1 00:00:01,794 --> 00:00:05,129 ( music playing ) 2 00:00:08,250 --> 00:00:12,177 It's the semi-finals of "the masked singer." 3 00:00:12,221 --> 00:00:14,096 Three celebrities remain, 4 00:00:14,098 --> 00:00:17,558 But only two can move on to the finale. 5 00:00:17,601 --> 00:00:19,893 Let's welcome our panel! 6 00:00:19,937 --> 00:00:21,520 Nicole scherzinger! 7 00:00:21,564 --> 00:00:25,190 ♪ I want just to be loved, loved ♪ 8 00:00:25,234 --> 00:00:27,192 Jenny mccarthy wahlberg! 9 00:00:29,572 --> 00:00:32,364 ♪ I want just to be loved, loved ♪ 10 00:00:32,408 --> 00:00:35,325 - Dr. Ken jeong. - Thank you so much. 11 00:00:36,537 --> 00:00:37,619 Thank you! 12 00:00:37,663 --> 00:00:39,705 ♪ I want just to be loved, loved ♪ 13 00:00:39,749 --> 00:00:43,917 - Whoo! - And the forever slick robin thicke! 14 00:00:43,961 --> 00:00:48,630 - Whoo! Yeah! Yeah! - ♪ loved, loved 15 00:00:55,306 --> 00:00:57,181 Whoo! 16 00:00:57,224 --> 00:00:58,348 - Oh, yeah! - Nick cannon! 17 00:00:58,392 --> 00:01:02,644 - What's up, nick? - So much love. 18 00:01:02,688 --> 00:01:04,229 The energy in here is insane. 19 00:01:04,273 --> 00:01:06,273 - Incredible. - You guys can head on over to the desk. 20 00:01:06,317 --> 00:01:08,192 - Keep it going... - Yep. 21 00:01:08,235 --> 00:01:10,611 - ...For the best panel on tv! - Yeah, let's keep it going! 22 00:01:10,654 --> 00:01:14,615 - Let's keep it-- - you don't host this show. That's the other show. 23 00:01:14,658 --> 00:01:18,202 - I-- this is me. - You just made the list, buddy. 24 00:01:18,245 --> 00:01:19,953 Yeah. 25 00:01:21,123 --> 00:01:24,500 Tonight, our semi-finalists battle it out 26 00:01:24,502 --> 00:01:28,212 For two spots available in the finale. 27 00:01:29,340 --> 00:01:32,216 The golden mask trophy is on the horizon, 28 00:01:32,259 --> 00:01:34,218 Ready for the taking, 29 00:01:34,220 --> 00:01:37,429 And it's fair to say that there are no frontrunners. 30 00:01:37,431 --> 00:01:39,932 That is why we are tossing our singers 31 00:01:39,975 --> 00:01:44,228 Into an epic three-way battle royale tonight. 32 00:01:46,774 --> 00:01:49,066 We are getting up close and personal with our semi-finalists 33 00:01:49,110 --> 00:01:52,111 To find out more about the celebrities under the mask. 34 00:01:52,154 --> 00:01:57,491 Let's start by taking a deep dive with the california roll. 35 00:01:59,870 --> 00:02:01,453 I think I speak for all of us 36 00:02:01,497 --> 00:02:04,373 That it's really exciting to be here in the semi-finals. 37 00:02:04,375 --> 00:02:07,167 - Yeah. - Because we love a little friendly competition, 38 00:02:07,211 --> 00:02:11,213 And it's really nice to flex that creative muscle right now. 39 00:02:11,215 --> 00:02:13,465 Yeah, it's definitely a full circle moment. 40 00:02:13,509 --> 00:02:15,092 Number one roll. 41 00:02:15,177 --> 00:02:17,886 Maybe they were first in the box office? 42 00:02:17,930 --> 00:02:19,179 While we were rehearsing and filming, 43 00:02:19,181 --> 00:02:20,973 I feel like I'm having flashbacks 44 00:02:21,016 --> 00:02:22,808 To the first time we performed together. 45 00:02:22,852 --> 00:02:26,687 I'm even having some of the same anxiety as before. 46 00:02:26,689 --> 00:02:28,564 I remember being so nervous 47 00:02:28,649 --> 00:02:30,941 That I literally was backstage for "uptown girl" 48 00:02:30,943 --> 00:02:33,402 - Just singing it over and over. - ( laughs ) 49 00:02:33,445 --> 00:02:35,904 I was like, "oh, my god, am I 19 again?" 50 00:02:35,948 --> 00:02:39,366 But it's making me realize how far we've come as a group. 51 00:02:39,368 --> 00:02:41,451 - Yeah. - And as musicians individually. 52 00:02:41,495 --> 00:02:44,955 And I feel like we're really stretching ourselves creatively. 53 00:02:44,999 --> 00:02:47,416 Sounds like being here has taken them back to their roots. 54 00:02:47,418 --> 00:02:49,877 One of the things I've loved about what we've been doing 55 00:02:49,920 --> 00:02:52,546 Is, like, we've really taken the reins on the creative process. 56 00:02:52,548 --> 00:02:55,883 Like, we make it something that feels like it's very much us 57 00:02:55,926 --> 00:02:59,303 But present something to the world that feels like it's innovative and creative. 58 00:02:59,305 --> 00:03:02,014 And hopefully that'll impress the audience and judges 59 00:03:02,057 --> 00:03:04,183 And take us to the final round. 60 00:03:09,315 --> 00:03:13,901 ♪ I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly ♪ 61 00:03:13,903 --> 00:03:16,028 ♪ I'll do what it takes 62 00:03:16,030 --> 00:03:20,282 ♪ till I touch the sky 63 00:03:20,326 --> 00:03:22,910 ♪ grew up in a small town 64 00:03:22,953 --> 00:03:25,329 ♪ when the rain would fall down ♪ 65 00:03:25,331 --> 00:03:27,164 ♪ I'd just stare out my window 66 00:03:27,208 --> 00:03:29,875 ♪ I'd just stare out my window ♪ 67 00:03:29,960 --> 00:03:32,169 ♪ dreaming of what could be 68 00:03:32,213 --> 00:03:34,296 ♪ if I'd end up happy 69 00:03:34,298 --> 00:03:39,009 - ♪ I would pray - ♪ I would pray 70 00:03:39,053 --> 00:03:41,887 - ♪ trying hard to reach out - ♪ hey 71 00:03:41,931 --> 00:03:44,223 - ♪ but when I try to speak out ♪ - ♪ hey 72 00:03:44,266 --> 00:03:46,934 ♪ felt like no one could hear me ♪ 73 00:03:46,936 --> 00:03:49,144 ♪ felt like no one could hear me ♪ 74 00:03:49,188 --> 00:03:51,355 ♪ wanted to belong here 75 00:03:51,357 --> 00:03:53,190 ♪ but something felt so wrong here ♪ 76 00:03:53,192 --> 00:03:57,569 - ♪ so I pray - whoo! 77 00:03:57,613 --> 00:04:00,489 ♪ I could break 78 00:04:00,532 --> 00:04:04,117 ♪ away 79 00:04:04,161 --> 00:04:07,329 - ♪ way - ♪ oh 80 00:04:07,373 --> 00:04:12,292 ♪ I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly ♪ 81 00:04:12,294 --> 00:04:17,005 ♪ I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky ♪ 82 00:04:17,049 --> 00:04:20,092 ♪ and I'll make a wish, take a chance ♪ 83 00:04:20,135 --> 00:04:22,052 ♪ make a change 84 00:04:22,096 --> 00:04:26,056 - ♪ and break away - whoo! 85 00:04:26,100 --> 00:04:27,349 ♪ come on! 86 00:04:27,393 --> 00:04:29,977 ♪ buildings with a hundred floors ♪ 87 00:04:30,020 --> 00:04:32,020 ♪ swinging through revolving doors ♪ 88 00:04:32,064 --> 00:04:35,983 ♪ I don't know where they'd take me ♪ 89 00:04:36,026 --> 00:04:37,067 ♪ whoo! 90 00:04:37,111 --> 00:04:39,653 ♪ but I gotta keep moving on ♪ 91 00:04:39,697 --> 00:04:43,824 ♪ fly away 92 00:04:43,867 --> 00:04:46,368 Yeah! Yeah! 93 00:04:46,412 --> 00:04:50,455 ♪ spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly ♪ 94 00:04:50,499 --> 00:04:55,294 ♪ I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky ♪ 95 00:04:55,296 --> 00:04:57,296 - ♪ I'm gonna make a wish - ♪ make a wish 96 00:04:57,298 --> 00:04:59,256 - ♪ take a chance, make a change ♪ - ♪ take a chance 97 00:04:59,300 --> 00:05:04,928 - ♪ I will make a change - ♪ break away 98 00:05:04,930 --> 00:05:09,975 ♪ out of the darkness and into the sun ♪ 99 00:05:10,019 --> 00:05:12,019 ♪ I won't forget 100 00:05:12,062 --> 00:05:16,315 ♪ all the ones that I love 101 00:05:16,358 --> 00:05:19,276 ♪ I will take a risk, I will take a chance ♪ 102 00:05:19,320 --> 00:05:24,573 ♪ and I'll break away 103 00:05:24,616 --> 00:05:28,452 ( vocalizing ) 104 00:05:28,495 --> 00:05:31,038 Oh, my god! Amazing. 105 00:05:35,669 --> 00:05:39,463 Yes! Oh, my god. 106 00:05:43,969 --> 00:05:46,928 Whoo! Oh! 107 00:05:46,972 --> 00:05:50,390 - The california rolls. - Semi-final! 