1 00:00:01,419 --> 00:00:03,669 Shh. I'm standing on the most secretive stage 2 00:00:03,754 --> 00:00:05,838 in television history. 3 00:00:05,923 --> 00:00:09,675 And, trust me, I'm kept in the dark just as much as you are, america. 4 00:00:09,802 --> 00:00:11,969 But, tonight... 5 00:00:12,096 --> 00:00:14,471 All will be revealed! 6 00:00:14,598 --> 00:00:17,182 ( crowd cheering ) 7 00:00:20,396 --> 00:00:24,148 america, grab some hot cocoa and give some holiday cheer 8 00:00:24,275 --> 00:00:26,567 to your season 4 finalists. 9 00:00:26,694 --> 00:00:29,361 ♪ oh, oh 10 00:00:29,447 --> 00:00:33,615 - ♪ oh, yeah - wow! 11 00:00:33,743 --> 00:00:35,117 ♪ christmas 12 00:00:35,244 --> 00:00:37,411 ♪ the snow's coming down 13 00:00:37,496 --> 00:00:38,620 ♪ christmas 14 00:00:38,748 --> 00:00:41,206 ♪ I'm watching it fall 15 00:00:41,292 --> 00:00:42,332 ♪ christmas 16 00:00:42,460 --> 00:00:44,501 ♪ lots of people around 17 00:00:44,628 --> 00:00:46,086 ♪ christmas 18 00:00:46,255 --> 00:00:49,089 ♪ baby, please come home 19 00:00:49,208 --> 00:00:50,132 ♪ christmas 20 00:00:50,217 --> 00:00:52,342 ♪ the church bells in town 21 00:00:52,470 --> 00:00:54,011 ♪ christmas 22 00:00:54,096 --> 00:00:56,096 ♪ are ringing in song 23 00:00:56,223 --> 00:00:57,431 ♪ christmas 24 00:00:57,558 --> 00:00:59,892 ♪ full of happy sounds 25 00:01:00,019 --> 00:01:01,268 ♪ christmas 26 00:01:01,395 --> 00:01:04,146 ♪ baby, please come home 27 00:01:04,273 --> 00:01:07,900 ♪ they're singing "deck the halls" ♪ 28 00:01:08,027 --> 00:01:11,445 ♪ but it's not like christmas at all ♪ 29 00:01:11,572 --> 00:01:15,282 ♪ 'cause I remember when you were here ♪ 30 00:01:15,409 --> 00:01:20,120 ♪ and all the fun we had last year ♪ 31 00:01:20,289 --> 00:01:22,498 ♪ pretty lights on the tree 32 00:01:22,583 --> 00:01:23,916 ♪ christmas 33 00:01:24,085 --> 00:01:26,835 ♪ I'm watching them shine 34 00:01:26,921 --> 00:01:27,920 ♪ christmas 35 00:01:28,047 --> 00:01:30,380 ♪ you should be here with me 36 00:01:30,466 --> 00:01:31,381 ♪ christmas 37 00:01:31,467 --> 00:01:33,884 ♪ baby, please come home 38 00:01:34,053 --> 00:01:35,552 - ♪ please - ♪ please 39 00:01:35,721 --> 00:01:37,471 - ♪ please - ♪ please 40 00:01:37,598 --> 00:01:39,932 - ♪ please, please - ♪ please, please 41 00:01:40,059 --> 00:01:43,811 ♪ baby, please come home 42 00:01:43,938 --> 00:01:45,020 ♪ baby, please come home 43 00:01:45,147 --> 00:01:47,439 wow. 44 00:01:47,566 --> 00:01:51,318 ♪ baby, please come home 45 00:01:51,403 --> 00:01:54,321 ♪ baby, please come home 46 00:01:54,448 --> 00:01:58,325 ♪ oh, yeah 47 00:01:58,452 --> 00:02:00,285 - yay! - Yes! 48 00:02:02,748 --> 00:02:06,125 Nicole: That's amazing. 49 00:02:06,252 --> 00:02:08,919 This is finale night on "the masked singer." 50 00:02:10,464 --> 00:02:13,799 and one of these secret celebrities 51 00:02:13,926 --> 00:02:16,552 will soon be crowned champion. 52 00:02:16,720 --> 00:02:20,055 Will it be crocodile? 53 00:02:20,224 --> 00:02:22,182 Sun? 54 00:02:22,309 --> 00:02:24,518 Or mushroom? 55 00:02:24,603 --> 00:02:27,479 An epic battle between cold-blooded, red hot, 56 00:02:27,565 --> 00:02:32,025 and, well, mushroom temp. 57 00:02:32,111 --> 00:02:34,278 Before they blow us away with their final performances, 58 00:02:34,405 --> 00:02:38,615 we'll expose exclusive, never before seen footage 59 00:02:38,742 --> 00:02:40,492 of their surreal journeys. 60 00:02:40,578 --> 00:02:44,371 We'll crack the code of all those puzzling clues 61 00:02:44,456 --> 00:02:46,123 that flew over ken's head. 62 00:02:46,292 --> 00:02:48,333 Sit down. 63 00:02:48,419 --> 00:02:50,419 And the mega moment of the hour, 64 00:02:50,546 --> 00:02:52,713 they'll each reveal a brand-new clue 65 00:02:52,798 --> 00:02:55,841 that might just give away the whole game. 66 00:02:55,968 --> 00:02:59,094 But, first, she kicked off our season with a big bang, 67 00:02:59,221 --> 00:03:02,389 check out the sun's golden road to the finals. 68 00:03:06,478 --> 00:03:08,979 ( music playing ) 69 00:03:10,566 --> 00:03:12,149 sun: I decided to do "the masked singer" 70 00:03:12,318 --> 00:03:14,568 because, after working pretty much my entire life, 71 00:03:14,695 --> 00:03:17,321 I just wanted to have some much needed fun and joy 72 00:03:17,448 --> 00:03:18,488 and try something weird. 73 00:03:18,657 --> 00:03:20,282 But from my first rehearsals, 74 00:03:20,409 --> 00:03:22,159 something weirder happened. 75 00:03:22,286 --> 00:03:24,286 I realized that as the sun, 76 00:03:24,413 --> 00:03:26,914 I could retell my story just through song 77 00:03:27,041 --> 00:03:30,083 like I never could before, and it all started 78 00:03:30,211 --> 00:03:32,419 with that very first note. 79 00:03:32,588 --> 00:03:37,674 Announcer: Five seconds. Four, three, two, one, playback. 80 00:03:37,760 --> 00:03:43,138 ♪ I'm crying 'cause I love you ♪ 81 00:03:43,265 --> 00:03:44,932 oh, my god! 82 00:03:45,059 --> 00:03:46,558 ♪ oh 83 00:03:50,481 --> 00:03:52,147 ♪ never been in love before 84 00:03:52,274 --> 00:03:54,608 ♪ what the hell are all these feelings, yo? ♪ 85 00:03:54,693 --> 00:03:57,069 ♪ once upon a time I was alone ♪ 86 00:03:57,196 --> 00:03:58,904 ♪ don't wanna be alone no mo' ♪ 87 00:03:59,031 --> 00:04:01,156 ♪ got ya something from the liquor store ♪ 88 00:04:01,283 --> 00:04:03,450 ♪ little bit of lizzo and some more ♪ 89 00:04:03,577 --> 00:04:05,452 ♪ trying to open up a little mo' ♪ 90 00:04:05,579 --> 00:04:07,955 ♪ sorry if my heart a little slow ♪ 91 00:04:08,040 --> 00:04:09,331 oh, my god! 92 00:04:09,458 --> 00:04:11,166 ♪ I thought that I didn't care ♪ 93 00:04:11,293 --> 00:04:13,126 what sun opened her mouth, 94 00:04:13,254 --> 00:04:16,255 something changed inside of me. 95 00:04:16,423 --> 00:04:19,424 I never felt music like that before. 96 00:04:19,551 --> 00:04:20,884 It touched my soul. 97 00:04:21,053 --> 00:04:25,264 ♪ I don't know what I'm gon' do ♪ 98 00:04:25,391 --> 00:04:30,227 ♪ ooh 99 00:04:30,396 --> 00:04:32,187 - oh, my god. - Yeah! 100 00:04:32,314 --> 00:04:35,107 ♪ I'm crying 101 00:04:35,192 --> 00:04:39,152 ♪ 'cause I love you 102 00:04:41,699 --> 00:04:44,574 - what? - Wow! 103 00:04:44,702 --> 00:04:45,909 Goosebumps! 104 00:04:46,036 --> 00:04:49,246 Nick: The sun! 105 00:04:49,373 --> 00:04:53,166 What a way to open season four on "the masked singer," sun! 106 00:04:53,294 --> 00:04:55,294 Sun: I was over the moon because I finally felt 107 00:04:55,379 --> 00:04:58,005 completely free to express myself, 108 00:04:58,132 --> 00:04:59,923 and there's power in that. 109 00:05:00,050 --> 00:05:02,259 But after that first song, 110 00:05:02,386 --> 00:05:04,386 I realized my costume was too tight 111 00:05:04,555 --> 00:05:05,887 to let me hit certain notes. 112 00:05:06,056 --> 00:05:07,681 And the mask so heavy, 113 00:05:07,766 --> 00:05:08,890 I felt like I was gonna fall over. 114 00:05:08,976 --> 00:05:10,267 Whoa! Help! 115 00:05:10,394 --> 00:05:11,977 The design team came to my rescue 116 00:05:12,062 --> 00:05:13,687 to restructure it 117 00:05:13,772 --> 00:05:16,440 and ensure I could really let my voice shine. 118 00:05:16,525 --> 00:05:19,559 Because for my second performance, I wanted to dig deep. 119 00:05:19,653 --> 00:05:21,486 And show a side that is softer, 120 00:05:21,655 --> 00:05:24,740 more fragile, and deeply emotional. 