1 00:00:00,835 --> 00:00:05,045 ( rhythmic clapping ) 2 00:00:05,172 --> 00:00:07,214 ( clapping continues ) 3 00:00:07,341 --> 00:00:10,217 craig robinson: It's the biggest dance battle on television. 4 00:00:10,344 --> 00:00:13,220 ( music playing ) 5 00:00:13,305 --> 00:00:15,264 - yes! - Last week, group b 6 00:00:15,391 --> 00:00:17,766 competed for a spot in the super six... 7 00:00:17,893 --> 00:00:21,061 - You are my favorite. - You're the one to beat. 8 00:00:21,147 --> 00:00:23,355 I was not expecting that. 9 00:00:25,192 --> 00:00:27,776 ...And miss moth was eliminated from the competition. 10 00:00:27,903 --> 00:00:30,029 ( crowd chanting ) take it off! Take it off! 11 00:00:30,156 --> 00:00:31,822 Craig: Elizabeth smart! 12 00:00:33,951 --> 00:00:38,203 - I told you I had a feeling about this one. - Yes, you did. 13 00:00:38,330 --> 00:00:40,873 Tonight, it's the group a playoffs, 14 00:00:41,000 --> 00:00:44,710 and they're ready for the fight of their lives. 15 00:00:44,837 --> 00:00:46,545 Well, whoever you are, you're phenomenal. 16 00:00:46,630 --> 00:00:48,047 Yes, yes, yes! 17 00:00:48,174 --> 00:00:50,549 One masked celebrity will fall short 18 00:00:50,634 --> 00:00:53,052 of the super six and be forced to unmask. 19 00:00:53,137 --> 00:00:56,889 - Oh, my god! - Oh! 20 00:00:57,016 --> 00:00:59,850 It all starts right now. 21 00:01:03,189 --> 00:01:05,064 ( music playing ) 22 00:01:05,191 --> 00:01:07,024 ♪ who is that? 23 00:01:07,109 --> 00:01:09,068 ♪ making big moves, givin' way clues ♪ 24 00:01:09,195 --> 00:01:10,986 ♪ keep you guessing who 25 00:01:11,072 --> 00:01:12,780 ♪ camera on and the music's hot ♪ 26 00:01:12,865 --> 00:01:16,909 ♪ if you guess right, I just might take it off ♪ 27 00:01:17,036 --> 00:01:20,579 welcome to "the masked dancer." I'm your host, craig robinson. 28 00:01:20,706 --> 00:01:24,249 This competition is unseasonably hot for January, 29 00:01:24,376 --> 00:01:26,919 proving global warming is real. 30 00:01:27,004 --> 00:01:28,337 Let's bring out tonight's competitors. 31 00:01:28,464 --> 00:01:30,798 The hammerhead. 32 00:01:30,883 --> 00:01:33,217 ( music playing ) 33 00:01:36,388 --> 00:01:37,763 the tulip. 34 00:01:41,685 --> 00:01:43,018 The cricket. 35 00:01:47,108 --> 00:01:49,191 And the exotic bird. 36 00:01:59,954 --> 00:02:01,578 Let's say hi to our panel, 37 00:02:01,705 --> 00:02:03,997 a motley crew of tv titans. 38 00:02:04,125 --> 00:02:06,625 Dr. Ken jeong. 39 00:02:06,752 --> 00:02:09,169 Ashley tisdale. 40 00:02:09,296 --> 00:02:11,255 Paula abdul. 41 00:02:11,382 --> 00:02:13,590 And brian austin green 42 00:02:13,676 --> 00:02:15,384 with his first victory of the season, 43 00:02:15,511 --> 00:02:20,013 correctly guessing that miss moth was elizabeth smart. 44 00:02:20,141 --> 00:02:22,808 Don't get cocky, brian. 45 00:02:22,935 --> 00:02:24,309 And who's our guest panelist? 46 00:02:24,436 --> 00:02:26,687 He is an emmy-nominated actor 47 00:02:26,814 --> 00:02:28,313 who's just as pretty as our women in black. 48 00:02:28,399 --> 00:02:30,858 He has a blockbuster-starring role right here on fox 49 00:02:30,985 --> 00:02:32,985 and still finds time to do a podcast. 