1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,200 next. Stay 2 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,200 next. Stay safe. 3 00:00:00,200 --> 00:00:00,400 next. Stay safe. Have 4 00:00:00,400 --> 00:00:00,440 next. Stay safe. Have a 5 00:00:05,440 --> 00:00:06,640 It's Ryan Moloney! 6 00:00:06,640 --> 00:00:08,040 Lisa Curry! 7 00:00:08,040 --> 00:00:12,000 ..the biggest names in entertainment took to The Masked Singer stage. 8 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,360 Pia Miranda! 9 00:00:13,360 --> 00:00:15,280 Jamie Durie! 10 00:00:15,280 --> 00:00:16,680 Emma Watkins! 11 00:00:16,680 --> 00:00:17,680 (SCREAMS) 12 00:00:17,680 --> 00:00:19,000 Matt Preston! 13 00:00:19,000 --> 00:00:20,360 Sam Sparro! 14 00:00:20,360 --> 00:00:21,680 Shannon Noll! 15 00:00:21,680 --> 00:00:23,040 Michelle Williams! Hi. 16 00:00:23,040 --> 00:00:24,040 (SCREAMS) 17 00:00:24,040 --> 00:00:25,560 It's Tori Spelling! 18 00:00:25,560 --> 00:00:28,760 Tonight, it's the Grand Finale. 19 00:00:28,760 --> 00:00:32,760 The final three masks will fight for the trophy. 20 00:00:32,760 --> 00:00:34,560 This is the moment. 21 00:00:34,560 --> 00:00:37,360 Their identities will be revealed. 22 00:00:37,360 --> 00:00:38,400 MEL: They're all winners! 23 00:00:38,400 --> 00:00:41,080 Who is Snapdragon? 24 00:00:41,080 --> 00:00:43,760 # Yeah, I might seem so strong Oh, my God! 25 00:00:43,760 --> 00:00:46,320 # Yeah, I might speak so long 26 00:00:46,320 --> 00:00:49,200 # I've never been so wrong... # 27 00:00:49,200 --> 00:00:50,320 Mirrorball? 28 00:00:50,320 --> 00:00:52,320 # Oh-oh! 29 00:00:52,320 --> 00:00:54,160 Amazing! # Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ohh! # 30 00:00:54,160 --> 00:00:55,360 And Rooster? 31 00:00:55,360 --> 00:00:58,880 # California dreaming... # This is the grand finale... 32 00:00:58,880 --> 00:00:59,880 Guys! 33 00:00:59,880 --> 00:01:02,800 ..of the world's craziest guessing game. 34 00:01:02,800 --> 00:01:04,360 ALL: (CHANT) Take it off! Take it off! 35 00:01:04,360 --> 00:01:06,600 Oh-oh-oh! Here it comes! 36 00:01:06,600 --> 00:01:07,640 Take it off! 37 00:01:07,640 --> 00:01:10,240 Oh, yes! Yes, it is! 38 00:01:14,320 --> 00:01:17,320 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 39 00:01:21,680 --> 00:01:24,280 # Don't know your face, don't know your name 40 00:01:26,560 --> 00:01:28,720 # Why don't we play a little game? 41 00:01:31,280 --> 00:01:33,360 # Who is that? Who is that? # 42 00:01:33,360 --> 00:01:36,640 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 43 00:01:36,640 --> 00:01:39,760 We made it! (LAUGHS) 44 00:01:39,760 --> 00:01:41,520 We made it! 45 00:01:41,520 --> 00:01:43,320 We did it! They can't stop us now. 46 00:01:43,320 --> 00:01:44,400 Good evening, Australia. 47 00:01:44,400 --> 00:01:47,920 I'm Osher Gunsberg and this is The Masked Singer! 48 00:01:47,920 --> 00:01:50,320 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 49 00:01:51,400 --> 00:01:54,200 It is the Grand Finale, 50 00:01:54,200 --> 00:01:57,360 the final act of Australia's favourite guessing game. 51 00:01:57,360 --> 00:02:01,800 One by one, celebrities concealed have been revealed. 52 00:02:01,800 --> 00:02:05,160 We started with 12, we are now left with our final three. 53 00:02:05,160 --> 00:02:09,080 Snapdragon, Rooster, and Mirrorball. 54 00:02:09,080 --> 00:02:13,480 Tonight, they put it all on the line for The Masked Singer trophy, 55 00:02:13,480 --> 00:02:17,320 seen here upon this magnificent plinth. 56 00:02:17,320 --> 00:02:20,000 MEL: Ohh! Who will win the trophy? 57 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:22,640 Who are the superstars behind these masks? 58 00:02:22,640 --> 00:02:24,120 Have you guessed correctly? 59 00:02:24,120 --> 00:02:25,520 Questions, questions, questions. 60 00:02:25,520 --> 00:02:27,320 Don't worry, we have all the answers. 61 00:02:27,320 --> 00:02:32,800 We will see three guaranteed celebrity secret identities 62 00:02:32,800 --> 00:02:34,120 finally exposed. 63 00:02:34,120 --> 00:02:35,800 It's a big night for everyone. 64 00:02:35,800 --> 00:02:37,400 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 65 00:02:37,400 --> 00:02:39,120 So give it up for our guessing panel, 66 00:02:39,120 --> 00:02:41,120 the clever clog, Mel B! 67 00:02:41,120 --> 00:02:42,760 (ABBIE CHEERS) 68 00:02:42,760 --> 00:02:46,280 Super sleuth Abbie Chatfield! 69 00:02:46,280 --> 00:02:49,760 Smarty-pants Dave Hughes! 70 00:02:49,760 --> 00:02:52,760 And guessing goddess Chrissie Swan! 71 00:02:52,760 --> 00:02:55,680 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 72 00:02:57,640 --> 00:02:59,720 Hughesy, we've made it to the final show. 73 00:02:59,720 --> 00:03:00,720 We have. 74 00:03:00,720 --> 00:03:03,600 Despite many a challenge, many a spill, 75 00:03:03,600 --> 00:03:05,920 many an usurper challenging you, 76 00:03:05,920 --> 00:03:08,240 you've managed to hold onto the captaincy. 77 00:03:08,240 --> 00:03:10,280 No, he hasn't held onto it! I believe I have. 78 00:03:10,280 --> 00:03:12,480 He was denounced! It's gone. 79 00:03:12,480 --> 00:03:13,600 As captain... Gone! 80 00:03:13,600 --> 00:03:14,720 ..your end of series review. 81 00:03:14,720 --> 00:03:16,200 How did your teammates go? 82 00:03:16,200 --> 00:03:20,280 Look, when I got told who my three new panel members would be, 83 00:03:20,280 --> 00:03:23,520 I said, "They all will be brilliant," 84 00:03:23,520 --> 00:03:25,720 and I was right, everyone. 85 00:03:25,720 --> 00:03:27,760 Awww! Oh, thanks, Hughesy. 86 00:03:27,760 --> 00:03:30,400 I feel bad now. I was waiting for the punchline. 87 00:03:30,400 --> 00:03:32,720 I was waiting for something. That was so nice, Hughesy. 88 00:03:32,720 --> 00:03:36,440 That just confirmed to me I get everything right. 89 00:03:36,440 --> 00:03:39,040 That was really nice that you said the beginning bit. 90 00:03:39,040 --> 00:03:40,920 That was lovely, Hughesy. So well done, everyone. 91 00:03:40,920 --> 00:03:44,240 Thanks, Hughesy. You've been a pleasure. You've been a joy. 92 00:03:44,240 --> 00:03:47,600 Any grand finale deserves a huge kick-off 93 00:03:47,600 --> 00:03:51,920 and I can think of nothing better than an all-star collab. 94 00:03:51,920 --> 00:03:54,400 These masks are ready to sing for you. 95 00:03:54,400 --> 00:03:56,800 Are you ready to be sung to? ALL: Yes! 96 00:03:56,800 --> 00:03:58,080 You are? We're ready! 97 00:03:58,080 --> 00:04:01,120 Please welcome your three finalists together as one - 98 00:04:01,120 --> 00:04:03,840 Snapdragon, Rooster and Mirrorball! 99 00:04:03,840 --> 00:04:06,920 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 100 00:04:09,440 --> 00:04:12,760 (DANCE MUSIC PLAYS) 101 00:04:16,880 --> 00:04:18,600 It's like we're at Vivid. 102 00:04:20,880 --> 00:04:22,800 They're so good. Yeah! 103 00:04:30,520 --> 00:04:33,800 (MUSIC ENDS) (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 104 00:04:33,800 --> 00:04:35,360 (DANCE MUSIC RESUMES) 105 00:04:35,360 --> 00:04:37,160 (SCREAMS) 106 00:04:37,160 --> 00:04:38,840 What is happening? 107 00:04:38,840 --> 00:04:40,280 When are they coming out? 108 00:04:43,320 --> 00:04:45,160 The Rooster! Yeah! 109 00:04:45,160 --> 00:04:49,080 Rooster! There's Rooster! 110 00:04:49,080 --> 00:04:52,520 # Do you ever feel like a plastic bag 111 00:04:52,520 --> 00:04:56,600 # Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again? 112 00:04:56,600 --> 00:05:00,400 # Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin 113 00:05:00,400 --> 00:05:04,000 # Like a house of cards, one blow from cavin' in? 114 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:07,920 # Do you ever feel already buried deep? 115 00:05:07,920 --> 00:05:11,800 # Six feet under screams, but no-one seems to hear a thing 116 00:05:11,800 --> 00:05:15,520 # Do you know that there's still a chance for you? 117 00:05:15,520 --> 00:05:17,560 # 'Cause there's a spark in you 118 00:05:17,560 --> 00:05:21,920 # You just gotta ignite the light 119 00:05:21,920 --> 00:05:25,920 # And let it shine 120 00:05:25,920 --> 00:05:29,280 # Just own the night 121 00:05:29,280 --> 00:05:32,480 # Like the Fourth of July 122 00:05:32,480 --> 00:05:36,640 ALL: # 'Cause, baby, you're a firework 123 00:05:36,640 --> 00:05:40,520 # Come on, show 'em what you're worth 124 00:05:40,520 --> 00:05:43,560 # Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh" 125 00:05:43,560 --> 00:05:48,920 # As you shoot across the sky-y-y 126 00:05:48,920 --> 00:05:51,200 # Oh, boom, boom, boom 127 00:05:51,200 --> 00:05:54,080 # Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon 128 00:05:54,080 --> 00:05:56,600 # Even brighter 129 00:05:56,600 --> 00:05:59,280 # Boom, boom, boom # Brighter 130 00:05:59,280 --> 00:06:04,120 # Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon 131 00:06:04,120 --> 00:06:11,360 # Yeah # Yeah. # 132 00:06:11,360 --> 00:06:14,160 Amazing! Oh! 133 00:06:14,160 --> 00:06:17,160 Oh, we love you! Wow! 134 00:06:17,160 --> 00:06:19,160 Great final three! 135 00:06:19,160 --> 00:06:21,080 Mirrorball, Snapdragon, Rooster! 136 00:06:21,080 --> 00:06:24,000 And give it up for the dancers! 137 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:25,400 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) MEL: Amazing! 138 00:06:25,400 --> 00:06:27,480 Whoo! 139 00:06:27,480 --> 00:06:30,480 Tonight, all three of you, 140 00:06:30,480 --> 00:06:34,360 all three of you are singing for The Masked Singer trophy. 141 00:06:34,360 --> 00:06:38,640 One of you is gonna hold it in your actual human ungloved hand 142 00:06:38,640 --> 00:06:40,400 before the end of this show. 143 00:06:40,400 --> 00:06:43,400 So get ready, you have a big one ahead of you tonight! 144 00:06:43,400 --> 00:06:46,000 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 145 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:47,600 Not a bad way to start the show, Mel. 146 00:06:47,600 --> 00:06:51,200 What a great way to kick off this show tonight! 147 00:06:51,200 --> 00:06:52,240 CHRISSIE: Yeah! 148 00:06:52,240 --> 00:06:54,120 All three of them! 149 00:06:54,120 --> 00:06:55,760 I'm so excited about tonight. 