121 00:05:24,825 --> 00:05:29,411 ♪ well, you almost had me fooled ♪ 122 00:05:33,125 --> 00:05:38,420 ♪ told me that I was nothing without you ♪ 123 00:05:38,589 --> 00:05:44,343 ♪ oh, but after everything you've done ♪ 124 00:05:44,428 --> 00:05:47,512 ♪ 'cause you brought the flames and you put me through hell ♪ 125 00:05:47,639 --> 00:05:51,099 what I love about the sun is she has amazing pitch, 126 00:05:51,226 --> 00:05:55,395 she knows exactly how to hit the soft note, hit the big note, 127 00:05:55,522 --> 00:05:57,356 and that's why she's one of the strongest singers 128 00:05:57,441 --> 00:05:59,149 we've had on any of the seasons. 129 00:05:59,276 --> 00:06:02,444 ♪ I hope you're somewhere praying ♪ 130 00:06:02,571 --> 00:06:04,604 ♪ praying 131 00:06:04,698 --> 00:06:09,242 ♪ I hope your soul is changing ♪ 132 00:06:09,370 --> 00:06:12,162 ♪ changing 133 00:06:12,289 --> 00:06:15,916 ♪ I hope you find your peace 134 00:06:16,085 --> 00:06:18,919 ♪ falling on your knees 135 00:06:19,046 --> 00:06:23,131 ♪ praying 136 00:06:31,308 --> 00:06:32,557 oh, my gosh! 137 00:06:32,684 --> 00:06:34,351 Robin: Oh, wow. 138 00:06:34,436 --> 00:06:36,061 Probably, out of all of our seasons, 139 00:06:36,146 --> 00:06:40,148 my favorite female vocal I've ever heard on this show. 140 00:06:40,275 --> 00:06:41,274 I was tearing up. 141 00:06:41,443 --> 00:06:42,692 Sun: I was so touched 142 00:06:42,778 --> 00:06:44,486 by the panel's reaction, 143 00:06:44,655 --> 00:06:47,823 and even more determined to bare my soul each week. 144 00:06:47,950 --> 00:06:51,493 Nick: And in the super six, sun rose to the occasion 145 00:06:51,578 --> 00:06:55,288 with possibly the most emotional performance in "masked" history. 146 00:06:55,416 --> 00:06:58,166 I love billie eilish's "when the party's over" 147 00:06:58,252 --> 00:07:00,168 because it's haunting in its simplicity. 148 00:07:00,254 --> 00:07:01,962 But I decided to take a risk 149 00:07:02,089 --> 00:07:06,425 and strip it down even further to expose my raw voice. 150 00:07:06,510 --> 00:07:09,386 And be more vulnerable than ever. 151 00:07:09,555 --> 00:07:11,471 ♪ don't you know 152 00:07:11,598 --> 00:07:17,352 ♪ I'm no good for you? 153 00:07:17,479 --> 00:07:20,564 ♪ I've learned to lose you 154 00:07:20,691 --> 00:07:25,277 ♪ can't afford to 155 00:07:25,404 --> 00:07:27,487 ♪ quiet when I'm coming home ♪ 156 00:07:27,614 --> 00:07:32,451 ♪ I'm on my own 157 00:07:32,619 --> 00:07:35,454 ♪ I could lie, say I like it like that, 158 00:07:35,581 --> 00:07:40,041 ♪ like it like that 159 00:07:40,127 --> 00:07:42,419 ♪ I could lie, say I like it like that ♪ 160 00:07:42,588 --> 00:07:47,132 ♪ like it like that 161 00:07:47,217 --> 00:07:49,468 ♪ don't you know 162 00:07:49,595 --> 00:07:52,554 ♪ too much already? 163 00:07:52,639 --> 00:07:56,349 Nicole: You could just hear every breath in her voice, 164 00:07:56,435 --> 00:08:00,103 every cry in her voice, every pain in her voice. 165 00:08:00,230 --> 00:08:01,313 And it was magical. 166 00:08:01,440 --> 00:08:03,565 ♪ call me friend 167 00:08:03,650 --> 00:08:08,028 ♪ but keep me closer 168 00:08:09,490 --> 00:08:11,448 ♪ and I'll call you 169 00:08:11,617 --> 00:08:16,495 ♪ when the party's over 170 00:08:16,580 --> 00:08:19,581 the depth of emotion, you can't teach. 171 00:08:19,750 --> 00:08:22,250 You just have to live. It was haunting. 172 00:08:22,419 --> 00:08:23,919 We all shed a tear. 173 00:08:24,046 --> 00:08:25,420 I get choked up even thinking about it. 174 00:08:25,589 --> 00:08:28,548 ♪ I could lie, say I like it like that ♪ 175 00:08:28,634 --> 00:08:34,429 ♪ like it like that 176 00:08:41,647 --> 00:08:43,522 I just love you. 177 00:08:43,649 --> 00:08:46,274 You're the sun, but you're really an angel. 178 00:08:46,360 --> 00:08:50,153 I could've never imagined how transformational this would be for me. 179 00:08:50,322 --> 00:08:52,280 That it would rebuild my soul. 180 00:08:52,366 --> 00:08:54,824 That I'd be able to finally express myself 181 00:08:54,952 --> 00:08:57,077 in such an intimate and powerful way 182 00:08:57,162 --> 00:08:58,328 under this golden mask. 183 00:08:58,413 --> 00:08:59,996 But now to complete my journey, 184 00:09:00,123 --> 00:09:02,249 I have to win the golden mask. 185 00:09:02,417 --> 00:09:04,084 Nick: But which bright star 186 00:09:04,253 --> 00:09:06,086 is having her moment in the sun? 187 00:09:06,213 --> 00:09:08,421 Let's shine some light on her clue. 188 00:09:08,590 --> 00:09:10,549 We've weathered all sorts of nature hints, 189 00:09:10,717 --> 00:09:13,552 like these woods, this icicle, 190 00:09:13,637 --> 00:09:15,011 and we saw her breathe fire. 191 00:09:15,097 --> 00:09:16,805 Sun: Sorry! 192 00:09:16,932 --> 00:09:19,266 Nick: We saw creatures like this butterfly, 193 00:09:19,393 --> 00:09:22,727 these cows, this chihuahua, and this jaguar. 194 00:09:22,813 --> 00:09:24,354 Yay! 195 00:09:24,481 --> 00:09:27,148 And there was this drone clue from the sky. 196 00:09:27,317 --> 00:09:31,278 Well, this magic 8 ball help you conjure up my identity? 197 00:09:31,405 --> 00:09:35,156 Outlook not so hot. 198 00:09:36,952 --> 00:09:39,911 The panel guessed every big star under the sun, 199 00:09:40,038 --> 00:09:42,998 including mandy moore, leann rimes, 200 00:09:43,125 --> 00:09:46,209 katharine mcphee, carrie underwood, 201 00:09:46,295 --> 00:09:49,871 kate hudson, and demi lovato. 202 00:09:49,965 --> 00:09:52,424 You might think my identity is plain as day, 203 00:09:52,551 --> 00:09:54,342 but when the mask comes off tonight, 204 00:09:54,428 --> 00:09:56,553 it'll dawn on you that, actually, 205 00:09:56,722 --> 00:09:57,887 you've been in the dark. 206 00:09:59,391 --> 00:10:01,016 - Nick: Coming up... - This is it. 207 00:10:01,143 --> 00:10:03,101 ...We gift you the biggest clues yet 208 00:10:03,186 --> 00:10:05,270 behind the identities of our final three... 209 00:10:05,397 --> 00:10:06,980 Best gift ever! 210 00:10:07,065 --> 00:10:08,523 - Yes! - ...Before the winner 211 00:10:08,609 --> 00:10:11,985 will be crowned and all will be revealed. 212 00:10:12,112 --> 00:10:13,820 We're not worthy! 213 00:10:13,947 --> 00:10:15,155 We're not worthy! 214 00:10:20,037 --> 00:10:21,911 Welcome back to "the masked singer" 215 00:10:22,039 --> 00:10:24,122 and our massive road to the finals. 216 00:10:24,291 --> 00:10:27,125 Coming up tonight, we'll crown a champion 217 00:10:27,252 --> 00:10:29,836 and everyone will be unmasked. 218 00:10:29,963 --> 00:10:31,838 Now, it's time to play detective 219 00:10:31,965 --> 00:10:33,923 as we explain the crafty clues 220 00:10:34,051 --> 00:10:38,011 of our unmasked singers once and for all. 221 00:10:38,096 --> 00:10:41,598 All right, the first mask to be slayed was dragon. 222 00:10:41,683 --> 00:10:45,560 Who turned out to be trailblazing rapper busta rhymes. 223 00:10:47,105 --> 00:10:48,688 Busta bust! 224 00:10:48,815 --> 00:10:51,441 There were hints everywhere to his identity, 225 00:10:51,568 --> 00:10:55,320 so get fired up as we shed light on the key clues. 