1 00:00:01,210 --> 00:00:06,171 Nick: "the masked singer" finale is here. 2 00:00:06,173 --> 00:00:11,176 Over the last 13 weeks, 21 singers hit the stage, 3 00:00:11,220 --> 00:00:14,054 But only two remain. 4 00:00:14,098 --> 00:00:17,057 They beat superstar after superstar. 5 00:00:17,101 --> 00:00:21,103 Howie mandel! Pentatonix! 6 00:00:21,147 --> 00:00:25,607 - The legendary dick van dyke! - Oh, my god! 7 00:00:25,651 --> 00:00:29,778 And tonight, medusa and macaw have one last chance 8 00:00:29,780 --> 00:00:31,405 To prove they have what it takes 9 00:00:31,449 --> 00:00:34,158 To become the season nine champion. 10 00:00:34,201 --> 00:00:37,077 - Both masks will come off... - Jenny: Oh, my god! 11 00:00:37,121 --> 00:00:38,954 ...But only one will walk away 12 00:00:38,998 --> 00:00:41,874 With the coveted golden mask trophy. 13 00:00:41,876 --> 00:00:45,627 - ( vocalizing ) - it ain't over with yet, baby! 14 00:00:45,671 --> 00:00:49,631 ( music playing ) 15 00:00:53,721 --> 00:00:56,180 It's the season finale 16 00:00:56,223 --> 00:00:58,557 Of "the masked singer!" 17 00:00:58,601 --> 00:01:00,059 ♪ who are you? 18 00:01:00,061 --> 00:01:02,061 ♪ who, who, who, who 19 00:01:02,104 --> 00:01:04,354 ♪ tell me, who are you? 20 00:01:04,398 --> 00:01:06,690 Please welcome our finalists, 21 00:01:06,734 --> 00:01:08,525 Macaw... 22 00:01:08,569 --> 00:01:09,818 ♪ I really wanna know 23 00:01:09,820 --> 00:01:11,153 Medusa. 24 00:01:11,155 --> 00:01:14,239 ♪ oh, I really wanna know 25 00:01:14,241 --> 00:01:16,158 ♪ come on, tell me, who are you? ♪ 26 00:01:16,160 --> 00:01:19,870 ♪ you, you, are you? 27 00:01:19,872 --> 00:01:23,582 - Wow! - Ah! 28 00:01:24,877 --> 00:01:28,921 This is the night we have all eagerly 29 00:01:28,964 --> 00:01:31,423 Been waiting for. 30 00:01:31,467 --> 00:01:33,425 It's the much-anticipated showdown 31 00:01:33,427 --> 00:01:36,970 Between our finalists. The macaw... 32 00:01:37,014 --> 00:01:38,931 - Yeah! - Yes! 33 00:01:38,974 --> 00:01:42,810 - Yeah! - ...And medusa. 34 00:01:42,895 --> 00:01:46,855 Medusa! Medusa! 35 00:01:46,899 --> 00:01:51,944 Tonight, both will be unmasked, but only one will go home 36 00:01:51,946 --> 00:01:54,488 With the coveted golden mask trophy. 37 00:01:54,532 --> 00:01:58,117 - Ken: Wow! This is it! - Robin: Only one. Only one. 38 00:01:58,160 --> 00:02:01,912 - We are psyched and ready! - Whoo! 39 00:02:01,956 --> 00:02:04,623 Okay, macaw, medusa, 40 00:02:04,667 --> 00:02:09,128 You've both prepared two performances for the finale. 41 00:02:09,171 --> 00:02:12,047 That's two more times for all of us 42 00:02:12,049 --> 00:02:14,842 To guess exactly who you are. 43 00:02:14,927 --> 00:02:17,010 - Ken: Yeah! - I'm excited. 44 00:02:17,054 --> 00:02:19,721 I'm excited 'cause I have no idea who they are. 45 00:02:19,765 --> 00:02:22,099 Macaw, you're up first. 46 00:02:22,143 --> 00:02:24,768 Before you lay it all on the stage, 47 00:02:24,812 --> 00:02:29,648 Let's see how you became the singer known as the macaw. 48 00:02:33,487 --> 00:02:35,154 Becoming the macaw is exciting 49 00:02:35,197 --> 00:02:37,573 Because it's like I'm becoming a new person. 50 00:02:37,575 --> 00:02:39,700 Even though people can't see me in this, 51 00:02:39,702 --> 00:02:43,620 In a way, it lets me show a lot more of myself. 52 00:02:43,664 --> 00:02:45,414 Nick: The macaw! 53 00:02:45,457 --> 00:02:47,666 I can show the colors I was too afraid to show, 54 00:02:47,668 --> 00:02:51,753 And I'm able to tap deeper emotionally in my performances. 55 00:02:51,755 --> 00:02:53,213 Yes! 56 00:02:53,257 --> 00:02:55,215 You know, I had a lot of anxiety coming here 57 00:02:55,259 --> 00:02:59,136 Because I wasn't sure I could handle an environment of being judged again, 58 00:02:59,180 --> 00:03:02,097 Especially with millions watching on tv. 59 00:03:03,601 --> 00:03:06,143 But being the macaw makes it a lot more fun, 60 00:03:06,187 --> 00:03:09,062 And if I win, it means I actually can win something. 61 00:03:09,106 --> 00:03:10,731 ( laughs ) 62 00:03:10,774 --> 00:03:12,983 So maybe came in second before. 63 00:03:13,027 --> 00:03:15,152 It may be the last night for macaw, 64 00:03:15,196 --> 00:03:17,321 But he'll live in me forever. 65 00:03:24,205 --> 00:03:30,751 ♪ tried to keep you close to me ♪ 66 00:03:30,794 --> 00:03:36,632 ♪ but life got in between 67 00:03:36,675 --> 00:03:38,884 ( no audible dialogue ) 68 00:03:38,928 --> 00:03:43,931 ♪ tried to square not being there ♪ 69 00:03:43,974 --> 00:03:45,474 - Oh! - Robin: Beautiful tone. 70 00:03:45,559 --> 00:03:46,892 - What a beautiful tone. - Jenny: Right? 71 00:03:46,936 --> 00:03:52,439 ♪ that I should've been 72 00:03:52,483 --> 00:03:55,984 ♪ hold back the river, let me look in your eyes ♪ 73 00:03:56,028 --> 00:03:59,446 ♪ hold back the river so I 74 00:03:59,490 --> 00:04:02,991 ♪ can stop for a minute and be by your side ♪ 75 00:04:03,035 --> 00:04:06,828 ♪ hold back the river, hold back ♪ 76 00:04:06,872 --> 00:04:10,249 ♪ hold back the river, let me look in your eyes ♪ 77 00:04:10,251 --> 00:04:13,460 ♪ hold back the river so I 78 00:04:13,504 --> 00:04:17,422 ♪ can stop for a minute and be by your side ♪ 79 00:04:17,466 --> 00:04:21,051 - ♪ hold back the river, hold back ♪ - whoo! 80 00:04:21,095 --> 00:04:23,762 ( vocalizing ) 81 00:04:23,764 --> 00:04:29,685 ♪ yeah, yeah 82 00:04:29,728 --> 00:04:35,649 ♪ and, oh, yeah, oh 83 00:04:35,651 --> 00:04:38,110 ♪ lonely water 84 00:04:38,153 --> 00:04:41,697 ♪ lonely water 85 00:04:41,740 --> 00:04:45,993 ♪ won't you let us wander 86 00:04:45,995 --> 00:04:49,579 ♪ let us hold each other 87 00:04:49,623 --> 00:04:52,874 ♪ lonely water 88 00:04:52,918 --> 00:04:54,751 - ♪ lonely water - come on! 89 00:04:54,795 --> 00:04:57,671 It's finale time energy, baby! 90 00:04:57,715 --> 00:04:59,881 ♪ yeah 91 00:04:59,925 --> 00:05:06,138 - ♪ let us hold each other - ♪ hold back the river 92 00:05:06,140 --> 00:05:08,056 ♪ let me look in your eyes 93 00:05:08,058 --> 00:05:10,767 ♪ hold back the river, so I 94 00:05:10,769 --> 00:05:13,729 ♪ hold back the river 95 00:05:13,772 --> 00:05:16,857 - ♪ let me be by your side - ♪ hold back the river 96 00:05:16,900 --> 00:05:22,029 - ♪ hold back - ♪ lonely water 97 00:05:22,072 --> 00:05:27,743 ♪ lonely water, won't you 98 00:05:27,745 --> 00:05:30,078 ♪ won't you let us 99 00:05:30,122 --> 00:05:35,250 ♪ let us hold each other 100 00:05:35,294 --> 00:05:38,587 Whoo! 101 00:05:38,630 --> 00:05:41,590 - Okay! Okay! - Oh! 102 00:05:54,063 --> 00:05:57,189 Fly! Fly, baby! 103 00:05:57,232 --> 00:06:01,276 - Jenny: Amazing! Amazing! - Nick: Amazing. 104 00:06:01,320 --> 00:06:05,822 Always soaring high, the macaw. 