,895 --> 00:28:09,395 - Jenny: Oh! - Ken: Yeah. 548 00:28:09,438 --> 00:28:10,562 Nick: Nicole? 549 00:28:10,898 --> 00:28:13,607 Yeah, you know, I just feel really strong about this. 550 00:28:13,651 --> 00:28:18,153 I don't know if y'all saw the message in a bottle. 551 00:28:18,197 --> 00:28:19,363 - Message in a bottle, yeah. - That's right. 552 00:28:19,407 --> 00:28:21,865 I just-- I don't know. Don't push me, okay? 553 00:28:21,909 --> 00:28:24,243 'cause I'm close to the edge. 554 00:28:24,286 --> 00:28:28,414 And I am trying, nick, not to lose my head! 555 00:28:28,416 --> 00:28:31,125 I think it's the one and only grandmaster flash! 556 00:28:31,168 --> 00:28:34,586 - Yeah, baby! - The pioneer himself! 557 00:28:34,588 --> 00:28:38,340 That would be amazing if we had a legend like that. 558 00:28:38,384 --> 00:28:40,676 Yeah, you know what else would be amazing? 559 00:28:40,720 --> 00:28:42,219 - What, ken? - I don't know. 560 00:28:42,263 --> 00:28:43,721 The scratched out lotto ticket 561 00:28:43,764 --> 00:28:45,139 Makes me think of the hip-hop star 562 00:28:45,182 --> 00:28:47,224 Who has won the lottery at life 563 00:28:47,268 --> 00:28:49,351 Because he's a billionaire! 564 00:28:49,395 --> 00:28:53,731 Give it up for polar bear, p. Diddy! 565 00:28:53,733 --> 00:28:55,190 Thank you. 566 00:28:55,234 --> 00:28:57,276 - Nicole: That's not puff. - Ken: Love you, diddy! 567 00:28:57,319 --> 00:28:59,361 - It ain't diddy. - That ain't puff. 568 00:28:59,405 --> 00:29:03,198 Keep yapping at me like that, I'm not gonna give you a ride home. 569 00:29:03,242 --> 00:29:05,868 All right, well, final guesses, they're all in. 570 00:29:05,911 --> 00:29:08,912 - Go, diddy. - Let's see if any of you are correct. 571 00:29:08,956 --> 00:29:11,790 - Ll cool. - Audience, say it with me. 572 00:29:11,792 --> 00:29:15,502 All: Take it off! Take it off! 573 00:29:15,546 --> 00:29:19,089 - Take it off! Take it off! - ♪ who, who, who, who 574 00:29:19,133 --> 00:29:22,134 ♪ who are you? 575 00:29:22,178 --> 00:29:24,428 Gotta be grandmaster flash! Come on! 576 00:29:24,430 --> 00:29:30,100 ♪ I really wanna know, oh, I really wanna know ♪ 577 00:29:30,144 --> 00:29:32,186 ♪ come on, tell me, who are you? ♪ 578 00:29:32,229 --> 00:29:35,606 - Who is it, ken? - Take it off! 579 00:29:35,608 --> 00:29:38,108 The legend, the icon, 580 00:29:38,152 --> 00:29:41,153 One of the fathers of hip-hop! 581 00:29:41,197 --> 00:29:45,574 Grandmaster flash! 582 00:29:45,618 --> 00:29:47,743 Nicole! 583 00:29:51,665 --> 00:29:52,831 ( laughing ) 584 00:29:52,875 --> 00:29:56,210 Yeah, yeah! Yeah, yeah! 585 00:29:56,295 --> 00:30:00,422 - Yeah, yeah, yeah! - Oh, he's so cool! He's so cool! 586 00:30:00,466 --> 00:30:04,134 Yeah, yeah! 587 00:30:04,178 --> 00:30:06,929 Nicole: That's cool. That's cool. 588 00:30:06,972 --> 00:30:08,388 What's up, nick, baby? You all right? 589 00:30:08,432 --> 00:30:10,599 - Yeah. - Everything's good? 590 00:30:10,601 --> 00:30:11,850 Absolutely! 591 00:30:11,894 --> 00:30:15,103 We are in the presence of an icon. 592 00:30:15,147 --> 00:30:19,316 You are a pioneer of a whole culture. 593 00:30:19,360 --> 00:30:21,652 Why'd you wanna do this show? 594 00:30:21,695 --> 00:30:24,780 In the world today, there is a lot of sadness, 595 00:30:24,824 --> 00:30:27,241 And when I see this show 596 00:30:27,284 --> 00:30:30,285 On a rough day I had for business, I was laughing. 