226 00:10:55,489 --> 00:10:58,198 "lairz" was our take on the show "cribs," 227 00:10:58,283 --> 00:10:59,908 where he was on its first season, 228 00:11:00,035 --> 00:11:02,619 showing off his crib in hometown new york, 229 00:11:02,746 --> 00:11:04,287 hence the statue of liberty. 230 00:11:04,414 --> 00:11:06,331 And the biggest clue of all? 231 00:11:06,416 --> 00:11:10,210 His costume. Busta's nickname is the dragon. 232 00:11:10,295 --> 00:11:14,130 I just was in the spirit of wanting to give people a dope, obvious clue, 233 00:11:14,216 --> 00:11:16,549 and I felt like the dragon costume did it. 234 00:11:16,718 --> 00:11:18,093 It just nailed it. 235 00:11:19,554 --> 00:11:21,096 Nick: The next singer to take it off 236 00:11:21,223 --> 00:11:23,139 was our mischievous gremlin, 237 00:11:23,225 --> 00:11:25,433 who made "masked singer" history as the first celebrity 238 00:11:25,560 --> 00:11:29,312 to break all the rules and self-unmask before the vote. 239 00:11:29,439 --> 00:11:31,022 - No! No! - Ken: Don't do it! 240 00:11:33,402 --> 00:11:37,404 Nick: I was shocked to see it was oscar-nominated actor mickey rourke. 241 00:11:37,489 --> 00:11:39,030 I can't believe it. 242 00:11:39,116 --> 00:11:40,949 - Robin: Oh, my god! - Ken: Jenny! You were right! 243 00:11:41,118 --> 00:11:43,451 I still can't believe it. 244 00:11:43,620 --> 00:11:44,577 And he's out! 245 00:11:44,705 --> 00:11:47,288 Mickey rourke! 246 00:11:47,416 --> 00:11:48,998 That's crazy. 247 00:11:49,126 --> 00:11:52,168 - Oh. - Yay. 248 00:11:52,295 --> 00:11:55,588 Nick: Did his clues leave you hanging? 249 00:11:55,716 --> 00:11:57,590 There was this boxing shark, 250 00:11:57,718 --> 00:12:00,135 a triple clue to his movie "rumble fish," 251 00:12:00,262 --> 00:12:02,554 his real life stint as a boxer, 252 00:12:02,723 --> 00:12:06,307 and the movie that snagged him that oscar nom, "the wrestler." 253 00:12:06,435 --> 00:12:09,519 I love this costume. I wanted a friendly, cuddly guy. 254 00:12:09,646 --> 00:12:11,438 Nick: He sang "stand by me" 255 00:12:11,523 --> 00:12:13,898 in honor of his late friend, willy deville. 256 00:12:14,025 --> 00:12:15,275 ♪ stand by me 257 00:12:15,360 --> 00:12:17,277 ♪ oh, darling 258 00:12:17,404 --> 00:12:19,446 ♪ won't you stand by 259 00:12:19,573 --> 00:12:21,990 ♪ stand by me? 260 00:12:24,619 --> 00:12:27,245 It was all-- all about my feelings about willy. 261 00:12:37,591 --> 00:12:39,883 We doing this for willy, ladies and gentlemen! 262 00:12:41,720 --> 00:12:43,470 The next to stick his neck out 263 00:12:43,597 --> 00:12:46,014 on the chopping block was giraffe, 264 00:12:46,141 --> 00:12:49,142 who turned out to be actor and new "masked dancer" panelist 265 00:12:49,269 --> 00:12:50,935 brian austin green. 266 00:12:51,062 --> 00:12:53,438 You guys were all so close, but so far. 267 00:12:53,565 --> 00:12:55,023 I can't believe that's you. 268 00:12:55,150 --> 00:12:59,486 Leave it to us to explain his key clues. 269 00:12:59,654 --> 00:13:01,905 The fox wasn't for wayne brady 270 00:13:01,990 --> 00:13:03,823 but his ex, megan fox, 271 00:13:03,950 --> 00:13:09,579 and the amazing network, ahem that spawned "90210," fox! 272 00:13:09,664 --> 00:13:12,999 And he talked about overcoming a neurological disorder that... 273 00:13:13,084 --> 00:13:14,334 Giraffe: ...Scrambled my brain. 274 00:13:14,461 --> 00:13:16,961 Nick: Brain unscrambled is... 275 00:13:17,047 --> 00:13:18,463 Well, look at that. 276 00:13:18,590 --> 00:13:20,632 These right here, that's where my eyes were. 277 00:13:20,717 --> 00:13:24,135 I couldn't see but, like, this little tiny strip 278 00:13:24,262 --> 00:13:27,222 because the collar comes up and it's a whole different ballgame. 279 00:13:27,390 --> 00:13:29,682 I'm trying not to do too much right now. 280 00:13:29,768 --> 00:13:31,559 Just conserve your energy and, yeah. 281 00:13:31,686 --> 00:13:33,311 I mean, 'cause you're a giraffe. 282 00:13:33,396 --> 00:13:35,271 It's all encompassing, moving in this. 283 00:13:35,398 --> 00:13:38,441 Good-bye, my friend. You've been... 284 00:13:38,568 --> 00:13:39,734 An interesting experience. 285 00:13:43,365 --> 00:13:46,950 Nick: The second to unmask from group b was baby alien. 286 00:13:47,035 --> 00:13:51,120 And this cute little guy was former nfl quarterback mark sanchez. 287 00:13:51,289 --> 00:13:53,155 You got everybody! 288 00:13:53,250 --> 00:13:56,125 The first puppet in "masked" history. 289 00:13:56,253 --> 00:13:59,254 Time to guzzle down his key clues. 290 00:13:59,381 --> 00:14:02,465 There were hints everywhere to teams he's qb'd for. 291 00:14:02,592 --> 00:14:05,260 This liberty bell and cheese stake 292 00:14:05,428 --> 00:14:06,886 for the philadelphia eagles, 293 00:14:07,055 --> 00:14:08,805 this horse and this horse shoe 294 00:14:08,932 --> 00:14:10,932 for the broncos and cowboys, 295 00:14:11,059 --> 00:14:13,101 and this marching band for usc, 296 00:14:13,228 --> 00:14:16,271 the college team he led to a rose bowl victory. 297 00:14:16,398 --> 00:14:18,940 It is the strangest experience I've ever had. 298 00:14:19,067 --> 00:14:21,317 I gotta say, I'm turning into a puppeteer. 299 00:14:21,486 --> 00:14:24,404 Now he starts doing things that I don't even control. 300 00:14:24,531 --> 00:14:27,282 We've grown pretty close over the last couple of weeks. 301 00:14:27,409 --> 00:14:30,034 My message is very simple. 302 00:14:30,120 --> 00:14:33,997 I come to the planet to bring world peace. 303 00:14:34,124 --> 00:14:35,290 Good-bye, buddy. 304 00:14:35,458 --> 00:14:37,166 ( groans ) 305 00:14:37,294 --> 00:14:38,293 good-bye. 306 00:14:41,423 --> 00:14:43,923 Nick: The next famous face to smile for the cameras 307 00:14:44,050 --> 00:14:47,260 was lips, who was talk show icon wendy williams. 308 00:14:47,387 --> 00:14:48,511 Tada! 309 00:14:48,638 --> 00:14:50,221 Wendy! 310 00:14:50,348 --> 00:14:53,391 Let's pay some lip service to her clues. 311 00:14:53,518 --> 00:14:56,269 There were hints to her talk show segments everywhere. 312 00:14:56,396 --> 00:14:58,938 This roller skate for her shoe cam. 313 00:14:59,024 --> 00:15:01,232 This fire for hot topics. 314 00:15:01,359 --> 00:15:04,569 And this ice cream scoop for inside scoop. 315 00:15:04,696 --> 00:15:07,697 And while west wing may have had you thinking politics... 316 00:15:07,782 --> 00:15:09,198 Omarosa? 317 00:15:09,326 --> 00:15:11,576 ...It was simply a clue to her initials. 318 00:15:11,661 --> 00:15:13,828 This is a first-class show. I'd be a fool to turn down 319 00:15:13,955 --> 00:15:15,330 the invitation to be on this show. 320 00:15:15,415 --> 00:15:16,956 And then, once I accepted it, I'm like, 321 00:15:17,125 --> 00:15:19,292 "oh, what am I getting myself into?" 322 00:15:19,419 --> 00:15:21,878 the costume is like 50 pounds. 323 00:15:21,963 --> 00:15:23,963 They sewed velcro on one piece 324 00:15:24,049 --> 00:15:26,966 to keep it from slipping forward because it was so heavy. 325 00:15:27,093 --> 00:15:29,218 It was frightening, but fun. 326 00:15:32,307 --> 00:15:33,890 Nick: The next celebrity to be disarmed 327 00:15:34,059 --> 00:15:35,549 was squiggly monster, 328 00:15:35,644 --> 00:15:39,938 who ended up being tv legend bob saget. 329 00:15:40,023 --> 00:15:41,272 Saget! 330 00:15:43,026 --> 00:15:45,234 Were you able to see through his clues? 