108 00:05:50,434 --> 00:05:52,392 - Semi-final energy! - Semi-final energy! 109 00:05:52,436 --> 00:05:55,312 - Semi-final energy! - That was amazing. 110 00:05:55,356 --> 00:05:57,606 That's the way to semi-final, right there. 111 00:05:57,649 --> 00:05:59,107 Jenny: Yes. 112 00:05:59,151 --> 00:06:01,485 I feel like you guys were the ones to beat 113 00:06:01,487 --> 00:06:03,320 And are still the ones to beat. 114 00:06:03,364 --> 00:06:05,906 - You're absolutely... - Ken: Wow. Really? 115 00:06:05,949 --> 00:06:07,157 - ...Incredible. Yep. - Really? 116 00:06:07,201 --> 00:06:09,117 - I'm putting my money on them. - Wow. 117 00:06:09,161 --> 00:06:11,953 Nicole: I mean, the harmonies, the voices. 118 00:06:11,955 --> 00:06:15,957 You completely made that song your own. 119 00:06:15,959 --> 00:06:19,336 It is truly an honor to have you on our stage 120 00:06:19,380 --> 00:06:21,046 Because you are a master at your craft. 121 00:06:21,090 --> 00:06:23,048 Thank you. 122 00:06:23,092 --> 00:06:26,259 - Ken: Yes. - Nick: Indeed, indeed. 123 00:06:26,303 --> 00:06:28,387 Tonight, we've asked each of our semi-finalists 124 00:06:28,430 --> 00:06:32,474 Which of our four panelists they share a connection with. 125 00:06:32,518 --> 00:06:33,433 I love sushi. 126 00:06:33,769 --> 00:06:37,187 California roll, which of our four panelists 127 00:06:37,231 --> 00:06:40,232 Are you guys connected with, and how? 128 00:06:40,234 --> 00:06:43,693 - Our connection is with jenny. - ( gasps, laughs ) 129 00:06:43,695 --> 00:06:47,447 "dear jenny, I know you've enjoyed us on the stage, 130 00:06:47,491 --> 00:06:50,450 But I think it's our time on broadway 131 00:06:50,494 --> 00:06:52,619 That you may remember us from." 132 00:06:52,663 --> 00:06:54,955 - On broadway? - Broadway! 133 00:06:54,998 --> 00:06:57,165 Does that help, jenny? You picking up on any clues? 134 00:06:57,209 --> 00:07:00,335 Well, kinda. You know, um, previously I had mentioned, 135 00:07:00,379 --> 00:07:03,088 Because of their harmonies, pentatonix, of course. 136 00:07:03,132 --> 00:07:07,259 But this could be an amazing cast from broadway, 137 00:07:07,302 --> 00:07:08,927 - Like a "dear evan hansen." - ken: Broadway. 138 00:07:08,929 --> 00:07:10,178 - Nicole: Yes. - Ken: Oh, good guess. 139 00:07:10,472 --> 00:07:13,306 Jenny: You know, I was hearing a little ben platt in there. 140 00:07:13,350 --> 00:07:16,977 - I also saw a gold menu, number one. - Nicole: Yeah. 141 00:07:17,020 --> 00:07:19,396 They won a tony for best musical. 142 00:07:19,440 --> 00:07:21,898 - So, that could be that. - Yes, number one. 143 00:07:21,942 --> 00:07:23,984 How is that connected with you? 144 00:07:24,027 --> 00:07:27,404 Well, I've seen that amazing broadway play. 145 00:07:27,406 --> 00:07:29,072 She's seen a lot of shows on broadway. 146 00:07:29,074 --> 00:07:31,825 She sees a lot of shows, nick. Wear a shirt. 147 00:07:31,910 --> 00:07:33,243 Come on, man. 148 00:07:33,287 --> 00:07:37,038 I just want to say, you know it's the semi-finals 149 00:07:37,082 --> 00:07:39,624 When nick cannon has his chesticles out 150 00:07:39,668 --> 00:07:41,960 And they are electric, everybody! 151 00:07:42,004 --> 00:07:45,255 - They're electric! - I don't like it. 152 00:07:45,299 --> 00:07:49,092 We have a budget. Use your shirt money budget. 153 00:07:49,136 --> 00:07:52,137 - All right, very good. - Can we focus? 154 00:07:52,181 --> 00:07:55,015 Well, jenny, you are helping me out. 155 00:07:55,058 --> 00:07:57,142 You said the number one roll, 156 00:07:57,186 --> 00:07:58,101 Which makes me think of best musical. 157 00:07:58,395 --> 00:08:02,063 Last week, I mentioned the cast of "hamilton," 158 00:08:02,107 --> 00:08:05,275 - One of my absolute favorite musicals ever. - Ken: Oh, good guess. 159 00:08:05,319 --> 00:08:08,028 And when I think of "hamilton," 160 00:08:08,071 --> 00:08:10,197 I also think of one of my favorite actors, 161 00:08:10,199 --> 00:08:12,324 Which is jonathan groff, who was-- 162 00:08:12,367 --> 00:08:13,867 - Ken: Oh. - Yes, who was the king in "hamilton." 163 00:08:14,328 --> 00:08:18,163 - He is so talented. - Who was also in a musical called "spring awakening." 164 00:08:18,165 --> 00:08:21,166 - Yes. - And that musical birthed lea michele 165 00:08:21,168 --> 00:08:23,877 - And my friend skylar astin as well. - Jenny: Wow. 166 00:08:23,879 --> 00:08:27,255 I think maybe this could be the cast of "spring awakening." 167 00:08:27,299 --> 00:08:31,718 They won best musical as well, and we saw a horseshoe, 168 00:08:31,720 --> 00:08:34,888 Which means luck, and some of them be getting lucky 169 00:08:34,932 --> 00:08:36,306 In that musical "spring awakening," 170 00:08:36,350 --> 00:08:38,391 - If any of you've seen it. - Yes, yes. 171 00:08:38,435 --> 00:08:41,686 - So, yeah. - Absolutely, you know? 172 00:08:41,730 --> 00:08:45,398 - But I don't think so because I know exactly who this is. - Oh, god. 173 00:08:45,442 --> 00:08:47,943 - ( jeering ) - stop booing! 174 00:08:47,986 --> 00:08:50,529 - Give him a chance! Let's give him a chance. - Give me a chance. 175 00:08:50,572 --> 00:08:52,155 Let's give him a chance. 176 00:08:52,199 --> 00:08:54,533 This reminds me, broadway musical, 177 00:08:54,535 --> 00:08:56,159 Maybe turned movie, 178 00:08:56,203 --> 00:08:59,162 Like my favorite movie of 2021, 179 00:08:59,206 --> 00:09:00,413 "in the heights." 180 00:09:00,457 --> 00:09:03,083 Gold menu, number one-- "in the heights" 181 00:09:03,126 --> 00:09:06,419 Was the number one soundtrack on the billboard charts. 182 00:09:06,463 --> 00:09:09,965 This could be anthony ramos, leslie grace, 183 00:09:10,008 --> 00:09:12,384 Melissa barrera, marc anthony, 184 00:09:12,427 --> 00:09:17,389 - And last, you got it, jimmy smits. - That's a good guess. 185 00:09:17,391 --> 00:09:20,517 - That's pretty good. - You want to boo, but you can't! 186 00:09:20,561 --> 00:09:22,978 'cause it's pretty good. 187 00:09:23,021 --> 00:09:24,229 Well, keep it up, 'cause you guys are on a roll 188 00:09:24,273 --> 00:09:25,939 - And we love you. - Definitely. 189 00:09:25,983 --> 00:09:27,440 Ken: Great job. 190 00:09:27,442 --> 00:09:31,319 California roll, you absolutely crushed that performance. 191 00:09:31,321 --> 00:09:36,908 Surf and turf backstage and we'll see you for the battle royale. 192 00:09:36,952 --> 00:09:38,368 - You guys! - You guys! 193 00:09:38,412 --> 00:09:39,995 - We're at the semi-finals! - Semi-finals! 194 00:09:40,038 --> 00:09:43,164 - That was awesome! - I don't want it to be over. 195 00:09:43,208 --> 00:09:46,960 - I don't either. - We love being the california roll. 196 00:09:47,004 --> 00:09:48,962 We've been having so much fun getting to do all these songs, 197 00:09:49,006 --> 00:09:50,589 Turn the arrangements on their head. 198 00:09:50,632 --> 00:09:51,673 And we're really trying to make every song, 199 00:09:51,675 --> 00:09:52,591 Like, really, really unique, 200 00:09:52,801 --> 00:09:54,217 And so it's definitely been a challenge, 201 00:09:54,219 --> 00:09:56,177 Mind and body, being in this role, 202 00:09:56,263 --> 00:09:57,971 But it's been so much fun. 203 00:09:58,056 --> 00:09:59,222 We're having the best time. 204 00:10:01,018 --> 00:10:02,058 ♪ who is that? 205 00:10:06,148 --> 00:10:11,267 - ♪ who is that? - It's the semi-finals! 