50 00:02:33,112 --> 00:02:36,321 ( music playing ) 51 00:02:37,324 --> 00:02:39,408 ken: Oh! 52 00:02:39,535 --> 00:02:42,161 Oh! 53 00:02:42,288 --> 00:02:43,203 - Uh-oh! - Who is it? 54 00:02:43,330 --> 00:02:45,706 Look at that! 55 00:02:45,833 --> 00:02:48,167 Yes! Yeah! 56 00:02:50,504 --> 00:02:51,837 How you doing tonight? 57 00:02:51,964 --> 00:02:54,089 ( growling ) can I use my real voice? 58 00:02:56,969 --> 00:02:58,385 Well, let's get him to take it off, y'all. 59 00:02:58,470 --> 00:03:03,098 ( crowd chanting ) take it off! Take it off! 60 00:03:08,898 --> 00:03:13,233 Yes, it is the star of "9-1-1 lone star." 61 00:03:13,319 --> 00:03:16,737 - rob lowe! - Ken: Rob lowe! 62 00:03:16,822 --> 00:03:17,905 Great. Great to have you hear, rob. 63 00:03:17,990 --> 00:03:19,198 - Thanks. - You doing good? 64 00:03:19,283 --> 00:03:21,158 This is just a night of great fun. 65 00:03:21,243 --> 00:03:23,410 - I'm psyched to do it. - Excellent, excellent. 66 00:03:23,537 --> 00:03:25,621 Well, take your place on the panel. 67 00:03:25,706 --> 00:03:27,748 - Yes! Come on up. Come on up. - All right. 68 00:03:27,875 --> 00:03:29,958 Last week, we met the dancers of group b. 69 00:03:30,044 --> 00:03:32,252 But tonight is round two of group a. 70 00:03:32,338 --> 00:03:35,580 Four dancers remain, but only three will salsa their way to the super six. 71 00:03:35,716 --> 00:03:37,216 I'm excited to see group a again. 72 00:03:37,343 --> 00:03:38,884 That last group was so amazing. 73 00:03:39,053 --> 00:03:40,552 I can't wait to see what this group does tonight. 74 00:03:40,721 --> 00:03:43,055 - You ready, rob? - Let's do it. 75 00:03:43,182 --> 00:03:45,933 And our first competitor of group a 76 00:03:46,060 --> 00:03:48,393 is the exotic bird. 77 00:03:48,520 --> 00:03:50,896 Last time she performed, the panel guessed everyone 78 00:03:51,023 --> 00:03:53,190 from venus williams to jennifer hudson. 79 00:03:53,317 --> 00:03:56,026 But if those names aren't quite exotic enough for you, 80 00:03:56,153 --> 00:03:59,071 maybe these new clues are. 81 00:03:59,198 --> 00:04:02,824 And remember, when you see this in the clue package, 82 00:04:02,952 --> 00:04:04,952 that's an important clue. 83 00:04:09,333 --> 00:04:12,542 Every single day I'm onstage is a good day. 84 00:04:12,670 --> 00:04:15,712 Last round, my confidence was overflowing. 85 00:04:15,839 --> 00:04:17,214 Yes, yes, yes! 86 00:04:17,341 --> 00:04:19,258 I'm curious to see who you are. 87 00:04:19,385 --> 00:04:23,136 But that wasn't always the case. 88 00:04:23,222 --> 00:04:25,555 Right before the biggest opportunity of my life... 89 00:04:25,683 --> 00:04:28,016 - Big opportunity. - It could be a singer. 90 00:04:28,185 --> 00:04:32,562 - 100%. - I got really sick with a savage bird flu. 91 00:04:32,648 --> 00:04:34,815 I could barely breathe. 92 00:04:34,900 --> 00:04:38,151 There was only one person who could help me-- my mama bird. 93 00:04:38,320 --> 00:04:42,948 She told me, "baby, what you were born with, nobody else has. 94 00:04:43,033 --> 00:04:45,367 That's your gift, and right now it's up to you 95 00:04:45,494 --> 00:04:48,078 if you're going to share it with the world. 