331 00:15:45,320 --> 00:15:48,071 There were hints everywhere to shows he starred in. 332 00:15:48,156 --> 00:15:50,239 All the slips, hits, and falls 333 00:15:50,325 --> 00:15:53,409 were clues to hosting "america's funniest home videos." 334 00:15:53,495 --> 00:15:57,372 this dj for his "full house" daughter d.J. Tanner, 335 00:15:57,457 --> 00:16:00,116 and this teddy bear for the "full house" teddy bear song 336 00:16:00,251 --> 00:16:03,252 and voicing ted mosby on "how I met your mother." 337 00:16:03,421 --> 00:16:05,964 the show is meant to be fun and make people feel good. 338 00:16:06,091 --> 00:16:08,633 And this is not the easiest time in the world. 339 00:16:08,718 --> 00:16:11,552 So it's just nice to bring some joy to people, entertainment. 340 00:16:11,721 --> 00:16:15,014 Nick: And despite having seven eyes, he couldn't see a thing. 341 00:16:15,141 --> 00:16:17,600 Why does it have a hat? I never wore a hat. 342 00:16:17,727 --> 00:16:19,310 Did it have a hat? 343 00:16:21,314 --> 00:16:22,230 I wore a hat the whole time? 344 00:16:23,525 --> 00:16:26,058 It had a hat? 345 00:16:26,111 --> 00:16:29,404 Nick: Our next to take flight were the snow owls, 346 00:16:29,489 --> 00:16:31,781 our first ever double-headed costume, 347 00:16:31,908 --> 00:16:34,283 who ended up hatching country singing couple 348 00:16:34,452 --> 00:16:38,413 clint black and lisa hartman black. 349 00:16:38,498 --> 00:16:40,790 And whose unmasked rendition of "the prayer" 350 00:16:40,917 --> 00:16:43,126 had ken praying for a tissue. 351 00:16:43,253 --> 00:16:46,462 ♪ and we'll remember 352 00:16:46,589 --> 00:16:49,966 ♪ we are all god's children 353 00:16:50,051 --> 00:16:53,219 ♪ reaching out to touch you 354 00:16:53,388 --> 00:16:57,515 ♪ reaching for the sky 355 00:16:57,642 --> 00:17:01,811 seriously, that was the most beautiful thing ever. 356 00:17:01,896 --> 00:17:05,681 Nick: Let's snuggle up to their key clues. 357 00:17:05,775 --> 00:17:08,484 There was the spinning dallas basketball, 358 00:17:08,611 --> 00:17:11,696 a clue to clint's role in the film "maverick" 359 00:17:11,781 --> 00:17:15,658 and lisa's role in the spinoff to "dallas," "knott's landing." 360 00:17:15,744 --> 00:17:19,787 and this flying witch hat for lisa's bewitching role as tabitha, 361 00:17:19,914 --> 00:17:23,583 and, of course, clint's must-have fashion accessory. 362 00:17:23,710 --> 00:17:25,418 Snow owls mate for life, 363 00:17:25,545 --> 00:17:27,462 and we're coming up on almost 30 years of marriage, 364 00:17:27,547 --> 00:17:29,797 so we thought that was pretty special. 365 00:17:29,924 --> 00:17:31,716 I loved every minute of it. Everybody's wonderful 366 00:17:31,801 --> 00:17:34,052 and they make you feel at home and we're like a family 367 00:17:34,179 --> 00:17:36,804 and we're gonna miss everybody. I'm gonna cry now. 368 00:17:36,931 --> 00:17:39,557 Nick: Coming up, we'll expose the secrets 369 00:17:39,642 --> 00:17:41,601 of our other unmasked singers. 370 00:17:41,728 --> 00:17:43,686 Watch out. 371 00:17:43,772 --> 00:17:47,106 And later, your holiday wishes come true. 372 00:17:47,192 --> 00:17:50,318 Sun, mushroom, and crocodile will finally... 373 00:17:50,487 --> 00:17:51,778 All: Take it off! 374 00:17:51,905 --> 00:17:53,488 Whoo! 375 00:18:00,622 --> 00:18:02,330 Welcome back to "the masked singer" 376 00:18:02,457 --> 00:18:05,083 and our epic road to the finals. 377 00:18:05,251 --> 00:18:10,296 Soon everything-- and I mean everything-- will be revealed. 378 00:18:10,381 --> 00:18:14,092 I'm here with our favorite pink reptile, the crocodile. 379 00:18:15,136 --> 00:18:16,677 This is much, much different 380 00:18:16,763 --> 00:18:18,638 than the rivers and the lakes that you're used to. 381 00:18:18,723 --> 00:18:21,349 So, uh, how you feeling about the finale coming up tonight? 382 00:18:21,476 --> 00:18:23,851 I'm a little nervous, to be quite honest with you. 383 00:18:23,978 --> 00:18:26,354 I mean, I know there's some fierce competition out there, 384 00:18:26,439 --> 00:18:27,396 but I'm ready to bring it. 385 00:18:29,109 --> 00:18:31,109 Absolutely. And you've been doing it all season long, 386 00:18:31,236 --> 00:18:32,944 so let's take a inside look 387 00:18:33,071 --> 00:18:35,863 at your jaw-dropping road to the finale. 388 00:18:41,287 --> 00:18:44,497 Crocodile: Man, it's crazy to think how I got to this point, 389 00:18:44,624 --> 00:18:47,250 having just beaten seahorse. 390 00:18:47,418 --> 00:18:48,835 Crocodile! 391 00:18:48,962 --> 00:18:51,087 Oh, wow! Oh! 392 00:18:51,172 --> 00:18:53,005 Nick: Congratulations, crocodile! 393 00:18:53,133 --> 00:18:57,927 The golden mask trophy is still within your reach. 394 00:19:01,391 --> 00:19:04,267 So let me tell you my tale of how it happened. 395 00:19:04,394 --> 00:19:06,102 ( tape rewinding ) 396 00:19:10,024 --> 00:19:13,818 I suited up here because despite performing most of my life, 397 00:19:13,945 --> 00:19:16,154 I could never show my true self. 398 00:19:16,239 --> 00:19:18,823 But becoming this powerful pink reptile, 399 00:19:18,950 --> 00:19:23,911 I felt protected by my thick skin, able to just be me. 400 00:19:23,997 --> 00:19:26,497 And right away, I was ready to croc. 401 00:19:26,624 --> 00:19:28,833 It was now or never. 402 00:19:28,960 --> 00:19:32,795 ♪ this ain't a song for the broken-hearted ♪ 403 00:19:36,718 --> 00:19:40,761 ♪ a silent prayer for faith departed ♪ 404 00:19:45,143 --> 00:19:46,726 when crocodile first performed, 405 00:19:46,853 --> 00:19:49,437 I wondered if we've ever had a better rock vocalist. 406 00:19:49,564 --> 00:19:53,649 Crocodile just totally went for bon jovi and nailed it. 407 00:19:53,776 --> 00:19:59,655 ♪ it's my life, it's now or never ♪ 408 00:19:59,782 --> 00:20:03,618 ♪ I ain't gonna live forever 409 00:20:03,786 --> 00:20:09,498 ♪ I just wanna live while I'm alive ♪ 410 00:20:09,626 --> 00:20:11,417 ♪ it's my life 411 00:20:11,544 --> 00:20:15,338 ♪ the heart is like an open highway ♪ 412 00:20:15,465 --> 00:20:19,467 ♪ like frankie said, I did it my way ♪ 413 00:20:19,594 --> 00:20:24,513 ♪ I just wanna live while I'm alive ♪ 414 00:20:24,641 --> 00:20:28,267 ♪ it's my life 415 00:20:30,772 --> 00:20:34,690 oh, my gosh! That was electrifying! 416 00:20:34,776 --> 00:20:39,237 After that first song, I realized I could truly display the range of talent 417 00:20:39,364 --> 00:20:41,322 few people know about. 418 00:20:41,407 --> 00:20:43,950 So I was on a mission to switch it up every week, 419 00:20:44,077 --> 00:20:46,911 and return with an unexpected song 420 00:20:47,038 --> 00:20:51,415 I knew would have the panel chomping at the bit to figure me out. 421 00:20:51,584 --> 00:20:55,294 ♪ with a taste of your lips I'm on a ride ♪ 422 00:20:55,421 --> 00:20:58,547 ♪ you're toxic, I'm slipping under ♪ 423 00:20:58,633 --> 00:21:01,676 ♪ with a taste of a poison paradise ♪ 424 00:21:01,761 --> 00:21:05,471 ♪ I'm addicted to you, don't you know that you're toxic? ♪ 425 00:21:05,598 --> 00:21:09,267 this crocodile can pretty much sing any style of music, 426 00:21:09,394 --> 00:21:11,811 and to me that's what makes him an amazing entertainer. 