105 00:06:05,866 --> 00:06:07,407 - Yes, yes. - Man. 106 00:06:07,451 --> 00:06:11,161 Panel, talk to the macaw about his performance. 107 00:06:11,205 --> 00:06:15,957 I have to say, macaw, season nine finals, 108 00:06:16,001 --> 00:06:18,919 This is the strongest performance 109 00:06:18,962 --> 00:06:21,254 I have seen you do all season. 110 00:06:21,256 --> 00:06:25,092 And we are witnessing some sort of evolution 111 00:06:25,094 --> 00:06:26,927 Of the macaw, and it is beautiful. 112 00:06:26,929 --> 00:06:29,638 - And thank you. Thank you. - Yes, ken. Yes. 113 00:06:29,681 --> 00:06:31,765 Love you, ken, thank you. 114 00:06:31,767 --> 00:06:34,851 It was just a celebration, a celebration of you, 115 00:06:34,895 --> 00:06:38,897 - And you are such an inspiration to so many. - Macaw: Thank you. 116 00:06:38,899 --> 00:06:40,732 Ken: Congratulations. For real. 117 00:06:40,776 --> 00:06:42,526 That means a lot. Thank you. 118 00:06:42,528 --> 00:06:45,153 There it is. Panel, I need some guesses. 119 00:06:45,197 --> 00:06:47,531 Jenny: Well, you know, when I first heard you, 120 00:06:47,574 --> 00:06:49,116 One of the things I thought was zayn malik 121 00:06:49,535 --> 00:06:53,036 Because one of the clues was someone who left a massive group or have gone solo. 122 00:06:53,038 --> 00:06:55,789 There's also an arrow. That could be one direction. 123 00:06:55,833 --> 00:06:57,165 So, you know, that kind of matched. 124 00:06:57,209 --> 00:07:01,002 But I switched gears because he did talk about, 125 00:07:01,046 --> 00:07:04,840 Um, you know, coming out in the lgbtq community, 126 00:07:04,883 --> 00:07:07,092 So the new name that I'm thinking-- 127 00:07:07,136 --> 00:07:08,718 Neil patrick harris? 128 00:07:10,013 --> 00:07:12,722 He also said earlier that he was a triple threat. 129 00:07:12,724 --> 00:07:14,641 And, come on, neil patrick harris can do anything. 130 00:07:14,643 --> 00:07:17,060 - Yeah. - So I'm kinda juggling between those. 131 00:07:17,104 --> 00:07:19,563 - What do you guys think? - Nicole: I don't know. 132 00:07:19,565 --> 00:07:23,316 When I first saw the clues and heard macaw, 133 00:07:23,318 --> 00:07:24,526 I was getting someone from a band, 134 00:07:24,570 --> 00:07:27,362 So I thought of doug robb from hoobastank 135 00:07:27,406 --> 00:07:29,156 Because he's got that cry in his voice, too, 136 00:07:29,199 --> 00:07:30,782 And he's got that range. 137 00:07:30,784 --> 00:07:32,817 But then we saw a silver medal, 138 00:07:32,828 --> 00:07:36,121 And that is giving me somebody who came in second place, 139 00:07:36,165 --> 00:07:38,874 Possibly on the seventh season of "american idol." 140 00:07:38,917 --> 00:07:41,626 - Uh-oh. - Which would be david archuleta. 141 00:07:44,798 --> 00:07:45,881 However, with the philippine connection , 142 00:07:46,216 --> 00:07:49,092 And someone who can sing and do it all is darren criss. 143 00:07:49,136 --> 00:07:51,845 - Oh, good guess. - Oh, I love darren criss. 144 00:07:51,847 --> 00:07:55,557 But, tonight, the final clue, when he says "finally winning," 145 00:07:55,601 --> 00:07:58,727 You know, maybe that's leaning more towards david archuleta. 146 00:07:58,770 --> 00:08:02,397 - Finally winning. - I like all of your guesses, actually. 147 00:08:02,441 --> 00:08:06,151 Whoever you are, you have touched our hearts all season, 148 00:08:06,195 --> 00:08:08,945 And we can't wait to find out who you are, macaw. 149 00:08:09,031 --> 00:08:10,822 All right, ladies and gentlemen, 150 00:08:10,866 --> 00:08:13,783 Let's keep it going for the macaw. 151 00:08:13,827 --> 00:08:18,121 - Thank you, everyone. - Soar on back. 152 00:08:18,165 --> 00:08:22,375 Men in black, let's help out the macaw. 153 00:08:22,419 --> 00:08:25,045 Macaw has flown his way into our panel's hearts, 154 00:08:25,047 --> 00:08:27,547 But are any of their guesses correct? 155 00:08:27,549 --> 00:08:31,426 We'll soon find out who's underneath those feathers. 156 00:08:35,140 --> 00:08:36,556 ♪ who is that? 157 00:08:40,854 --> 00:08:42,646 ♪ who is that? 158 00:08:42,689 --> 00:08:46,608 Welcome back to "the masked singer" season finale. 159 00:08:46,652 --> 00:08:49,903 Our next finalist performed on this stage 160 00:08:49,988 --> 00:08:52,572 More than any other singer. 161 00:08:52,616 --> 00:08:57,285 Let's see how this competitor became medusa. 162 00:09:01,583 --> 00:09:02,958 I think people who know me 163 00:09:03,001 --> 00:09:04,751 Wouldn't be the least bit surprised 164 00:09:04,795 --> 00:09:05,877 I'm wearing a costume 165 00:09:05,921 --> 00:09:07,671 With a bunch of snakes all over it 166 00:09:07,714 --> 00:09:09,339 And looking creepy. 167 00:09:09,424 --> 00:09:11,758 I mean, a cheeky reptilian enchantress 168 00:09:11,760 --> 00:09:13,468 Is basically my aesthetic. 169 00:09:13,512 --> 00:09:18,390 - Nick: Give it up for medusa! - Oh, my gosh! 170 00:09:18,433 --> 00:09:20,475 The truth is, I feel really grateful 171 00:09:20,519 --> 00:09:24,104 That I have such a powerful costume to embody. 172 00:09:24,147 --> 00:09:26,523 Medusa has become my second skin. 173 00:09:26,567 --> 00:09:29,359 I'm actually afraid I may get too used to it 174 00:09:29,403 --> 00:09:31,403 And won't take it off when I go on tour. 175 00:09:31,446 --> 00:09:33,363 This is someone who's legit been on tour. 176 00:09:33,407 --> 00:09:35,699 Definitely a major recording artist. 177 00:09:35,742 --> 00:09:37,284 I fought hard to get here, 178 00:09:37,327 --> 00:09:39,911 And it would mean so much to me to join the ranks 179 00:09:39,913 --> 00:09:42,581 Of past winners like the amazing queen of hearts. 180 00:09:42,624 --> 00:09:45,333 The queen of hearts. Has she worked with jewel? 181 00:09:45,377 --> 00:09:47,002 Knowing this is the last time 182 00:09:47,004 --> 00:09:49,963 I'll be performing as medusa is bittersweet, 183 00:09:49,965 --> 00:09:51,840 But this experience is something 184 00:09:51,883 --> 00:09:53,758 I'll carry with me forever. 185 00:10:06,106 --> 00:10:10,108 ♪ and another one bites the dust ♪ 186 00:10:10,152 --> 00:10:13,528 ♪ why can I not conquer love? 187 00:10:13,572 --> 00:10:17,157 ♪ I might have thought that we were one ♪ 188 00:10:17,200 --> 00:10:20,910 ♪ wanted to fight this war without weapons ♪ 189 00:10:20,954 --> 00:10:24,623 ♪ I wanted it, I wanted it so bad ♪ 190 00:10:24,666 --> 00:10:28,084 - Whoo! - ♪ but there were so many red flags ♪ 191 00:10:28,128 --> 00:10:32,088 ♪ now another one bites the dust ♪ 192 00:10:32,132 --> 00:10:35,050 ♪ yeah, let's be clear, I trust no one ♪ 193 00:10:35,093 --> 00:10:41,890 ♪ you did not break me 194 00:10:41,933 --> 00:10:47,312 ♪ I'm still fighting for peace ♪ 195 00:10:47,356 --> 00:10:48,813 ♪ yeah! 196 00:10:48,815 --> 00:10:54,319 ♪ 'cause I've got thick skin and an elastic heart ♪ 197 00:10:54,363 --> 00:10:56,446 ♪ but your blade, it might be too sharp ♪ 198 00:10:56,490 --> 00:11:01,409 ♪ I'm like a rubber band when you pull too hard ♪ 199 00:11:01,444 --> 00:11:03,912 ♪ yeah, I may snap and I move fast ♪ 200 00:11:03,955 --> 00:11:05,914 ♪ you won't see me 201 00:11:05,957 --> 00:11:10,960 ♪ fall apart 202 00:11:10,962 --> 00:11:16,800 ♪ 'cause I've got an elastic heart ♪ 203 00:11:16,802 --> 00:11:19,052 Beautiful, beautiful. 