597 00:30:30,287 --> 00:30:32,538 It actually had me laughing, and it allowed you 598 00:30:32,581 --> 00:30:35,749 To let your guard down and just have fun. 599 00:30:35,793 --> 00:30:37,543 - It's a great show. - Aww. 600 00:30:37,586 --> 00:30:40,546 - It's great show. It's a great show. - And that's why we love you. 601 00:30:40,548 --> 00:30:42,464 I mean, the fact that you could come on here. 602 00:30:42,466 --> 00:30:44,508 You are so important to us, so important to the culture, 603 00:30:44,552 --> 00:30:48,220 - But you came here to have a good time. - Thank you, man. 604 00:30:48,264 --> 00:30:51,807 And sherlock scherzi! Nicole, you got it right! 605 00:30:51,851 --> 00:30:55,143 Man, it's such an honor, man. 606 00:30:55,688 --> 00:30:56,603 It's crazy, nick. 607 00:30:56,897 --> 00:31:00,274 We're looking at the man who invented scratching. 608 00:31:00,317 --> 00:31:02,109 - Seriously, that is crazy. - Thank you. 609 00:31:02,152 --> 00:31:04,152 And your energy is so infectious. 610 00:31:04,196 --> 00:31:05,320 That's what it's all about. 611 00:31:05,364 --> 00:31:06,905 You spreading the real message, 612 00:31:06,907 --> 00:31:08,240 Just your song, "the message." 613 00:31:08,284 --> 00:31:10,242 Thank you. Thank you. 614 00:31:11,495 --> 00:31:13,453 - We salute you. - Wow! 615 00:31:13,455 --> 00:31:17,124 We honor you. And let's get one more performance... 616 00:31:17,167 --> 00:31:20,752 - Yeah! - We wanna hear what you do best! 617 00:31:20,754 --> 00:31:25,424 - Men in black, bring out the wheels of steel! - Oh, my god. Yes! 618 00:31:25,467 --> 00:31:27,593 Nick: The two tables that matter! 619 00:31:27,595 --> 00:31:29,428 - Yes! - Oh, ho, ho! 620 00:31:29,471 --> 00:31:32,806 Oh, ho, ho, ho! Nick, you're too much! 621 00:31:32,850 --> 00:31:36,810 We are in for a special treat. 622 00:31:36,854 --> 00:31:40,981 50 years ago, this man got behind this thing 623 00:31:41,025 --> 00:31:42,900 And created an entire culture for us. 624 00:31:42,943 --> 00:31:46,737 - Turn it up. - Is everybody ready? 625 00:31:46,780 --> 00:31:49,323 - Yeah! - Make some noise 626 00:31:49,325 --> 00:31:51,783 For the artist formerly known as the polar bear. 627 00:31:51,785 --> 00:31:53,785 - Whoo! - It's the legend, the icon, 628 00:31:53,829 --> 00:31:57,372 The one and only grandmaster flash! 629 00:31:57,416 --> 00:32:00,208 Everybody in the place do this. 630 00:32:00,252 --> 00:32:02,628 - Everybody in the place do this. - Hey, hey! 631 00:32:02,671 --> 00:32:05,714 - I need a beat. - ( scratching ) 632 00:32:05,758 --> 00:32:08,216 ( scratching, music playing ) 633 00:32:08,260 --> 00:32:12,304 I wanna see those hands in the air! 634 00:32:12,348 --> 00:32:14,222 And wave them like you just don't care! 635 00:32:14,266 --> 00:32:16,391 Come on now, put those hands in-- 636 00:32:16,435 --> 00:32:19,436 - Somebody say "ho"! - All: Ho! 637 00:32:19,480 --> 00:32:21,605 - Ho! - All: Ho! 638 00:32:21,649 --> 00:32:23,607 Jump up and scream! 