150 00:06:55,760 --> 00:06:57,280 I'm also really sad because 151 00:06:57,280 --> 00:06:59,720 I do think all three of them, they're all winners. 152 00:06:59,720 --> 00:07:01,840 They're all winners. They're all ace. Absolutely. 153 00:07:01,840 --> 00:07:03,320 They are. It was brilliant. 154 00:07:03,320 --> 00:07:04,720 I'm excited. 155 00:07:04,720 --> 00:07:06,680 Oh, yes. Ahh! 156 00:07:06,680 --> 00:07:10,400 Every one of our masks has one final chance to sing 157 00:07:10,400 --> 00:07:14,560 before you and the studio audience vote 158 00:07:14,560 --> 00:07:16,440 for who's gonna be the winner 159 00:07:16,440 --> 00:07:18,440 of The Masked Singer trophy tonight. 160 00:07:18,440 --> 00:07:22,520 But first up, from the garden of earthly delights, 161 00:07:22,520 --> 00:07:25,640 this is the brilliant Snapdragon. 162 00:07:25,640 --> 00:07:27,320 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Oh, I'm so excited. 163 00:07:27,320 --> 00:07:28,880 I'm so excited. Come on, Snapdragon. 164 00:07:33,800 --> 00:07:36,280 Snapdragon is so pretty. 165 00:07:37,360 --> 00:07:40,480 But a little snappy at the same time. 166 00:07:40,480 --> 00:07:42,840 As beautiful as it is, 167 00:07:42,840 --> 00:07:45,080 it's a challenging mask to wear. 168 00:07:46,120 --> 00:07:50,360 Snapdragon is just always so elegant. 169 00:07:50,360 --> 00:07:53,080 OSHER: Snapdragon! 170 00:07:53,080 --> 00:07:57,440 The sun always shines in any garden that you hover above, Snapdragon. 171 00:07:58,440 --> 00:08:02,480 Snapdragon pushes me to do things I never thought I'd do, 172 00:08:02,480 --> 00:08:06,600 and to sing songs that I never thought I would. 173 00:08:06,600 --> 00:08:11,560 # I don't think I caught your name... # 174 00:08:11,560 --> 00:08:13,280 They have an amazing voice. Yeah. 175 00:08:13,280 --> 00:08:15,840 An amazing voice that can make any song better. 176 00:08:15,840 --> 00:08:19,400 # No-o-o-o-o, I'm not your friend 177 00:08:19,400 --> 00:08:21,920 CHRISSIE: The voice - exceptional. 178 00:08:21,920 --> 00:08:25,000 Your confidence - extraordinary. 179 00:08:25,000 --> 00:08:26,800 I mean, you really know what you're doing. 180 00:08:26,800 --> 00:08:28,200 Wowsers! 181 00:08:28,200 --> 00:08:30,360 # I think therefore I am. # 182 00:08:30,360 --> 00:08:34,200 I'm gobsmacked with the notes that come out of this flower. 183 00:08:35,480 --> 00:08:40,120 I don't recognise myself in that music. 184 00:08:40,120 --> 00:08:44,760 But Snapdragon is so beautiful and so much fun 185 00:08:44,760 --> 00:08:47,960 that it is actually strangely comforting. 186 00:08:49,240 --> 00:08:51,400 # Won't you come on over 187 00:08:51,400 --> 00:08:53,560 # Stop making a fool out of me... # 188 00:08:53,560 --> 00:08:57,920 Snapdragon's performed killer songs every single week. 189 00:08:57,920 --> 00:08:59,960 # Valerie, yeah... # 190 00:08:59,960 --> 00:09:01,240 You're amazing! 191 00:09:02,520 --> 00:09:06,400 Snapdragon is the only mask for me now. 192 00:09:10,720 --> 00:09:13,520 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 193 00:09:13,520 --> 00:09:15,600 I feel like I might cry at this performance, everyone. 194 00:09:15,600 --> 00:09:18,280 The waterworks have started. It's OK, let it out. 195 00:09:20,880 --> 00:09:25,360 # I'm trying to hold my breath 196 00:09:25,360 --> 00:09:26,360 (GASPS) 197 00:09:26,360 --> 00:09:30,560 # Let it stay this way 198 00:09:30,560 --> 00:09:35,520 # Can't let this moment end 199 00:09:35,520 --> 00:09:40,000 # You set off a dream in me 200 00:09:41,200 --> 00:09:45,000 # Getting louder now 201 00:09:45,000 --> 00:09:51,240 # Can you hear it echoing? 202 00:09:51,240 --> 00:09:53,040 Oh, it happened. # Take my hand... # 203 00:09:53,040 --> 00:09:54,520 The goosies happened. So good. 204 00:09:54,520 --> 00:09:58,600 # Will you share this with me? 205 00:09:58,600 --> 00:10:02,440 # 'Cause, darling, without you 206 00:10:04,760 --> 00:10:08,160 # All the shine of a thousand spotlights 207 00:10:08,160 --> 00:10:11,840 # All the stars we steal from the night sky 208 00:10:11,840 --> 00:10:15,520 # Will never be enough 209 00:10:15,520 --> 00:10:19,600 # Never be enough 210 00:10:19,600 --> 00:10:23,000 # Towers of gold are still too little 211 00:10:23,000 --> 00:10:26,840 # These hands could hold the world but it'll 212 00:10:26,840 --> 00:10:34,400 # Never be enough 213 00:10:34,400 --> 00:10:37,840 # Yeah, for me 214 00:10:37,840 --> 00:10:39,720 # Never, never 215 00:10:40,920 --> 00:10:44,160 # Oh, never, never 216 00:10:44,160 --> 00:10:48,280 # Oh, never, for me 217 00:10:48,280 --> 00:10:50,480 # For me 218 00:10:50,480 --> 00:10:54,040 # Never enough... # Yes! 219 00:10:54,040 --> 00:10:57,920 # Never enough 220 00:10:57,920 --> 00:11:02,600 # Never enough for me 221 00:11:02,600 --> 00:11:04,600 # For me 222 00:11:04,600 --> 00:11:08,480 # For me... 223 00:11:08,480 --> 00:11:12,280 # Yeah 224 00:11:12,280 --> 00:11:13,840 # For me. # 225 00:11:13,840 --> 00:11:16,200 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) MEL: So good! 226 00:11:17,600 --> 00:11:19,080 Wow! 227 00:11:19,080 --> 00:11:21,840 So good. 228 00:11:21,840 --> 00:11:23,040 Snapdragon! 229 00:11:23,040 --> 00:11:24,600 Incredible. 230 00:11:28,640 --> 00:11:30,080 Oh. Chrissie. 231 00:11:30,080 --> 00:11:33,320 I never fail to be moved by that voice. 232 00:11:33,320 --> 00:11:39,240 Either do I. A flawless performance from my favourite child. 233 00:11:39,240 --> 00:11:41,160 You just take my breath away, Snappy. I just... 234 00:11:41,160 --> 00:11:43,760 I could listen to you all day long. 235 00:11:43,760 --> 00:11:46,160 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 236 00:11:46,160 --> 00:11:47,840 Abbie, that was really something, wasn't it? 237 00:11:47,840 --> 00:11:49,720 That was amazing. 238 00:11:49,720 --> 00:11:54,040 Snappy, you gave me grand final goosies, so... 239 00:11:54,040 --> 00:11:55,800 Yeah! (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 240 00:11:55,800 --> 00:11:57,800 It's one thing to hit the note, 241 00:11:57,800 --> 00:12:00,400 but it's another thing for us to believe everything you're singing, 242 00:12:00,400 --> 00:12:01,440 isn't it? 243 00:12:01,440 --> 00:12:02,720 Yes. Yeah. 244 00:12:02,720 --> 00:12:04,480 Everything Snapdragon sings, I'm feeling. 245 00:12:04,480 --> 00:12:05,760 Just magical. And that's hard to do. 246 00:12:05,760 --> 00:12:07,480 Magical. Incredible. 247 00:12:07,480 --> 00:12:10,840 Snapdragon, like, you're going to have to head backstage, 248 00:12:10,840 --> 00:12:12,160 and it's going to be for the last time. 249 00:12:12,160 --> 00:12:13,320 ALL: Aw... 250 00:12:13,320 --> 00:12:15,360 But just between you and me, and Australia, 251 00:12:15,360 --> 00:12:16,440 but just between you and me... 252 00:12:17,520 --> 00:12:20,880 ..under this mask, who are you? 253 00:12:20,880 --> 00:12:24,680 I've never been comfortable with who I am publicly or privately. 254 00:12:24,680 --> 00:12:25,800 Oh. 255 00:12:25,800 --> 00:12:28,760 I found it difficult to talk and speak my mind 256 00:12:28,760 --> 00:12:31,240 until singing gave me my voice. 257 00:12:31,240 --> 00:12:34,360 But I still craved the approval of others. 258 00:12:34,360 --> 00:12:37,000 Now this extraordinary costume has taught me 259 00:12:37,000 --> 00:12:39,560 that I can enjoy the thing that I solely love. 260 00:12:39,560 --> 00:12:41,640 I don't need anybody's approval. 261 00:12:41,640 --> 00:12:47,280 I truly love Snapdragon but this will be the last mask I ever wear. 262 00:12:47,280 --> 00:12:49,040 ALL: Aw! 263 00:12:50,880 --> 00:12:52,840 Phew! 264 00:12:52,840 --> 00:12:54,520 Are you alright? I'm on the edge. 265 00:12:54,520 --> 00:12:57,360 I'm up... I'm up here with tears in my eyes listening to you, mate. 266 00:12:57,360 --> 00:13:01,240 Mel, you've surely got some ideas about who Snapdragon might be. 267 00:13:01,240 --> 00:13:07,080 I'm going to be really quick because I just don't know who you are. 268 00:13:07,080 --> 00:13:10,680 And I've been scrambling from day one with you. 269 00:13:10,680 --> 00:13:13,960 And I keep on circling back to Callum Scott. 270 00:13:13,960 --> 00:13:17,800 We met him at the Logies. He's got a very similar voice to you. 271 00:13:17,800 --> 00:13:20,560 I know I'm not right but I'm sticking to it 272 00:13:20,560 --> 00:13:23,200 because you both have beautiful voices. 273 00:13:23,200 --> 00:13:26,200 You all do. (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 274 00:13:27,240 --> 00:13:29,160 Abbie, you've obviously thought a lot about 275 00:13:29,160 --> 00:13:31,040 who Snapdragon could possibly be. 276 00:13:31,040 --> 00:13:33,440 Take me through the pathway 277 00:13:33,440 --> 00:13:35,760 that led you to the name that you're going to come up with tonight. 278 00:13:35,760 --> 00:13:38,720 Ah, so, I thought of people like Kevin Jonas, 279 00:13:38,720 --> 00:13:41,720 some hopeful moment of the Jonas Brothers, 280 00:13:41,720 --> 00:13:46,000 and then the name George was said, 281 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:49,800 and I kind of was able to connect clues to George Ezra, 282 00:13:49,800 --> 00:13:51,560 because Europe, Budapest, 283 00:13:51,560 --> 00:13:55,280 then there was Manila with the Filipino flag. 284 00:13:55,280 --> 00:13:58,000 So I think I'm going to lock in George Ezra. 285 00:13:58,000 --> 00:14:01,440 That's a good one. That's a good one. 286 00:14:01,440 --> 00:14:04,960 Hughesy... I know you've been doing your homework with this one. 287 00:14:04,960 --> 00:14:06,960 Yes, but... Finally. 288 00:14:06,960 --> 00:14:08,400 No. 289 00:14:08,400 --> 00:14:10,520 I'm going to admit my guessing journey was erratic. 290 00:14:10,520 --> 00:14:11,840 (LAUGHTER) 291 00:14:11,840 --> 00:14:14,240 You first... You first said... 292 00:14:14,240 --> 00:14:16,400 There was a clue about loving Jim Carrey, 293 00:14:16,400 --> 00:14:18,520 so I thought you might be Renee Zellweger. 294 00:14:18,520 --> 00:14:20,400 But we moved on from there. 295 00:14:20,400 --> 00:14:22,640 And I thought you might be Justin Bieber. 