204 00:11:19,096 --> 00:11:24,140 ( vocalizing ) 205 00:11:24,184 --> 00:11:31,147 ( continues vocalizing ) 206 00:11:31,191 --> 00:11:34,484 - ♪ whoa-oh, whoa-oh - yeah! 207 00:11:34,528 --> 00:11:38,905 ♪ I've got thick skin and an elastic heart ♪ 208 00:11:38,949 --> 00:11:40,824 ♪ no, no 209 00:11:40,867 --> 00:11:46,705 ♪ you won't see me fall apart ♪ 210 00:11:48,041 --> 00:11:54,129 ♪ you won't see me fall apart ♪ 211 00:11:55,257 --> 00:12:02,879 ♪ 'cause I've got an elastic heart ♪ 212 00:12:02,889 --> 00:12:08,685 ♪ I've got an elastic heart 213 00:12:08,729 --> 00:12:10,103 Thank you. 214 00:12:11,064 --> 00:12:14,399 - Come on. Come on! - What? 215 00:12:14,443 --> 00:12:16,359 ( crowd chanting ) medusa! Medusa! Medusa! 216 00:12:16,361 --> 00:12:17,902 Thank you. 217 00:12:17,946 --> 00:12:20,488 This is a finale like no other finale. 218 00:12:20,532 --> 00:12:24,909 ( chanting continues ) medusa! Medusa! Medusa! 219 00:12:24,953 --> 00:12:28,747 Medusa, indeed. 220 00:12:30,459 --> 00:12:32,917 Robin: Medusa, I just want to say that, you know, 221 00:12:32,961 --> 00:12:35,128 Usually, after a few performances, 222 00:12:35,130 --> 00:12:37,797 People have kind of shown all their tricks, 223 00:12:37,841 --> 00:12:39,048 They've shown you everything they got 224 00:12:39,092 --> 00:12:40,967 And it's hard to keep on connecting. 225 00:12:41,011 --> 00:12:43,720 But the consistency that you've shown 226 00:12:43,805 --> 00:12:46,473 With your passion and your presence every single time, 227 00:12:46,516 --> 00:12:49,684 You've been one of my favorites of all nine seasons. 228 00:12:49,728 --> 00:12:51,394 - Yeah. - I agree. 229 00:12:51,396 --> 00:12:53,146 - You are one of the best we've ever had. - What? 230 00:12:53,190 --> 00:12:54,689 - Aah! - Period. 231 00:12:54,733 --> 00:12:56,691 Nick: Wow. 232 00:12:56,777 --> 00:13:00,028 All right, panel, guesses? Who is medusa? 233 00:13:00,071 --> 00:13:03,531 I have no fricking idea, nick. Honestly. 234 00:13:03,575 --> 00:13:06,075 - Sheesh. - But, you know, I started with ellie goulding. 235 00:13:06,077 --> 00:13:07,327 - Robin: Yeah. - There was a dvd clue, 236 00:13:07,621 --> 00:13:10,914 And there was the biggest hit, "50 shades of gray" soundtrack. 237 00:13:10,957 --> 00:13:13,750 - Yep. - Also, though, I was thinking 238 00:13:13,794 --> 00:13:14,918 Based off of twitter-- 239 00:13:14,961 --> 00:13:17,504 Yes, I checked out your guys' comments, 240 00:13:17,547 --> 00:13:19,380 And everybody seems to like fergie. 241 00:13:19,424 --> 00:13:21,633 - Ken: Oh, wow. - There's definitely some similarities vocally. 242 00:13:21,635 --> 00:13:22,467 - Right? - Yeah. 243 00:13:22,677 --> 00:13:24,677 And she performed at the super bowl. 244 00:13:24,763 --> 00:13:26,387 Nick: What about you, robin? 245 00:13:26,431 --> 00:13:30,141 Well, you know, I was on the ellie goulding tip also with you, 246 00:13:30,143 --> 00:13:31,976 And then I went through a kesha phase. 247 00:13:32,020 --> 00:13:33,645 Nicole: Yeah, that's good. 248 00:13:33,647 --> 00:13:36,356 But then the son clue, having a son, 249 00:13:36,399 --> 00:13:38,691 Makes me think of there's another artist 250 00:13:38,735 --> 00:13:40,026 That's part of the fox family, 251 00:13:40,070 --> 00:13:43,029 And has a son with elon musk and that's grimes. 252 00:13:43,073 --> 00:13:47,367 Obviously, you can tell I'm not very sure. 253 00:13:47,369 --> 00:13:50,036 - All right. - How about you, nicole? 254 00:13:50,080 --> 00:13:51,913 Okay, from day one, y'all, 255 00:13:51,915 --> 00:13:54,666 I thought for sure when I heard that tone, 256 00:13:54,668 --> 00:13:57,377 The rawness, the energy, I was thinking lorde. 257 00:13:57,420 --> 00:14:00,880 - Jenny: Ooh. - But then we saw a scottish terrier, 258 00:14:00,924 --> 00:14:04,342 Which made me think, okay, could this be someone scottish? 259 00:14:04,386 --> 00:14:07,136 Marches to the beat of her own drum-- shirley manson. 260 00:14:07,180 --> 00:14:08,721 - Ken: Oh, yes. - Jenny: Oh, yes. 261 00:14:08,723 --> 00:14:11,057 But then I saw a clue-- 262 00:14:11,101 --> 00:14:12,141 ♪ tonight, nick 263 00:14:12,185 --> 00:14:14,185 - ♪ I saw a clue - sing it. 264 00:14:14,187 --> 00:14:18,064 I saw a clue-- queen of hearts. 265 00:14:18,108 --> 00:14:20,358 And queen of hearts made me think of jewel. 266 00:14:20,402 --> 00:14:23,987 - Jewel. - And one of my favorite performances from jewel 267 00:14:24,030 --> 00:14:27,282 Is when she sang a song called "river" 268 00:14:27,325 --> 00:14:29,951 By a beautiful artist named bishop briggs. 269 00:14:29,995 --> 00:14:31,661 Could this be bishop briggs? 270 00:14:31,705 --> 00:14:34,581 Jenny: I like it, I like it. 271 00:14:34,583 --> 00:14:38,001 I just have to say, medusa, whoever you are, 272 00:14:38,044 --> 00:14:40,003 You have shown a vulnerability 273 00:14:40,046 --> 00:14:44,424 That has truly moved and awed us all, 274 00:14:44,467 --> 00:14:49,679 - And we can't wait to finally know who you are. - Nick: There it is. 275 00:14:49,764 --> 00:14:53,725 Ladies and gentlemen, let's keep it going for medusa! 276 00:14:55,854 --> 00:14:58,396 Medusa has been stumping our panel all season, 277 00:14:58,440 --> 00:15:00,356 But tonight we'll finally find out 278 00:15:00,400 --> 00:15:02,817 If any of their guesses are correct. 279 00:15:02,819 --> 00:15:05,361 If there was a tie right now, I would not be upset. 280 00:15:05,405 --> 00:15:08,990 There's just something that medusa's been doing that's magical, you know? 281 00:15:08,992 --> 00:15:11,659 This is my favorite finale ever. 282 00:15:15,123 --> 00:15:16,331 ♪ who is that? 283 00:15:20,170 --> 00:15:22,462 ♪ who is that? 284 00:15:22,505 --> 00:15:27,759 Welcome back to the season finale of "the masked singer." 285 00:15:27,802 --> 00:15:30,720 - Season finale! - Whoo! 286 00:15:30,764 --> 00:15:34,390 Macaw is next, and he has one last opportunity 287 00:15:34,434 --> 00:15:36,559 To show us what he's made of. 288 00:15:36,645 --> 00:15:38,978 Before he takes the stage, let's take a look 289 00:15:39,022 --> 00:15:41,564 At his journey to the finale. 