639 00:32:23,651 --> 00:32:25,817 All: Whoo! 640 00:32:25,819 --> 00:32:28,403 ( continues scratching ) 641 00:32:31,909 --> 00:32:34,201 Yes! 642 00:32:34,244 --> 00:32:37,746 Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey! 643 00:32:37,790 --> 00:32:39,623 That's so fire! 644 00:32:39,667 --> 00:32:40,749 ♪ good times 645 00:32:40,751 --> 00:32:43,835 Nicole: Yes! 646 00:32:43,879 --> 00:32:46,630 ♪ good, good-- 647 00:32:48,467 --> 00:32:50,425 ♪ good times 648 00:32:50,469 --> 00:32:52,552 Somebody scream! 649 00:32:53,764 --> 00:32:55,722 Nick: It's going down. 650 00:32:55,766 --> 00:32:58,141 The battle royale is next. 651 00:32:58,185 --> 00:33:00,268 Who will be unmasked? 652 00:33:00,312 --> 00:33:02,521 Or will the bell get ding-donged? 653 00:33:02,564 --> 00:33:03,855 Don't you move. 654 00:33:03,899 --> 00:33:06,733 Wow. I had such a good time tonight! 655 00:33:09,947 --> 00:33:11,279 ♪ who is that? 656 00:33:15,369 --> 00:33:18,996 ( fanfare ) 657 00:33:20,457 --> 00:33:25,335 The time has come for the battle royale... 658 00:33:25,379 --> 00:33:30,382 Jenny: Yes! Bring on the battle royale! 659 00:33:31,593 --> 00:33:34,344 - Let's go! - Yes! 660 00:33:34,388 --> 00:33:36,847 ...Ale. 661 00:33:36,890 --> 00:33:40,517 Medusa and the california roll 662 00:33:40,561 --> 00:33:43,395 Are going head to head 663 00:33:43,439 --> 00:33:45,355 In an epic fight. 664 00:33:46,191 --> 00:33:48,692 - Whoo! - Let's go! 665 00:33:48,736 --> 00:33:50,652 It's about to go down, y'all. 666 00:33:51,655 --> 00:33:53,071 As the reigning champion, 667 00:33:53,115 --> 00:33:54,573 Medusa will go first. 668 00:33:54,575 --> 00:33:58,118 Their challenger, the california roll will follow, 669 00:33:58,203 --> 00:34:00,454 Trying to seize that title from her. 670 00:34:00,497 --> 00:34:05,500 - Mm. - So let the battle commence. 671 00:34:07,921 --> 00:34:10,338 ♪ uptown girl 672 00:34:10,340 --> 00:34:13,383 ♪ she's been living in a white bread world ♪ 673 00:34:13,427 --> 00:34:17,220 ♪ as long as anyone with hot blood can ♪ 674 00:34:17,264 --> 00:34:21,224 ♪ and now she's looking for a downtown man ♪ 675 00:34:21,268 --> 00:34:23,602 ♪ that's what I am 676 00:34:23,645 --> 00:34:25,395 ♪ when she knows 677 00:34:25,481 --> 00:34:30,484 ♪ what she wants from her time ♪ 678 00:34:30,527 --> 00:34:34,321 ♪ and when she wakes up and makes up her mind ♪ 679 00:34:34,364 --> 00:34:37,407 Her voice changes every time. 680 00:34:37,451 --> 00:34:41,411 ♪ she'll see I'm not so tough 681 00:34:41,455 --> 00:34:47,334 ♪ just because I'm in love with an uptown girl ♪ 682 00:34:47,377 --> 00:34:51,129 ♪ she's been living in a white bread world ♪ 683 00:34:51,173 --> 00:34:54,549 ♪ as long as anyone with hot blood can ♪ 684 00:34:54,551 --> 00:34:58,095 ♪ and now she's looking for a downtown man ♪ 685 00:34:58,138 --> 00:35:00,388 ♪ that's what I am 686 00:35:00,432 --> 00:35:02,140 ♪ uptown girl 687 00:35:02,142 --> 00:35:05,894 ♪ she's my uptown girl 688 00:35:05,938 --> 00:35:10,107 ( vocalizing ) 689 00:35:10,150 --> 00:35:12,317 Robin: Whoa! Oh! 690 00:35:12,361 --> 00:35:14,319 That was frigging unbelievable. 