206 00:10:11,278 --> 00:10:13,403 Tonight, our three masks hit the stage, 207 00:10:13,447 --> 00:10:16,656 But only two move on to the finale. 208 00:10:16,700 --> 00:10:18,116 Ah! 209 00:10:18,160 --> 00:10:20,327 Our serpentine singer has been a force 210 00:10:20,370 --> 00:10:22,912 To be reckoned with all season long. 211 00:10:22,956 --> 00:10:26,249 Let's get to know more about medusa. 212 00:10:30,130 --> 00:10:33,173 Making it into the semi-finals means so much to me. 213 00:10:33,175 --> 00:10:36,635 The coolest part of all is that this is a show 214 00:10:36,637 --> 00:10:40,055 The person closest to me would 100% have been a fan of. 215 00:10:40,057 --> 00:10:44,008 She was a really colorful, vibrant person, 216 00:10:44,019 --> 00:10:47,479 And was my biggest cheerleader. 217 00:10:47,522 --> 00:10:50,231 In 2020, I lost her. 218 00:10:50,233 --> 00:10:54,611 She was really young, and it was really sudden. 219 00:10:54,655 --> 00:10:57,697 When you lose your other half, 220 00:10:57,741 --> 00:11:00,742 It's really hard to see what your future could look like. 221 00:11:00,786 --> 00:11:04,079 So it felt like the biggest blessing ever 222 00:11:04,122 --> 00:11:08,708 When I found out I was pregnant with my son. 223 00:11:08,752 --> 00:11:10,669 It felt like a gift from her. 224 00:11:10,712 --> 00:11:14,005 What an emotional story. 225 00:11:14,049 --> 00:11:18,677 She and my son are a big part of my soul and my spirit. 226 00:11:18,720 --> 00:11:20,261 Sarah mclachlan? 227 00:11:20,305 --> 00:11:22,389 So it really makes my heart soar when the judges 228 00:11:22,432 --> 00:11:26,393 Feel emotionally attached to what I'm singing about, 229 00:11:26,395 --> 00:11:28,436 And I always attribute it to them. 230 00:11:28,480 --> 00:11:30,689 I'll be channeling them tonight, as always, 231 00:11:30,774 --> 00:11:34,317 With a song that had me tearing up even at sound check. 232 00:11:34,319 --> 00:11:38,488 I'm hoping that energy comes across and will push me to the finale. 233 00:11:44,996 --> 00:11:47,455 ♪ my lover's got humor 234 00:11:47,499 --> 00:11:50,417 ♪ she's the giggle at a funeral ♪ 235 00:11:50,460 --> 00:11:53,086 ♪ knows everybody's disapproval ♪ 236 00:11:53,130 --> 00:11:55,964 ♪ should've worshipped her sooner ♪ 237 00:11:56,007 --> 00:11:58,883 ♪ if the heavens ever did speak ♪ 238 00:11:58,927 --> 00:12:01,428 ♪ she's the last true mouthpiece ♪ 239 00:12:01,471 --> 00:12:04,264 ♪ every Sunday's getting more bleak ♪ 240 00:12:04,307 --> 00:12:06,641 ♪ fresh poison each week 241 00:12:06,685 --> 00:12:09,144 ♪ I was born sick 242 00:12:09,187 --> 00:12:11,646 ♪ but I love it 243 00:12:11,690 --> 00:12:15,316 ♪ amen 244 00:12:15,360 --> 00:12:17,944 ♪ amen 245 00:12:17,946 --> 00:12:20,613 ♪ amen 246 00:12:20,657 --> 00:12:24,200 ♪ amen 247 00:12:24,244 --> 00:12:25,452 ♪ take me to church 248 00:12:25,704 --> 00:12:29,289 ♪ I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies ♪ 249 00:12:29,332 --> 00:12:33,334 ♪ I'll tell you my sins so you can sharpen your knife ♪ 250 00:12:33,378 --> 00:12:36,004 ♪ offer me that deathless death ♪ 251 00:12:36,047 --> 00:12:39,299 ♪ good god, let me give you my life ♪ 252 00:12:39,342 --> 00:12:40,884 I love it! 253 00:12:40,927 --> 00:12:43,553 ♪ no masters or kings 254 00:12:43,597 --> 00:12:47,182 ♪ when the ritual begins 255 00:12:47,225 --> 00:12:50,643 ♪ in the madness and soil 256 00:12:50,645 --> 00:12:54,647 ♪ of that sad earthly scene 257 00:12:54,649 --> 00:12:58,610 ♪ only then I am human 258 00:12:58,653 --> 00:13:03,573 ♪ only then I am clean 259 00:13:03,575 --> 00:13:07,619 ♪ oh, oh, oh 260 00:13:07,704 --> 00:13:12,624 ♪ oh, amen 261 00:13:12,667 --> 00:13:15,543 ♪ amen 262 00:13:15,578 --> 00:13:19,214 ♪ amen 263 00:13:19,216 --> 00:13:21,883 ♪ take me to church, I'll worship like a dog ♪ 264 00:13:21,927 --> 00:13:24,427 - Yes! - ♪ at the shrine of your lies 265 00:13:24,471 --> 00:13:28,139 ♪ I'll tell you my sins so you can sharpen your knife ♪ 266 00:13:28,183 --> 00:13:31,017 ♪ offer me that deathless death ♪ 267 00:13:31,061 --> 00:13:34,062 ♪ good god, let me give you my life ♪ 268 00:13:34,105 --> 00:13:37,982 ♪ take me to church 269 00:13:38,026 --> 00:13:41,945 - ♪ oh, oh, oh, yeah - ( screaming ) 270 00:13:41,947 --> 00:13:43,655 ♪ offer me that deathless death ♪ 271 00:13:43,657 --> 00:13:45,657 ♪ good god 272 00:13:45,700 --> 00:13:49,035 ♪ no 273 00:13:49,037 --> 00:13:54,290 ♪ take me to church 274 00:13:55,544 --> 00:13:58,294 - Whoo! - Yes! 275 00:14:01,007 --> 00:14:06,052 - Let's go! Let's go! - Thank you. 276 00:14:09,558 --> 00:14:13,393 ( chanting ) medusa! Medusa! Medusa! 277 00:14:13,395 --> 00:14:16,354 - Medusa! Medusa! - Wow. 278 00:14:16,398 --> 00:14:21,484 - Medusa! - Everybody is on their feet. 279 00:14:21,528 --> 00:14:23,528 Whoo! 280 00:14:23,572 --> 00:14:25,196 We just witnessed... 281 00:14:25,198 --> 00:14:27,866 - Wow! - ...Something phenomenal. 282 00:14:27,909 --> 00:14:30,076 Wow! 283 00:14:30,120 --> 00:14:34,372 I have two words. Holy moly! 284 00:14:34,374 --> 00:14:38,376 - Oh, my god! - I just got to tell you, 285 00:14:38,420 --> 00:14:40,420 Not only did you take us to church, 286 00:14:40,463 --> 00:14:43,214 You bursted our hearts wide open. 287 00:14:43,258 --> 00:14:46,467 - Oh! - Medusa, we freaking love you. 288 00:14:46,511 --> 00:14:49,262 - Thank you! - Yo! 289 00:14:49,306 --> 00:14:51,973 - That was great, jenny. - Oh, my god. 290 00:14:52,017 --> 00:14:53,349 I have two words, 291 00:14:53,393 --> 00:14:56,269 And that's called front runner, baby. 292 00:14:56,313 --> 00:14:59,397 - That's what I'm talking about. - Aah! 293 00:14:59,399 --> 00:15:01,316 Oh, my gosh! 294 00:15:01,318 --> 00:15:06,029 Yo, you turned "the masked singer" into a lion's den tonight. 295 00:15:06,114 --> 00:15:10,325 - It was crazy. - Oh, my god. 296 00:15:10,327 --> 00:15:12,160 You were savage up there. 297 00:15:12,203 --> 00:15:15,663 You were savage. And, honey, you just slayed this competition tonight. 298 00:15:15,665 --> 00:15:20,668 - Totally. - Oh, thank you. 299 00:15:20,712 --> 00:15:25,214 I can't believe that any of this is happening right now. 300 00:15:25,258 --> 00:15:28,092 Um, words can truly not express 301 00:15:28,136 --> 00:15:30,094 What this moment right this second 302 00:15:30,138 --> 00:15:33,014 That we're all sharing together means to me. 303 00:15:33,058 --> 00:15:36,059 So, thank you, seriously. 304 00:15:36,061 --> 00:15:41,022 All right, tonight we're asking our singers 305 00:15:41,066 --> 00:15:42,857 Which panelist they have a connection with, 306 00:15:42,901 --> 00:15:47,654 So hopefully we can get a clue about your true identities. 307 00:15:47,697 --> 00:15:50,490 Is it-- ken, sit down. 308 00:15:50,533 --> 00:15:54,160 Which panelist are you connected to, medusa? 309 00:15:54,162 --> 00:15:57,080 Okay, my connection is with robin. 310 00:15:57,123 --> 00:15:58,957 - Hey, robin! - Okay. 311 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:02,669 - Hey, robin! - Robin, both of our voices 312 00:16:02,712 --> 00:16:05,171 Have taken us on a journey, 313 00:16:05,215 --> 00:16:08,424 One that put platinum on our walls. 314 00:16:08,426 --> 00:16:11,094 What? 315 00:16:11,137 --> 00:16:13,346 Both: She's a platinum-selling artist. 316 00:16:13,390 --> 00:16:17,183 I mean, after that performance, absolutely she's platinum. 317 00:16:17,227 --> 00:16:20,436 - Thank you. - Jenny: Does that help you, robin? 