296 00:14:23,800 --> 00:14:26,000 And then I went to... What? 297 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:27,880 ..someone who's got friends in high places. 298 00:14:27,880 --> 00:14:29,920 I thought maybe one of your friends is Prince Harry, 299 00:14:29,920 --> 00:14:31,760 who you were in the army with, 300 00:14:31,760 --> 00:14:34,680 and tonight, you said you don't care what people think. 301 00:14:34,680 --> 00:14:36,480 This person will go on the internet 302 00:14:36,480 --> 00:14:39,240 and just express all the hatred they get. 303 00:14:39,240 --> 00:14:41,200 And they're a fantastic performer. 304 00:14:41,200 --> 00:14:43,160 James Blunt. ABBIE: Yeah. 305 00:14:43,160 --> 00:14:44,440 (AUDIENCE EXCLAIMS, JEERS) 306 00:14:44,440 --> 00:14:46,120 Come on. People are refusing to clap. 307 00:14:46,120 --> 00:14:47,560 Checks out. It checks out. 308 00:14:48,720 --> 00:14:50,480 It's all how you put it together. 309 00:14:50,480 --> 00:14:53,320 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) Not when you hear that voice... 310 00:14:53,320 --> 00:14:57,160 Chrissie, what kind of roads have you turned down? 311 00:14:57,160 --> 00:14:59,200 I just wanna say one thing, Snappy, 312 00:14:59,200 --> 00:15:01,560 about what you said about your journey, 313 00:15:01,560 --> 00:15:02,920 and I might get emotional about it. 314 00:15:02,920 --> 00:15:08,000 Because you have known your whole life how special you are... 315 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:13,040 ..and I think that you've tried to pretend 316 00:15:13,040 --> 00:15:15,720 that you don't have this amazing gift 317 00:15:15,720 --> 00:15:18,040 and that you're like everyone else, but you're not. 318 00:15:19,280 --> 00:15:26,280 And I'm really glad that this crazy, stupid, really, show, has... 319 00:15:26,280 --> 00:15:27,960 (LAUGHTER) I mean, really. 320 00:15:27,960 --> 00:15:30,120 She's not wrong. I mean, it's like a fever dream. 321 00:15:30,120 --> 00:15:34,320 It's such a silly show, but I think you've found yourself, 322 00:15:34,320 --> 00:15:38,120 and you're accepting that you have a gift. 323 00:15:38,120 --> 00:15:40,200 And you need to embrace that, 324 00:15:40,200 --> 00:15:42,880 because it makes so many people happy, 325 00:15:42,880 --> 00:15:44,520 including yourself. 326 00:15:44,520 --> 00:15:47,400 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 327 00:15:48,760 --> 00:15:54,280 Also, I really listened to you, 328 00:15:54,280 --> 00:15:59,880 and studied the packages like an obsessive compulsive person 329 00:15:59,880 --> 00:16:01,600 into the wee hours, 330 00:16:01,600 --> 00:16:06,520 and it made me very confident that under that Snapdragon 331 00:16:06,520 --> 00:16:09,040 is the great Sheldon Riley. 332 00:16:09,040 --> 00:16:12,760 ABBIE: I think yeah. Yeah. You're definitely onto something. 333 00:16:12,760 --> 00:16:15,760 It's a very good guess. You've got it. 334 00:16:17,960 --> 00:16:22,600 Our panel thought that one of these celebrities might be behind the mask. 335 00:16:22,600 --> 00:16:24,400 # Who is that? # 336 00:16:24,400 --> 00:16:26,560 Who do you think it is? 337 00:16:28,720 --> 00:16:30,160 # Who is that? # 338 00:16:31,360 --> 00:16:34,160 We have burst through the blocks and the race is on. 339 00:16:34,160 --> 00:16:36,520 Whoever wins tonight, 340 00:16:36,520 --> 00:16:42,080 we get to see every single famous face left at the end of this show. 341 00:16:42,080 --> 00:16:43,680 You do not want to miss it. 342 00:16:43,680 --> 00:16:46,280 Stick around. This is The Masked Singer! 343 00:16:46,280 --> 00:16:48,560 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 344 00:16:54,720 --> 00:16:56,080 # Who is that? # 345 00:17:02,520 --> 00:17:04,400 This is The Masked Singer! 346 00:17:04,400 --> 00:17:08,120 Snapdragon, Mirrorball and Rooster tonight, 347 00:17:08,120 --> 00:17:12,080 they are all singing to get their hands on this - 348 00:17:12,080 --> 00:17:14,000 the Masked Singer trophy. 349 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:18,440 Forged out of a beautiful, magnificent trophy-shaped mould 350 00:17:18,440 --> 00:17:20,040 of 100% pure plastic, 351 00:17:20,040 --> 00:17:24,280 this surprisingly light trophy will be held aloft 352 00:17:24,280 --> 00:17:26,480 by the one winner of tonight's show, 353 00:17:26,480 --> 00:17:30,360 but not before every one of them shows us their face. 354 00:17:30,360 --> 00:17:32,600 It will be "Take it off!" cubed. 355 00:17:32,600 --> 00:17:34,400 Snapdragon, Mirrorball and Rooster, 356 00:17:34,400 --> 00:17:36,640 we'll see every one of them tonight. Whoo-hoo! 357 00:17:36,640 --> 00:17:40,000 Our next singer, though, while he may not be able to fly, 358 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:42,760 every time he sings, our spirits soar. 359 00:17:42,760 --> 00:17:44,640 Aww! Ohh. 360 00:17:44,640 --> 00:17:47,920 This is Rooster. (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 361 00:17:47,920 --> 00:17:50,160 I really do love Rooster. 362 00:17:51,960 --> 00:17:53,200 (ROOSTER CROWS) 363 00:17:53,200 --> 00:17:56,800 The first time I became Rooster, I panicked. 364 00:17:56,800 --> 00:18:00,080 The claustrophobia was overwhelming. 365 00:18:00,080 --> 00:18:04,280 I thought there was no way I could do it. 366 00:18:04,280 --> 00:18:06,520 But I'm more comfortable now. 367 00:18:06,520 --> 00:18:07,800 So comfortable. 368 00:18:07,800 --> 00:18:10,960 (CROWS) # I love it when you do it like that 369 00:18:10,960 --> 00:18:14,480 # And when you're close up, you give me shivers 370 00:18:14,480 --> 00:18:15,520 # Oh, baby, you... 371 00:18:15,520 --> 00:18:18,960 Mate, that knocked me over with a dozen bum feathers. 372 00:18:18,960 --> 00:18:21,640 (LAUGHS) Chrissie, that song, which... 373 00:18:21,640 --> 00:18:23,200 (LAUGHTER) 374 00:18:23,200 --> 00:18:27,480 ROOSTER: I call the mask Big Bertha. It has come to life. 375 00:18:27,480 --> 00:18:30,000 Brought out a special part of me. 376 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:35,440 Only an actor would create a whole character just for the mask. 377 00:18:35,440 --> 00:18:38,120 I love our relationship now. (ROOSTER CROWS) 378 00:18:38,120 --> 00:18:40,280 ABBIE: What are you doing right now? 379 00:18:40,280 --> 00:18:43,920 It looks like he's trying to lay an egg, but you can't. 380 00:18:43,920 --> 00:18:46,640 You're a rooster, not a chook. You're a rooster. 381 00:18:46,640 --> 00:18:48,560 You know what? You're so much fun. 382 00:18:48,560 --> 00:18:50,840 You've got, like, the quirkiest sense of humour. 383 00:18:50,840 --> 00:18:55,880 And the voice is very well trained, 'cause it's got a great vibrato. 384 00:18:55,880 --> 00:18:58,080 # But I'm gonna try 385 00:18:58,080 --> 00:19:04,120 # Won't you let me see beneath your beautiful... 386 00:19:04,120 --> 00:19:07,200 That voice can sing anything. 387 00:19:07,200 --> 00:19:10,080 # See beneath your perfect 388 00:19:10,080 --> 00:19:11,800 # Take it off, now, girl... 389 00:19:11,800 --> 00:19:15,040 I think Rooster is fast becoming my favourite. 390 00:19:15,040 --> 00:19:17,120 I'm obsessed with you, Rooster. HUGHESY: Yeah. 391 00:19:17,120 --> 00:19:19,120 You're just clucking great, mate. 392 00:19:19,120 --> 00:19:23,080 # Your beautiful 393 00:19:23,080 --> 00:19:27,440 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) # Tonight. # 394 00:19:29,760 --> 00:19:32,760 (CLUCKS) (ROOSTER CROWS) 395 00:19:34,760 --> 00:19:37,560 OK. I cannot wait for this performance. 396 00:19:37,560 --> 00:19:39,520 I can't wait to see who's under the mask. 397 00:19:39,520 --> 00:19:41,120 Me too. 398 00:19:41,120 --> 00:19:42,920 ABBIE: Threepeat. 399 00:19:53,320 --> 00:19:56,280 # Welcome to your life 400 00:19:56,280 --> 00:19:58,120 Oh, yeah. Oooh. 401 00:20:02,200 --> 00:20:06,560 # There's no turning back 402 00:20:06,560 --> 00:20:08,920 # We will find you 403 00:20:08,920 --> 00:20:13,040 # Acting on your best behaviour 404 00:20:13,040 --> 00:20:17,280 # Turn your back on Mother Nature 405 00:20:17,280 --> 00:20:23,880 # Nothing ever lasts forever 406 00:20:23,880 --> 00:20:29,080 # Everybody wants to rule the world 407 00:20:30,400 --> 00:20:34,720 # There's a room where light won't find you 408 00:20:34,720 --> 00:20:38,960 # Holding hands as the walls come tumbling down 409 00:20:38,960 --> 00:20:43,480 # When they do, I'll be right behind you 410 00:20:43,480 --> 00:20:47,680 # So glad we almost made it 411 00:20:47,680 --> 00:20:51,760 # So sad we had to fade it 412 00:20:51,760 --> 00:21:00,720 # Everybody wants to rule the world 413 00:21:00,720 --> 00:21:04,560 # Everybody wants to rule 414 00:21:04,560 --> 00:21:06,560 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 415 00:21:06,560 --> 00:21:13,800 # The world. # 416 00:21:13,800 --> 00:21:16,360 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 417 00:21:16,360 --> 00:21:19,560 ABBIE: Yes, Rooster! Chrissie: Wow. 418 00:21:19,560 --> 00:21:22,200 Oh, he's back. (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING CONTINUES) 419 00:21:22,200 --> 00:21:24,520 And scene. OSHER: Rooster! 420 00:21:24,520 --> 00:21:26,680 (MEL LAUGHS) Yes! 421 00:21:28,400 --> 00:21:31,040 Yeah, Rooster. 422 00:21:33,640 --> 00:21:36,160 (LAUGHS) 423 00:21:36,160 --> 00:21:39,120 Hughesy, that was a classic song but never like that. 424 00:21:39,120 --> 00:21:41,680 Oh, unbelievable performance. 425 00:21:41,680 --> 00:21:43,440 And you do rule the world, 426 00:21:43,440 --> 00:21:45,640 and I'm so glad you entered this competition. 427 00:21:45,640 --> 00:21:48,480 Another absolute belter. Well done. 428 00:21:48,480 --> 00:21:51,120 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 429 00:21:51,120 --> 00:21:55,440 Rooster, I'm generally a patient person. 430 00:21:55,440 --> 00:21:58,200 However, I'm starting to run a little short. 431 00:21:58,200 --> 00:22:03,040 I have to know, Rooster, under this mask, who are you? 432 00:22:03,040 --> 00:22:04,920 Like he's gonna tell you right now! 433 00:22:04,920 --> 00:22:06,720 (LAUGHTER) He is. 434 00:22:06,720 --> 00:22:09,320 ROOSTER: (IRISH ACCENT) I know that this will be hard to believe... 435 00:22:09,320 --> 00:22:11,200 Irish?! What? Sorry, sorry! 