290 00:15:45,362 --> 00:15:49,656 Man on p.A.: Put your hands together for season nine finalist macaw. 291 00:15:49,699 --> 00:15:52,408 Macaw: When I first started in this competition, 292 00:15:52,410 --> 00:15:54,786 I didn't think I would make it this far. 293 00:15:54,871 --> 00:15:56,829 And honestly, I didn't even know 294 00:15:56,873 --> 00:15:59,707 If I'd still be singing at all. 295 00:15:59,709 --> 00:16:01,417 Not a lot of people know this about me, 296 00:16:01,461 --> 00:16:03,795 But I had a major injury last year 297 00:16:03,838 --> 00:16:07,465 That left me completely silent for three months. 298 00:16:07,467 --> 00:16:10,510 I was also going through some pretty big life events, 299 00:16:10,512 --> 00:16:13,554 And I began to wonder if this is really for me. 300 00:16:15,183 --> 00:16:17,392 But after taking time to reflect, 301 00:16:17,435 --> 00:16:19,936 I realized there was still a part of me in performing, 302 00:16:19,980 --> 00:16:22,605 And that I should keep trying even with all the changes. 303 00:16:22,649 --> 00:16:26,317 ♪ I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind ♪ 304 00:16:26,361 --> 00:16:30,738 ♪ that I put down in words 305 00:16:30,740 --> 00:16:32,573 Robin and nicole: Wow. 306 00:16:32,617 --> 00:16:34,534 That vocal that you just put down could win it all. 307 00:16:34,577 --> 00:16:37,662 - Nicole: Wow! - Oh, my gosh. Thank you. 308 00:16:37,706 --> 00:16:42,333 Tonight, I chose this song because I once thought I would end up alone. 309 00:16:42,377 --> 00:16:45,795 ( vocalizing ) 310 00:16:45,839 --> 00:16:47,130 But from this bird's-eye view, 311 00:16:47,173 --> 00:16:50,049 I can see I deserve to be loved. 312 00:16:59,185 --> 00:17:02,812 ♪ when I was young 313 00:17:02,856 --> 00:17:07,984 ♪ I never need anyone 314 00:17:08,028 --> 00:17:10,111 ♪ and making love 315 00:17:10,155 --> 00:17:14,657 ♪ was just for fun 316 00:17:14,701 --> 00:17:17,493 ♪ those days are gone 317 00:17:25,628 --> 00:17:31,799 ♪ all by myself 318 00:17:31,843 --> 00:17:33,843 ♪ don't wanna be 319 00:17:33,845 --> 00:17:39,015 ♪ all by myself 320 00:17:39,059 --> 00:17:41,225 ♪ anymore 321 00:17:41,269 --> 00:17:42,101 Whoo! 322 00:17:42,103 --> 00:17:48,649 ♪ all by myself 323 00:17:48,693 --> 00:17:50,109 ♪ don't wanna be 324 00:17:50,153 --> 00:17:55,823 ♪ all by myself 325 00:17:55,867 --> 00:18:00,536 ♪ anymore 326 00:18:00,580 --> 00:18:05,333 ( vocalizing ) 327 00:18:05,376 --> 00:18:07,585 Wow! 328 00:18:07,629 --> 00:18:11,964 ♪ by myself 329 00:18:12,008 --> 00:18:14,050 ♪ anymore 330 00:18:14,135 --> 00:18:16,052 ♪ by myself, by myself 331 00:18:16,096 --> 00:18:20,890 ♪ anymore 332 00:18:20,892 --> 00:18:23,518 ( vocalizing ) 333 00:18:24,646 --> 00:18:28,856 ♪ by myself 334 00:18:28,900 --> 00:18:30,942 ♪ don't wanna live 335 00:18:30,944 --> 00:18:32,944 ♪ by myself, by myself 336 00:18:32,987 --> 00:18:36,948 ♪ anymore 337 00:18:36,991 --> 00:18:42,161 ♪ by myself 338 00:18:43,581 --> 00:18:46,082 ♪ by my 339 00:18:46,126 --> 00:18:48,584 ♪ don't wanna live by myself ♪ 340 00:18:48,628 --> 00:18:51,838 ♪ by myself 341 00:18:51,840 --> 00:18:55,124 ♪ any 342 00:18:55,135 --> 00:18:59,887 - ♪ more - yeah! 343 00:18:59,931 --> 00:19:04,058 ( vocalizing ) 344 00:19:06,563 --> 00:19:10,022 This is gonna be the hardest competition yet. 345 00:19:11,776 --> 00:19:13,734 That was amazing. 346 00:19:17,991 --> 00:19:23,619 - Wow. My goodness! - Whoo! 347 00:19:23,663 --> 00:19:26,414 Panel, talk to the macaw. 348 00:19:26,416 --> 00:19:29,792 Tonight, honey, you showed us what you are made of. 349 00:19:29,836 --> 00:19:33,045 Whoo! Amazing. 350 00:19:33,089 --> 00:19:36,424 You always pull at our heartstrings, you give us the feels. 351 00:19:36,467 --> 00:19:38,509 But tonight you hunkered down and you said, 352 00:19:38,511 --> 00:19:40,887 - "naw, it ain't over with yet, baby!" - no! 353 00:19:40,930 --> 00:19:42,889 "I'm coming for you!" 354 00:19:42,932 --> 00:19:44,140 ( voice wavering ) thank you, nicole. 355 00:19:45,560 --> 00:19:48,936 I had a lot of anxiety before coming onto this show 356 00:19:48,980 --> 00:19:54,358 Because I was afraid to show myself, um-- 357 00:19:54,402 --> 00:19:56,694 - And, uh... - Take your time, take your time. 358 00:19:56,738 --> 00:20:01,782 - Jenny: Oh. - It's been a difficult last couple years, 359 00:20:01,826 --> 00:20:03,910 And I'm truly humbled, so thank you. 360 00:20:03,953 --> 00:20:06,120 - We love you! - Macaw: Thank you. 361 00:20:06,164 --> 00:20:10,791 We love you, indeed. Ladies and gentlemen, the macaw. 362 00:20:10,835 --> 00:20:12,585 - Mc-wow. - Wow. 363 00:20:12,629 --> 00:20:15,963 Nick: Men in black, help the macaw out. 364 00:20:16,007 --> 00:20:20,509 - Wow. That was perfect. - That was exceptional. 365 00:20:23,765 --> 00:20:24,764 ♪ who is that? 366 00:20:29,145 --> 00:20:30,937 ♪ who is that? 367 00:20:30,939 --> 00:20:34,023 Welcome back to "the masked singer" finale! 368 00:20:34,067 --> 00:20:36,359 - Yes! - Let's go! 369 00:20:36,402 --> 00:20:40,488 It's time for our comeback queen, medusa. 370 00:20:40,531 --> 00:20:44,325 Let's take a look at her exceptional journey 371 00:20:44,369 --> 00:20:48,287 From the premiere to tonight's finale. 372 00:20:51,668 --> 00:20:54,835 Man on p.A.: Give it up for medusa, y'all. All right, let's give it... 373 00:20:54,879 --> 00:20:58,381 Medusa: I cannot believe that I'm here in the finale! 374 00:20:58,424 --> 00:21:01,133 It has been such a journey. 375 00:21:01,135 --> 00:21:02,635 I'm grateful, but deep down in my stomach, 376 00:21:02,679 --> 00:21:05,805 There's a fire that makes me really want to win. 377 00:21:05,807 --> 00:21:10,559 - ♪ and I don't talk bad about you on the internet ♪ - oh, my god! Yes! 378 00:21:10,561 --> 00:21:14,689 ♪ never told anyone anything bad ♪ 379 00:21:14,732 --> 00:21:19,610 I don't think I've ever been this speechless in nine seasons. 380 00:21:19,612 --> 00:21:22,405 Oh, my god! 381 00:21:22,448 --> 00:21:26,575 Because more than any other singer this season, 382 00:21:26,619 --> 00:21:29,704 I had to fight the hardest to earn my place here tonight. 383 00:21:29,706 --> 00:21:32,456 - ♪ leave me alone - I was almost sent home... 384 00:21:32,500 --> 00:21:35,918 - Nick: California roll! - ...But all of those obstacles 385 00:21:35,962 --> 00:21:38,546 Have prepared me for this moment right now. 386 00:21:38,631 --> 00:21:40,589 Because no matter the circumstances, 387 00:21:40,633 --> 00:21:43,676 My priority is still the connection with the people in front of me 388 00:21:43,720 --> 00:21:47,346 And the hope that they'll feel less alone because of my music. 