427 00:21:11,938 --> 00:21:15,147 ♪ with the taste of your lips, I'm on a ride ♪ 428 00:21:15,233 --> 00:21:18,818 - come on! - ♪ you're toxic, I'm slipping under ♪ 429 00:21:18,903 --> 00:21:21,570 ♪ with a taste of a poison paradise ♪ 430 00:21:21,698 --> 00:21:25,783 ♪ I'm addicted to you, don't you know that you're toxic? ♪ 431 00:21:25,952 --> 00:21:27,493 ♪ intoxicate me now 432 00:21:27,620 --> 00:21:29,287 ♪ with your loving now 433 00:21:29,414 --> 00:21:31,455 - hey! - ♪ I think I'm ready now 434 00:21:31,624 --> 00:21:32,456 ♪ oh, yeah 435 00:21:32,625 --> 00:21:34,333 ♪ intoxicate me now 436 00:21:34,419 --> 00:21:35,251 ♪ with your loving now 437 00:21:35,336 --> 00:21:36,669 ♪ I think I'm ready 438 00:21:36,796 --> 00:21:39,755 ♪ don't you know that you're toxic? ♪ 439 00:21:39,882 --> 00:21:41,424 robin: Oh, yeah! 440 00:21:41,551 --> 00:21:44,927 Come on! I'm going to croc's concert! 441 00:21:45,054 --> 00:21:48,389 We haven't really seen this diverse of a transformation 442 00:21:48,558 --> 00:21:49,890 in between two performances. 443 00:21:50,018 --> 00:21:51,976 I mean, I feel totally seduced right now. 444 00:21:52,103 --> 00:21:53,936 You were seduced by the pink croc. 445 00:21:54,063 --> 00:21:59,483 It felt amazing to show off my skills here unfiltered, 446 00:21:59,569 --> 00:22:03,404 but going into the super six, against the sensational seahorse, 447 00:22:03,489 --> 00:22:06,615 I knew I could only win by leaving every single ounce 448 00:22:06,784 --> 00:22:08,784 of my heart, my soul on that stage. 449 00:22:08,953 --> 00:22:10,745 You wanna stop for the night? 450 00:22:10,872 --> 00:22:13,289 No way. Let's run it again. Let's keep going. 451 00:22:13,458 --> 00:22:16,250 So I chose a song that gets to my core, 452 00:22:16,419 --> 00:22:18,794 my world, my croc-lings. 453 00:22:18,921 --> 00:22:21,922 And it meant so much to me. 454 00:22:22,091 --> 00:22:24,633 ♪ I could stay awake 455 00:22:24,761 --> 00:22:29,847 ♪ just to hear you breathing 456 00:22:29,974 --> 00:22:33,684 ♪ watch you smile while you are sleeping ♪ 457 00:22:33,811 --> 00:22:37,813 ♪ while you're far away and dreaming ♪ 458 00:22:37,940 --> 00:22:40,608 ♪ I could spend my life 459 00:22:40,735 --> 00:22:45,571 ♪ in this sweet surrender 460 00:22:45,698 --> 00:22:47,406 ♪ I could stay lost 461 00:22:47,533 --> 00:22:49,784 to me, the crocodile is-- is an all-around entertainer. 462 00:22:49,952 --> 00:22:51,827 He sings well, he performs well, 463 00:22:51,954 --> 00:22:53,954 there is a force of personality. 464 00:22:54,123 --> 00:22:56,832 He has that stage presence. He could definitely win it all. 465 00:22:56,918 --> 00:23:02,671 ♪ is a moment I treasure 466 00:23:02,799 --> 00:23:07,301 crocodile: This show gives me a chance to be a superhero dad 467 00:23:07,428 --> 00:23:09,929 for my kids and really make them proud. 468 00:23:10,056 --> 00:23:11,722 I'll always be there for them because... 469 00:23:11,891 --> 00:23:14,892 ♪ I don't wanna miss a thing ♪ 470 00:23:15,019 --> 00:23:18,813 ♪ I don't wanna miss one smile ♪ 471 00:23:18,940 --> 00:23:23,442 ♪ I don't wanna miss one kiss ♪ 472 00:23:23,569 --> 00:23:28,489 there's something to be said about how much do you want it? 473 00:23:28,616 --> 00:23:30,491 He said, "I want it bad enough and I'm going for it 474 00:23:30,618 --> 00:23:31,784 and I'm gonna get it." 475 00:23:31,953 --> 00:23:33,911 ♪ yeah, yeah 476 00:23:34,038 --> 00:23:36,789 ♪ yeah! 477 00:23:36,916 --> 00:23:40,501 ♪ don't wanna close my eyes 478 00:23:40,628 --> 00:23:43,254 ♪ I don't wanna fall asleep 479 00:23:43,423 --> 00:23:45,423 ♪ 'cause I'd miss you, babe 480 00:23:45,550 --> 00:23:51,554 ♪ and I don't wanna miss a thing ♪ 481 00:23:55,601 --> 00:23:58,644 you're bringing it every single time you sing. 482 00:23:58,729 --> 00:24:02,440 You change your voice. You up your game. You are amazing! 483 00:24:03,985 --> 00:24:06,485 Which brings me back to that moment. 484 00:24:06,571 --> 00:24:08,654 Nick: The crocodile! 485 00:24:08,781 --> 00:24:10,614 And now that I've made it to the end, 486 00:24:10,700 --> 00:24:12,658 I wanna win more than anything! 487 00:24:12,785 --> 00:24:15,953 To show to the world and my family 488 00:24:16,080 --> 00:24:18,205 that with hard work and a full heart, 489 00:24:18,291 --> 00:24:20,416 anything is possible. 490 00:24:22,295 --> 00:24:24,170 Nick: But the question remains, 491 00:24:24,297 --> 00:24:26,255 which croc-star celebrity 492 00:24:26,382 --> 00:24:28,674 is under all that glitter? 493 00:24:28,801 --> 00:24:31,385 Let's brush up on his killer clues. 494 00:24:31,471 --> 00:24:33,679 There were so many water references. 495 00:24:33,806 --> 00:24:35,556 Like this slip n' slide, 496 00:24:35,725 --> 00:24:37,766 toy boat, anchor, 497 00:24:37,894 --> 00:24:40,644 and piñata full of dolphins. 498 00:24:40,771 --> 00:24:43,230 We flagged this italian flag, 499 00:24:43,357 --> 00:24:45,024 this american flag, 500 00:24:45,109 --> 00:24:46,859 and this jolly roger flag. 501 00:24:46,944 --> 00:24:49,778 And here's his super clue straight from the subway: 502 00:24:49,906 --> 00:24:52,656 This pizza rat. 503 00:24:52,825 --> 00:24:55,618 His clues lead the panel to guess actors like 504 00:24:55,786 --> 00:24:57,786 jon hamm and jared leto. 505 00:24:57,914 --> 00:25:01,248 Solo singers like adam lambert and justin guarini. 506 00:25:01,375 --> 00:25:05,669 And boy banders like jordan knight and nick lachey. 507 00:25:05,796 --> 00:25:08,589 When I win tonight and my identity is revealed, 508 00:25:08,758 --> 00:25:10,633 your jaws will drop, 509 00:25:10,760 --> 00:25:12,760 'cause if you think you know who I am, 510 00:25:12,887 --> 00:25:15,971 you're in "de-nile," the river I'm from. 511 00:25:23,314 --> 00:25:25,397 Welcome back to "the masked singer" 512 00:25:25,483 --> 00:25:28,108 and our ridiculous road to the finals tonight 513 00:25:28,236 --> 00:25:31,403 will reveal our final three famous faces. 514 00:25:31,531 --> 00:25:34,323 And one of them will leave with the golden mask. 515 00:25:34,450 --> 00:25:38,118 But now, time to crack more clues 516 00:25:38,287 --> 00:25:41,038 for those faces we've actually seen. 517 00:25:42,542 --> 00:25:44,658 The eighth celebrity to call it a day 518 00:25:44,752 --> 00:25:48,003 was whatchamacallit, who, under all that hair, 519 00:25:48,130 --> 00:25:50,339 was nba star lonzo ball... 520 00:25:50,466 --> 00:25:52,716 Who ken actually guessed! 521 00:25:52,885 --> 00:25:56,387 - ( screaming ) - oh! You did it! 522 00:25:56,556 --> 00:25:59,223 Nick: Let's comb through his key clues. 523 00:25:59,392 --> 00:26:01,559 There were hints to teams he's played for, 524 00:26:01,644 --> 00:26:03,811 like the bear and coffee brewing 525 00:26:03,938 --> 00:26:05,771 for the ucla bruins, 526 00:26:05,856 --> 00:26:07,565 and this lake for the lakers. 527 00:26:07,692 --> 00:26:09,900 Whoo! 528 00:26:09,986 --> 00:26:12,278 And he literally said his own name. 529 00:26:12,405 --> 00:26:15,155 Whatchamacallit: As a bright hairball, I can shine alone. 530 00:26:15,283 --> 00:26:18,284 For me it was a lot of fun because I love music. 531 00:26:18,369 --> 00:26:20,744 I always wanted to perform. Basketball, I have a whole team with me. 532 00:26:20,830 --> 00:26:23,330 On "masked singer," I just came in here, had a whole new look. Just went after it. 533 00:26:23,457 --> 00:26:25,082 My mom's definitely gonna love this. 534 00:26:25,209 --> 00:26:27,084 You know, all the sacrifices she made for me, 535 00:26:27,253 --> 00:26:28,752 the least I can do is put a smile on her face. 536 00:26:28,921 --> 00:26:30,963 And every time I do that, it makes me happy. 