96 00:04:48,163 --> 00:04:51,915 This moment will define who you are for the rest of your life." 97 00:04:52,001 --> 00:04:55,210 gold football. Maybe super bowl performance? 98 00:04:55,296 --> 00:04:59,131 With her support, I went out and served up something legendary. 99 00:04:59,258 --> 00:05:02,884 As my mama told me, these hips don't lie. 100 00:05:03,012 --> 00:05:04,469 Ashley: It's apple pie. 101 00:05:04,555 --> 00:05:07,806 Is it somebody from the "american pie" movies? 102 00:05:07,891 --> 00:05:12,728 Tonight, my performance matches the roller coaster ride of my life. 103 00:05:12,855 --> 00:05:14,896 These dance steps are so hard, 104 00:05:15,024 --> 00:05:17,858 pushing and pulling me in different directions. 105 00:05:17,985 --> 00:05:21,194 But with every beat of the song I hit, 106 00:05:21,322 --> 00:05:22,946 I will stand more fierce on my own. 107 00:05:23,073 --> 00:05:27,701 Nothing will get in my way of the super six. 108 00:05:29,288 --> 00:05:30,746 I think she's been through a lot. 109 00:05:30,873 --> 00:05:33,707 And it looked like she was backstage at a stadium, 110 00:05:33,834 --> 00:05:36,501 like a pop star or an athlete. 111 00:05:36,587 --> 00:05:38,754 I'm picking up on shakira vibes, 112 00:05:38,922 --> 00:05:40,464 who has performed at the super bowl. 113 00:05:40,549 --> 00:05:42,549 Hmm. 114 00:05:42,676 --> 00:05:46,219 Craig: After the break, exotic bird will show off her flirty side, 115 00:05:46,305 --> 00:05:51,016 and the rest of group a will fight for their spot in the super six. 116 00:05:51,185 --> 00:05:52,351 Don't go anywhere. 117 00:05:57,524 --> 00:06:01,142 ♪ take it off, take it off 118 00:06:01,236 --> 00:06:03,070 welcome back to "the masked dancer" 119 00:06:03,197 --> 00:06:05,864 - group a playoffs. - Yeah! 120 00:06:05,949 --> 00:06:08,283 Now, our first performance of the night. 121 00:06:08,410 --> 00:06:10,911 - It's the exotic bird. - Whoo! 122 00:06:11,038 --> 00:06:12,788 - Yeah! - Yay! 123 00:06:12,915 --> 00:06:15,791 ( music playing ) 124 00:06:17,086 --> 00:06:20,504 ♪ you lift my heart up 125 00:06:20,631 --> 00:06:24,716 ♪ when the rest of me is down ♪ 126 00:06:24,885 --> 00:06:27,677 ♪ you, you enchant me 127 00:06:27,805 --> 00:06:33,100 ♪ even when you're not around ♪ 128 00:06:33,227 --> 00:06:36,061 ♪ if there are boundaries 129 00:06:36,188 --> 00:06:39,106 ♪ I will try to knock them down ♪ 130 00:06:39,233 --> 00:06:42,901 yes! Lots of confidence. 131 00:06:42,986 --> 00:06:46,655 ♪ I feel we're close enough 132 00:06:46,740 --> 00:06:49,074 ♪ I wanna lock in your love 133 00:06:49,201 --> 00:06:51,535 whoo! 134 00:06:51,620 --> 00:06:53,620 ♪ now I've got you in my space ♪ 135 00:06:53,747 --> 00:06:55,247 - whoo! - Yeah! 136 00:06:55,332 --> 00:06:59,835 ♪ I won't let go of you 137 00:06:59,920 --> 00:07:03,130 ♪ got you shackled in my embrace ♪ 138 00:07:03,215 --> 00:07:05,715 ♪ I'm latching onto you 139 00:07:05,884 --> 00:07:09,886 ♪ now I've got you in my space ♪ 140 00:07:10,055 --> 00:07:14,891 - yes! - ♪ I'm latching onto you ♪ 141 00:07:15,018 --> 00:07:19,104 ( cheering ) 142 00:07:19,189 --> 00:07:23,024 whoo! Really good. 143 00:07:23,152 --> 00:07:25,193 I think she's a performer, like, definitely. 