436 00:22:11,200 --> 00:22:15,440 ..but at heart, honestly, I'm actually an introvert. 437 00:22:15,440 --> 00:22:16,920 He's...he's Irish? 438 00:22:16,920 --> 00:22:20,200 And becoming an entertainer has actually helped me become more open. 439 00:22:20,200 --> 00:22:27,040 Now I do...I do love making all kinds of people, all of you, laugh. 440 00:22:27,040 --> 00:22:28,880 That's a favourite. HUGHESY: Who is it? 441 00:22:28,880 --> 00:22:31,280 Helping people makes me happy. They're acting. 442 00:22:31,280 --> 00:22:32,400 What?! 443 00:22:32,400 --> 00:22:36,000 But I'm always first to laugh at myself. 444 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:39,120 I don't believe in labels - labelling people, or judgement, 445 00:22:39,120 --> 00:22:43,200 and I always look for the best in people. 446 00:22:43,200 --> 00:22:45,040 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 447 00:22:45,040 --> 00:22:47,280 MEL AND ABBIE: Star! 448 00:22:47,280 --> 00:22:50,240 I love Rooster so much. CHRISSIE: Rooster! 449 00:22:50,240 --> 00:22:52,800 You're just fabulous. You're just brilliant. 450 00:22:52,800 --> 00:22:55,080 And we look forward to your performances 451 00:22:55,080 --> 00:22:59,360 because we know we're gonna get a really hearty laugh out of them. 452 00:22:59,360 --> 00:23:01,720 And you've been absolutely joyous. Yes. Yeah. 453 00:23:01,720 --> 00:23:06,160 Hughesy, Rooster's telling us who he is under the mask. 454 00:23:06,160 --> 00:23:09,120 Is it Gerard Butler? Don't say that! 455 00:23:09,120 --> 00:23:12,360 You heard me say that. I'm gonna say that next! 456 00:23:12,360 --> 00:23:15,400 You've stolen my...my thing! You did. Isn't he Scottish? 457 00:23:15,400 --> 00:23:18,600 Yes. So you can have it. (LAUGHS) 458 00:23:18,600 --> 00:23:20,480 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 459 00:23:20,480 --> 00:23:22,240 Uh, no. 460 00:23:22,240 --> 00:23:25,760 In that accent you had there, it made me think of 461 00:23:25,760 --> 00:23:29,400 another very funny man who's also an introvert. 462 00:23:29,400 --> 00:23:34,000 I think it could be the legend Robbie Williams! 463 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:35,720 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 464 00:23:35,720 --> 00:23:38,560 Chrissie guessed Robbie Williams earlier. 465 00:23:38,560 --> 00:23:40,920 Thank you for noticing, Mel. I do notice! 466 00:23:40,920 --> 00:23:42,680 He's stolen another one from me. 467 00:23:42,680 --> 00:23:45,040 Yeah. Guys, this is a team effort. 468 00:23:45,040 --> 00:23:46,640 (LAUGHTER) 469 00:23:46,640 --> 00:23:48,200 Chrissie? 470 00:23:48,200 --> 00:23:50,720 Um, my guesses have been all over the shop, 471 00:23:50,720 --> 00:23:53,200 but I keep on coming back to Neil Patrick Harris. 472 00:23:53,200 --> 00:23:57,960 There are a lot of clues about New York City and...this is a person 473 00:23:57,960 --> 00:24:03,240 that easily has the chops to work on Broadway, for sure. 474 00:24:03,240 --> 00:24:06,200 So I'm gonna lock in Neil Patrick Harris. 475 00:24:06,200 --> 00:24:09,520 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) That'd be a dream come true. 476 00:24:09,520 --> 00:24:13,720 Mel, who have you thought that Rooster has been along this series? 477 00:24:13,720 --> 00:24:18,280 I mean, I've...I've thrown out so many names. 478 00:24:18,280 --> 00:24:21,120 Vance Joy. James Corden. 479 00:24:21,120 --> 00:24:24,400 But I don't really like him, so I'm not gonna say him again. 480 00:24:24,400 --> 00:24:25,800 (LAUGHTER) 481 00:24:25,800 --> 00:24:28,920 And then I keep on coming back to my Halloween friend 482 00:24:28,920 --> 00:24:31,880 who I went trick or treating with, Hugh Jackman. 483 00:24:31,880 --> 00:24:36,600 Because Rooster has a presence, and Hugh Jackman can do any accent, 484 00:24:36,600 --> 00:24:39,520 he can sing any song, and he is a showman. 485 00:24:39,520 --> 00:24:41,120 Yes! The Greatest Showman. 486 00:24:41,120 --> 00:24:44,200 Exactly. Good one. 487 00:24:44,200 --> 00:24:46,240 Alright, Abbie. Come on, take us home, Abbie. 488 00:24:46,240 --> 00:24:50,560 One clue kind of made things unravel for me, 489 00:24:50,560 --> 00:24:53,360 and it was the phrase "all about me". 490 00:24:53,360 --> 00:24:57,160 I look up "All About Me song" and there's a song by Hugh Sheridan, 491 00:24:57,160 --> 00:25:01,120 and that kind of started the whole thing for me. 492 00:25:01,120 --> 00:25:04,680 So I'm gonna go with Hugh Sheridan. I think that's a really good guess. 493 00:25:04,680 --> 00:25:06,600 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) I think that's really good. 494 00:25:06,600 --> 00:25:08,080 Stick to it. 495 00:25:09,400 --> 00:25:11,800 Our panel thought that one of these celebrities 496 00:25:11,800 --> 00:25:13,680 might be behind the mask. 497 00:25:13,680 --> 00:25:15,400 # Who is that? 498 00:25:15,400 --> 00:25:18,000 Who do you think it is? 499 00:25:19,240 --> 00:25:21,080 # Who is that? 500 00:25:21,080 --> 00:25:23,920 Tonight is your last chance. 501 00:25:23,920 --> 00:25:26,720 If you've got a name, you've gotta blurt it out! 502 00:25:26,720 --> 00:25:27,960 Yes, blurt! 503 00:25:27,960 --> 00:25:29,720 (CROWS SHARPLY) 504 00:25:29,720 --> 00:25:32,200 Thank you, Rooster. I appreciate it. 505 00:25:32,200 --> 00:25:34,120 But Mirrorball's gonna come out here next, 506 00:25:34,120 --> 00:25:36,840 and no matter what, just like you, 507 00:25:36,840 --> 00:25:39,320 Mirrorball is gonna take off the mask tonight. 508 00:25:39,320 --> 00:25:42,120 Mirrorball is up next... Yes! 509 00:25:42,120 --> 00:25:44,400 Come on, Mirrorball! ..on The Masked Singer! 510 00:25:44,400 --> 00:25:46,520 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 511 00:25:49,480 --> 00:25:50,920 # Who is that? # 512 00:25:57,120 --> 00:26:00,520 This is The Masked Singer grand finale. 513 00:26:00,520 --> 00:26:05,360 If you don't speak Italian, this is The Masked Singer grand final. 514 00:26:05,360 --> 00:26:09,680 Tonight every single hidden celebrity in the house - 515 00:26:09,680 --> 00:26:11,600 there's three of them - 516 00:26:11,600 --> 00:26:15,000 they will show us who is behind the mask. 517 00:26:15,000 --> 00:26:19,480 Now, that includes a silver siren who has been a shining light 518 00:26:19,480 --> 00:26:21,760 since the first night we were here. 519 00:26:21,760 --> 00:26:24,160 This is Mirrorball. 520 00:26:24,160 --> 00:26:28,280 (DISCO MUSIC) 521 00:26:28,280 --> 00:26:30,800 MIRRORBALL: I love Mirrorball. 522 00:26:30,800 --> 00:26:33,720 She is consistently happy. 523 00:26:35,080 --> 00:26:38,360 Always living in the moment. 524 00:26:39,840 --> 00:26:44,520 # Now that I'm here, now that you're near 525 00:26:44,520 --> 00:26:51,040 # In Xanadu! # 526 00:26:51,040 --> 00:26:53,160 She makes it look easy. 527 00:26:54,680 --> 00:27:00,080 (WHISTLE NOTE) 528 00:27:00,080 --> 00:27:01,600 Wow! 529 00:27:01,600 --> 00:27:04,680 Osher told us that we had a Grammy award winner. 530 00:27:04,680 --> 00:27:05,920 I reckon it's you. 531 00:27:05,920 --> 00:27:07,200 Wow. Big call. 532 00:27:07,200 --> 00:27:11,000 But Mirrorball's shiny exterior hides the work 533 00:27:11,000 --> 00:27:13,120 she does behind the scenes. 534 00:27:14,320 --> 00:27:19,680 She might seem squeaky clean and perfect, but nothing is perfect. 535 00:27:19,680 --> 00:27:22,200 # So here am I alone 536 00:27:22,200 --> 00:27:24,920 # Can't make a man out of a ho 537 00:27:24,920 --> 00:27:28,600 # I'll never find the words to say I'm sorry 538 00:27:28,600 --> 00:27:36,240 # But I'm scared to be alone... 539 00:27:36,240 --> 00:27:39,160 She's definitely a professional singer. 540 00:27:39,160 --> 00:27:42,040 Oh, majorly. Majorly. 541 00:27:44,800 --> 00:27:48,080 Your range is flawless. 542 00:27:50,240 --> 00:27:53,840 She is authentic and her love for entertaining... 543 00:27:53,840 --> 00:27:57,120 Mirrorball! Once again you dazzle us! 544 00:27:57,120 --> 00:27:59,840 ..brings people in. 545 00:27:59,840 --> 00:28:04,480 Amazing! Mirrorball! 546 00:28:04,480 --> 00:28:08,680 Mirrorball is all heart. 547 00:28:12,800 --> 00:28:14,440 Oh, she's so great. 548 00:28:14,440 --> 00:28:15,920 And what a pocket rocket. 549 00:28:15,920 --> 00:28:18,360 Tiny but mighty. Yeah. 550 00:28:18,360 --> 00:28:20,320 HUGHESY: Just a wonderful performer. 551 00:28:21,920 --> 00:28:25,600 # Last dance 552 00:28:25,600 --> 00:28:32,080 # Last chance for love 553 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:40,440 (DISCO BEAT) # So let's dance, the last dance 554 00:28:40,440 --> 00:28:44,560 # Tonight 555 00:28:44,560 --> 00:28:48,080 # Last dance, last chance 556 00:28:48,080 --> 00:28:51,400 # For love 557 00:28:51,400 --> 00:28:54,000 # Yes, it's my last chance 558 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:58,840 # For romance tonight 559 00:28:58,840 --> 00:29:03,640 # Oh-oh, I need you by me 560 00:29:03,640 --> 00:29:07,880 # Beside me tonight 561 00:29:07,880 --> 00:29:11,520 # To hold, to scold me 562 00:29:11,520 --> 00:29:15,240 # 'Cause when I'm bad, I'm so, so bad 563 00:29:15,240 --> 00:29:26,120 # Oh, let's dance the last dance tonight 564 00:29:26,120 --> 00:29:27,680 # Yeah 565 00:29:27,680 --> 00:29:34,040 # Come on, baby 566 00:29:34,040 --> 00:29:38,240 # Let's dance tonight 567 00:29:38,240 --> 00:29:44,800 # Night, night! 568 00:29:44,800 --> 00:29:47,240 # Ooh-hoo! # 569 00:29:47,240 --> 00:29:50,200 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 570 00:29:50,200 --> 00:29:52,640 Amazing! Wowzer! 571 00:29:52,640 --> 00:29:59,520 Mirrorball! Once again, you are through the Mirrorball! 572 00:29:59,520 --> 00:30:02,520 So good! Ooh! 573 00:30:02,520 --> 00:30:04,480 That one felt good, Mel. 574 00:30:04,480 --> 00:30:07,480 So good. Can I just say, oh! 575 00:30:07,480 --> 00:30:11,200 You just really light the room up every single time. 576 00:30:11,200 --> 00:30:14,440 Absolutely. You do. 577 00:30:14,440 --> 00:30:18,920 Also, a miracle happened because of you tonight unbearable. 