691 00:35:17,533 --> 00:35:21,535 ( vocalizing ) 692 00:35:21,537 --> 00:35:26,289 ♪ oh, I'm in love with an uptown girl ♪ 693 00:35:26,333 --> 00:35:30,377 ♪ she's been living in her uptown world ♪ 694 00:35:30,420 --> 00:35:34,422 ♪ I bet she's never had a backstreet guy ♪ 695 00:35:34,424 --> 00:35:38,093 ♪ I bet her mama never told her why ♪ 696 00:35:38,137 --> 00:35:40,679 ♪ I'm gonna try 697 00:35:40,722 --> 00:35:44,683 - ♪ and she knows what she wants ♪ - wow. 698 00:35:44,726 --> 00:35:48,728 ♪ from her time 699 00:35:48,772 --> 00:35:51,481 ♪ and when she wakes up 700 00:35:51,567 --> 00:35:55,360 ♪ and makes up her mind 701 00:35:55,404 --> 00:35:57,654 ♪ uptown girl 702 00:35:57,698 --> 00:36:01,950 ♪ you know I've seen her in her uptown world ♪ 703 00:36:01,994 --> 00:36:06,329 - ♪ she's getting tired of her high class toys ♪ - my mind is blown! 704 00:36:06,373 --> 00:36:09,207 ♪ and all the presents from her uptown boys ♪ 705 00:36:09,251 --> 00:36:14,254 ♪ I'm in love with an uptown girl ♪ 706 00:36:15,924 --> 00:36:18,466 - Jenny: Holy cow. - Wow. 707 00:36:18,501 --> 00:36:21,970 Holy sushi roll! 708 00:36:26,685 --> 00:36:27,851 Nicole: Wow. 709 00:36:27,895 --> 00:36:29,895 - Pretty good. - Oh, snap! 710 00:36:29,938 --> 00:36:35,442 What an epic battle royale. 711 00:36:35,485 --> 00:36:37,152 Panel, what are your thoughts? 712 00:36:37,196 --> 00:36:41,740 This is the most competitive battle royale we have ever had. 713 00:36:41,742 --> 00:36:42,824 - Whoo! - Jenny: Right? 714 00:36:42,868 --> 00:36:44,451 - Robin: Yeah. - Nicole: Yeah. 715 00:36:44,494 --> 00:36:46,453 I just have to be real right now. 716 00:36:46,496 --> 00:36:48,830 Medusa, you know how much we love you. 717 00:36:48,874 --> 00:36:50,624 Just always singing from your heart, 718 00:36:50,667 --> 00:36:52,209 From your gut, from your soul. 719 00:36:52,252 --> 00:36:54,294 And then california roll, 720 00:36:54,296 --> 00:36:57,422 You made "uptown girl" into a different world. 721 00:36:59,593 --> 00:37:01,218 Mind blown emoji! 722 00:37:01,261 --> 00:37:04,221 Nicole: That's exactly how I felt, ken. 723 00:37:04,264 --> 00:37:06,890 - Robin: Yeah. - The sweet, soulful sounds 724 00:37:06,934 --> 00:37:08,350 Of the california roll, 725 00:37:08,393 --> 00:37:10,769 I felt like my mind paused for a second 726 00:37:10,771 --> 00:37:13,063 - And went to a spa. - Yeah. 727 00:37:13,106 --> 00:37:14,564 And, medusa, my favorite, 728 00:37:14,566 --> 00:37:17,567 You know you came out every time literally swinging... 729 00:37:17,569 --> 00:37:20,737 - Ken: Crazy. This is so good. - ...For that battle royale. 730 00:37:20,781 --> 00:37:23,198 - This is what "masked singer" is all about. - It is. It is. 731 00:37:23,242 --> 00:37:24,449 This is the toughest one yet. 732 00:37:24,493 --> 00:37:28,161 Well, panel, the burden is all yours. 733 00:37:28,205 --> 00:37:30,121 - Ugh. - This is too much. 734 00:37:30,165 --> 00:37:32,165 Who will be this round's champion? 735 00:37:32,200 --> 00:37:35,585 It's up to you guys. Start voting now. 736 00:37:35,629 --> 00:37:39,673 - Medusa, medusa, medusa! - Cali, cali, cali! 737 00:37:39,716 --> 00:37:43,218 Don't tell me what to do! You've been booing me all night! 738 00:37:43,262 --> 00:37:46,888 Will medusa keep her winning streak going? 739 00:37:46,932 --> 00:37:52,811 Or is there a new sheriff in town with the name the california roll? 740 00:37:52,854 --> 00:37:54,688 I will do what I wanna do. 741 00:37:54,690 --> 00:37:58,441 The results and the second unmasking of the night 742 00:37:58,485 --> 00:38:00,277 Right after this. 743 00:38:01,405 --> 00:38:02,404 ♪ who is that? 744 00:38:06,493 --> 00:38:08,785 The singer or singers 745 00:38:08,829 --> 00:38:11,830 Moving on to the quarterfinals... 