144 00:07:25,320 --> 00:07:28,864 Wow. Wow. 145 00:07:28,991 --> 00:07:30,699 What do y'all think about that? Come on. 146 00:07:30,826 --> 00:07:33,243 I'm just impressed with the whole je ne sais quoi 147 00:07:33,370 --> 00:07:35,361 - that you have going on. - Oh, nice! 148 00:07:35,456 --> 00:07:38,290 - Nicely done. - That's what exotic birds say. 149 00:07:38,417 --> 00:07:40,083 - They go "awk"! - "quoi!" 150 00:07:40,169 --> 00:07:42,210 - yeah. - Ashley: You were amazing. 151 00:07:42,337 --> 00:07:44,379 I definitely know you're a performer. 152 00:07:44,465 --> 00:07:48,967 The last time we saw you, you knew how to shake your hips so well. 153 00:07:49,052 --> 00:07:52,679 And then this time, it's just like you know how to work it onstage. 154 00:07:52,764 --> 00:07:54,848 - Right. - And I love that you had this partner, 155 00:07:55,017 --> 00:07:57,726 and it's you were just, like, flirting and enticing him. 156 00:07:57,853 --> 00:08:02,564 I mean, you were getting all the men into you, okay? 157 00:08:02,691 --> 00:08:05,066 I definitely think you're a star. 158 00:08:05,152 --> 00:08:08,487 The way you carry yourself, you're a performer onstage. 159 00:08:08,572 --> 00:08:10,572 I'm not a professional dancer. Shocker, I know. 160 00:08:10,699 --> 00:08:12,073 Brian: Right, yeah. 161 00:08:12,201 --> 00:08:14,242 But I feel like your lines were sharp, 162 00:08:14,369 --> 00:08:16,203 your pirouetting were powerful, 163 00:08:16,371 --> 00:08:17,871 and your other dance metaphor I will come up with later. 164 00:08:17,998 --> 00:08:19,956 - What line? What line? - Great job. 165 00:08:20,083 --> 00:08:21,750 Oh, the line. You know the lines. 166 00:08:21,877 --> 00:08:23,585 The paso doble quick step of it all. 167 00:08:23,712 --> 00:08:26,087 - Got it, got it, got it. - I know what I'm talking about. 168 00:08:26,215 --> 00:08:30,884 So, this clue package really told a lot of tales to me 169 00:08:31,011 --> 00:08:35,639 because it sounded like this was someone who performed at a super bowl. 170 00:08:35,766 --> 00:08:37,641 Immediately, I went to janet jackson... 171 00:08:37,726 --> 00:08:40,060 - Brian: Nice. ■ - ...Because this exotic bird 172 00:08:40,187 --> 00:08:42,896 has a similar physique as janet jackson. 173 00:08:43,023 --> 00:08:45,232 - That's a good one. - That's all I'm saying. 174 00:08:45,317 --> 00:08:47,108 Okay, excuse me, but I know janet very well. 175 00:08:47,194 --> 00:08:48,318 - Well, you know what? - Excuse me. 176 00:08:48,403 --> 00:08:49,653 - Whoa. First of all... - Whoa. Whoa. 177 00:08:49,738 --> 00:08:51,238 ...Her name is jackson, if you're nasty. 178 00:08:53,200 --> 00:08:55,242 Ken, that is not janet jackson. 179 00:08:55,369 --> 00:08:57,619 I know how janet moves. This is crazy. 180 00:08:57,704 --> 00:08:59,746 Well, I think because of all those wardrobe malfunctions, 181 00:08:59,873 --> 00:09:01,706 now she is covered from head to webbed toe. 182 00:09:01,792 --> 00:09:06,711 It is definitely-- exotic bird? Janet jackson. 183 00:09:06,797 --> 00:09:08,713 Our panel needs a little help, so let's give them another clue. 184 00:09:08,840 --> 00:09:11,258 It's time to remove the voice modulation. 