318 00:16:20,480 --> 00:16:23,314 Well, you know, it could be a platinum record. 319 00:16:23,316 --> 00:16:26,818 You know, last week I was picking up the ellie goulding vibes, 320 00:16:26,820 --> 00:16:31,030 And she definitely has a platinum record and she's a mom with a son. 321 00:16:31,032 --> 00:16:33,157 But you know who else has a son is grimes, 322 00:16:33,201 --> 00:16:34,659 And maybe the sarah mclachlan clue 323 00:16:34,703 --> 00:16:37,078 Is that they're both canadian. 324 00:16:37,122 --> 00:16:39,831 Ah, you see where I'm going with this? 325 00:16:39,874 --> 00:16:42,500 She has a son. Maybe this is grimes. 326 00:16:44,337 --> 00:16:47,880 - Wow. - Sherlock scherzi, what we got? 327 00:16:47,924 --> 00:16:52,385 Um, if I'm going off of the clues this week, 328 00:16:52,429 --> 00:16:55,096 I know that we were looking at sarah mclachlan. 329 00:16:55,140 --> 00:16:59,434 It's giving me the lilith fair vibes, 330 00:16:59,477 --> 00:17:03,187 Thinking like natalie merchant, paula cole. 331 00:17:03,189 --> 00:17:07,316 But she gives me a younger energy and spirit. 332 00:17:07,360 --> 00:17:11,988 - So do y'all remember the 1996 clue? - Yep. 333 00:17:12,032 --> 00:17:15,408 So I'm still convinced maybe this is a singer 334 00:17:15,452 --> 00:17:18,119 - That was born in 1996. - Okay. 335 00:17:18,163 --> 00:17:20,496 Originally, I was thinking lorde, 336 00:17:20,498 --> 00:17:22,707 Who was born in 1996, has that tone. 337 00:17:22,751 --> 00:17:25,710 - Right. - Other singers who were born in 1996, 338 00:17:25,754 --> 00:17:30,214 - Hailee steinfeld, dove cameron. - Ken: Oh. 339 00:17:30,216 --> 00:17:34,761 However, none of them have children. 340 00:17:34,804 --> 00:17:38,014 - That's a big clue. - So, I don't know, nick, 341 00:17:38,058 --> 00:17:40,349 But I'm going to figure it out. 342 00:17:40,393 --> 00:17:43,144 I know you will. 343 00:17:43,188 --> 00:17:44,395 I'm having a tough time with this one. 344 00:17:44,439 --> 00:17:46,230 You know what? I'm having a tough time, too, 345 00:17:46,232 --> 00:17:48,524 Because believe it or not, this one has me stumped. 346 00:17:48,610 --> 00:17:51,152 But right now I know 347 00:17:51,196 --> 00:17:54,947 This is dido, all right? 348 00:17:54,991 --> 00:17:56,032 ( crowd murmuring ) 349 00:17:56,034 --> 00:17:57,992 Haha, you didn't boo me. Heh, heh, heh. 350 00:17:58,036 --> 00:17:59,327 - Dido-- how dare-- - ( jeering ) 351 00:17:59,329 --> 00:18:01,829 You keep inciting your own boos. 352 00:18:01,873 --> 00:18:04,123 - He does! He loves the attention. - Ken: I should've shut up. 353 00:18:04,167 --> 00:18:07,043 This is kind of a legit guess. 354 00:18:07,120 --> 00:18:08,628 - Why? Why? - Platinum. 355 00:18:08,671 --> 00:18:12,965 Because her album "life for rent" went double platinum. 356 00:18:13,009 --> 00:18:15,968 Also, we had an "alias" clue. 357 00:18:16,012 --> 00:18:17,386 - Alias. - Alias and dido. 358 00:18:17,430 --> 00:18:19,055 I mean, surely that's not her real name. 359 00:18:19,099 --> 00:18:21,057 That's right, and then also 360 00:18:21,101 --> 00:18:23,309 She was on the lilith fair lineup. 361 00:18:23,353 --> 00:18:25,144 All right, I'll give you that. But is she a mom? 362 00:18:25,188 --> 00:18:28,981 Yeah, she is a mom. She has a son, stanley, and a dog. 363 00:18:29,025 --> 00:18:33,111 - Dido, fido is her dog. - What? 364 00:18:33,947 --> 00:18:35,446 Sit your ass down, ken. 365 00:18:35,490 --> 00:18:36,989 Ken jeong, ladies and gentlemen. 366 00:18:37,033 --> 00:18:39,033 - The one and only. - Yep. 367 00:18:39,035 --> 00:18:43,788 - Well, one thing we do know, medusa was amazing tonight. - Thank you. 368 00:18:43,790 --> 00:18:45,123 You were amazing, whoever you are! 369 00:18:45,166 --> 00:18:46,624 It doesn't matter 'cause you're incredible. 370 00:18:46,626 --> 00:18:48,292 Thank you. 371 00:18:48,294 --> 00:18:51,087 We will see you later in the battle royale. 372 00:18:51,089 --> 00:18:54,132 Men in black, help her out. 373 00:18:57,220 --> 00:19:00,513 Oh, my gosh, I just laid my soul out there, 374 00:19:00,557 --> 00:19:04,267 And it would mean everything to make it to the finale. 375 00:19:04,310 --> 00:19:07,353 But even if I don't, that was just such a special moment, 376 00:19:07,397 --> 00:19:10,439 And I'm so grateful for the opportunity. 377 00:19:12,485 --> 00:19:13,526 ♪ who is that? 378 00:19:17,699 --> 00:19:20,491 ♪ who is that? 379 00:19:20,493 --> 00:19:24,245 Welcome back to "the masked singer." 380 00:19:24,289 --> 00:19:26,706 Macaw is our last semi-finalist. 381 00:19:26,749 --> 00:19:30,084 Let's learn about the struggles that brought him to our stage 382 00:19:30,086 --> 00:19:32,378 Straight from his own beak. 383 00:19:36,217 --> 00:19:38,217 When I first started in my career, 384 00:19:38,261 --> 00:19:41,179 I was a lot more reserved because I was young 385 00:19:41,222 --> 00:19:44,515 So I wasn't quite sure who I was and who I was supposed to be. 386 00:19:44,559 --> 00:19:46,934 But as I was getting to know myself, 387 00:19:46,978 --> 00:19:49,312 I was also afraid of who I was. 388 00:19:49,397 --> 00:19:53,065 I thought if I told the truth, I was going to lose everyone. 389 00:19:53,109 --> 00:19:57,069 But when I did, it changed my life in such a beautiful way. 390 00:19:57,071 --> 00:20:00,198 It helped me feel like I don't have to hide anything anymore. 391 00:20:02,076 --> 00:20:05,369 Vote sign? Maybe from a political drama. 392 00:20:05,413 --> 00:20:07,163 Like, I always avoided love songs 393 00:20:07,207 --> 00:20:09,373 Because I didn't like what they talked about 394 00:20:09,375 --> 00:20:10,875 Because I couldn't relate to it. 395 00:20:10,919 --> 00:20:13,169 And now I know what it's talking about 396 00:20:13,171 --> 00:20:14,462 Because I've experienced it. 397 00:20:14,464 --> 00:20:17,089 I'm really excited for tonight's performance 398 00:20:17,133 --> 00:20:20,384 Because while I know people are still going through what I went through, 399 00:20:20,428 --> 00:20:24,347 To be able to come back on tv, point right at the camera, 400 00:20:24,390 --> 00:20:27,183 And say, "you're enough," means everything. 401 00:20:27,185 --> 00:20:29,393 It's so beautiful, and I'm like, 402 00:20:29,437 --> 00:20:33,606 Why did I keep this from myself for all this time? 403 00:20:42,283 --> 00:20:45,493 ♪ so, come on, you got it wrong ♪ 404 00:20:45,495 --> 00:20:49,413 ♪ to prove I'm right, I put it in a song ♪ 405 00:20:49,457 --> 00:20:52,083 - ♪ I don't know why - oh, yes! 406 00:20:52,085 --> 00:20:54,085 ♪ you're being shy, yeah 407 00:20:54,128 --> 00:20:58,256 ♪ and turn away when I look into your eyes ♪ 408 00:20:58,299 --> 00:21:01,625 ♪ everyone else in the room can see it ♪ 409 00:21:01,636 --> 00:21:05,304 ♪ everyone else but you 410 00:21:05,306 --> 00:21:09,183 ♪ baby, you light up my world like nobody else ♪ 411 00:21:09,227 --> 00:21:12,853 ♪ the way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed ♪ 412 00:21:12,897 --> 00:21:16,607 ♪ but when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell ♪ 413 00:21:16,651 --> 00:21:19,277 ♪ you don't know, oh-oh 414 00:21:19,320 --> 00:21:21,487 ♪ you don't know you're beautiful ♪ 415 00:21:21,489 --> 00:21:24,448 ♪ if only you saw what I could see ♪ 416 00:21:24,492 --> 00:21:28,327 ♪ you'll understand why I want you so desperately ♪ 417 00:21:28,329 --> 00:21:32,498 ♪ right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe ♪ 418 00:21:32,542 --> 00:21:35,042 ♪ you don't know, oh-oh 419 00:21:35,086 --> 00:21:37,336 ♪ you don't know you're beautiful ♪ 420 00:21:37,380 --> 00:21:39,005 ♪ oh-oh 421 00:21:39,048 --> 00:21:41,966 ♪ that's what makes you beautiful ♪ 422 00:21:42,010 --> 00:21:43,801 ♪ na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na ♪ 423 00:21:43,845 --> 00:21:47,138 Come on, "masked singer," put your hands together! 