389 00:21:47,390 --> 00:21:48,964 ( crowd chanting ) medusa! Medusa! 390 00:21:48,975 --> 00:21:50,599 I hope when my son watches this, 391 00:21:50,643 --> 00:21:53,894 He'll hear medusa's message that we are capable 392 00:21:53,938 --> 00:21:55,688 Of being so many different things all at once, 393 00:21:55,732 --> 00:21:59,775 That with great loss, there is always still joy, 394 00:21:59,777 --> 00:22:03,863 And more than anything, it's worth fighting for. 395 00:22:03,906 --> 00:22:06,198 I hope I make him proud. 396 00:22:14,876 --> 00:22:18,044 ♪ when I was a young boy 397 00:22:18,087 --> 00:22:22,798 ♪ my father took me into the city ♪ 398 00:22:22,842 --> 00:22:27,011 ♪ to see a marching band 399 00:22:27,055 --> 00:22:30,806 ♪ he said, "son, when you grow up ♪ 400 00:22:30,850 --> 00:22:35,728 ♪ would you be the savior of the broken ♪ 401 00:22:35,730 --> 00:22:38,689 ♪ the beaten and the damned?" 402 00:22:38,691 --> 00:22:40,399 ( no audible dialogue ) 403 00:22:40,443 --> 00:22:43,402 ♪ he said, "will you defeat them ♪ 404 00:22:43,404 --> 00:22:48,366 ♪ your demons and all the non-believers ♪ 405 00:22:48,409 --> 00:22:51,035 ♪ the plans that they have made?" ♪ 406 00:22:51,079 --> 00:22:53,704 Come on! Bring it, medusa! 407 00:22:53,706 --> 00:22:58,501 ( music continues ) 408 00:23:02,799 --> 00:23:05,091 ♪ sometimes I get the feeling 409 00:23:05,134 --> 00:23:07,885 ♪ she's watching over me 410 00:23:07,929 --> 00:23:13,015 ♪ and other times I feel like I should go ♪ 411 00:23:13,059 --> 00:23:15,142 ♪ and through it all, the rise and fall ♪ 412 00:23:15,144 --> 00:23:17,645 ♪ the bodies in the streets 413 00:23:17,647 --> 00:23:21,107 ♪ and when you're gone, we want you all to know ♪ 414 00:23:21,192 --> 00:23:23,901 ♪ we'll carry on 415 00:23:23,945 --> 00:23:25,986 ♪ we'll carry on 416 00:23:25,988 --> 00:23:29,740 ♪ and though you're dead and gone, believe me ♪ 417 00:23:29,784 --> 00:23:32,785 ♪ your memories will carry on 418 00:23:32,829 --> 00:23:35,329 ♪ do or die, never met me 419 00:23:35,373 --> 00:23:38,374 ♪ 'cause the world will never take my heart ♪ 420 00:23:38,376 --> 00:23:41,335 ♪ go and try, you'll never break me ♪ 421 00:23:41,379 --> 00:23:44,213 ♪ we want it all, we wanna play this ♪ 422 00:23:44,215 --> 00:23:46,590 ♪ just a man, not a hero 423 00:23:46,634 --> 00:23:49,802 ♪ just a boy, who had to sing this ♪ 424 00:23:49,846 --> 00:23:52,179 - ♪ just a man, not a hero - yeah! 425 00:23:52,181 --> 00:23:55,558 ♪ I don't care! 426 00:23:55,601 --> 00:23:58,602 ♪ we'll carry on 427 00:23:58,604 --> 00:24:00,479 ♪ we'll carry on 428 00:24:00,523 --> 00:24:02,857 She is bringing the house down! 429 00:24:02,859 --> 00:24:05,901 ♪ believe me, your memories will ♪ 430 00:24:05,945 --> 00:24:14,535 ♪ carry on 431 00:24:15,872 --> 00:24:25,588 ♪ will carry on 432 00:24:26,883 --> 00:24:28,507 Robin: Wow. 433 00:24:28,551 --> 00:24:30,968 - Wow. - Unbelievable. 434 00:24:31,012 --> 00:24:33,554 - Thank you. - Yes. 435 00:24:33,598 --> 00:24:36,640 ( crowd chanting ) medusa! Medusa! Medusa! 436 00:24:36,684 --> 00:24:39,602 Medusa! Medusa! 437 00:24:39,645 --> 00:24:43,230 - Nick: Incredible! - Wow. 438 00:24:44,484 --> 00:24:48,569 - Thank you. - Incredible, indeed. 439 00:24:49,739 --> 00:24:52,615 - Wow. Wow. - I don't know about you guys, 440 00:24:52,658 --> 00:24:54,950 But to me that sounded like a winning anthem that she just sang. 441 00:24:54,994 --> 00:24:56,494 - Wow. - Medusa: Thank you. 442 00:24:56,537 --> 00:24:58,954 - Nicole: Yeah. - This is your opus. 443 00:24:58,998 --> 00:25:02,041 You have carried on. And honestly? 444 00:25:02,084 --> 00:25:04,043 I still don't know who you are. 445 00:25:04,086 --> 00:25:07,630 - Right. - I wish I was somewhere remotely close. 446 00:25:07,673 --> 00:25:11,550 But whoever you are, you can finally take a deep breath and rest 447 00:25:11,552 --> 00:25:13,794 - Because you have carried on. - Nicole: Yeah. Yes. 448 00:25:13,796 --> 00:25:17,881 Thank you. Aah! Wow. 449 00:25:17,883 --> 00:25:20,809 This means so much to me, 450 00:25:20,853 --> 00:25:24,146 And the fact that-- 451 00:25:24,190 --> 00:25:26,148 Oh, my gosh. I'm crying. 452 00:25:26,192 --> 00:25:29,527 - Ah! Whew. - We love you. 453 00:25:29,529 --> 00:25:33,989 The fact that I got to end my journey 454 00:25:34,033 --> 00:25:37,701 With my sister's favorite song, 455 00:25:37,703 --> 00:25:41,163 And sadly, she's no longer here... 456 00:25:41,165 --> 00:25:45,751 - Jenny: Oh, god. - I mean, it means so much. 457 00:25:45,795 --> 00:25:50,923 Truly, for my spirit and my soul, I really needed this. 458 00:25:50,967 --> 00:25:54,093 - So thank you. - We love you, medusa! 459 00:25:55,846 --> 00:25:57,763 - Incredible job. - Thank you. 460 00:25:57,765 --> 00:26:00,724 Thank you for being here. 461 00:26:00,726 --> 00:26:06,063 Macaw, emerge from the mouth. 462 00:26:10,611 --> 00:26:11,777 Jenny: Wow. 463 00:26:11,821 --> 00:26:13,404 Two of the best performances we've ever seen. 464 00:26:13,447 --> 00:26:15,823 Two of the best vocals we've ever heard. 465 00:26:15,866 --> 00:26:18,075 - That's right. - I mean, honestly, it can go either way. 466 00:26:18,119 --> 00:26:20,119 Either way. 467 00:26:27,837 --> 00:26:29,962 All right. 468 00:26:30,006 --> 00:26:33,132 Panel, studio audience, 469 00:26:33,134 --> 00:26:35,884 - The time has come... - ( groans ) 470 00:26:35,928 --> 00:26:38,929 ...For the final vote of the season. 471 00:26:38,973 --> 00:26:43,517 - Oh, no. - It's all led to this. 472 00:26:43,519 --> 00:26:46,729 Your vote will determine who will be crowned 473 00:26:46,772 --> 00:26:50,566 This season's champion. 474 00:26:50,610 --> 00:26:52,651 We'll have the final results 475 00:26:52,695 --> 00:26:58,324 And our final two unmaskings after the break. 476 00:26:58,367 --> 00:27:01,827 - This is gonna be our hardest vote yet. - I agree. 477 00:27:01,871 --> 00:27:04,121 - The most difficult decision. - Ever! 478 00:27:05,625 --> 00:27:06,665 ♪ who is that? 479 00:27:10,963 --> 00:27:12,796 ( cheering ) 480 00:27:12,840 --> 00:27:17,343 Welcome back to the season finale of "the masked singer." 481 00:27:17,345 --> 00:27:18,594 Whoo! 482 00:27:18,596 --> 00:27:23,724 Macaw and medusa have proven week after week 483 00:27:23,726 --> 00:27:26,810 They are deserving competitors. 484 00:27:26,854 --> 00:27:30,230 But only one can walk away 485 00:27:30,232 --> 00:27:32,941 With the golden mask trophy. 486 00:27:32,985 --> 00:27:38,906 It call comes down to this one moment, ladies and gentlemen. 