185 00:09:11,343 --> 00:09:14,344 Remember, this is about hearing the real voice of our celebrities 186 00:09:14,429 --> 00:09:16,555 as much as hearing the clue. 187 00:09:16,682 --> 00:09:18,765 It's time for word up. 188 00:09:18,892 --> 00:09:21,017 ♪ word up 189 00:09:21,186 --> 00:09:23,937 ♪ it's the code word 190 00:09:24,064 --> 00:09:25,772 ♪ no matter where you say it ♪ 191 00:09:25,941 --> 00:09:27,315 ♪ you'll know that you'll be heard ♪ 192 00:09:31,113 --> 00:09:33,154 number one. 193 00:09:33,323 --> 00:09:36,366 - All: Number one. - Janet jackson has many number one singles. 194 00:09:36,493 --> 00:09:38,577 Ken, it's not janet jackson. 195 00:09:38,662 --> 00:09:40,787 Ashley: She has a sexy voice, exotic bird. 196 00:09:40,956 --> 00:09:42,163 Everything's very sexy about her. 197 00:09:42,291 --> 00:09:44,958 - Yeah. - Can I ask a question? 198 00:09:45,085 --> 00:09:47,836 What makes you feel exotic? 199 00:09:47,912 --> 00:09:50,964 Being able to show a different side of myself to all of you. 200 00:09:51,091 --> 00:09:52,674 Okay, okay. 201 00:09:54,219 --> 00:09:56,886 Paula, what did the clues point out to you? 202 00:09:57,014 --> 00:09:59,097 Last time, when I saw you perform, 203 00:09:59,182 --> 00:10:00,307 looking at your height, 204 00:10:00,392 --> 00:10:03,518 I thought you were jennifer hudson. 205 00:10:03,604 --> 00:10:04,936 I'm not so sure now. 206 00:10:05,063 --> 00:10:08,523 In the clue package, I saw the football. 207 00:10:08,609 --> 00:10:12,819 - Yeah. - This young lady's father played in the nfl. 208 00:10:12,988 --> 00:10:15,071 - Ooh! - And you said you like to try 209 00:10:15,115 --> 00:10:16,406 different competitive terrain. 210 00:10:16,491 --> 00:10:21,119 This woman has competed on reality shows, 211 00:10:21,288 --> 00:10:22,996 been an actress in a film. 212 00:10:23,123 --> 00:10:25,915 You also had a clue that said "hard to breathe," 213 00:10:26,084 --> 00:10:29,127 and you sang a song called "no air" with chris brown. 214 00:10:29,254 --> 00:10:32,047 - Craig: Ah! - I think it's jordan sparks. 215 00:10:32,132 --> 00:10:35,759 - Ken: Jordan sparks. - Jordan sparks. That's a good one. 216 00:10:35,844 --> 00:10:37,844 It's a very good non-janet jackson guess. 217 00:10:40,599 --> 00:10:43,475 Rob lowe, I see the wheels turning. 218 00:10:43,602 --> 00:10:45,435 Rob: Okay, so, here's where I go with this. 219 00:10:45,562 --> 00:10:48,271 I studied the clue package very, very carefully, 220 00:10:48,357 --> 00:10:51,816 and it's clear that there is a deep bond with mother. 221 00:10:51,943 --> 00:10:54,861 - Yep. - But there's a lot of football references in it. 222 00:10:54,988 --> 00:10:58,114 What if it's a woman who's played football? 223 00:10:58,241 --> 00:11:03,036 And then I thought, goldie hawn played football in the movie "wildcats." 224 00:11:03,163 --> 00:11:04,788 - yeah. - Rob: And then I thought, 225 00:11:04,873 --> 00:11:06,706 she gives a lot of advice to her daughter. 