578 00:30:18,920 --> 00:30:21,280 Dave Hughes was on beat. 579 00:30:21,280 --> 00:30:25,200 Yes, he was. Clapping. For the first time ever. 580 00:30:25,200 --> 00:30:30,080 That was incredible. You move my body like it hasn't moved ever. 581 00:30:32,920 --> 00:30:34,880 Mirrorball, there's not long to go now. 582 00:30:34,880 --> 00:30:37,360 This is the last night that we're here. 583 00:30:37,360 --> 00:30:42,160 Could you tell me, under that mask, really, who are you? 584 00:30:42,160 --> 00:30:48,680 I have always wanted to sing, not because it makes me feel good 585 00:30:48,680 --> 00:30:52,520 but because it's inspirational and it connects us all together. 586 00:30:53,600 --> 00:30:56,800 My parents taught me that serving others, 587 00:30:56,800 --> 00:31:04,120 making the world a better place, was the highest calling for anybody. 588 00:31:04,120 --> 00:31:06,880 That's what makes us beautiful. 589 00:31:06,880 --> 00:31:09,720 And that's why I enjoy the discipline 590 00:31:09,720 --> 00:31:12,400 and hard work of what I do. 591 00:31:12,400 --> 00:31:15,080 It is my chance to pay it forward. 592 00:31:15,080 --> 00:31:17,080 Ohh, Mirrorball! 593 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,000 Beautiful. 594 00:31:21,000 --> 00:31:24,640 I'd pass you a tissue but I don't know how. 595 00:31:24,640 --> 00:31:27,840 Mel, we just heard Mirrorball, 596 00:31:27,840 --> 00:31:31,360 when she's up here she is really moved by what she's doing, right? 597 00:31:31,360 --> 00:31:36,360 Well, you know what, I think what we just heard you say, you know, 598 00:31:36,360 --> 00:31:39,440 was really quite emotional to you. 599 00:31:39,440 --> 00:31:42,200 There's some real heart there. 600 00:31:42,200 --> 00:31:44,560 You know, you've obviously been through a lot, 601 00:31:44,560 --> 00:31:48,520 which is making me question who I've been thinking. 602 00:31:48,520 --> 00:31:52,200 But I did think it was Nicole Scherzawerza. 603 00:31:52,200 --> 00:31:54,480 'Cause of all the other clues. Pussycat Dolls. 604 00:31:54,480 --> 00:31:57,440 With the Pussycat clues and this, that and the other. 605 00:31:57,440 --> 00:31:59,680 But I've been saying it since day one, 606 00:31:59,680 --> 00:32:03,080 I truly think it's Samantha Jade. 607 00:32:03,080 --> 00:32:05,000 Love Samantha Jade. 608 00:32:05,000 --> 00:32:07,040 She's amazing. 609 00:32:07,040 --> 00:32:10,560 Chrissie, you've been pretty baffled by Mirrorball's voice 610 00:32:10,560 --> 00:32:12,720 since we first met her, haven't you? 611 00:32:12,720 --> 00:32:16,280 I have. It's been a journey. 612 00:32:16,280 --> 00:32:20,040 I thought it might be Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas. 613 00:32:20,040 --> 00:32:23,240 But I think you still might be Nicole Richie. 614 00:32:23,240 --> 00:32:25,600 That is a good one. Yeah. 615 00:32:25,600 --> 00:32:27,640 Abbie? What do you think? 616 00:32:27,640 --> 00:32:30,240 My journey with you has been very confusing. 617 00:32:30,240 --> 00:32:31,600 I started with Kyle Richards, 618 00:32:31,600 --> 00:32:34,720 because I was hoping for a Housewife involved. 619 00:32:34,720 --> 00:32:37,280 Then there was Christina Milian, 620 00:32:37,280 --> 00:32:40,760 because there were so many Christina references. 621 00:32:40,760 --> 00:32:45,160 And then I finally landed on a very exciting guess to me - 622 00:32:45,160 --> 00:32:47,120 and how amazing would it be if this was true? - 623 00:32:47,120 --> 00:32:48,720 Hilary Duff! 624 00:32:48,720 --> 00:32:51,400 Yeah. Whoa. 625 00:32:51,400 --> 00:32:53,120 That would be magical. 626 00:32:53,120 --> 00:32:57,160 But all those names make sense. Your names make sense. 627 00:32:57,160 --> 00:32:58,880 And my names have made sense. 628 00:32:58,880 --> 00:33:00,880 Us three girls, we do our homework. 629 00:33:00,880 --> 00:33:03,120 We're so good, the three of us. Yes. 630 00:33:03,120 --> 00:33:05,080 Which leads me to you, Dave. 631 00:33:06,440 --> 00:33:10,120 Now, I've got to pull my reputation out of the fire. 632 00:33:10,120 --> 00:33:11,120 OK, go on. 633 00:33:11,120 --> 00:33:14,160 So tonight, I've got something fresh. 634 00:33:14,160 --> 00:33:15,440 Go on, go on. 635 00:33:15,440 --> 00:33:18,760 It's off the back of Mel B's hard work, 636 00:33:18,760 --> 00:33:22,880 thinking this could be Nicole Scherzinger, a Pussycat Doll. 637 00:33:22,880 --> 00:33:23,880 Yes. 638 00:33:23,880 --> 00:33:27,120 I actually got my family to listen to Don't Cha. 639 00:33:27,120 --> 00:33:28,840 Don't you think your girlfriend is... 640 00:33:28,840 --> 00:33:31,640 Don't you wish your girlfriend was hot like me? 641 00:33:31,640 --> 00:33:34,160 They listened closer than I did. Right. 642 00:33:34,160 --> 00:33:36,360 And they said, "Who's that voice?" 643 00:33:36,360 --> 00:33:37,560 And I said, "I don't know," 644 00:33:37,560 --> 00:33:45,000 but I googled that voice was Melody Thornton, one of the Pussycat Dolls. 645 00:33:45,000 --> 00:33:49,200 I actually think it could be. This is a huge moment. 646 00:33:49,200 --> 00:33:51,880 This could be my moment! You might have one! 647 00:33:51,880 --> 00:33:54,640 Get ready, Hughesy. 648 00:33:54,640 --> 00:33:57,160 Group hug! Awww! 649 00:33:57,160 --> 00:34:01,080 I think he's on to something! We're so proud of you, Hughesy. 650 00:34:03,640 --> 00:34:06,560 ANNOUNCER: Our panel thought that one of these celebrities 651 00:34:06,560 --> 00:34:08,920 might be behind the mask. 652 00:34:08,920 --> 00:34:10,520 # Who is that? 653 00:34:10,520 --> 00:34:12,400 Who do you think it is? 654 00:34:14,040 --> 00:34:16,360 # Who is that? # 655 00:34:16,360 --> 00:34:18,640 Mirrorball, you've been incredible. 656 00:34:18,640 --> 00:34:20,280 Would you please head back stage? 657 00:34:20,280 --> 00:34:22,360 We've got a lot of voting to do. 658 00:34:22,360 --> 00:34:26,320 Let's catch up for the last time this season. 659 00:34:26,320 --> 00:34:30,600 Guessing panel, audience, I need you to vote. 660 00:34:30,600 --> 00:34:33,000 And this vote is going to determine 661 00:34:33,000 --> 00:34:36,680 the winner of The Masked Singer for 2022. 662 00:34:36,680 --> 00:34:38,680 So who gave your favourite performance? 663 00:34:38,680 --> 00:34:40,240 Was it Snapdragon? 664 00:34:40,240 --> 00:34:41,320 Was it Rooster? 665 00:34:41,320 --> 00:34:42,800 Or was it Mirrorball? 666 00:34:42,800 --> 00:34:47,400 Tonight, only one singer will hold the Masked Singer trophy. 667 00:34:47,400 --> 00:34:50,800 But all three will be taking it off. 668 00:34:50,800 --> 00:34:55,960 Our MIBs will count the votes. We'll have that result to show you. 669 00:34:55,960 --> 00:35:01,400 And we will see the first celebrity face to be unmasked 670 00:35:01,400 --> 00:35:03,480 next on The Masked Singer. 671 00:35:03,480 --> 00:35:05,280 It's the grand finale! 672 00:35:09,200 --> 00:35:10,720 # Who is that? # 673 00:35:17,720 --> 00:35:21,280 It is the grand finale of The Masked Singer. 674 00:35:21,280 --> 00:35:22,760 The songs have been sung. 675 00:35:22,760 --> 00:35:25,440 The clues are finito. 676 00:35:25,440 --> 00:35:27,840 We are moments from finding out 677 00:35:27,840 --> 00:35:33,080 which of our three grand finalists will claim the trophy. 678 00:35:33,080 --> 00:35:34,760 Will it be Snapdragon? 679 00:35:34,760 --> 00:35:37,320 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 680 00:35:37,320 --> 00:35:38,520 Will it be Rooster? 681 00:35:38,520 --> 00:35:41,120 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 682 00:35:41,120 --> 00:35:42,600 Will it be Mirrorball? 683 00:35:42,600 --> 00:35:45,760 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 684 00:35:48,760 --> 00:35:50,440 The votes have been counted. 685 00:35:51,200 --> 00:35:53,320 Oh... I can't do this. 686 00:35:53,320 --> 00:35:55,000 And the result is in. 687 00:35:59,760 --> 00:36:02,440 I can tell you that this has been the closest vote 688 00:36:02,440 --> 00:36:05,120 in the history of The Masked Singer Australia. 689 00:36:05,120 --> 00:36:06,520 Not surprised. 690 00:36:06,520 --> 00:36:07,920 Oh. 691 00:36:08,560 --> 00:36:10,680 In third place, 692 00:36:10,680 --> 00:36:17,160 and the first mask who will reveal a secret celebrity identity... 693 00:36:17,160 --> 00:36:18,240 ..is... 694 00:36:18,240 --> 00:36:19,360 (SIGHS) 695 00:36:26,400 --> 00:36:28,200 Rooster! 696 00:36:28,200 --> 00:36:31,400 Oh! Rooster! (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 697 00:36:31,400 --> 00:36:35,760 Mirrorball and Snapdragon, one of you has won. 698 00:36:35,760 --> 00:36:39,400 But head backstage - I've got to have my moment with Rooster. 699 00:36:39,400 --> 00:36:41,720 I've been waiting all season for this! 700 00:36:41,720 --> 00:36:44,040 # Who is that? Who is that? # 701 00:36:44,040 --> 00:36:47,560 Aw... Aw! Rooster! Oh! 702 00:36:47,560 --> 00:36:49,440 Rooster, everybody! 703 00:36:49,440 --> 00:36:52,400 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 704 00:36:53,960 --> 00:36:56,200 (LAUGHS) 705 00:36:57,880 --> 00:37:00,560 Rooster, I have loved having you on this stage 706 00:37:00,560 --> 00:37:03,920 from the moment you clucked out here. 707 00:37:03,920 --> 00:37:06,080 I can't wait to see who you are, though. 708 00:37:06,080 --> 00:37:09,640 This is it. Guessing panel, this is the last chance. 709 00:37:09,640 --> 00:37:10,960 Lock in a name. 710 00:37:10,960 --> 00:37:12,960 Mel, who is behind this mask? 711 00:37:12,960 --> 00:37:17,160 You are - I think you are - the greatest showman of all, 712 00:37:17,160 --> 00:37:18,240 Hugh Jackman. 713 00:37:18,240 --> 00:37:19,640 Oh, yes. (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 714 00:37:19,640 --> 00:37:21,000 I'm hoping it is. 715 00:37:22,800 --> 00:37:24,080 Abbie? 716 00:37:24,080 --> 00:37:25,280 Who is Rooster? 717 00:37:25,280 --> 00:37:28,360 Rooster, I love you, and I know who you are. 718 00:37:28,360 --> 00:37:32,520 And Mel is right that it's a Hugh, but it's not Hugh Jackman. 719 00:37:32,520 --> 00:37:33,960 It's Hugh Sheridan. 720 00:37:33,960 --> 00:37:35,960 Whoa. (CHEERING, APPLAUE) 721 00:37:35,960 --> 00:37:37,280 I think it is. 722 00:37:37,280 --> 00:37:38,480 Hughesy? 