487 00:27:38,908 --> 00:27:41,992 - Oh, my god! Who's the winner? - I have no idea. 488 00:27:42,036 --> 00:27:48,707 This season's winner of "the masked singer" is... 489 00:27:48,751 --> 00:27:51,293 Robin: Oh, guys? 490 00:27:52,588 --> 00:27:54,121 - It's about to go down! - I don't want it to be over! 491 00:27:54,131 --> 00:27:56,924 I don't want it to be over! 492 00:27:56,967 --> 00:28:01,720 ( music playing ) 493 00:28:01,764 --> 00:28:02,763 ( gasps ) 494 00:28:06,727 --> 00:28:08,060 ( no audible dialogue ) 495 00:28:10,731 --> 00:28:13,148 Medusa! 496 00:28:13,192 --> 00:28:16,318 - Medusa! - ♪ the winner takes it all 497 00:28:16,362 --> 00:28:20,155 ♪ the loser standing small 498 00:28:20,157 --> 00:28:25,369 - ♪ beside the victory - congratulations. 499 00:28:25,371 --> 00:28:27,746 Oh, my god, I'm in chills. She's gotta be crying. 500 00:28:27,748 --> 00:28:32,418 - Nick: Medusa! - Wow. 501 00:28:32,461 --> 00:28:36,755 Congratulations, the golden mask trophy is yours! 502 00:28:37,800 --> 00:28:40,008 ( shouting indistinctly ) 503 00:28:40,010 --> 00:28:45,973 ( crowd chanting ) medusa! Medusa! Medusa! 504 00:28:46,016 --> 00:28:50,602 - How's it feel? - Oh, my god! 505 00:28:53,733 --> 00:28:55,399 Thank you so much! Thank you. 506 00:28:55,401 --> 00:28:58,861 This is the craziest, kindest thing ever. 507 00:28:58,863 --> 00:29:00,028 So thank you! 508 00:29:00,072 --> 00:29:01,822 - Yes! - Incredible. 509 00:29:01,824 --> 00:29:03,073 - Congratulations to you again. - Oh, my god. 510 00:29:03,367 --> 00:29:07,661 - You can head on over to our vip section. - Thank you! 511 00:29:07,705 --> 00:29:08,787 - Thank you! - Yes, medusa! 512 00:29:08,831 --> 00:29:11,948 Y'all make some noise for our winner. 513 00:29:11,959 --> 00:29:14,418 But you also gotta keep it going 514 00:29:14,462 --> 00:29:19,423 And show some love for our runner-up, 515 00:29:19,425 --> 00:29:24,011 - The amazing macaw. - Whoo! 516 00:29:24,054 --> 00:29:26,722 Now, macaw, we definitely hate to see you go, 517 00:29:26,766 --> 00:29:28,807 But we can't to see who you are. 518 00:29:28,851 --> 00:29:30,392 Jenny: Seriously. 519 00:29:30,436 --> 00:29:33,812 But before we reveal your true identity, 520 00:29:33,898 --> 00:29:37,608 Panel, let's get your final guesses. 521 00:29:37,651 --> 00:29:40,652 Well, I've been all over the place with the macaw guesses. 522 00:29:40,696 --> 00:29:41,487 - Right. - Nicole: Mm-hmm. 523 00:29:41,530 --> 00:29:42,780 But a new name came to mind. 524 00:29:42,823 --> 00:29:44,740 He's been in the spotlight for a long time now. 525 00:29:44,784 --> 00:29:50,037 This guy can do it all. He's a famous member of the lgbtq community. 526 00:29:50,080 --> 00:29:53,957 I think this is jason mraz. 527 00:29:53,959 --> 00:29:56,084 - Nicole: Wow! - Jenny: I like that guess. 528 00:29:56,128 --> 00:29:57,669 - I like it a lot. - Ken: Good guess. 529 00:29:57,713 --> 00:30:00,631 But since he's a triple threat-- been on tv, broadway, 530 00:30:00,633 --> 00:30:03,509 Recorded music, and can sing, 531 00:30:03,552 --> 00:30:06,345 I think this could be neil patrick harris. 532 00:30:06,347 --> 00:30:08,889 No. No. 533 00:30:08,974 --> 00:30:09,973 - Sorry, jenny. - ( jeering ) 534 00:30:10,309 --> 00:30:13,352 You're usually always right, but not on that one. 535 00:30:14,688 --> 00:30:17,022 I surrender this time, 'cause I really have no idea. 536 00:30:17,066 --> 00:30:18,690 - Me either. - Good. 537 00:30:18,734 --> 00:30:21,318 Nicole: I have a good idea, and earlier you said, 538 00:30:21,362 --> 00:30:22,945 "being judged and never winning," 539 00:30:22,988 --> 00:30:28,742 I think this guy got his start right here on fox on "idol," 540 00:30:28,786 --> 00:30:31,578 And I think this is david archuleta. 541 00:30:32,998 --> 00:30:36,625 Wow, they audience likes it. Could be right. 542 00:30:36,627 --> 00:30:41,505 Reel talk, I am picking up what nicole scherzinger, my dear friend, 543 00:30:41,507 --> 00:30:45,634 Is putting down with david archuleta, and I'll tell you why. 544 00:30:45,636 --> 00:30:47,427 Yes! Come on, ken! 545 00:30:47,471 --> 00:30:52,140 2007 "american idol" was my favorite season of all time. 546 00:30:52,142 --> 00:30:54,768 I still remember david archuleta's first performance. 547 00:30:54,770 --> 00:30:57,396 He sang such a stirring rendition of "imagine." 548 00:30:57,439 --> 00:31:01,483 It brought me and my wife, who was on bed rest in the hospital 549 00:31:01,560 --> 00:31:03,443 Pregnant with our two kids to tears. 550 00:31:03,487 --> 00:31:06,446 And that's why nicole's right, I think. 551 00:31:06,490 --> 00:31:07,239 - David archuleta. - I love you, ken. 552 00:31:07,533 --> 00:31:11,243 - That is so beautiful. - Robin: Aww. 553 00:31:11,287 --> 00:31:14,872 Okay, our panel has made their final guesses. 554 00:31:14,874 --> 00:31:16,874 Let's see if any of them are correct. 555 00:31:16,917 --> 00:31:18,584 Audience, say it with me. 556 00:31:18,586 --> 00:31:23,589 ( all chanting ) take it off! Take it off! 557 00:31:23,632 --> 00:31:27,718 - Jenny: Oh, my god! - Take it off! 558 00:31:27,720 --> 00:31:29,136 Oh, this is going to be huge! 559 00:31:29,138 --> 00:31:30,262 I can't wait to see who this is. 560 00:31:30,306 --> 00:31:33,807 - He's been amazing. - ( chanting continues ) 561 00:31:33,851 --> 00:31:36,518 ♪ I really wanna know 562 00:31:36,520 --> 00:31:37,853 ♪ come on, tell me, who are you? 563 00:31:37,897 --> 00:31:40,564 Take it off! Oh, my gosh! 564 00:31:42,943 --> 00:31:45,652 And there it is, "american idol" finalist 565 00:31:45,696 --> 00:31:48,947 And platinum recording artist david archuleta. 566 00:31:48,991 --> 00:31:52,200 - David archuleta! - Oh, my god! 567 00:31:55,164 --> 00:31:58,874 Come on, ken! Oh. 568 00:31:58,918 --> 00:32:02,127 - So great to see you, man. - Nicole: Wow! 569 00:32:02,171 --> 00:32:05,589 Yeah, baby! Come on! 570 00:32:08,928 --> 00:32:13,221 Nick: Man, oh, man, you were so incredible on this show. 571 00:32:13,265 --> 00:32:15,474 Tell us what this journey has meant to you. 572 00:32:15,517 --> 00:32:19,269 Oh, my gosh, it was so unexpected, y'all. 573 00:32:19,313 --> 00:32:24,107 We knew we were coming on this going out of our comfort zone, doing something different. 574 00:32:24,109 --> 00:32:27,319 I didn't know it was gonna be so much fun. 575 00:32:27,363 --> 00:32:29,863 And so, like I said, it's just been healing 576 00:32:29,907 --> 00:32:31,990 - Being able to be the macaw. - Beautiful. 577 00:32:32,034 --> 00:32:35,953 - Aw. - Nicole, you got it right! 578 00:32:35,996 --> 00:32:39,831 Yeah, what's up, david? Birds of a feather! 579 00:32:39,875 --> 00:32:43,085 - Same feather. Flock together, honey. - Birds of a feather. 