746 00:38:11,873 --> 00:38:15,292 - Oh, man. - Is... 747 00:38:19,548 --> 00:38:22,465 Oh, my gosh! You guys! 748 00:38:32,144 --> 00:38:33,643 ( no audible dialogue ) 749 00:38:34,688 --> 00:38:36,354 California roll! 750 00:38:36,398 --> 00:38:41,318 - Robin: Oh! - Oh, my gosh! 751 00:38:41,320 --> 00:38:44,321 - They're freaking out. - Congratulations! 752 00:38:44,364 --> 00:38:48,658 You clenched the title. You are the group's champion. 753 00:38:48,702 --> 00:38:50,368 Yes! 754 00:38:50,412 --> 00:38:52,537 ( fanfare ) 755 00:38:52,539 --> 00:38:57,625 You guys are going straight into the quarterfinals. 756 00:38:59,379 --> 00:39:03,465 Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for the california roll. 757 00:39:05,344 --> 00:39:11,348 And let's keep it going for the one and only medusa! 758 00:39:11,391 --> 00:39:15,518 Crowd: Medusa, medusa, medusa! 759 00:39:15,562 --> 00:39:18,188 Aww. You guys! She's my favorite. 760 00:39:18,231 --> 00:39:20,231 Crowd: Medusa, medusa, medusa! 761 00:39:20,275 --> 00:39:23,693 Medusa, we really, really, really hate to see you go. 762 00:39:23,737 --> 00:39:25,320 We do hate to see you go. 763 00:39:25,322 --> 00:39:27,739 Nick: And we cannot wait to see who you are. 764 00:39:27,741 --> 00:39:29,741 But before you unmask, 765 00:39:29,743 --> 00:39:32,118 Panel, you gotta talk to us 766 00:39:32,162 --> 00:39:33,536 And give us your final guesses. 767 00:39:33,538 --> 00:39:36,289 Ken: Well, first of all, this is incredibly tough. 768 00:39:36,333 --> 00:39:39,125 Give it up for medusa. This is incredible. 769 00:39:39,169 --> 00:39:41,169 Just-- real talk. 770 00:39:41,213 --> 00:39:43,546 Buckingham palace. We've been stuck on that clue. 771 00:39:43,590 --> 00:39:46,466 Because she got her start on "britain's got talent." 772 00:39:46,468 --> 00:39:47,842 And, boy, do they ever, 773 00:39:47,844 --> 00:39:50,637 Because they gave us susan boyle. 774 00:39:50,680 --> 00:39:52,347 Oh, my god! 775 00:39:52,391 --> 00:39:54,891 - I'm so sorry. - Nicole: What? 776 00:39:54,935 --> 00:39:58,103 - Ken, what is wrong with you? - I apologize on behalf of "the masked singer." 777 00:39:58,146 --> 00:39:59,604 What is wrong with you, ken? 778 00:39:59,648 --> 00:40:03,358 Nick: Jenny, take some control over this. 779 00:40:03,402 --> 00:40:05,276 Jenny: Brooklyn bridge, because she's from the east coast, 780 00:40:05,278 --> 00:40:06,403 Where she grew up far from the spotlight. 781 00:40:06,696 --> 00:40:09,697 She's got a lot of tattoos and a whole lot of talent. 782 00:40:09,741 --> 00:40:11,491 I think this is halsey. 783 00:40:13,161 --> 00:40:15,453 - Robin: All right. - Wow. 784 00:40:15,455 --> 00:40:16,913 Nick: Uh, robin? 785 00:40:16,957 --> 00:40:18,415 She famously has many tattoos. 786 00:40:18,458 --> 00:40:20,458 She's been performed on this show 787 00:40:20,502 --> 00:40:22,794 By caitlyn jenner and a few others. 788 00:40:22,796 --> 00:40:25,296 I think medusa is kesha. 789 00:40:25,340 --> 00:40:30,260 - Jenny: Not bad, not bad. - This is tough, right? 790 00:40:30,262 --> 00:40:32,429 I keep going back to the original clue 791 00:40:32,431 --> 00:40:34,222 - With buckingham palace. - Yeah. 792 00:40:34,266 --> 00:40:36,891 And I think it's for her song "royals." 