537 00:26:32,800 --> 00:26:35,301 Nick: The next to slither away was serpent, 538 00:26:35,428 --> 00:26:38,512 who was singer and actual orthopedic surgeon, 539 00:26:38,639 --> 00:26:41,140 dr. Elvis francois... 540 00:26:41,267 --> 00:26:43,684 - Nick: Oh my goodness! - It is! 541 00:26:43,769 --> 00:26:46,770 ...Who went viral for healing the world with his voice. 542 00:26:46,897 --> 00:26:51,609 ♪ amazing 543 00:26:51,736 --> 00:26:54,269 ♪ grace 544 00:26:54,363 --> 00:26:58,490 and had one of the most emotional unmaskings in the show's history. 545 00:26:58,618 --> 00:27:01,493 That's what a real doctor does, man. This guy is smarter 546 00:27:01,621 --> 00:27:05,331 than any doctor on the planet and there's just truly no one more... 547 00:27:05,458 --> 00:27:09,418 Talented than him. And I'm crying because I'm jealous that you're more talented than me. 548 00:27:09,587 --> 00:27:13,339 - And we love you so much. - I'm just happy to play a small part and humbled. 549 00:27:13,466 --> 00:27:16,425 Nick: And now, let's rattle off his key clues. 550 00:27:16,552 --> 00:27:18,552 There were medical hints everywhere. 551 00:27:18,679 --> 00:27:20,137 Like these scrubs, 552 00:27:20,264 --> 00:27:21,639 this ambulance, 553 00:27:21,766 --> 00:27:23,474 this x-ray, 554 00:27:23,559 --> 00:27:26,185 and this sign that literally says "medicine." 555 00:27:26,312 --> 00:27:28,520 - I mean, come on. - On a day to day basis I'm in 556 00:27:28,606 --> 00:27:30,898 an operating room, which is very, very, very different 557 00:27:30,983 --> 00:27:34,652 than putting on a costume, standing on a stage, and sharing music. 558 00:27:34,779 --> 00:27:37,363 The message that I hope to share is, "look to your left and to your right, 559 00:27:37,448 --> 00:27:40,491 and find a way that you can help the person beside you. And I think we'll get 560 00:27:40,618 --> 00:27:43,118 to a better tomorrow if we all do that." 561 00:27:43,287 --> 00:27:45,621 nick: The next off our plate was broccoli, 562 00:27:45,790 --> 00:27:50,000 who was revealed as the legendary paul anka. 563 00:27:50,127 --> 00:27:52,503 - Yeah! - Robin thicke got it right! 564 00:27:52,588 --> 00:27:56,465 Let's serve up explanations for his tastiest clues. 565 00:27:56,550 --> 00:27:58,759 There were hints to his classic songs, 566 00:27:58,886 --> 00:28:00,886 like this die, for "diana," 567 00:28:00,971 --> 00:28:03,430 and these dogs for "puppy love." 568 00:28:03,557 --> 00:28:06,767 and this roulette wheel for being an icon in vegas, 569 00:28:06,894 --> 00:28:09,645 where at age 26 he wrote the song "my way" 570 00:28:09,772 --> 00:28:12,690 for the big cheese himself, frank sinatra. 571 00:28:12,775 --> 00:28:15,317 After doing this for 65 years, if you told me 572 00:28:15,444 --> 00:28:18,445 30 years ago I'd have broccoli on my head, 573 00:28:18,531 --> 00:28:21,281 I would've told you you were crazy. But the experience itself was great. 574 00:28:21,367 --> 00:28:25,494 Hey, b-man. Every time I sit down and look at a plate of you, 575 00:28:25,579 --> 00:28:27,621 I'm gonna have trouble swallowing it. 576 00:28:27,748 --> 00:28:31,125 And I thank you for being there with me, okay, pal? 577 00:28:31,252 --> 00:28:32,710 Say good-bye to everybody. 578 00:28:32,795 --> 00:28:35,504 - Good-bye! - ( laughter ) 579 00:28:35,631 --> 00:28:37,798 - broccoli: Good-bye! - Nick: The next singer 580 00:28:37,925 --> 00:28:40,634 to micro-wave good-bye was popcorn, 581 00:28:40,761 --> 00:28:43,762 who turned out to be pop-star taylor dayne. 582 00:28:43,889 --> 00:28:46,223 - Ah! - Yay! 583 00:28:46,392 --> 00:28:48,642 Were you dialed in to her biggest clues? 584 00:28:48,769 --> 00:28:51,353 There was this crimper and rubik's cube. 585 00:28:51,480 --> 00:28:55,232 Clues to the '80s, the decade taylor launched to stardom. 586 00:28:55,359 --> 00:28:58,777 Touring with prince, starring in "cats," 587 00:28:58,863 --> 00:29:02,322 and releasing her single, "with every beat of my heart." 588 00:29:02,408 --> 00:29:04,783 "the masked singer" is a place where we can celebrate 589 00:29:04,952 --> 00:29:07,995 and I felt really a part of something here. 590 00:29:08,122 --> 00:29:09,496 She's my homie. 591 00:29:09,623 --> 00:29:12,249 Okay, you can take my head now. 592 00:29:12,418 --> 00:29:14,460 But you can't have my heart, baby. 593 00:29:14,587 --> 00:29:16,628 ( chuckles ) 594 00:29:16,756 --> 00:29:20,090 the next to feel the sting was jellyfish, 595 00:29:20,217 --> 00:29:23,635 who turned out to be olympic gold medalist chloe kim. 596 00:29:23,763 --> 00:29:25,637 Yeah! 597 00:29:25,806 --> 00:29:29,224 Let's "ten-tackle" her main clues. 598 00:29:29,351 --> 00:29:32,352 There were snowboarding hints floating around everywhere. 599 00:29:32,480 --> 00:29:34,271 Like these pipes, for half-pipes. 600 00:29:34,356 --> 00:29:38,817 This fidget spinner for her awesome 360 and 720 tricks 601 00:29:38,903 --> 00:29:42,362 on her board where she speeds down hills. 602 00:29:42,448 --> 00:29:44,990 I was more nervous here on "the masked singer" stage 603 00:29:45,117 --> 00:29:47,201 than I was at the olympics. 604 00:29:47,286 --> 00:29:49,745 I never performed before. But it was so much fun. 605 00:29:49,872 --> 00:29:53,123 I'm gonna miss you. Muah! 606 00:29:54,376 --> 00:29:56,251 Can I have help? ( chuckles ) 607 00:29:58,297 --> 00:30:01,423 nick: And the last mask to ride off into the sunset 608 00:30:01,550 --> 00:30:04,051 was early frontrunner, seahorse. 609 00:30:04,220 --> 00:30:08,430 ♪ you're here 610 00:30:08,557 --> 00:30:12,309 ♪ there's nothing I fear 611 00:30:12,436 --> 00:30:14,228 ♪ and I know 612 00:30:14,355 --> 00:30:16,647 ♪ that my heart will 613 00:30:16,774 --> 00:30:21,568 ♪ go on 614 00:30:21,695 --> 00:30:24,655 she was revealed as grammy winner tori kelly. 615 00:30:24,782 --> 00:30:27,274 Yes! 616 00:30:27,368 --> 00:30:30,244 Let's untangle her key clues. 617 00:30:30,371 --> 00:30:33,622 There were blinking lights to her songs everywhere. 618 00:30:33,791 --> 00:30:36,750 These winged clocks for "time flies." 619 00:30:36,919 --> 00:30:39,461 two baby dolls for "baby, baby." 620 00:30:39,588 --> 00:30:43,298 and this sign for her mega-hit, "unbreakable smile." 621 00:30:43,425 --> 00:30:45,467 and this colorful amphibian? 622 00:30:45,594 --> 00:30:48,554 A nod to when I got to sing "rainbow connection" 623 00:30:48,639 --> 00:30:51,431 - with kermit the frog. - Oh! 624 00:30:51,559 --> 00:30:54,101 One thing I learned about myself on this show 625 00:30:54,228 --> 00:30:56,728 is that I definitely have an alter ego. 626 00:30:56,814 --> 00:30:59,648 There's the sassy, diva side of me 627 00:30:59,775 --> 00:31:02,317 that's been hiding, so... 628 00:31:02,444 --> 00:31:03,402 ...Watch out. 629 00:31:03,529 --> 00:31:05,153 So funny, 'cause now as me, 630 00:31:05,322 --> 00:31:06,780 I don't know what to do with my hands. 631 00:31:06,907 --> 00:31:08,949 - I'm like, "yeah, so..." - ( laughter ) 632 00:31:09,034 --> 00:31:12,119 whereas before I was like, "anyways..." 