424 00:21:47,181 --> 00:21:49,890 - ♪ na-na-na-na, yeah - ♪ na-na-na-na 425 00:21:49,934 --> 00:21:52,059 - ♪ na-na-na-na-na - ♪ hey 426 00:21:52,061 --> 00:21:54,687 ♪ na-na-na-na-na-na 427 00:21:54,731 --> 00:21:56,439 ♪ baby, you light up 428 00:21:56,482 --> 00:21:58,858 ( all singing ) ♪ my world like nobody else 429 00:21:58,943 --> 00:22:02,194 ♪ the way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed ♪ 430 00:22:02,196 --> 00:22:04,030 - Ken: Wow! - They're all singing. 431 00:22:04,032 --> 00:22:05,614 ♪ but when you smile at the ground ♪ 432 00:22:05,658 --> 00:22:06,657 ♪ it ain't hard to tell 433 00:22:06,701 --> 00:22:08,909 ♪ you don't know, oh-oh 434 00:22:08,911 --> 00:22:12,621 ♪ you don't know you're beautiful ♪ 435 00:22:12,665 --> 00:22:14,123 ♪ like nobody else 436 00:22:14,167 --> 00:22:15,958 ♪ the way that you flip your hair ♪ 437 00:22:16,002 --> 00:22:17,418 - ♪ oh, yeah - yes! 438 00:22:17,462 --> 00:22:20,629 ♪ so overwhelmed 439 00:22:20,673 --> 00:22:22,089 ♪ it ain't hard to tell 440 00:22:22,091 --> 00:22:24,467 ♪ you don't know, oh-oh 441 00:22:24,510 --> 00:22:29,138 ♪ you don't know you're beautiful ♪ 442 00:22:29,182 --> 00:22:32,266 - ♪ that I could see, yeah - whoo! 443 00:22:32,268 --> 00:22:35,853 ♪ so desperately, oh 444 00:22:35,897 --> 00:22:40,066 ♪ oh, yeah, you don't know 445 00:22:40,068 --> 00:22:43,694 ♪ you don't know you're beautiful, oh-oh ♪ 446 00:22:43,738 --> 00:22:47,365 - ♪ you don't know you're beautiful ♪ - whoo! 447 00:22:47,367 --> 00:22:51,952 ♪ that's what makes you beautiful ♪ 448 00:22:51,996 --> 00:22:54,455 - Jenny: Yes! Oh, my god! - Ken: Wow. 449 00:22:55,708 --> 00:23:00,127 - He came to play. He came to play. - He did! 450 00:23:00,129 --> 00:23:04,298 - This is a competition. - Nicole: Wow. Wow! 451 00:23:04,342 --> 00:23:07,051 Nick: Flying high! The macaw. 452 00:23:07,053 --> 00:23:10,096 Panel, talk to the macaw. 453 00:23:10,139 --> 00:23:14,100 That was a macaw concert tonight is what that was. 454 00:23:14,143 --> 00:23:15,893 - ( laughs ) - robin: Wow. 455 00:23:15,895 --> 00:23:18,938 I love that song choice for you 456 00:23:19,023 --> 00:23:22,358 Because you are staying true to who you are and the reason why you're here, 457 00:23:22,402 --> 00:23:25,194 And I could tell you were singing with all of your heart and soul 458 00:23:25,238 --> 00:23:27,238 Because you meant it, because you knew someone 459 00:23:27,281 --> 00:23:29,407 Out there tonight needed to hear that. 460 00:23:29,409 --> 00:23:32,284 - Thank you. - Amazing job. 461 00:23:32,328 --> 00:23:34,954 That was definitely macaw-some. 462 00:23:34,956 --> 00:23:37,123 ( laughs ) 463 00:23:37,166 --> 00:23:40,292 All right, well, macaw, we definitely could use a clue, 464 00:23:40,294 --> 00:23:44,463 So I need to know, who on this panel do you have a connection with? 465 00:23:46,008 --> 00:23:48,509 Well, this connection is with nicole. 466 00:23:48,594 --> 00:23:50,302 Robin: Yay! 467 00:23:50,304 --> 00:23:54,140 Not only do we both love to travel, 468 00:23:54,183 --> 00:23:57,643 But we both have a special love for the philippines. 469 00:23:57,728 --> 00:24:01,105 Panel: Oh! 470 00:24:01,190 --> 00:24:04,024 - I am filipino. - That's a good clue. 471 00:24:04,110 --> 00:24:07,695 I feel like that's a juicy, delicious clue. 472 00:24:07,697 --> 00:24:12,491 And that clue gave me wings, just like that performance. 473 00:24:12,493 --> 00:24:14,785 Ken: Wow. 474 00:24:14,787 --> 00:24:16,954 I feel like that clue alone 475 00:24:16,998 --> 00:24:19,248 Confirms my guesses from last week, 476 00:24:19,292 --> 00:24:23,669 Which were darren criss, who is also part filipino. 477 00:24:23,713 --> 00:24:25,379 - Yes, yes, yes. - Right? He can do everything. 478 00:24:25,423 --> 00:24:29,341 There was a clue that he's done broadway and tv and music. 479 00:24:29,427 --> 00:24:32,052 - Yeah. - And the chili pepper, we saw a chili pepper, 480 00:24:32,096 --> 00:24:34,847 - Because he loves to sing red hot chili peppers music. - Yeah. 481 00:24:34,891 --> 00:24:40,936 But there's another person that the philippines clue makes me think of, 482 00:24:40,980 --> 00:24:43,105 And that is david archuleta. 483 00:24:43,191 --> 00:24:45,983 - Crowd: Whoo! - They like that. 484 00:24:46,027 --> 00:24:49,153 - Right? - He's got a fan club here. 485 00:24:49,197 --> 00:24:52,156 Nicole: If anyone knows david archuleta's story 486 00:24:52,200 --> 00:24:53,866 And know his heart and his struggles 487 00:24:53,910 --> 00:24:57,328 And everything he's gone through in his life and over his career 488 00:24:57,371 --> 00:25:01,415 And recently coming out to the lgbtq+ community, 489 00:25:01,459 --> 00:25:07,213 This sounds very similar to his story, his message, 490 00:25:07,256 --> 00:25:09,423 And I do know, because I am part filipina, 491 00:25:09,467 --> 00:25:13,219 That he is extremely loved in the philippines and adored, 492 00:25:13,262 --> 00:25:17,389 So I feel like this could be david archuleta. 493 00:25:19,310 --> 00:25:21,685 I got something different from the chili pepper. 494 00:25:21,729 --> 00:25:25,314 So, we've had natasha bedingfield on before, right? 495 00:25:25,358 --> 00:25:26,565 - Yes. - Oh, and she was the-- 496 00:25:26,609 --> 00:25:27,900 And she was the chili pepper. 497 00:25:27,902 --> 00:25:28,734 Nicole: That's right. 498 00:25:28,945 --> 00:25:30,361 And a lot of people might not know 499 00:25:30,404 --> 00:25:32,905 That she has a very talented brother 500 00:25:32,949 --> 00:25:36,534 Who also had some hit records named daniel bedingfield. 501 00:25:36,577 --> 00:25:38,452 - Nicole: So talented. - He's a great songwriter. 502 00:25:38,496 --> 00:25:41,038 And we saw the vote sign, and I'm thinking 503 00:25:41,082 --> 00:25:42,456 'cause he was a judge on, I think, 504 00:25:42,500 --> 00:25:44,333 "x factor new zealand" or something. 505 00:25:44,377 --> 00:25:46,126 - Got it. - But him and I go way back, 506 00:25:46,170 --> 00:25:48,504 And the energy and that talent, 507 00:25:48,548 --> 00:25:51,048 I'm gonna go with daniel bedingfield. 508 00:25:52,176 --> 00:25:54,468 But you know what? The "vote" reminds me 509 00:25:54,512 --> 00:25:58,347 - Of david archuleta for "american idol." - yep, that's right. 510 00:25:58,349 --> 00:26:00,349 What about, like, a daniel radcliffe, right? 511 00:26:00,393 --> 00:26:03,435 - You mean harry potter? - Yeah. He sings. 512 00:26:03,479 --> 00:26:05,646 I don't know if harry potter can sing like that. 513 00:26:05,648 --> 00:26:08,315 Nicole: Ooh, I'm not buying it. 514 00:26:08,359 --> 00:26:10,401 - He can hold his own show, his own concert. - Ken: Yeah. 515 00:26:10,444 --> 00:26:12,278 Well, the only thing we can agree on 516 00:26:12,321 --> 00:26:15,322 Is that nick needs to wear a shirt. 517 00:26:15,366 --> 00:26:18,033 - Macaw, you were outstanding! - Macaw, we love you. 518 00:26:18,077 --> 00:26:22,121 - Thank you, ken. - Y'all keep it going for the macaw. 