723 00:37:38,480 --> 00:37:43,080 Rooster, we let you entertain us and you certainly did. 724 00:37:43,080 --> 00:37:45,680 You're Mel B's old roomie, 725 00:37:45,680 --> 00:37:49,240 the one and only Robbie Williams! 726 00:37:49,240 --> 00:37:53,320 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 727 00:37:53,320 --> 00:37:55,720 Alright, Chrissie, this is it. 728 00:37:55,720 --> 00:37:57,000 Who is Rooster? 729 00:37:57,000 --> 00:38:00,400 Let it be known that you are a very funny plucker. 730 00:38:00,400 --> 00:38:01,680 (LAUGHTER) 731 00:38:01,680 --> 00:38:03,840 I had to be very careful saying that. 732 00:38:03,840 --> 00:38:05,680 (LAUGHTER) 733 00:38:05,680 --> 00:38:06,840 I'm going to back myself. 734 00:38:06,840 --> 00:38:11,200 You are Tony Award-winning theatre genius Neil Patrick Harris. 735 00:38:11,200 --> 00:38:12,400 Whoa. 736 00:38:12,400 --> 00:38:15,160 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 737 00:38:15,160 --> 00:38:16,840 Big names. 738 00:38:16,840 --> 00:38:18,880 That's what our guessing panel thinks. 739 00:38:18,880 --> 00:38:20,320 Are they right? 740 00:38:20,320 --> 00:38:23,120 Whoever you are, you never get to be Rooster again. 741 00:38:23,120 --> 00:38:26,640 Which makes me kind of sad, but I'm also kind of happy, 742 00:38:26,640 --> 00:38:29,160 because I've been dying to know who you are this whole time! 743 00:38:29,160 --> 00:38:30,920 Let's do it! 744 00:38:30,920 --> 00:38:33,720 ALL: Take it off! Take it off! 745 00:38:33,720 --> 00:38:54,760 Take it off! Take it off! 746 00:38:54,760 --> 00:38:58,240 Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! 747 00:38:58,240 --> 00:39:00,040 Is it... Is it... 748 00:39:00,040 --> 00:39:03,320 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 749 00:39:03,320 --> 00:39:07,360 Yes, it is! It is Hugh Sheridan! 750 00:39:08,800 --> 00:39:11,440 It is Hugh Sheridan! 751 00:39:11,440 --> 00:39:13,360 Actor, singer, dancer! 752 00:39:13,360 --> 00:39:16,160 Yeah! Multiple Logie winner! 753 00:39:16,160 --> 00:39:19,040 Abbie, you were right! Well done, Abbie. 754 00:39:19,040 --> 00:39:20,160 Well done. 755 00:39:20,160 --> 00:39:22,360 The one and only Hugh Sheridan! 756 00:39:22,360 --> 00:39:26,280 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 757 00:39:26,280 --> 00:39:27,920 You are amazing. 758 00:39:27,920 --> 00:39:29,680 Mr Packed To The Rafters himself. 759 00:39:29,680 --> 00:39:31,400 Four Logies! Four Logies? 760 00:39:31,400 --> 00:39:33,120 Four, five, I don't know. Who's counting? 761 00:39:33,120 --> 00:39:34,320 Four more than me. 762 00:39:34,320 --> 00:39:35,520 (LAUGHS) 763 00:39:35,520 --> 00:39:37,200 ABBIE: You multitalented thing. 764 00:39:37,200 --> 00:39:38,880 Every time you were so much fun. 765 00:39:38,880 --> 00:39:41,400 Your voice was amazing. You are incredible. 766 00:39:41,400 --> 00:39:43,120 Thank you very much. Well, I did... 767 00:39:43,120 --> 00:39:45,040 I was trying very hard to change it. 768 00:39:45,040 --> 00:39:46,080 You were. 769 00:39:46,080 --> 00:39:48,760 Hugh, obviously, the voice was amazing. 770 00:39:48,760 --> 00:39:50,600 We could tell you had dance training. 771 00:39:50,600 --> 00:39:54,440 So the minute we sniffed that out, we started to go for theatre people. 772 00:39:54,440 --> 00:39:59,120 But what we all noticed pretty early on were your funny bones. 773 00:39:59,120 --> 00:40:03,120 Yeah. Your natural sense of comedy. 774 00:40:03,120 --> 00:40:04,520 Is that something you did on purpose? 775 00:40:04,520 --> 00:40:05,560 Oh, yeah. 776 00:40:05,560 --> 00:40:09,520 What drew me to The Masked Singer was the entertainment factor. 777 00:40:09,520 --> 00:40:11,640 The fact this is... It's a fun show. 778 00:40:11,640 --> 00:40:12,680 Yeah. 779 00:40:12,680 --> 00:40:16,200 And it's my sister's favourite show. My nephew's favourite show. 780 00:40:16,200 --> 00:40:18,840 And I realised everyone loves it. 781 00:40:18,840 --> 00:40:19,840 Yeah. 782 00:40:19,840 --> 00:40:23,000 And then last year, I had a bunch of friends die, including my dad... 783 00:40:23,000 --> 00:40:24,000 ALL: Oh! 784 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:27,120 Well, no, no, not to be a downer, but I wanted to do something fun, 785 00:40:27,120 --> 00:40:28,880 and I also wanted to do something... 786 00:40:28,880 --> 00:40:31,440 I wanted to do something to cheer up my family 787 00:40:31,440 --> 00:40:34,200 and also the whole world had a hard year last year, and the year before, 788 00:40:34,200 --> 00:40:36,760 so I thought this is pure entertainment 789 00:40:36,760 --> 00:40:40,760 and for me has been, like, quite the journey, 790 00:40:40,760 --> 00:40:44,200 because when I first came out in this costume, 791 00:40:44,200 --> 00:40:46,560 I was having panic attacks. Really? 792 00:40:46,560 --> 00:40:48,800 I didn't know how claustrophobic I actually am. Really? 793 00:40:48,800 --> 00:40:51,240 Oh, claustrophobic. Claustrophobic. I was like... 794 00:40:51,240 --> 00:40:54,400 I didn't think I was going to last a week, 795 00:40:54,400 --> 00:40:58,160 and then I crossed a line with the Rooster and I just said, "Take me." 796 00:40:58,160 --> 00:40:59,360 (LAUGHTER) 797 00:40:59,360 --> 00:41:00,680 You started... 798 00:41:00,680 --> 00:41:04,680 From the minute you walked onto this stage, you were in character. 799 00:41:04,680 --> 00:41:06,680 You were so confusing. I couldn't get it. 800 00:41:06,680 --> 00:41:10,840 But you were entertaining beyond, beyond. 801 00:41:10,840 --> 00:41:13,400 Once the head was on I was the chook. 802 00:41:13,400 --> 00:41:16,440 You know what? I think there could be a spin-off series, 803 00:41:16,440 --> 00:41:18,800 the Rooster has his own show. 804 00:41:18,800 --> 00:41:20,240 You did so well. 805 00:41:20,240 --> 00:41:22,760 You absolutely smashed some of those songs. 806 00:41:22,760 --> 00:41:24,520 Just incredible. 807 00:41:24,520 --> 00:41:27,640 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 808 00:41:27,640 --> 00:41:31,000 Hugh Sheridan, absolutely incredible, ladies and gentlemen. 809 00:41:31,000 --> 00:41:32,160 When we return, 810 00:41:32,160 --> 00:41:35,800 we're going to reveal the winner of The Masked Singer for 2022. 811 00:41:35,800 --> 00:41:38,000 We'll finally see those famous faces. 812 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:40,560 Hugh Sheridan, you got a lot of showbiz left in you tonight. 813 00:41:40,560 --> 00:41:42,320 Can you please take us to the commercials? 814 00:41:42,320 --> 00:41:44,560 (CLUCKS) (LAUGHTER) 815 00:41:44,560 --> 00:41:47,640 Ladies and gentlemen, Hugh Sheridan! 816 00:41:47,640 --> 00:41:50,480 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 817 00:41:54,400 --> 00:41:56,840 Oh, my God. Drama. 818 00:41:56,840 --> 00:42:01,600 # There's no turning back 819 00:42:01,600 --> 00:42:08,240 # We will find you acting on your best behaviour 820 00:42:08,240 --> 00:42:12,440 # Turn your back on Mother Nature. 821 00:42:12,440 --> 00:42:17,840 # Nothing ever lasts forever... # 822 00:42:17,840 --> 00:42:19,560 Yeah! 823 00:42:19,560 --> 00:42:23,760 # There's a room where the light won't find you 824 00:42:23,760 --> 00:42:28,240 # And a room where the stars come tumbling down 825 00:42:28,240 --> 00:42:31,760 # When they do, I'll be right behind you... Great voice. 826 00:42:32,440 --> 00:42:36,560 # So glad we almost made it 827 00:42:36,560 --> 00:42:40,600 # Too bad they had to fade it 828 00:42:40,600 --> 00:42:44,800 # Everybody wants to rule 829 00:42:47,560 --> 00:42:50,480 # The world. # 830 00:42:50,480 --> 00:42:53,920 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 831 00:42:53,920 --> 00:42:56,520 Unbelievable. 832 00:42:56,520 --> 00:42:59,880 MEL: Yes! He can really sing. 833 00:43:13,720 --> 00:43:15,920 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 834 00:43:19,240 --> 00:43:25,720 It is the 2022 Masked Singer Grand Finale! 835 00:43:25,720 --> 00:43:28,400 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 836 00:43:30,680 --> 00:43:33,080 This is huge. Yeah. 837 00:43:33,080 --> 00:43:38,120 This is the moment. Who will take out the title? 838 00:43:38,120 --> 00:43:40,280 Will it be you, Snapdragon? 839 00:43:40,280 --> 00:43:42,760 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 840 00:43:44,200 --> 00:43:45,880 Or will it be you, Mirrorball? 841 00:43:45,880 --> 00:43:48,920 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 842 00:43:48,920 --> 00:43:51,960 Wow, it's a close race. I feel sick. 843 00:43:51,960 --> 00:43:55,720 We are about to see both of your faces, 844 00:43:55,720 --> 00:44:00,800 but only one of you can hold aloft the Masked Singer trophy. 845 00:44:04,960 --> 00:44:08,360 'Cause tonight is the night 846 00:44:08,360 --> 00:44:10,840 when two... (LAUGHS) 847 00:44:10,840 --> 00:44:14,080 ..become one. (LAUGHTER) 848 00:44:14,080 --> 00:44:16,880 I've literally waited since the moment I heard Mel was gonna be on the show 849 00:44:16,880 --> 00:44:18,280 to make that joke. 850 00:44:18,280 --> 00:44:19,960 For this very moment. 851 00:44:19,960 --> 00:44:23,320 Are they getting married? It's a Spice Girls song, Dave. 852 00:44:23,320 --> 00:44:25,560 (LAUGHTER) (LAUGHS) 853 00:44:25,560 --> 00:44:27,960 OK. The winner... 854 00:44:29,120 --> 00:44:32,480 ..of The Masked Singer Australia for 2022... 855 00:44:32,480 --> 00:44:34,400 (INHALES SHARPLY) Ooh. 856 00:44:36,040 --> 00:44:37,480 ..is... 857 00:44:58,000 --> 00:45:02,920 ..Mirrorball! (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 858 00:45:02,920 --> 00:45:05,160 Mirrorball, it's you! 859 00:45:06,560 --> 00:45:09,280 Congratulations, Mirrorball. 860 00:45:10,520 --> 00:45:12,880 # Who is that? Who is that? 861 00:45:12,880 --> 00:45:15,920 We are finally going to find out who you are. 862 00:45:15,920 --> 00:45:17,440 We love you. 863 00:45:17,440 --> 00:45:20,160 Mirrorball, this is all yours! 864 00:45:20,160 --> 00:45:22,480 You're the winner of The Masked Singer for 2022! 865 00:45:22,480 --> 00:45:24,280 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 866 00:45:24,280 --> 00:45:26,240 # Who is that? # 867 00:45:29,400 --> 00:45:31,280 Oh, she's so happy. 