226 00:11:06,833 --> 00:11:09,250 - You're kate hudson. - Wow. 227 00:11:09,336 --> 00:11:13,371 - Ken: I like the connecting. - I like kate hudson, for sure. 228 00:11:13,423 --> 00:11:15,256 "almost famous," number one favorite movie 229 00:11:15,342 --> 00:11:16,007 - of almost everybody in america. - Ken: Almost number one. 230 00:11:16,093 --> 00:11:17,217 Almost number one. 231 00:11:17,302 --> 00:11:20,387 Craig: Brian, what'd you pick up on? 232 00:11:20,472 --> 00:11:23,047 So, last week I guessed hope solo, 233 00:11:23,183 --> 00:11:26,518 and that was because of all the sports references in the clues last time, 234 00:11:26,645 --> 00:11:29,854 which I am now un-guessing, based on the performance, 235 00:11:30,023 --> 00:11:32,107 because you know how to work a crowd. 236 00:11:32,234 --> 00:11:35,443 - Ken: Yes. - The one person the clues were taking me to 237 00:11:35,570 --> 00:11:37,612 is megan thee stallion. 238 00:11:37,698 --> 00:11:41,408 I saw a dj setup, so I was thinking somebody 239 00:11:41,493 --> 00:11:43,702 - that's in music and in hip-hop. - Yep. 240 00:11:43,829 --> 00:11:46,079 And then, you know, she said the word-- 241 00:11:46,164 --> 00:11:48,373 "savage" was her number-one single, 242 00:11:48,500 --> 00:11:50,750 and she mentioned that in the clue package. 243 00:11:50,836 --> 00:11:56,172 And then there was apple pie, which is for her ep "suga." 244 00:11:56,299 --> 00:11:58,007 - wow. - I think you're on to something. 245 00:11:58,093 --> 00:12:00,218 Ken: Apple pie, it's so american. 246 00:12:00,387 --> 00:12:02,595 What is more american than apple pie? 247 00:12:02,681 --> 00:12:03,847 Megan thee stallion. 248 00:12:03,974 --> 00:12:05,306 Janet jackson in the super bowl, 249 00:12:05,434 --> 00:12:08,268 that's all I'm saying. 250 00:12:08,395 --> 00:12:10,895 Whoever you are, you're phenomenal. 251 00:12:10,981 --> 00:12:13,481 I think we'll be seeing you in the super six. 252 00:12:13,650 --> 00:12:14,566 Okay, okay. All right. 253 00:12:16,486 --> 00:12:19,738 Craig: Will this toucan soar into the super six? 254 00:12:19,865 --> 00:12:22,240 #themaskeddancer and tell us your name. 255 00:12:23,869 --> 00:12:25,744 I'm in a movie with kate hudson. No big deal. 256 00:12:25,871 --> 00:12:27,370 You did a movie with kate hudson. 257 00:12:27,456 --> 00:12:28,538 I did a movie with kate hudson last year. 258 00:12:28,623 --> 00:12:29,164 Does this feel like kate hudson? 259 00:12:29,291 --> 00:12:30,874 Uh... 260 00:12:31,960 --> 00:12:33,126 I don't know who it is! 261 00:12:36,590 --> 00:12:37,422 Coming up... 262 00:12:37,591 --> 00:12:39,340 He is cut, he is ripped. 263 00:12:39,426 --> 00:12:43,386 ...The superstars keep dancing 264 00:12:43,472 --> 00:12:45,305 and the guesses keep coming. 265 00:12:45,432 --> 00:12:47,599 It could be ryan seacrest. 266 00:12:47,726 --> 00:12:49,684 Seacrest out. 267 00:12:49,811 --> 00:12:54,689 One masked celebrity won't make the super six. 268 00:12:54,816 --> 00:12:56,107 Take it off! 269 00:12:56,234 --> 00:12:57,984 - What? - Yes! 270 00:12:58,111 --> 00:12:59,527 Don't go anywhere. 271 00:13:02,699 --> 00:13:05,617 ♪ take it off, take it off 272 00:13:09,790 --> 00:13:11,998 so good. 273 00:13:12,125 --> 00:13:15,168 Welcome back to "the masked dancer," 'cause why not? 274 00:13:15,295 --> 00:13:17,712 It's the group a playoffs. 