519 00:26:22,164 --> 00:26:26,917 Fly on backstage, and we'll see you soon. 520 00:26:26,961 --> 00:26:29,962 Men in black, help the macaw out. 521 00:26:29,964 --> 00:26:32,131 - Whoo! - Yeah! 522 00:26:32,174 --> 00:26:35,259 Nick: Our three semi-finalists have taken the stage. 523 00:26:35,303 --> 00:26:38,387 Now they have one last chance to prove 524 00:26:38,431 --> 00:26:41,223 They have what it takes to advance to the finale. 525 00:26:41,267 --> 00:26:45,144 The battle royale will set them apart, and it's up next. 526 00:26:46,606 --> 00:26:49,189 Oh, that was so fun! 527 00:26:49,233 --> 00:26:51,191 Hearing the whole audience singing along, 528 00:26:51,235 --> 00:26:53,527 It just got me so emotional. 529 00:26:53,529 --> 00:26:54,570 I'm glad I have the mask 530 00:26:54,614 --> 00:26:57,197 So people didn't see me just sobbing, 531 00:26:57,199 --> 00:26:59,199 And just to know that, hey, if there's someone 532 00:26:59,201 --> 00:27:01,535 Who was watching macaw flop around up there 533 00:27:01,579 --> 00:27:02,494 And it was a little reminder 534 00:27:02,747 --> 00:27:05,247 For them to know that they're beautiful, 535 00:27:05,291 --> 00:27:08,208 It made it a full-circle moment for me. 536 00:27:09,170 --> 00:27:11,128 ♪ who is that? 537 00:27:14,383 --> 00:27:16,634 ( fanfare ) 538 00:27:16,677 --> 00:27:21,430 The time has come for this season's last... 539 00:27:21,432 --> 00:27:23,891 Most legendary... 540 00:27:23,934 --> 00:27:26,644 Most epic and amazing... 541 00:27:26,646 --> 00:27:30,064 And ultimate three-way... 542 00:27:30,066 --> 00:27:33,558 All: Battle royale! 543 00:27:33,569 --> 00:27:36,445 Whoo! 544 00:27:38,199 --> 00:27:42,618 California roll, medusa, and macaw 545 00:27:42,662 --> 00:27:48,499 Are going head to head to head in the battle royale. 546 00:27:48,542 --> 00:27:51,418 This is gonna be savage. 547 00:27:51,462 --> 00:27:53,921 A game of rock, paper, scissors determined 548 00:27:53,923 --> 00:27:56,006 That california roll will go first, 549 00:27:56,050 --> 00:27:59,885 Macaw second, and medusa will go last. 550 00:27:59,929 --> 00:28:01,637 I wish you all luck. 551 00:28:01,681 --> 00:28:07,267 For the final time this season, let the battle commence. 552 00:28:08,896 --> 00:28:10,020 Let's go! 553 00:28:10,064 --> 00:28:12,815 One, two, hit me, ow! 554 00:28:12,858 --> 00:28:15,317 ♪ looky here, looky here, yeah, what do we have? ♪ 555 00:28:15,361 --> 00:28:18,195 - ♪ what do we have? - ♪ another pretty thing ready for me to grab ♪ 556 00:28:18,239 --> 00:28:19,905 - ♪ ready for him to grab - ♪ little does she know 557 00:28:19,949 --> 00:28:21,198 ♪ that I'm a wolf in sheep's clothing ♪ 558 00:28:21,534 --> 00:28:24,451 ♪ and at the end of the night, it is her I'll be holding ♪ 559 00:28:24,453 --> 00:28:26,203 - ♪ I love you so - ♪ I love you so 560 00:28:26,247 --> 00:28:28,247 - ♪ that's what I'll say - ♪ that's what you'll say 561 00:28:28,290 --> 00:28:30,958 - ♪ baby, baby, please don't go away ♪ - ♪ don't go away 562 00:28:30,960 --> 00:28:32,000 - ♪ but when I play - ♪ but when I play 563 00:28:32,044 --> 00:28:33,293 - ♪ I never stay - ♪ I never stay 564 00:28:33,587 --> 00:28:36,588 ♪ so every girl that I meet, yeah, this is what I say ♪ 565 00:28:36,632 --> 00:28:38,882 - Come on! - ( beatboxing ) 566 00:28:38,926 --> 00:28:40,008 - What? - They're beatboxing! 567 00:28:40,052 --> 00:28:42,970 - Whoo! - ( beatboxing ) 568 00:28:43,055 --> 00:28:46,140 ♪ run, run, run away, run away, baby ♪ 569 00:28:46,183 --> 00:28:48,475 ♪ before I put my spell on you ♪ 570 00:28:48,519 --> 00:28:52,104 - ♪ ow - ♪ get, get, get away, get away, darling ♪ 571 00:28:52,148 --> 00:28:54,314 - ♪ 'cause everything you heard is true ♪ - ♪ break it down now 572 00:28:54,358 --> 00:28:57,443 ♪ poor little heart will end up alone ♪ 573 00:28:57,445 --> 00:29:01,321 - ♪ lord knows I'm a rolling stone ♪ - my mind is blown. 574 00:29:01,365 --> 00:29:04,950 ♪ you better run, run, run away, run away, baby ♪ 575 00:29:04,994 --> 00:29:08,495 ♪ run away, baby 576 00:29:08,581 --> 00:29:11,457 - Robin: Whoo. - Oh, my god! 577 00:29:11,542 --> 00:29:13,116 ♪ yeah, yeah 578 00:29:13,127 --> 00:29:16,086 ♪ looky here, looky here, ah, what do we have? ♪ 579 00:29:16,130 --> 00:29:19,757 ♪ another pretty thing ready for me to grab ♪ 580 00:29:19,800 --> 00:29:22,259 ♪ but little does she know that I'm a wolf in sheep's clothing ♪ 581 00:29:22,303 --> 00:29:26,054 ♪ so at the end of the night, it is her I'll be holding ♪ 582 00:29:26,098 --> 00:29:28,056 - ♪ I love you so - ♪ hey 583 00:29:28,100 --> 00:29:31,143 - Oh, my goodness. - He can sing, man. 584 00:29:31,187 --> 00:29:33,228 ♪ please don't go away 585 00:29:33,230 --> 00:29:35,439 ♪ the other day, I never stay 586 00:29:35,483 --> 00:29:39,151 ♪ so every girl that I meet, yeah, this is what I say ♪ 587 00:29:39,195 --> 00:29:42,321 ♪ run, run, run away, run away, baby ♪ 588 00:29:42,364 --> 00:29:45,324 ♪ before I put a spell on you 589 00:29:45,367 --> 00:29:47,451 ♪ you better get, get, get away ♪ 590 00:29:47,495 --> 00:29:48,911 ♪ get away, darling 591 00:29:48,954 --> 00:29:51,497 ♪ 'cause everything you heard is true ♪ 592 00:29:51,499 --> 00:29:54,291 ♪ your poor little heart will end up alone ♪ 593 00:29:54,335 --> 00:29:57,920 ♪ 'cause lord knows I'm a rolling stone ♪ 594 00:29:57,963 --> 00:29:59,922 ♪ you better run, run, run away ♪ 595 00:29:59,965 --> 00:30:02,341 ♪ run away, baby 596 00:30:02,384 --> 00:30:03,634 Whoo! 597 00:30:07,890 --> 00:30:10,182 - Woman: Medusa! - ♪ well, looky here 598 00:30:10,226 --> 00:30:12,184 ♪ looky here, ah, what do we have? ♪ 599 00:30:12,228 --> 00:30:16,355 ♪ another pretty thing ready for me to grab ♪ 600 00:30:16,398 --> 00:30:19,316 ♪ but little does she know that I'm a wolf in sheep's clothing ♪ 601 00:30:19,318 --> 00:30:21,151 ♪ 'cause at the end of the night ♪ 602 00:30:21,195 --> 00:30:22,986 ♪ it's her I'll be holding 603 00:30:23,030 --> 00:30:26,448 ♪ but when I play, I never stay ♪ 604 00:30:26,492 --> 00:30:30,494 ♪ so every girl that I meet, yeah, this is what I say ♪ 605 00:30:32,164 --> 00:30:35,165 - ♪ run, run, run away, run away, baby ♪ - oh, my god. 606 00:30:35,209 --> 00:30:38,919 ♪ before I put a spell on you 607 00:30:38,921 --> 00:30:42,256 ♪ you better get, get, get away, get away, darling ♪ 608 00:30:42,258 --> 00:30:45,300 ♪ 'cause everything you heard is true ♪ 609 00:30:45,344 --> 00:30:49,137 ♪ your poor little heart will end up alone ♪ 610 00:30:49,181 --> 00:30:53,016 ♪ 'cause lord knows I'm a rolling stone ♪ 611 00:30:53,060 --> 00:30:58,939 ♪ you better run, oh, run away, baby ♪ 612 00:30:58,983 --> 00:31:03,318 - Oh, my god! - Wow. 613 00:31:03,362 --> 00:31:06,446 That was the craziest battle royale. 614 00:31:06,532 --> 00:31:08,323 Talk about a battle. 615 00:31:08,409 --> 00:31:12,327 ( chanting ) medusa! Medusa! Medusa! 616 00:31:12,371 --> 00:31:15,664 ( chanting ) macaw! Macaw! Macaw! 617 00:31:15,708 --> 00:31:20,294 ( chanting ) california roll! California roll! 618 00:31:21,213 --> 00:31:25,007 Panel, what are your thoughts? 619 00:31:25,092 --> 00:31:27,551 That was the best battle royale ever 620 00:31:27,595 --> 00:31:30,971 Because to do the same song and do it so differently, 621 00:31:31,015 --> 00:31:34,933 Each three styles of these three artists, that was outstanding. 622 00:31:34,935 --> 00:31:37,019 Outstanding. 