793 00:40:36,935 --> 00:40:38,101 Yeah. 794 00:40:38,145 --> 00:40:40,437 I think this is lorde. 795 00:40:40,480 --> 00:40:43,940 - Yeah! Yeah! - Those are your final guesses. 796 00:40:43,984 --> 00:40:47,610 - You guys-- - panel, let's see if any of you are correct. 797 00:40:47,654 --> 00:40:50,864 Audience, say it with me. 798 00:40:50,907 --> 00:40:54,159 All: Take it off! Take it off! 799 00:40:54,202 --> 00:40:58,121 ♪ who, who, who, who 800 00:40:58,165 --> 00:41:01,082 ♪ who are you? 801 00:41:01,126 --> 00:41:02,792 - Should we do it? - Robin: Save her! 802 00:41:02,794 --> 00:41:04,419 - Should we go? - Go, go, go, go! 803 00:41:04,463 --> 00:41:07,797 - ( cheering ) - ( music stops ) 804 00:41:07,799 --> 00:41:11,718 Yes! Yes! 805 00:41:11,761 --> 00:41:13,678 Oh, she's crying! 806 00:41:13,680 --> 00:41:15,054 - Hey! - Aww! 807 00:41:15,098 --> 00:41:18,516 - The bell has been rung! - She's crying! 808 00:41:18,560 --> 00:41:20,643 - Jenny: Oh, she's making me cry! - Nicole: Yeah! 809 00:41:20,645 --> 00:41:24,355 Let's hear it for medusa! 810 00:41:24,399 --> 00:41:28,234 - The panel has spoken! - Oh, I love this new addition! 811 00:41:28,278 --> 00:41:32,322 Crowd: Ding dong, keep it on! Ding dong, keep it on! 812 00:41:32,365 --> 00:41:36,701 Ding dong, keep it on! Ding dong, keep it on! 813 00:41:36,745 --> 00:41:39,162 We love you so much, medusa. 814 00:41:39,206 --> 00:41:43,124 Medusa lives to sing another day. 815 00:41:43,168 --> 00:41:45,960 - Yes! - Yes! 816 00:41:46,963 --> 00:41:50,423 Oh, gosh. Oh, my gosh. 817 00:41:50,467 --> 00:41:52,842 After I heard the california rolls, 818 00:41:52,886 --> 00:41:57,055 I knew they won, and I felt so embarrassed! 819 00:41:57,098 --> 00:41:58,348 Thank you so much. 820 00:41:58,391 --> 00:42:01,559 This means more to me than you'll ever know, 821 00:42:01,603 --> 00:42:03,603 And, wow, I'm very relieved. 822 00:42:03,647 --> 00:42:04,479 Nicole: Wow. 823 00:42:04,731 --> 00:42:06,856 For the first time ever on this show, 824 00:42:06,900 --> 00:42:08,316 We got to save someone, and we saved you. 825 00:42:08,318 --> 00:42:10,318 - You deserve it. - We love you. 826 00:42:10,320 --> 00:42:14,155 Thank you. I'm not wearing waterproof mascara. 827 00:42:14,199 --> 00:42:16,324 - Oh! - Thank you. 828 00:42:16,368 --> 00:42:19,702 - Seriously, thank you. - You are not unmasking tonight. 829 00:42:19,704 --> 00:42:23,206 - Nope! - But you definitely face a tough road ahead. 830 00:42:23,250 --> 00:42:28,086 You will have to battle your way back into the competition against the other saves. 831 00:42:28,129 --> 00:42:30,463 But the game continues next week, 832 00:42:30,507 --> 00:42:33,633 When we meet a new group of challengers, 833 00:42:33,677 --> 00:42:35,760 As round two begins 834 00:42:35,804 --> 00:42:41,099 With an extraordinary dc superheroes night. 835 00:42:41,184 --> 00:42:44,686 - Yes! - Let's close it off 836 00:42:44,729 --> 00:42:47,722 The only way we know how. Hit it! 837 00:42:47,732 --> 00:42:50,608 ( music playing ) 838 00:42:50,652 --> 00:42:55,154 ♪ new york, new york 839 00:42:55,198 --> 00:43:00,285 ♪ it's up to you, new york 840 00:43:00,328 --> 00:43:06,541 - Love you, medusa! - ♪ new york