633 00:31:12,204 --> 00:31:13,620 nick: Coming up... 634 00:31:13,747 --> 00:31:15,664 Revel in all the reveals. 635 00:31:15,791 --> 00:31:18,750 - Take it off! - The finale is almost here! 636 00:31:24,758 --> 00:31:27,301 Welcome back to "the masked singer" 637 00:31:27,428 --> 00:31:29,595 and our road to the finals. 638 00:31:29,722 --> 00:31:32,014 Later tonight this mushroom 639 00:31:32,141 --> 00:31:35,267 along with sun and crocodile, will battle it out 640 00:31:35,394 --> 00:31:36,476 for the golden mask. 641 00:31:36,604 --> 00:31:38,103 Whoo! Yeah! 642 00:31:38,230 --> 00:31:41,356 Now, how much do you want to capsize 643 00:31:41,483 --> 00:31:44,818 - the croc and the sun? - I'm usually a big softie 644 00:31:44,945 --> 00:31:48,488 and I don't like to fight. But since I am the mushroom, 645 00:31:48,616 --> 00:31:52,451 I'm gonna mush them both 'cause there ain't no room for nobody but me. 646 00:31:52,620 --> 00:31:54,620 Ah-ha-ha, I heard that. Well, let's take a peek 647 00:31:54,788 --> 00:31:57,623 and your fun and fungus-y road to the finals. 648 00:32:01,211 --> 00:32:03,337 Mushroom: When I decided to be on "the masked singer," 649 00:32:03,422 --> 00:32:05,464 I could have been anything on earth, 650 00:32:05,591 --> 00:32:09,593 but I felt my true calling was in the earth. The mushroom. 651 00:32:09,720 --> 00:32:11,553 Mushrooms are gentle and magical. 652 00:32:11,639 --> 00:32:14,640 They connect all the plants together underground. 653 00:32:14,767 --> 00:32:18,143 And I'm here because I hope my music can connect you all 654 00:32:18,270 --> 00:32:20,562 - in the same way. - She looks fabulous! 655 00:32:20,648 --> 00:32:23,690 But I'm also here because I'm super determined 656 00:32:23,776 --> 00:32:25,734 to fool the panel to the very, very end. 657 00:32:25,861 --> 00:32:28,445 So I embodied a unique character. 658 00:32:28,530 --> 00:32:30,572 Oh, my god. I'm loving that outfit! 659 00:32:30,658 --> 00:32:34,785 And I started with an incredible song I knew would really disguise my voice. 660 00:32:34,954 --> 00:32:38,455 ♪ pray god you can cope 661 00:32:38,582 --> 00:32:41,458 ♪ I'll stand outside 662 00:32:41,585 --> 00:32:43,669 ♪ this woman's work 663 00:32:43,796 --> 00:32:47,130 ♪ this woman's world 664 00:32:47,257 --> 00:32:51,051 ♪ oh, it's hard on a man 665 00:32:51,220 --> 00:32:53,762 ♪ now his part is over 666 00:32:53,889 --> 00:32:55,597 oh, my gosh, it's a guy. 667 00:32:55,724 --> 00:32:59,101 ♪ now starts the craft... 668 00:32:59,228 --> 00:33:02,646 His voice. Oh, the first time I ever heard him sing. 669 00:33:02,773 --> 00:33:06,274 It was just rich and yummy 670 00:33:06,402 --> 00:33:09,319 and I felt like I could crawl inside of his voice 671 00:33:09,405 --> 00:33:13,240 like a blanket. And that everything was gonna be okay 672 00:33:13,325 --> 00:33:17,285 while I was having a cup of hot cocoa. 673 00:33:17,371 --> 00:33:20,122 ♪ all the things I should have given but I didn't ♪ 674 00:33:20,249 --> 00:33:22,749 - wow. - ♪ oh 675 00:33:22,876 --> 00:33:27,337 ♪ darling, make it go 676 00:33:27,464 --> 00:33:33,468 ♪ just make it go away 677 00:33:37,266 --> 00:33:38,807 oh, my gosh! 678 00:33:38,934 --> 00:33:39,891 Robin: Wow! 679 00:33:39,977 --> 00:33:41,560 Nick: That was amazing! 680 00:33:41,687 --> 00:33:44,438 Oh, my gosh. First of all, I thought you were a woman, 681 00:33:44,565 --> 00:33:48,150 but I think you're a man underneath there. You never know. 682 00:33:48,318 --> 00:33:53,447 I love singing as the mushroom, though the whole time I was just watching the panel's faces. 683 00:33:53,574 --> 00:33:55,323 Do they know it's me? 684 00:33:55,451 --> 00:33:58,452 That was weighing on me, plus this head was, too. 685 00:33:58,620 --> 00:34:00,287 It weighs, like, 20 pounds. 686 00:34:00,456 --> 00:34:02,864 - You doing okay, mush? - Yeah, it's just really heavy, 687 00:34:02,916 --> 00:34:05,584 but it helps relieve pressure on my neck if I just hold it up like this. 688 00:34:05,753 --> 00:34:08,420 - You're doing great. Hang in there. - Okay, thanks. 689 00:34:08,547 --> 00:34:11,423 But my big head isn't gonna stop me from winning. 690 00:34:11,592 --> 00:34:14,760 So for my second song, I added extra choreo 691 00:34:14,845 --> 00:34:17,054 and took on an energetic power vocal 692 00:34:17,222 --> 00:34:19,806 to share my spicier side. 693 00:34:19,933 --> 00:34:24,269 ♪ if I could turn back time 694 00:34:24,396 --> 00:34:27,355 ♪ if I could find a way 695 00:34:28,942 --> 00:34:32,486 ♪ I'd take back those words that hurt you ♪ 696 00:34:32,613 --> 00:34:35,238 ♪ if I could reach the stars 697 00:34:35,324 --> 00:34:36,823 wow! 698 00:34:36,950 --> 00:34:39,868 Oh, my god, when mushroom sang "turn back time," 699 00:34:39,953 --> 00:34:43,455 the tone of his voice, it sang to my soul. 700 00:34:43,540 --> 00:34:47,209 - It touched me. - ♪ ...Like you used to do 701 00:34:47,294 --> 00:34:52,255 ♪ if I could turn back time 702 00:34:53,592 --> 00:34:56,593 ♪ if I could find a way 703 00:34:59,389 --> 00:35:03,016 mushroom: I tried to find a way to hold the note at the end as long as possible. 704 00:35:03,143 --> 00:35:07,020 ♪ stay 705 00:35:07,147 --> 00:35:08,230 what? 706 00:35:08,357 --> 00:35:14,152 ( vocalizing ) 707 00:35:15,364 --> 00:35:17,322 mushroom: And I nailed it! 708 00:35:17,491 --> 00:35:19,116 - Nick: Wow! - That was hot! 709 00:35:19,284 --> 00:35:22,244 Nick: We are in the presence of greatness! 710 00:35:22,371 --> 00:35:25,455 Mushroom, I think you might be unbeatable. 711 00:35:25,624 --> 00:35:27,824 - Thank you. - Absolutely, jenny. 712 00:35:27,918 --> 00:35:29,459 The panel's comments mean so much. 713 00:35:29,545 --> 00:35:31,753 Mushrooms often get stepped on. 714 00:35:31,922 --> 00:35:34,131 People don't give credit to things they think are beneath them. 715 00:35:34,258 --> 00:35:37,592 So it's nice to be a fighter for those that have been made to feel small. 716 00:35:37,678 --> 00:35:40,929 Nick: But after jellyfish topped him in round three, 717 00:35:41,014 --> 00:35:44,099 mushroom had to fight extra hard 718 00:35:44,226 --> 00:35:47,644 becoming the first finalist forced to fight for his life in the smackdown. 719 00:35:47,771 --> 00:35:52,023 ♪ I've been so many places 720 00:35:52,151 --> 00:35:55,318 ♪ in my life and time 721 00:35:55,445 --> 00:35:57,737 ♪ but we're alone 722 00:35:57,865 --> 00:36:00,782 ♪ and now I'm singing this song ♪ 723 00:36:02,744 --> 00:36:08,748 ♪ to you 724 00:36:09,835 --> 00:36:12,460 wow! Did you see that? Stealth! 725 00:36:12,588 --> 00:36:15,088 Mushroom: While I was sad to take out fellow plant-life, 726 00:36:15,257 --> 00:36:17,924 it felt good to represent for us lowly mushrooms 727 00:36:18,010 --> 00:36:20,135 and continue to spread my message. 728 00:36:20,262 --> 00:36:22,387 It just seems like everything the mushroom stands for 729 00:36:22,556 --> 00:36:24,598 is togetherness, unity, equality, 730 00:36:24,725 --> 00:36:26,391 a brother and sisterhood, 731 00:36:26,518 --> 00:36:28,185 and especially right now in this world, 732 00:36:28,270 --> 00:36:29,728 that's what we need more than ever. 733 00:36:29,813 --> 00:36:31,479 Nick: And more than ever in the super six, 734 00:36:31,607 --> 00:36:34,482 mushroom had to up his game as he faced the fish 735 00:36:34,610 --> 00:36:36,651 who stung him a week earlier. 