623 00:31:37,062 --> 00:31:40,939 Yes, that battle royale was nasty. 624 00:31:40,983 --> 00:31:43,108 Nasty good. 625 00:31:43,152 --> 00:31:44,443 I mean, california roll, 626 00:31:44,445 --> 00:31:49,156 Ooh, you brought out that vocal percussion tonight. 627 00:31:49,199 --> 00:31:51,033 Macaw, you started to sing, 628 00:31:51,035 --> 00:31:53,118 It was funky, you got is in a groove. 629 00:31:53,162 --> 00:31:56,413 And then medusa, ooh, she said, "don't count me out. 630 00:31:56,457 --> 00:32:00,292 I am taking a stand and I am making a threat tonight." 631 00:32:00,377 --> 00:32:03,420 Jenny: Yes. 632 00:32:03,464 --> 00:32:05,464 Honestly, none of you deserve to go home because you guys 633 00:32:05,466 --> 00:32:09,301 - Are all equally so incredibly talented. - Robin: What a treat. 634 00:32:09,345 --> 00:32:12,429 Amazing. 635 00:32:12,431 --> 00:32:13,931 Absolutely. 636 00:32:13,974 --> 00:32:20,020 Okay, well, audience and panel, the vote is now open. 637 00:32:20,064 --> 00:32:25,108 - The pressure! - Oh, it's tough. 638 00:32:25,152 --> 00:32:27,861 Who deserves to be in next week's finale? 639 00:32:27,905 --> 00:32:31,365 Only two singers can continue on. 640 00:32:31,367 --> 00:32:33,575 - The decision is all yours. - Nicole: You know what? 641 00:32:33,619 --> 00:32:35,786 I feel like we got three professionals up there. 642 00:32:35,829 --> 00:32:36,745 - Yeah. - Jenny: Right. 643 00:32:37,039 --> 00:32:38,997 Robin, I think the pressure's all on macaw. 644 00:32:38,999 --> 00:32:43,085 He really ripped it, but medusa just keeps on bringing the funk. 645 00:32:43,128 --> 00:32:45,629 I mean, I'm glad they started with california roll 646 00:32:45,631 --> 00:32:48,924 - Because it elevated the competition. - Yes. 647 00:32:48,959 --> 00:32:50,175 We're gonna take a quick break. 648 00:32:50,511 --> 00:32:54,096 We'll count the votes and have the results when we return. 649 00:32:54,139 --> 00:32:55,597 This is really tough. 650 00:32:59,645 --> 00:33:00,560 ♪ who is that? 651 00:33:04,984 --> 00:33:07,484 ♪ who is that? 652 00:33:07,528 --> 00:33:10,153 Welcome back. 653 00:33:10,197 --> 00:33:13,490 Our celebrities just endured a brutal battle royale. 654 00:33:13,534 --> 00:33:18,036 Two of these singers will become our season finalists. 655 00:33:18,080 --> 00:33:20,872 The other's dreams of masked glory end tonight, 656 00:33:20,916 --> 00:33:23,417 One week short of the finale. 657 00:33:23,460 --> 00:33:28,463 - This is tough. - Did the macaw fit the bill? 658 00:33:28,507 --> 00:33:32,843 Will medusa leave the competition in "hiss-terics"? 659 00:33:32,886 --> 00:33:34,302 ( jeering ) 660 00:33:34,304 --> 00:33:37,222 Whatever happens tonight, california roll, 661 00:33:37,266 --> 00:33:41,643 No bad "tempuras," please. 662 00:33:41,645 --> 00:33:44,137 The votes have been counted. 663 00:33:44,148 --> 00:33:47,691 - Oh. - The singer coming in third place, 664 00:33:47,726 --> 00:33:51,445 Unmasking tonight is... 665 00:33:55,409 --> 00:33:56,658 This is brutal. 666 00:33:57,036 --> 00:34:01,204 - Some of our strongest singing in any semi-final. - Right? 667 00:34:06,295 --> 00:34:11,631 - The california roll. - ( crowd groans ) 668 00:34:11,633 --> 00:34:14,217 You guys keep it going 669 00:34:14,261 --> 00:34:17,429 And make some noise for medusa and macaw! 670 00:34:17,431 --> 00:34:21,058 - ( crowd cheering ) - you're off to the finale. 671 00:34:21,101 --> 00:34:24,478 - Congratulations. - Robin: Wow. 672 00:34:26,523 --> 00:34:31,068 - Keep it going for the california roll! - Make some noise! 673 00:34:31,111 --> 00:34:34,362 ( chanting ) california roll! California roll! 674 00:34:34,406 --> 00:34:38,492 Wow, california roll, we hate to see you go, 675 00:34:38,535 --> 00:34:41,620 But we can't wait to see who you actually are. 676 00:34:41,663 --> 00:34:44,164 Yes. 677 00:34:44,208 --> 00:34:47,334 But, panel, we also have to get your final guesses. Nicole? 678 00:34:47,377 --> 00:34:49,169 First of all, I just want to say, 679 00:34:49,213 --> 00:34:51,171 As I've said earlier, it's been an honor. 680 00:34:51,215 --> 00:34:55,133 You are the masters of your craft, so thank you. 681 00:34:55,177 --> 00:34:57,427 Well said, nicole. Well said. 682 00:34:57,471 --> 00:35:01,932 Now, I've named a lot of casts for this talented group-- 683 00:35:01,975 --> 00:35:04,768 "hamilton", "spring awakening," 684 00:35:04,812 --> 00:35:09,189 But because their harmonies are so bomb and their pitches so perfect, 685 00:35:09,191 --> 00:35:12,025 I think this is the cast of "pitch perfect." 686 00:35:12,069 --> 00:35:14,444 I'ma go with it. 687 00:35:14,488 --> 00:35:16,488 Ken: Everything has been pitch perfect, 688 00:35:16,490 --> 00:35:20,325 But nicole has guessed the "hamilton" cast... 689 00:35:20,369 --> 00:35:22,244 - Yes. - ...Featuring anthony ramos. 690 00:35:22,287 --> 00:35:25,205 Which had me thinking of anthony 691 00:35:25,249 --> 00:35:28,333 From the movie "in the heights." 692 00:35:28,377 --> 00:35:30,210 - "in the heights." - and I really think 693 00:35:30,212 --> 00:35:32,629 This is the cast of the movie-- 694 00:35:32,631 --> 00:35:35,423 Anthony ramos, leslie grace, 695 00:35:35,467 --> 00:35:37,968 Melissa barerra, marc anthony, 696 00:35:38,011 --> 00:35:41,888 And "l.A. Law's" very own jimmy smits. 697 00:35:41,890 --> 00:35:43,306 - Oh, that's a good one. - Nicole: Wow. 698 00:35:43,559 --> 00:35:46,059 - That would be amazing. That would be electric. - Ken: It would. 699 00:35:46,061 --> 00:35:48,145 Nick: Robin, what you got? 700 00:35:48,188 --> 00:35:49,938 For me, I know we've been talking about musicals 701 00:35:49,940 --> 00:35:51,273 And we said the cast of "pitch perfect," 702 00:35:51,316 --> 00:35:53,733 But I think the "pitch perfect" clue 703 00:35:53,735 --> 00:35:57,404 Was because this group was in the movie "pitch perfect." 704 00:35:57,447 --> 00:36:01,158 I think that this is pentatonix. 705 00:36:02,494 --> 00:36:08,206 And, jenny-- jenny and I both had this gut feeling. 706 00:36:08,250 --> 00:36:09,291 I think it was more than a gut. 707 00:36:09,334 --> 00:36:12,210 From the get-go, I felt instantly-- 708 00:36:12,212 --> 00:36:14,087 But I wasn't quite sure because I've been wrong before. 709 00:36:14,089 --> 00:36:16,381 But the confirmation tonight 710 00:36:16,425 --> 00:36:18,216 When they said there was a connection to me. 711 00:36:18,260 --> 00:36:21,428 I hosted new year's eve for a decade with "seacrest!" 712 00:36:21,430 --> 00:36:25,056 - And they did perform... - "seacrest!" 713 00:36:25,058 --> 00:36:26,808 - Right there in time square. - Ah. 714 00:36:26,852 --> 00:36:29,311 - And those harmonies are unbelievable. - Robin: Yeah, they're-- 715 00:36:29,354 --> 00:36:31,855 - It's like, duh! - When you've listen to a whole album of theirs... 716 00:36:31,899 --> 00:36:33,231 - Correct. - ...It's hard not to hear-- 717 00:36:33,317 --> 00:36:36,026 How about this? When you know, you know. 718 00:36:36,028 --> 00:36:40,030 And tonight, we know. I think this is pentatonix. 719 00:36:40,073 --> 00:36:41,865 ( cheering ) 720 00:36:41,867 --> 00:36:45,202 All right, panel, well, you guys made your final guesses. 721 00:36:45,245 --> 00:36:48,288 Let's see if any of you are correct. 