580 00:32:43,128 --> 00:32:46,088 Oh, my gosh, I love you. I'm such a big fan of yours. 581 00:32:46,131 --> 00:32:47,506 I just want to say thank you 582 00:32:47,549 --> 00:32:50,842 For being so bold and brave to share your story. 583 00:32:50,886 --> 00:32:54,638 Thank you. 584 00:32:54,682 --> 00:32:56,556 I just have to say, uh, whew-- 585 00:32:56,600 --> 00:33:00,644 Real talk, when my wife was, uh, on bed rest in the hospital 586 00:33:00,688 --> 00:33:02,729 Not knowing whether our kids would live or die, 587 00:33:02,731 --> 00:33:04,523 We would watch "idol" every week, 588 00:33:04,566 --> 00:33:07,818 And you were like a ray of light for my family. 589 00:33:07,861 --> 00:33:10,988 - Jenny: Oh! - And it's an honor to see you in this capacity. 590 00:33:10,990 --> 00:33:13,115 Thank god for you, and I love you. 591 00:33:13,158 --> 00:33:16,410 - Oh, ken! - I love you, ken. 592 00:33:16,453 --> 00:33:18,829 - I love you, ken. - Here comes some love. Oh! 593 00:33:18,872 --> 00:33:20,622 - I love you, ken. Thank you. - When you hear... 594 00:33:20,666 --> 00:33:22,791 - Robin: That's real, ken. - Both: We love you, ken. 595 00:33:22,835 --> 00:33:26,920 ...Stories like that and just knowing that your gift has blessed so many, 596 00:33:26,964 --> 00:33:29,131 And now you're here and like you said, 597 00:33:29,174 --> 00:33:32,509 It's a healing process, what do you want to say? 598 00:33:32,553 --> 00:33:38,173 Just like being macaw has felt liberating, um, coming out felt liberating. 599 00:33:38,183 --> 00:33:40,383 And it is scary. I grew up very religious. 600 00:33:40,394 --> 00:33:42,978 - It was a huge part of my life. - Yeah. 601 00:33:43,022 --> 00:33:44,896 And I believed that if I lived the way-- 602 00:33:44,940 --> 00:33:47,649 Like, being queer, that I was gonna be evil. 603 00:33:47,693 --> 00:33:52,738 So I worked really hard to be-- to be anything but that. 604 00:33:52,781 --> 00:33:54,990 It got to a point where I thought, 605 00:33:55,034 --> 00:33:56,992 "maybe it's better if I'm not here." 606 00:33:57,036 --> 00:33:59,661 - Robin: Oh, my god. - Oh, angel. 607 00:33:59,663 --> 00:34:03,582 But, um, I realized I can't change this, 608 00:34:03,584 --> 00:34:07,753 So if anyone else has grew up, you know, feeling like they were bad 609 00:34:07,796 --> 00:34:10,964 Just because of who they were attracted to and who they loved, 610 00:34:10,966 --> 00:34:15,844 I want you to know that it is worth taking the courage to show your true colors. 611 00:34:15,888 --> 00:34:20,515 - It's scary, but you're worth it... - Aww, so well said. 612 00:34:20,517 --> 00:34:24,144 ...You matter, and it's so beautiful. 613 00:34:24,188 --> 00:34:27,856 - We love you! - Medusa, I love you. 614 00:34:27,900 --> 00:34:32,027 The way you just pour your heart into every performance? 615 00:34:32,029 --> 00:34:35,614 Everyone feels it, and it is so empowering. 616 00:34:35,657 --> 00:34:39,659 - Congratulations. You're beautiful. - Thank you. 617 00:34:40,996 --> 00:34:43,789 Nicole: I just want to say with everything that you said, 618 00:34:43,791 --> 00:34:48,627 - That you are a gift from heaven, my love. - Thank you. 619 00:34:48,670 --> 00:34:50,128 - Thank you. I love each of you. - And we love you. 620 00:34:50,130 --> 00:34:53,590 It's been a pleasure! 621 00:34:53,592 --> 00:34:55,133 To sing one last time, 622 00:34:55,135 --> 00:34:58,011 The artist formerly known as the macaw. 623 00:34:58,013 --> 00:35:02,099 - Give it up for david archuleta! - Yeah, david! 624 00:35:02,101 --> 00:35:03,725 I need y'all to help me sing this, okay? 625 00:35:03,769 --> 00:35:06,103 ♪ you don't know, oh-oh 626 00:35:06,146 --> 00:35:11,358 ♪ you don't know you're, baby, you light up my world like nobody else ♪ 627 00:35:11,401 --> 00:35:14,986 ♪ the way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed ♪ 628 00:35:14,988 --> 00:35:17,531 Crowd: ♪ but when you smile at the ground ♪ 629 00:35:17,574 --> 00:35:19,658 ♪ it ain't hard to tell 630 00:35:19,701 --> 00:35:21,243 ♪ you don't know, oh-oh 631 00:35:21,245 --> 00:35:25,497 ♪ you don't know you're beautiful, oh-oh ♪ 632 00:35:25,541 --> 00:35:28,917 ♪ you don't know you're beautiful ♪ 633 00:35:28,961 --> 00:35:31,837 ♪ that's what makes you beautiful ♪ 634 00:35:31,839 --> 00:35:35,590 - Yeah! - David! 635 00:35:35,634 --> 00:35:38,218 Group hug, group hug! Oh! 636 00:35:39,805 --> 00:35:41,888 - We love you! - We love you, david. 637 00:35:41,932 --> 00:35:43,974 - Ken: We love you. - Thank you. 638 00:35:44,017 --> 00:35:45,225 ♪ who is that? 639 00:35:49,690 --> 00:35:51,565 ♪ who is that? 640 00:35:53,485 --> 00:35:56,987 Welcome back to "the masked singer" finale. 641 00:35:56,989 --> 00:35:58,530 Yeah! 642 00:35:58,574 --> 00:36:00,991 We just found out that medusa is joining 643 00:36:00,993 --> 00:36:03,160 Our masked singer hall of fame. 644 00:36:03,162 --> 00:36:06,121 Now before we find out medusa's true identity, 645 00:36:06,123 --> 00:36:09,374 Let's take one last guess at it. 646 00:36:09,418 --> 00:36:11,501 Panel, you know what time it is. 647 00:36:11,545 --> 00:36:15,088 Who do you believe is under the medusa mask? 648 00:36:15,132 --> 00:36:19,551 I'll go first. There's the "alias" clue, she has a son. 649 00:36:19,595 --> 00:36:22,762 I think that this is grimes. 650 00:36:22,806 --> 00:36:25,473 Nicole: Yeah, that's good. That's not bad. 651 00:36:25,517 --> 00:36:27,893 You know how I feel about you, medusa. 652 00:36:27,936 --> 00:36:29,102 You know how much I love you. 653 00:36:29,146 --> 00:36:31,897 So only because you're one of the best 654 00:36:31,940 --> 00:36:34,482 Masked singer champions of all time... 655 00:36:34,526 --> 00:36:38,570 - Yes, yes. - ...I gotta go back to my favorite guess. 656 00:36:38,614 --> 00:36:41,531 I gotta follow my heart susan boyle. 657 00:36:41,575 --> 00:36:45,452 - Nicole: Oh, my gosh. Ken! - Jenny: I'm embarrassed. 658 00:36:45,495 --> 00:36:50,332 - I'm embarrassed. - How dare you? How dare you? 659 00:36:50,375 --> 00:36:54,619 - Somebody get a doctor for the doctor. - Wow. 660 00:36:54,621 --> 00:36:55,503 Jenny, what about you? 661 00:36:55,547 --> 00:36:57,923 You know, I see the bishop clue, 662 00:36:57,966 --> 00:37:00,008 And I think, oh, my god, could this be her? 663 00:37:00,010 --> 00:37:02,093 - 'cause she's the duchess. - Yep. 664 00:37:02,137 --> 00:37:08,225 - I think this is fergalicious! - Ken: Good guess. 665 00:37:08,227 --> 00:37:12,020 - Wow! Look at that audience response. - Good guess. 666 00:37:12,064 --> 00:37:13,688 Nic tracy? 667 00:37:13,690 --> 00:37:17,567 Nick, I've been dying to figure out who this is, all right? 668 00:37:17,611 --> 00:37:19,945 It started with the chris martin picture. 