736 00:36:36,778 --> 00:36:40,572 ♪ well, sometimes I go out by myself ♪ 737 00:36:40,699 --> 00:36:43,366 ♪ and I look across the water 738 00:36:46,205 --> 00:36:47,954 ♪ and I think of all the things ♪ 739 00:36:48,040 --> 00:36:49,414 ♪ what you're doing 740 00:36:49,541 --> 00:36:52,250 ♪ and in my head I paint a picture ♪ 741 00:36:52,377 --> 00:36:54,336 ken: The mushroom's version of "valerie" was powerful. 742 00:36:54,421 --> 00:36:56,504 To have that beautiful, melodic voice 743 00:36:56,632 --> 00:36:59,299 come out of that mushroom, I was just very moved by that. 744 00:36:59,426 --> 00:37:01,468 ♪ and I've missed your ginger hair ♪ 745 00:37:01,595 --> 00:37:04,471 - ♪ and the way you like to dress ♪ - whoo! 746 00:37:04,598 --> 00:37:06,765 ♪ won't you come on over? 747 00:37:06,850 --> 00:37:09,643 ♪ stop making a fool out of me ♪ 748 00:37:09,770 --> 00:37:11,353 I still don't know who this is! 749 00:37:11,438 --> 00:37:17,108 ♪ why don't you come on over, valerie? ♪ 750 00:37:17,236 --> 00:37:19,402 - ( beatboxing ) - hey! 751 00:37:19,529 --> 00:37:21,780 ♪ valerie 752 00:37:21,907 --> 00:37:24,449 ( beatboxing continues ) 753 00:37:24,618 --> 00:37:27,452 ♪ valerie 754 00:37:28,830 --> 00:37:30,538 that's insane! 755 00:37:30,707 --> 00:37:32,332 Mushroom: This journey has been so fulfilling, 756 00:37:32,417 --> 00:37:34,251 but believe me, 757 00:37:34,419 --> 00:37:37,796 I want to win and shock the world more than you can imagine. 758 00:37:37,923 --> 00:37:39,589 And I'm so close! 759 00:37:39,675 --> 00:37:42,592 Week after week, he has been changing it up, 760 00:37:42,719 --> 00:37:44,761 and it's been driving me crazy! Honestly, 761 00:37:44,888 --> 00:37:46,554 out of everyone, I am just, like, 762 00:37:46,723 --> 00:37:50,058 "I know who that voice is," but I don't know. 763 00:37:50,185 --> 00:37:53,061 Nick: Do you know, not know, who it is? 764 00:37:53,188 --> 00:37:55,730 If you're hungry for his clues, pay close attention. 765 00:37:55,816 --> 00:37:59,150 We saw this breakfast club with a pancake, 766 00:37:59,236 --> 00:38:01,319 an egg, and orange juice. 767 00:38:01,488 --> 00:38:03,154 Plus a beet person, 768 00:38:03,282 --> 00:38:06,783 and a hot dog stand with a hat--brella. 769 00:38:06,910 --> 00:38:09,286 This turkey was stuffed with a game-changer. 770 00:38:09,413 --> 00:38:12,205 The name that I go by now 771 00:38:12,291 --> 00:38:16,876 was not my name when I first sprouted. 772 00:38:16,962 --> 00:38:20,422 And for dessert, he magically... 773 00:38:20,507 --> 00:38:23,133 - Whoa! - ...Gave us a piece of his mind. 774 00:38:23,260 --> 00:38:26,303 - Ken: Ugh. Eww. - What-- what flavor is that brain? 775 00:38:26,430 --> 00:38:28,046 Strawberry. 776 00:38:28,140 --> 00:38:29,639 Nick: Are you still picking your brain? 777 00:38:29,766 --> 00:38:31,474 The panel may or may not help. 778 00:38:31,601 --> 00:38:34,519 They've guessed solo artists like frank ocean, 779 00:38:34,646 --> 00:38:36,688 the weeknd, and usher, 780 00:38:36,773 --> 00:38:39,274 and actors who sing like jordan fisher, 781 00:38:39,401 --> 00:38:41,818 jayden smith, and donald glover. 782 00:38:41,945 --> 00:38:43,653 To my fungi fam out there, 783 00:38:43,780 --> 00:38:46,323 I'm giving it all for the golden mask. 784 00:38:46,491 --> 00:38:48,491 And when my mushroom head comes off tonight, 785 00:38:48,618 --> 00:38:51,619 it's going to blow the mush-roof off this joint! 786 00:38:51,788 --> 00:38:53,621 Nick: Gotta love mush! 787 00:38:53,707 --> 00:38:55,999 Very, very soon, we are going to reveal 788 00:38:56,126 --> 00:38:59,669 the secret identities of crocodile, mushroom, and the sun! 789 00:38:59,796 --> 00:39:04,132 Think you know who they are? Listen up for some brand new game-changing clues 790 00:39:04,259 --> 00:39:05,884 before they perform again. 791 00:39:08,764 --> 00:39:12,474 For the holidays, we made clue-kies for st. Nick. 792 00:39:12,601 --> 00:39:14,392 Cookies that are clues! 793 00:39:14,478 --> 00:39:15,769 - ( timer rings ) - they're ready! 794 00:39:15,896 --> 00:39:19,731 I love the smell of fresh-baked clues. 795 00:39:19,858 --> 00:39:22,984 Mmm. Ready to see mine first? 796 00:39:23,153 --> 00:39:25,612 I hope you left mush-room for dessert. 797 00:39:25,697 --> 00:39:28,323 These look out of this world in any month. 798 00:39:28,450 --> 00:39:30,784 But do you know what they mean? 799 00:39:30,869 --> 00:39:33,787 Here are my clues. Piping hot out of the oven. 800 00:39:33,872 --> 00:39:36,498 I had a ton of fun baking these. 801 00:39:36,625 --> 00:39:40,335 But I didn't burn them. Can you solve them? 802 00:39:40,462 --> 00:39:43,588 I'm starting to croco-dial into some new talents. 803 00:39:43,715 --> 00:39:45,715 I put my heart and soul into these. 804 00:39:45,884 --> 00:39:49,552 And just a hint of hints. Can you figure them out? 805 00:39:49,721 --> 00:39:51,554 I hope st. Nick likes them. 806 00:39:51,723 --> 00:39:54,015 - Maybe I'll just take one bite. - Sun: Put that back! 807 00:39:55,519 --> 00:39:57,143 - Nick: Coming right up... - This is it. 808 00:39:57,270 --> 00:39:59,771 ...Ho, ho, who will win the golden mask? 809 00:39:59,898 --> 00:40:03,108 - The winner is... - Take it off! 810 00:40:13,954 --> 00:40:17,080 Nick: There's no masking the truth, america, 811 00:40:17,207 --> 00:40:20,625 2020 had challenged all of us. 812 00:40:20,752 --> 00:40:23,169 But despite the hardships, 813 00:40:23,296 --> 00:40:25,463 we made it our mission to bring a smile 814 00:40:25,590 --> 00:40:28,591 to your face week after week. 815 00:40:28,718 --> 00:40:32,762 And while we know you're not able to be with all of your loved ones this year, 816 00:40:32,889 --> 00:40:37,559 we invite you to join us for the best holiday party around. 817 00:40:37,686 --> 00:40:43,481 Because it's time to crown a masked champion. 818 00:40:43,567 --> 00:40:47,485 For months, our undercover stars have dazzled us with their talent. 819 00:40:47,612 --> 00:40:51,614 - I love you! - But now, just three remain. 820 00:40:51,700 --> 00:40:55,785 - Mushroom. - Mushroom: I've kept the panel on their toes all season, 821 00:40:55,912 --> 00:40:59,747 but I've got one more trick up my sleeve to take it all. 822 00:40:59,833 --> 00:41:03,626 - Nick: Sun. - Sun: I've never felt more like myself under this mask, 823 00:41:03,712 --> 00:41:06,212 so winning would mean the world to me. 824 00:41:06,381 --> 00:41:10,717 - Nick: And crocodile. - Crocodile: I've worn my heart on my sleeve week after week, 825 00:41:10,802 --> 00:41:13,470 and tonight I'm leaving it all on the stage. 826 00:41:13,597 --> 00:41:17,682 Nick: Each have one last shot to prove they got what it takes 827 00:41:17,809 --> 00:41:19,517 to win the golden mask. 828 00:41:19,603 --> 00:41:21,561 I don't want it to be over. 829 00:41:21,688 --> 00:41:24,397 So from our dysfunctional family to yours, 830 00:41:24,483 --> 00:41:26,316 let's celebrate. 831 00:41:26,485 --> 00:41:30,737 Because it's time to unwrap all the gifts under the tree. 832 00:41:30,864 --> 00:41:33,156 That set the bar so high. 833 00:41:33,283 --> 00:41:38,286 Tune in next time for "the masked singer" holiday finale.