722 00:36:48,332 --> 00:36:52,667 California roll, we need to know, who are you guys? 723 00:36:52,711 --> 00:36:54,294 Audience, say it with me. 724 00:36:54,296 --> 00:36:59,007 ( chanting ) take it off! Take it off! Take it off! 725 00:36:59,051 --> 00:37:01,968 - Oh, you guys! - Take it-- come on! 726 00:37:02,012 --> 00:37:04,179 ♪ who are you? 727 00:37:04,181 --> 00:37:07,057 - Come on, robin! - It's gotta be! 728 00:37:07,059 --> 00:37:10,101 Wait, wait, wait, wait! Don't do it just yet. 729 00:37:10,145 --> 00:37:13,438 - What? - We'll find out who you guys are 730 00:37:13,482 --> 00:37:16,900 - After the break. - Oh! Come on! 731 00:37:16,944 --> 00:37:20,654 - You ain't right! - Every time. 732 00:37:21,698 --> 00:37:23,365 ♪ who is that? 733 00:37:26,578 --> 00:37:29,329 - ♪ who are you? - Welcome back. 734 00:37:29,331 --> 00:37:33,291 Let's finally see who's under the california roll mask. 735 00:37:33,335 --> 00:37:37,128 ( chanting ) take it off! Take it off! Take it off! 736 00:37:37,172 --> 00:37:39,214 Oh, my god, who is this? 737 00:37:39,258 --> 00:37:43,385 - Take it off! Take it off! - Take it off! 738 00:37:43,428 --> 00:37:46,513 Men in black, let's help them out. 739 00:37:46,515 --> 00:37:49,933 - Robin, who is it? Are we right? - Aah! 740 00:37:49,977 --> 00:37:51,893 Ladies and gentlemen... 741 00:37:51,937 --> 00:37:54,688 ♪ you, you, are you? 742 00:37:54,690 --> 00:37:57,065 ...The grammy award-winning, 743 00:37:57,109 --> 00:38:01,528 Multi-platinum pentatonix! 744 00:38:01,571 --> 00:38:03,238 Aah! 745 00:38:06,285 --> 00:38:08,910 Let's go! 746 00:38:08,996 --> 00:38:11,955 - Whoo! - Ken: Wow. 747 00:38:11,957 --> 00:38:15,292 - Yes! Oh, my god! - Wow. 748 00:38:15,327 --> 00:38:19,629 Such an honor and pleasure and privilege 749 00:38:19,673 --> 00:38:21,881 To have you guys here. 750 00:38:21,925 --> 00:38:24,926 You guys are one of the greatest groups ever. 751 00:38:24,970 --> 00:38:26,052 - Ever! - Yeah! 752 00:38:26,054 --> 00:38:28,555 - Thank you. - Ever! 753 00:38:28,640 --> 00:38:30,056 I mean, what made you guys say, "you know what? 754 00:38:30,058 --> 00:38:32,142 We're gonna do 'the masked singer.'" 755 00:38:32,144 --> 00:38:34,102 People know us for our a capella harmonies, 756 00:38:34,146 --> 00:38:37,063 But to do it and rearrange stuff with instruments, 757 00:38:37,065 --> 00:38:38,898 We just thought this was a really fun opportunity 758 00:38:38,942 --> 00:38:40,525 To do something we'd never done before. 759 00:38:40,569 --> 00:38:42,527 And thank you all for having us on this show. 760 00:38:42,529 --> 00:38:44,487 - Man. - Thank y'all. 761 00:38:44,531 --> 00:38:46,448 Thank y'all so much. Thank you. 762 00:38:46,491 --> 00:38:49,034 You're probably the most unique act we've ever had 763 00:38:49,077 --> 00:38:51,202 Because of who you are and what you do. 764 00:38:51,246 --> 00:38:53,496 Like, what was your strategy? 765 00:38:53,498 --> 00:38:56,291 I think our strategy was to just be as creative as possible 766 00:38:56,335 --> 00:38:57,751 And take a song and totally flip it 767 00:38:57,794 --> 00:38:59,919 So you hear it in a way you've never heard it before. 768 00:38:59,963 --> 00:39:03,423 And then just sing in perfect harmony, I guess. 769 00:39:07,137 --> 00:39:09,846 Perfect harmony. Can I ask a connection? 770 00:39:09,848 --> 00:39:11,473 What was the most difficult part? 771 00:39:11,475 --> 00:39:14,726 Trying to get so many arrangements done that were so full-out, 772 00:39:14,728 --> 00:39:17,604 And learning all these harmonies in such a quick amount of time, I feel like. 773 00:39:17,606 --> 00:39:21,191 - And being sushi. - And being sushi. 774 00:39:21,276 --> 00:39:23,818 No, no, but, seriously, being a singer myself, 775 00:39:23,862 --> 00:39:26,154 The harmonies and the arrangements you guys come up with 776 00:39:26,198 --> 00:39:28,156 Are so spectacular and original. 777 00:39:28,200 --> 00:39:31,034 And I thought every time you guys brought us something completely different. 778 00:39:31,078 --> 00:39:34,412 - It was outstanding. - All: Thank you. 779 00:39:34,456 --> 00:39:39,459 I just want to say you all defy what the human voice can do. 780 00:39:39,461 --> 00:39:42,962 - I mean, it's just so innovative and next level. - Wow, thank you. 781 00:39:43,006 --> 00:39:47,050 And we have champions, we have grade a artists on our stage right now. 782 00:39:47,094 --> 00:39:49,094 - Oh, wow. Thank you. - Thank you, thank you. 783 00:39:49,137 --> 00:39:50,970 - ( overlapping chatter ) - we had so much fun. 784 00:39:51,014 --> 00:39:56,351 Well, thank you guys so much for blessing us with your presence. 785 00:39:56,395 --> 00:40:01,722 Let's give it up one more time for the pentatonix. 786 00:40:01,733 --> 00:40:02,982 They're about to bust it out. 787 00:40:03,026 --> 00:40:07,445 The "masked singer" finale is next week! 788 00:40:07,447 --> 00:40:12,951 Medusa and macaw take the stage in a night to remember. 789 00:40:12,953 --> 00:40:16,704 But right now, put your hands together 790 00:40:16,748 --> 00:40:21,084 For the artists formerly known as the california roll, 791 00:40:21,128 --> 00:40:25,338 The amazing pentatonix! 792 00:40:29,678 --> 00:40:32,595 ♪ when you were here before 793 00:40:33,932 --> 00:40:36,891 ♪ I couldn't look you in the eye ♪ 794 00:40:36,935 --> 00:40:40,186 ♪ you're just like an angel 795 00:40:40,230 --> 00:40:44,232 ♪ your skin makes me cry 796 00:40:44,276 --> 00:40:47,902 - ♪ you float like a feather - yes! 797 00:40:47,946 --> 00:40:50,905 ♪ in a beautiful world 798 00:40:50,907 --> 00:40:54,242 - ♪ you're so very special - oh, my god. 799 00:40:54,286 --> 00:40:58,037 ♪ I wish I was special 800 00:40:58,081 --> 00:41:03,376 ♪ but I'm a creep 801 00:41:04,629 --> 00:41:10,425 ♪ I am a weirdo 802 00:41:10,469 --> 00:41:15,930 ♪ what the hell am I doing here? ♪ 803 00:41:15,974 --> 00:41:18,141 ♪ oh 804 00:41:18,226 --> 00:41:23,229 ♪ I don't belong here 805 00:41:23,315 --> 00:41:24,522 Whoo! 806 00:41:24,566 --> 00:41:27,317 ♪ and I don't care if it hurts ♪ 807 00:41:27,360 --> 00:41:32,113 - What? Oh, my gosh! - ♪ no, I want to have control 808 00:41:32,157 --> 00:41:35,325 ♪ I want the perfect body 809 00:41:35,327 --> 00:41:39,162 - ♪ I want the perfect soul - ♪ soul, soul 810 00:41:39,164 --> 00:41:42,290 ♪ I want you to notice 811 00:41:42,334 --> 00:41:45,460 ♪ when I'm not around 812 00:41:45,462 --> 00:41:50,590 - ♪ you're so very special - ♪ so very special 813 00:41:50,634 --> 00:41:54,052 ♪ I wish I was special 814 00:41:54,095 --> 00:41:57,680 ♪ she's 815 00:41:57,682 --> 00:42:01,059 - ♪ running out - oh, my god. 816 00:42:01,102 --> 00:42:07,315 ♪ the door 817 00:42:07,359 --> 00:42:10,527 ♪ she's 818 00:42:10,570 --> 00:42:13,905 ♪ running out 819 00:42:13,949 --> 00:42:15,073 ♪ she's run 820 00:42:15,075 --> 00:42:16,658 - ♪ run - ♪ run 821 00:42:16,701 --> 00:42:18,284 - ♪ run - ♪ run 822 00:42:18,328 --> 00:42:20,987 - ♪ run - ♪ run 823 00:42:20,997 --> 00:42:23,289 ♪ run 824 00:42:23,291 --> 00:42:26,501 Yes! 825 00:42:27,546 --> 00:42:31,422 ♪ run 826 00:42:31,466 --> 00:42:32,215 Aah! 827 00:42:32,259 --> 00:42:36,678 ♪ she's running out 828 00:42:36,721 --> 00:42:41,683 ( vocalizing ) 829 00:42:41,726 --> 00:42:46,229 ♪ ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh 830 00:42:46,273 --> 00:42:50,358 ♪ I don't belong here 831 00:42:52,946 --> 00:42:58,199 - Wow. Wow. - Oh, my god. 832 00:42:58,243 --> 00:43:01,369 - Yes! - Oh, my god. Whew! 833 00:43:03,164 --> 00:43:04,372 ♪ who is that?