275 00:13:17,839 --> 00:13:20,048 Last time, the cricket had the panel laughing so hard 276 00:13:20,175 --> 00:13:21,883 they guessed jim carrey, ryan reynolds, 277 00:13:22,010 --> 00:13:24,010 ashton kutcher, and ian ziering. 278 00:13:24,137 --> 00:13:26,387 But here's a whole batch of new clues for this insect 279 00:13:26,515 --> 00:13:28,681 that might change their mind. 280 00:13:28,809 --> 00:13:32,143 ( music playing ) 281 00:13:32,229 --> 00:13:36,815 my last performance, I dove into the competition head first. 282 00:13:36,942 --> 00:13:38,983 - Oh! What? - Could be a comedic actor. 283 00:13:39,110 --> 00:13:42,779 Also, he's in a relationship and they're a power couple. 284 00:13:44,533 --> 00:13:45,782 I can't wait to see who you are. 285 00:13:45,951 --> 00:13:48,451 And tonight I'm turning up the energy 286 00:13:48,620 --> 00:13:50,954 with a '90s style routine 287 00:13:51,081 --> 00:13:53,832 that brings me back to where I got my start, 288 00:13:53,959 --> 00:13:56,501 to when I got my big break. 289 00:13:56,628 --> 00:13:58,711 When I was little, 290 00:13:58,839 --> 00:14:01,422 I thought I had something special inside me. 291 00:14:01,550 --> 00:14:04,008 - He could be a swimmer. - Two silver medals. 292 00:14:04,094 --> 00:14:05,468 Oh, he's an olympic medalist. 293 00:14:05,595 --> 00:14:07,587 But you weren't allowed to be different 294 00:14:07,722 --> 00:14:09,722 in the community I grew up in. 295 00:14:09,850 --> 00:14:12,141 - I felt so judged. ■ - the word "judged." 296 00:14:12,227 --> 00:14:14,727 someone who's used to to being in front of an audience, maybe? 297 00:14:14,855 --> 00:14:19,065 But I took a chance and did something just for me. 298 00:14:21,027 --> 00:14:25,530 It was risky, like a knight going into battle. 299 00:14:25,615 --> 00:14:28,741 I could've blown it and had to start back at one. 300 00:14:28,869 --> 00:14:31,202 But it worked! 301 00:14:31,329 --> 00:14:35,039 I fought my way to stardom. 302 00:14:37,586 --> 00:14:39,544 And now that I'm finally being heard... 303 00:14:41,131 --> 00:14:43,214 ...Nobody's gonna stop me. 304 00:14:48,054 --> 00:14:52,223 He is not only a star, but a bunch of stars, paula. 305 00:14:52,350 --> 00:14:54,684 Last time, it was vegas and a magic trick. 306 00:14:54,853 --> 00:14:56,978 Now it's an elevator and a pool hall. 307 00:14:57,063 --> 00:14:58,563 Ashley: I don't know. 308 00:14:58,690 --> 00:15:01,399 Craig: Give it up for the cricket! 309 00:15:02,944 --> 00:15:06,321 ♪ this is how we do it 310 00:15:10,535 --> 00:15:14,495 ♪ this is how we do it, it's Friday night ♪ 311 00:15:14,623 --> 00:15:16,706 ♪ and I feel all right 312 00:15:16,833 --> 00:15:19,375 ♪ the party's here on the westside ♪ 313 00:15:19,502 --> 00:15:22,086 ♪ so I reach for m-- turn it up ♪ 314 00:15:22,172 --> 00:15:24,547 ♪ designated driver, take the keys to my truck ♪ 315 00:15:24,674 --> 00:15:26,591 ♪ hit the shore 'cause I'm faded ♪ 316 00:15:26,676 --> 00:15:28,885 ♪ honeys in the street say, "monty, yo, we made it" ♪ 317 00:15:29,012 --> 00:15:31,137 ♪ I'm kind of buzzed and it's all because ♪ 318 00:15:31,264 --> 00:15:33,139 ♪ this