669 00:37:19,988 --> 00:37:24,282 And I was like, okay, who toured with chris martin? 670 00:37:24,326 --> 00:37:26,826 Bishop briggs toured with chris martin. 671 00:37:26,828 --> 00:37:28,912 - That's right. - Ken: Yes! 672 00:37:28,914 --> 00:37:32,457 - Jenny: Ooh. - Then I think for me what really solidified it 673 00:37:32,501 --> 00:37:35,752 Is when we saw sarah mclachlan's picture. 674 00:37:35,796 --> 00:37:38,672 "bishop briggs" is her alias. 675 00:37:38,715 --> 00:37:42,550 Her real name is actually sarah grace mclaughlin. 676 00:37:42,594 --> 00:37:48,056 I believe that this is the one and only bishop briggs! 677 00:37:48,058 --> 00:37:51,893 Wow. Wow. 678 00:37:53,438 --> 00:37:58,733 - Amazing. - All right, our panel has made their final guesses. 679 00:37:58,735 --> 00:38:00,735 Let's see if any of them are correct. 680 00:38:00,779 --> 00:38:06,157 Who is under the mask of our winner medusa? 681 00:38:06,159 --> 00:38:09,202 - Who are you? - Audience, say it with me! 682 00:38:09,246 --> 00:38:15,875 ( all chanting ) take it off! Take it off! 683 00:38:15,877 --> 00:38:18,962 ♪ who are you? 684 00:38:19,006 --> 00:38:21,715 - ♪ who, who, who, who - oh, my god! 685 00:38:21,758 --> 00:38:23,550 I can't believe we're gonna see who this is! 686 00:38:23,552 --> 00:38:26,094 - Take it off! - ♪ oh, I really wanna know 687 00:38:26,138 --> 00:38:29,764 - Take it off! - ♪ come on, tell me, who are you? ♪ 688 00:38:29,766 --> 00:38:31,891 - Oh, my gosh! - Come on! 689 00:38:31,935 --> 00:38:32,934 - Take it off! - ♪ you 690 00:38:32,978 --> 00:38:35,854 Multi-platinum powerhouse, 691 00:38:35,897 --> 00:38:39,107 Singer and songwriter bishop briggs! 692 00:38:39,151 --> 00:38:45,322 - Whoa! Wow! - Oh, my god! 693 00:38:46,408 --> 00:38:52,037 Nick: Congratulations. So good to see you. 694 00:38:56,877 --> 00:38:59,461 - So cool. - Jenny: Oh, my god! 695 00:39:01,798 --> 00:39:04,924 - Wow. - Wow, wow. 696 00:39:04,968 --> 00:39:09,554 You fought through episode after episode 697 00:39:09,556 --> 00:39:14,893 To be right here as the golden mask trophy winner. 698 00:39:16,396 --> 00:39:19,773 Oh, my gosh, this is the craziest, coolest thing ever. 699 00:39:19,816 --> 00:39:23,651 Thank you so much. Wow, this is so-- 700 00:39:23,695 --> 00:39:26,154 This is so cool. Thank you. 701 00:39:26,198 --> 00:39:28,948 I was obsessed. I was obsessed with you from the start. 702 00:39:28,950 --> 00:39:30,992 And I was like, this is killing me. I gotta figure it out. 703 00:39:31,036 --> 00:39:35,997 And I knew that voice. Why? Because I work out to you 24/7, your music. 704 00:39:36,041 --> 00:39:37,415 You're honestly one of the coolest, 705 00:39:37,459 --> 00:39:39,376 Most raw-est, most real-est artists 706 00:39:39,419 --> 00:39:40,543 We have ever had on this stage. 707 00:39:40,837 --> 00:39:44,589 And congratulations for being our season nine winner. 708 00:39:45,926 --> 00:39:50,095 - Thank you. - I first of all want to say 709 00:39:50,097 --> 00:39:55,016 The biggest congratulations to my huge competitor 710 00:39:55,060 --> 00:39:57,018 David archuleta. 711 00:39:59,147 --> 00:40:03,525 When I heard you in sound check, I said, "oh, no." 712 00:40:03,527 --> 00:40:05,568 - But, "oh, yes." you know? A mix. - Yes. 713 00:40:05,612 --> 00:40:08,947 This has really been such a surreal journey, 714 00:40:09,032 --> 00:40:14,327 And the fact that I got to sing an emo anthem... 715 00:40:17,916 --> 00:40:18,790 ...It means so much. 716 00:40:19,084 --> 00:40:21,042 Because when I was hearing david's story, 717 00:40:21,086 --> 00:40:24,129 I was like, oh, my gosh, look at us. 718 00:40:24,172 --> 00:40:28,591 A couple of emo kids here on this stage, 719 00:40:28,593 --> 00:40:31,094 Unsure of who we are, 720 00:40:31,096 --> 00:40:35,098 Not knowing if we wanted to continue on, 721 00:40:35,142 --> 00:40:38,017 And we made it. 722 00:40:41,815 --> 00:40:45,525 You gave us so much love. This was the season of the feels. 723 00:40:45,569 --> 00:40:48,570 Between you and you, you guys have to be so proud of yourselves. 724 00:40:48,613 --> 00:40:51,489 - You've gone through so much and you've persevered. - Nicole: Yes, yes. 725 00:40:51,533 --> 00:40:54,451 - Congratulations, honestly. - Thank you all so much. 726 00:40:54,494 --> 00:40:57,829 This has just been the most incredible experience. 727 00:40:57,831 --> 00:41:02,125 - Whoo! - What an emotional and amazing night, right? 728 00:41:02,160 --> 00:41:06,045 - Yes! - Whoo! Whoo! 729 00:41:06,089 --> 00:41:08,756 Thank you, and congratulations again. 730 00:41:08,800 --> 00:41:11,009 One more time for bishop briggs. 731 00:41:11,052 --> 00:41:16,389 And here to sing her iconic song, 732 00:41:16,433 --> 00:41:20,393 Give it up for the artist formerly known as medusa, 733 00:41:20,437 --> 00:41:26,274 The season nine winner bishop briggs! 734 00:41:29,029 --> 00:41:32,155 Let's go! 735 00:41:37,746 --> 00:41:41,322 ♪ how do we fall in love? 736 00:41:41,333 --> 00:41:43,750 ♪ harder than a bullet could hit ya ♪ 737 00:41:43,793 --> 00:41:45,043 Hi, guys. 738 00:41:45,086 --> 00:41:48,755 ♪ how do we fall apart? 739 00:41:48,757 --> 00:41:51,674 ♪ faster than a hairpin trigger ♪ 740 00:41:51,676 --> 00:41:56,054 - Yeah! Yes! - ♪ don't you say, don't you say it ♪ 741 00:41:56,097 --> 00:41:59,891 ♪ don't say, don't you say it ♪ 742 00:41:59,935 --> 00:42:03,978 ♪ one breath, it'll just break it ♪ 743 00:42:03,980 --> 00:42:05,688 ♪ so shut your mouth 744 00:42:05,732 --> 00:42:07,690 - Come on! - ♪ run me like a river 745 00:42:07,734 --> 00:42:11,945 - ♪ shut your mouth, baby, stand and deliver ♪ - yes! Hey! 746 00:42:11,988 --> 00:42:16,032 ♪ holy hands, make me a sinner ♪ 747 00:42:16,076 --> 00:42:19,619 ♪ like a river, like a river 748 00:42:19,663 --> 00:42:22,997 - ♪ shut your mouth - yes! 749 00:42:23,041 --> 00:42:27,293 - Hey! Hey! - ♪ choke this love till the veins start to shiver ♪ 750 00:42:27,295 --> 00:42:31,756 ♪ one last breath, tears start to wither ♪ 751 00:42:31,758 --> 00:42:35,051 ♪ like a river, like a river 752 00:42:35,095 --> 00:42:39,097 ♪ shut your mouth and run me like a river ♪ 753 00:42:39,140 --> 00:42:41,558 - Whoo! - ( cheering ) 754 00:42:41,601 --> 00:42:46,354 - Aah! You're amazing! - Congratulations, baby girl! 755 00:42:46,398 --> 00:42:48,856 - Nick: It has been an incredible season. - Oh, my god. 756 00:42:48,900 --> 00:42:52,652 - You were so phenomenal. - Thanks so much for watching. 757 00:42:52,696 --> 00:42:58,074 We'll see you back here in the fall with our monumental 10th season. 758 00:42:58,118 --> 00:43:01,744 Congratulations. Love you so much. Thank you.