868 00:45:32,360 --> 00:45:34,960 You get to enjoy a few more moments of mystery 869 00:45:34,960 --> 00:45:37,360 because Snapdragon is about to take it off. 870 00:45:37,360 --> 00:45:41,400 Mirrorball, head up to the podium. You get the best view in the house. 871 00:45:41,400 --> 00:45:44,040 Snapdragon! Oh, Snapdragon, everybody! 872 00:45:44,040 --> 00:45:47,320 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 873 00:45:49,800 --> 00:45:52,280 By golly, I can't wait to see who you are. 874 00:45:52,280 --> 00:45:54,200 (MEL CHORTLES) 875 00:45:54,200 --> 00:45:56,200 It's time for the mask to come off, Snapdragon. 876 00:45:56,200 --> 00:45:58,680 Guessing panel, this is your last shot. 877 00:45:58,680 --> 00:46:02,560 One last chance to lock it in. Abbie, who is behind this mask? 878 00:46:02,560 --> 00:46:07,160 Well, first of all, Snappy, you have to know we absolutely adore you. 879 00:46:07,160 --> 00:46:09,920 You should be so proud of everything you've done, 880 00:46:09,920 --> 00:46:12,560 from personal growth to performances. 881 00:46:12,560 --> 00:46:16,200 I'm so proud of you. You are incredible. You are so amazing. 882 00:46:17,280 --> 00:46:22,720 In terms of who I think it is, I think Snapdragon is George Ezra. 883 00:46:22,720 --> 00:46:25,200 Yeah. Oooh. 884 00:46:26,880 --> 00:46:28,880 Hughesy, who is Snapdragon? 885 00:46:28,880 --> 00:46:34,240 So amazing. You're beautiful, it's true. 886 00:46:34,240 --> 00:46:36,640 (LAUGHS) 887 00:46:36,640 --> 00:46:38,240 You are James Blunt! 888 00:46:40,920 --> 00:46:43,160 Chrissie Swan, who is Snapdragon? 889 00:46:43,160 --> 00:46:45,440 When that mask comes off, I'm gonna kiss you 890 00:46:45,440 --> 00:46:48,920 all over your beautiful little face, Sheldon Riley. 891 00:46:48,920 --> 00:46:51,640 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 892 00:46:53,960 --> 00:46:57,360 Mel B, who is it? Who is Snapdragon? 893 00:46:57,360 --> 00:47:00,000 That voice is just beautiful. 894 00:47:00,000 --> 00:47:04,040 It's my mate Callum Scott. 895 00:47:06,840 --> 00:47:08,840 HUGHESY: Good stuff. Yep, could be. 896 00:47:08,840 --> 00:47:12,000 Some really big names there. 897 00:47:12,000 --> 00:47:15,920 Are they right? I'm really ready to find out. 898 00:47:15,920 --> 00:47:17,720 You want to see who it is? Let's do it. 899 00:47:17,720 --> 00:47:19,200 On your feet! 900 00:47:19,200 --> 00:47:21,680 Let's do this! Take it off! 901 00:47:21,680 --> 00:47:24,640 ALL: Take it off! Take it off! 902 00:47:24,640 --> 00:47:28,640 Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! 903 00:47:28,640 --> 00:47:31,400 Take it off! Take it off! 904 00:47:31,400 --> 00:47:34,720 Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! 905 00:47:34,720 --> 00:47:37,480 Take it off! Take it off! # Who are you? # 906 00:47:37,480 --> 00:47:39,520 Take it off! Take it off! 907 00:47:39,520 --> 00:47:42,840 Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! 908 00:47:42,840 --> 00:47:45,400 Take it off! Take it off! 909 00:47:45,400 --> 00:47:47,920 Here it comes. Oh, oh, oh! 910 00:47:47,920 --> 00:47:49,600 Oh, my goodness! 911 00:47:49,600 --> 00:47:52,080 Oh, Chrissie, it is! 912 00:47:52,080 --> 00:47:55,680 It is Sheldon Riley! (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 913 00:47:55,680 --> 00:47:59,160 It is you! Yes, Chrissie! 914 00:47:59,160 --> 00:48:01,560 Yes! (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING CONTINUES) 915 00:48:01,560 --> 00:48:04,520 Star of The X Factor. Star of The Voice. 916 00:48:04,520 --> 00:48:08,840 America's Got Talent. Flew the flag for us at Eurovision. 917 00:48:08,840 --> 00:48:13,360 It is Sheldon Riley! (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING CONTINUES) 918 00:48:16,840 --> 00:48:18,520 It's so great to finally see you guys. 919 00:48:18,520 --> 00:48:20,400 I haven't seen anything this entire season. 920 00:48:20,400 --> 00:48:23,080 It's so great to see you! 921 00:48:23,080 --> 00:48:25,360 Oh, you gorgeous, gorgeous thing. 922 00:48:25,360 --> 00:48:30,960 I mean, you are such a special, beautiful person. 923 00:48:30,960 --> 00:48:34,840 And how amazing to show everybody your soul 924 00:48:34,840 --> 00:48:36,920 by hiding yourself like this. 925 00:48:36,920 --> 00:48:40,280 I mean, it's just been an incredible experience for us. 926 00:48:40,280 --> 00:48:43,680 And you are amazing. Thank you. 927 00:48:43,680 --> 00:48:47,480 And when you said tonight, you know, "I no longer need to wear a mask," 928 00:48:47,480 --> 00:48:50,440 and it was really emotional and it touched all of us, 929 00:48:50,440 --> 00:48:54,040 because every time you come out here and perform, there's something 930 00:48:54,040 --> 00:49:00,240 so, like, fragile and vulnerable and really honest, and it got all of us. 931 00:49:00,240 --> 00:49:01,680 It really did. 932 00:49:01,680 --> 00:49:03,720 Every single time. Thank you. 933 00:49:03,720 --> 00:49:06,680 It's been a really...it's been a really long road for me. 934 00:49:06,680 --> 00:49:08,800 I mean, I've done the mask for ages, 935 00:49:08,800 --> 00:49:12,400 but, I mean, so I was diagnosed with Asperger's as a kid, 936 00:49:12,400 --> 00:49:14,400 so people always worried about me. 937 00:49:14,400 --> 00:49:16,080 "Is he gonna be able to speak? 938 00:49:16,080 --> 00:49:19,000 "Is he gonna be able to execute himself as a normal human being? 939 00:49:19,000 --> 00:49:20,440 "Is he gonna find love?" 940 00:49:20,440 --> 00:49:25,600 And it was something I never wanted to blame on what was going on mentally, 941 00:49:25,600 --> 00:49:28,200 so I started blaming what was happening physically, 942 00:49:28,200 --> 00:49:30,560 for a really long time. And you covered up. 943 00:49:30,560 --> 00:49:32,320 That's it. For so long. 944 00:49:32,320 --> 00:49:35,320 Just not loving myself for a very long time. 945 00:49:35,320 --> 00:49:37,280 It wasn't until these shows that I realised 946 00:49:37,280 --> 00:49:39,000 that I need to be so proud of my talent. 947 00:49:39,000 --> 00:49:40,600 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) Yes! 948 00:49:40,600 --> 00:49:45,320 And I...really show people I don't need a mask to do what I do. 949 00:49:45,320 --> 00:49:53,000 Sheldon, I very openly fell in love with you, and your enormous gift, 950 00:49:53,000 --> 00:50:00,960 and I...I'm so thrilled that it seems like this crazy show has 951 00:50:00,960 --> 00:50:03,760 really made you aware of your extraordinary gift. 952 00:50:03,760 --> 00:50:05,320 Yeah. 953 00:50:05,320 --> 00:50:09,000 And you are different, and that's nothing to hide. 954 00:50:09,000 --> 00:50:12,360 Thank you so much. Thank you. (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 955 00:50:14,160 --> 00:50:15,960 It's such an honour to have you here, 956 00:50:15,960 --> 00:50:18,240 and I speak on behalf of everyone in the room - 957 00:50:18,240 --> 00:50:20,520 we're just so grateful we got to play a part 958 00:50:20,520 --> 00:50:22,560 in you discovering this about yourself. 959 00:50:22,560 --> 00:50:25,320 He's 23. You're 23? Yeah. 23. 960 00:50:25,320 --> 00:50:27,960 Oh, man! You're a bloody baby, mate! 961 00:50:27,960 --> 00:50:30,160 The world is your oyster, man. 962 00:50:30,160 --> 00:50:34,080 I can't wait to see where you go next. This is gonna be pretty good. 963 00:50:37,840 --> 00:50:42,440 Before we get to the winner of The Masked Singer 2022, make some noise, 964 00:50:42,440 --> 00:50:45,440 give it everything you've got, for Sheldon Riley! 965 00:50:45,440 --> 00:50:48,800 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 966 00:50:52,800 --> 00:50:54,120 Yes! 967 00:50:54,120 --> 00:50:56,280 You did it again. 968 00:50:57,880 --> 00:51:01,120 # Take my hand 969 00:51:01,120 --> 00:51:05,040 # Will you share this with me? 970 00:51:05,040 --> 00:51:08,440 # 'Cause, darling, without you 971 00:51:08,440 --> 00:51:11,600 Whew! (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 972 00:51:11,600 --> 00:51:15,120 # All the shine of a thousand spotlights 973 00:51:15,120 --> 00:51:18,680 # All the stars we steal from the night sky 974 00:51:18,680 --> 00:51:21,800 # Will never be enough 975 00:51:21,800 --> 00:51:29,880 # Never be enough 976 00:51:29,880 --> 00:51:33,000 # Yeah, for me 977 00:51:33,000 --> 00:51:36,800 # Can never be enough 978 00:51:36,800 --> 00:51:40,040 # Oh, never enough 979 00:51:40,040 --> 00:51:41,840 Oh, beautiful! 980 00:51:41,840 --> 00:51:43,920 # Never enough 981 00:51:43,920 --> 00:51:45,800 # For me 982 00:51:45,800 --> 00:51:51,160 # For me, for me 983 00:51:51,160 --> 00:51:54,800 # Yeah. # 984 00:51:54,800 --> 00:51:57,280 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 985 00:51:57,280 --> 00:52:00,560 So good. Oh, my God. 986 00:52:00,560 --> 00:52:04,520 My God. That was brilliant. 987 00:52:13,920 --> 00:52:16,000 Let's do it! Do it. 988 00:52:17,760 --> 00:52:21,120 It's The Masked Singer. It's the Grand Finale! 989 00:52:21,120 --> 00:52:25,920 And welcome back to the stage the winner of The Masked Singer for 2022, 990 00:52:25,920 --> 00:52:27,800 Mirrorball! 991 00:52:27,800 --> 00:52:30,680 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 992 00:52:30,680 --> 00:52:32,640 # Who is that? Who is that? 993 00:52:35,320 --> 00:52:37,080 # Who is that? Yes! 994 00:52:37,080 --> 00:52:39,360 Mirrorball. Oh! 995 00:52:40,440 --> 00:52:42,080 # Who is that? # 996 00:52:42,080 --> 00:52:45,480 The vibe from Mirrorball is just electric. 997 00:52:45,480 --> 00:52:48,040 I cannot wait to see who you are. 998 00:52:48,040 --> 00:52:49,640 Panel, this is it. 999 00:52:49,640 --> 00:52:53,960 Lock in a name for the final time for this season. 1000 00:52:53,960 --> 00:52:56,840 Chrissie, who is behind the mask? 1001 00:52:56,840 --> 00:53:01,160 I'm gonna put all my chips on Hollywood royalty, 1002 00:53:01,160 --> 00:53:03,640 Lionel Richie's daughter, Nicole Richie. 1003 00:53:03,640 --> 00:53:05,680 ABBIE: Yep. Good one. 1004 00:53:07,440 --> 00:53:11,680 Mel? I'm going mirrorballs to the wall... 1005 00:53:11,680 --> 00:53:12,960 (LAUGHTER) 1006 00:53:12,960 --> 00:53:16,640 It's my mate Samantha Jade! Good one. 1007 00:53:16,640 --> 00:53:18,200 Princess. 1008 00:53:19,520 --> 00:53:21,200 Who's behind this mask, Abbie? 1009 00:53:21,200 --> 00:53:25,840 This is the Disney star Hilary Duff. 1010 00:53:25,840 --> 00:53:27,640 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 1011 00:53:29,040 --> 00:53:30,160 Hughesy? 1012 00:53:30,160 --> 00:53:33,680 Hughesy, every episode for the last four years 1013 00:53:33,680 --> 00:53:35,360 has led to this very moment. 1014 00:53:35,360 --> 00:53:37,200 And you're here to witness it. 1015 00:53:37,200 --> 00:53:43,440 It's not about me, this is about Mirrorball, who has owned this stage 1016 00:53:43,440 --> 00:53:47,440 since she sang on the very first episode. 1017 00:53:47,440 --> 00:53:52,560 You are thoroughly deserving of that trophy. 1018 00:53:52,560 --> 00:53:54,920 You are an absolute superstar. 1019 00:53:54,920 --> 00:53:57,880 To everyone else, though, I'd like to say... 1020 00:53:57,880 --> 00:54:02,280 ..don'tcha wish your girlfriend was as hot as guesser as I am? 1021 00:54:02,280 --> 00:54:08,320 This is the Pussycat Doll herself, Melody Thornton! 1022 00:54:08,320 --> 00:54:11,600 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 1023 00:54:11,600 --> 00:54:13,920 Fabulous guess. MEL: Brilliant. Brilliant. 1024 00:54:17,440 --> 00:54:21,360 That is what our guessing panel thinks, but are they right? 1025 00:54:21,360 --> 00:54:23,400 I guess we're about to find out. 1026 00:54:23,400 --> 00:54:26,280 For the last time this year... (PANEL CHEERS) 1027 00:54:26,280 --> 00:54:27,640 Come with me, Australia. 1028 00:54:27,640 --> 00:54:29,960 The winner of The Masked Singer for 2022! 1029 00:54:29,960 --> 00:54:33,120 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) Let's see who you are. 1030 00:54:33,120 --> 00:54:38,360 Mirrorball, please, take it off! ALL: Take it off! Take it off! 1031 00:54:38,360 --> 00:54:41,120 Take it off! Take it off! 1032 00:54:41,120 --> 00:54:44,640 Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! 1033 00:54:44,640 --> 00:54:48,400 Take it off! Take it off! # Who are you? 1034 00:54:48,400 --> 00:54:53,600 Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! 1035 00:54:53,600 --> 00:54:56,680 Take it off! Take it off! 1036 00:54:56,680 --> 00:54:59,880 Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! 1037 00:54:59,880 --> 00:55:02,040 Take it off! (SCREAMS) 1038 00:55:02,040 --> 00:55:03,520 Yes, it is! 1039 00:55:03,520 --> 00:55:05,040 It is... 1040 00:55:05,040 --> 00:55:08,240 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) It's Melody Thornton! 1041 00:55:08,240 --> 00:55:11,480 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 1042 00:55:12,720 --> 00:55:14,480 Dave Hughes, you got it right! 1043 00:55:14,480 --> 00:55:17,440 The actual, the real deal, 1044 00:55:17,440 --> 00:55:19,880 Melody Thornton! 1045 00:55:19,880 --> 00:55:21,640 A real-life Pussycat Doll! 1046 00:55:21,640 --> 00:55:24,440 I can't believe it! Really? 1047 00:55:24,440 --> 00:55:28,800 50 million albums. 30 platinum records. 1048 00:55:28,800 --> 00:55:32,400 You are amazing. Dave Hughes, you got it right! 1049 00:55:32,400 --> 00:55:35,040 I'm speechless. 1050 00:55:39,080 --> 00:55:40,400 Melody, you were brilliant 1051 00:55:40,400 --> 00:55:42,640 from the first moment you walked on that stage. 1052 00:55:42,640 --> 00:55:44,480 You owned every single performance. 1053 00:55:44,480 --> 00:55:46,920 You were the standout for the competition. 1054 00:55:46,920 --> 00:55:48,760 Thank you. And I guessed you! 1055 00:55:48,760 --> 00:55:50,720 (LAUGHTER) 1056 00:55:50,720 --> 00:55:53,680 Thank you for giving him the greatest moment of his life. 1057 00:55:53,680 --> 00:55:55,800 Yes. Yes! 1058 00:55:55,800 --> 00:55:59,720 And I'm so proud of myself, but you are such an amazing performer... 1059 00:55:59,720 --> 00:56:01,960 Thank you. ..and it was such an honour to have you on the show. 1060 00:56:01,960 --> 00:56:03,360 Thank you so much. 1061 00:56:03,360 --> 00:56:06,680 I'm freaking out, because 8-year-old me now 1062 00:56:06,680 --> 00:56:08,920 is having an absolute freak-out in my brain. 1063 00:56:08,920 --> 00:56:13,920 I used to know all the words to all PCD - Pussycat Dolls - growing up. 1064 00:56:13,920 --> 00:56:16,000 My mum would be like, "It's not appropriate. 1065 00:56:16,000 --> 00:56:17,520 "You're eight years old." 1066 00:56:17,520 --> 00:56:18,880 (LAUGHTER) 1067 00:56:18,880 --> 00:56:21,520 And you turned out fine, Abbie. (LAUGHTER) 1068 00:56:21,520 --> 00:56:23,440 A bit risque, but I'm fine! 1069 00:56:23,440 --> 00:56:27,160 If we had anything to do with all that freedom, girl... 1070 00:56:27,160 --> 00:56:29,760 Oh, babe, everything! ..I'm happy about it. 1071 00:56:29,760 --> 00:56:32,720 I adore you. This is amazing. I'm happy about it. 1072 00:56:32,720 --> 00:56:38,120 Your voice has been consistently just off the charts. 1073 00:56:38,120 --> 00:56:39,760 I mean, your range... Thank you. 1074 00:56:39,760 --> 00:56:42,120 ..is beautiful. 1075 00:56:42,120 --> 00:56:44,320 God! I love you so much. 1076 00:56:44,320 --> 00:56:46,240 I love YOU so much. 1077 00:56:46,240 --> 00:56:49,120 Are you having a moment, there's an actual Spice Girl...? 1078 00:56:49,120 --> 00:56:50,480 Yes! Yes! Of course! 1079 00:56:50,480 --> 00:56:53,520 What's it mean to you to have Mel B right here? 1080 00:56:53,520 --> 00:56:56,160 I mean, it's everything. Like... YOU'RE everything. 1081 00:56:56,160 --> 00:56:58,120 Forget me, YOU'RE everything! 1082 00:56:58,120 --> 00:57:01,520 Oh, my gosh. It's, like, all of you are so amazing, and it was, like, 1083 00:57:01,520 --> 00:57:07,640 so nice to have just lovely comments and...and encouragement as well 1084 00:57:07,640 --> 00:57:11,200 to bring this character alive more and more. 1085 00:57:11,200 --> 00:57:13,320 You made me safer and safer. 1086 00:57:13,320 --> 00:57:15,120 Oh, great! So I thank you so much. 1087 00:57:15,120 --> 00:57:18,560 I love you all so much. (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 1088 00:57:19,920 --> 00:57:21,960 How does it feel to have won? 1089 00:57:21,960 --> 00:57:24,520 (SQUEALS) Oh, my God! (LAUGHTER) 1090 00:57:24,520 --> 00:57:26,920 I'm so happy! I'm so happy. 1091 00:57:26,920 --> 00:57:30,840 I...I kept saying, "You know, if you don't get it, it's fine. 1092 00:57:30,840 --> 00:57:33,680 "You work hard, and it was great." (LAUGHS) 1093 00:57:33,680 --> 00:57:35,800 And...and I did, I walked away with really good... 1094 00:57:35,800 --> 00:57:38,760 Like, I was like, "This really helped my relationship with myself." 1095 00:57:38,760 --> 00:57:39,920 Yes. 1096 00:57:39,920 --> 00:57:43,040 Yeah, it brought me closer to myself, as weird as that sounds. 1097 00:57:43,040 --> 00:57:46,800 It's a long way to fly and be away from your family and friends. 1098 00:57:46,800 --> 00:57:49,040 Why did you want to come and do this show? 1099 00:57:49,040 --> 00:57:53,440 I wanted to know if some of the things I was telling myself were true. 1100 00:57:53,440 --> 00:57:57,760 Because people are voting for you, they don't know it's you, you know? 1101 00:57:57,760 --> 00:58:00,760 Like, when you're hard on yourself, maybe that's not right. 1102 00:58:00,760 --> 00:58:03,360 I know what you mean - you think people are just saying things 1103 00:58:03,360 --> 00:58:04,880 because it's you, or because of... Yeah. 1104 00:58:04,880 --> 00:58:06,880 ..what you've accomplished. Yeah. 1105 00:58:06,880 --> 00:58:07,960 But behind Mirrorball, 1106 00:58:07,960 --> 00:58:11,880 it's really just your pure talent that you definitely have. 1107 00:58:11,880 --> 00:58:14,920 You deserve to be here. You're incredible. 1108 00:58:14,920 --> 00:58:17,280 You just wanna be sure you're still doing a good job. 1109 00:58:17,280 --> 00:58:18,800 And, yeah, like, you sing 1110 00:58:18,800 --> 00:58:21,760 'cause you want other people to be inspired to sing. 1111 00:58:21,760 --> 00:58:24,000 Once again, would you please make a lot of noise 1112 00:58:24,000 --> 00:58:26,200 for the winner of The Masked Singer 2022! 1113 00:58:26,200 --> 00:58:29,400 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) Melody Thornton! 1114 00:58:29,400 --> 00:58:31,720 Oh, she's crying like a baby! 1115 00:58:31,720 --> 00:58:33,520 (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING CONTINUES) 1116 00:58:33,520 --> 00:58:36,320 Keep it going for our incredible guessing panel - 1117 00:58:36,320 --> 00:58:41,680 Mel B, Abbie Chatfield, Dave Hughes... 1118 00:58:41,680 --> 00:58:43,480 Hughesy! 1119 00:58:43,480 --> 00:58:45,480 ..and Chrissie Swan! Thank you! 1120 00:58:45,480 --> 00:58:46,800 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 1121 00:58:46,800 --> 00:58:49,600 To take us out for the final time, 1122 00:58:49,600 --> 00:58:53,160 Australia's favourite masked singer for 2022, 1123 00:58:53,160 --> 00:58:55,840 Melody Thornton! Goodnight, Australia! 1124 00:58:55,840 --> 00:58:58,800 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 1125 00:59:07,320 --> 00:59:10,440 # Last dance Oh. 1126 00:59:10,440 --> 00:59:12,600 # Last chance 1127 00:59:12,600 --> 00:59:16,840 # For love ABBIE: Beautiful. 1128 00:59:19,000 --> 00:59:22,960 # So let's dance 1129 00:59:22,960 --> 00:59:24,840 Whoo! 1130 00:59:24,840 --> 00:59:27,920 # Yeah, tonight 1131 00:59:29,320 --> 00:59:35,560 # I need you by me, beside me 1132 00:59:35,560 --> 00:59:37,640 # To guide me 1133 00:59:37,640 --> 00:59:40,800 # To hold me, to scold me 1134 00:59:40,800 --> 00:59:45,280 # 'Cause when I'm bad, I'm so, so bad 1135 00:59:45,280 --> 00:59:47,360 # So let's dance 1136 00:59:47,360 --> 00:59:49,600 # The last dance 1137 00:59:49,600 --> 00:59:55,280 # Come on, baby 1138 00:59:55,280 --> 00:59:58,280 # Let's dance 1139 00:59:58,280 --> 01:00:00,960 # Tonight 1140 01:00:00,960 --> 01:00:07,040 # Oh, oh 1141 01:00:07,040 --> 01:00:09,080 # Oooh. # 1142 01:00:09,080 --> 01:00:12,840 (APPLAUSE, CHEERING) 1143 01:00:14,720 --> 01:00:16,680 So good. 1144 01:00:18,160 --> 01:00:19,640 So good. 1145 01:00:19,640 --> 01:00:20,920 So gorgeous. 1146 01:00:20,920 --> 01:00:23,760 She's all the things. 1147 01:00:25,720 --> 01:00:27,320 Captions by Red Bee Media