is how we do it 319 00:15:33,266 --> 00:15:35,516 ♪ south central does it like nobody does ♪ 320 00:15:35,644 --> 00:15:38,019 ♪ this is how we do it 321 00:15:38,104 --> 00:15:40,521 ♪ if you were from where I'm from ♪ 322 00:15:40,690 --> 00:15:42,523 ♪ then you would know 323 00:15:42,609 --> 00:15:44,651 ♪ that I gotta get mine in a big black truck ♪ 324 00:15:44,819 --> 00:15:47,070 ♪ you can get yours in a 6-4 325 00:15:47,155 --> 00:15:49,697 ♪ I'm kind of buzzed, it's all because ♪ 326 00:15:49,824 --> 00:15:51,532 ♪ this is how we do it 327 00:15:51,660 --> 00:15:54,243 ♪ south central does it like nobody does ♪ 328 00:15:54,329 --> 00:15:56,371 ♪ this is how we do it 329 00:15:56,498 --> 00:15:58,915 ♪ y-n-v, s-c-c 330 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:01,084 ♪ this is how we do it 331 00:16:01,211 --> 00:16:03,544 ♪ never come wack on an old-school track ♪ 332 00:16:03,672 --> 00:16:06,339 ♪ this is how we do it 333 00:16:08,969 --> 00:16:10,009 yeah! 334 00:16:14,224 --> 00:16:15,390 ( trills tongue ) cricket! 335 00:16:18,019 --> 00:16:20,186 Oh! What's up, cricket? 336 00:16:20,313 --> 00:16:23,815 Come on! What did y'all think about that performance? 337 00:16:23,984 --> 00:16:25,441 I love everything that you did. 338 00:16:25,568 --> 00:16:27,860 I just saw so much swag. 339 00:16:27,946 --> 00:16:29,112 And, like, you know how to dance. 340 00:16:29,239 --> 00:16:31,864 I think you're so much fun. 341 00:16:34,285 --> 00:16:37,328 Yes, I definitely picked up some old school moves, 342 00:16:37,455 --> 00:16:39,247 and I saw motown in there. 343 00:16:39,332 --> 00:16:40,581 You're not a trained dancer, 344 00:16:40,709 --> 00:16:42,583 but you certainly know how to perform. 345 00:16:42,752 --> 00:16:45,086 - Yeah. - So I'm thinking a musician. 346 00:16:45,171 --> 00:16:48,715 It could be, but the last time I thought you were ashton kutcher, 347 00:16:48,842 --> 00:16:50,550 and I'm still leaning toward an actor 348 00:16:50,677 --> 00:16:52,677 compared to a musician 349 00:16:52,762 --> 00:16:54,721 because you were so committed to this character. 350 00:16:54,848 --> 00:16:56,222 - So committed. - Yep. 351 00:16:56,307 --> 00:16:58,266 - Rob, he's always a cricket. - Yes. Yeah. 352 00:16:58,351 --> 00:17:00,727 - He's always a cricket when he's dancing, too. - Rob: I noticed. 353 00:17:00,854 --> 00:17:02,395 - You're so cool. - Yes! 354 00:17:02,522 --> 00:17:05,481 - You are so cool. - Paula: I have a question. 355 00:17:05,650 --> 00:17:07,692 You're so grounded in the coolness 356 00:17:07,861 --> 00:17:09,402 - that you're bringing to the floor. - Yeah. 357 00:17:09,529 --> 00:17:11,738 Where does the confidence come from? 358 00:17:11,906 --> 00:17:13,948 I get my confidence from my wife. 359 00:17:14,075 --> 00:17:16,951 She's so supportive of everything that I do. 360 00:17:17,037 --> 00:17:20,830 So to know she's there saying she's proud of me 361 00:17:20,915 --> 00:17:22,915 gives me all the confidence in the world. 362 00:17:23,084 --> 00:17:26,461 - Wow. - Aww. So you're obviously happily married. 363 00:17:27,881 --> 00:17:30,214 Okay, time to take the voice modulation off 364 00:17:30,383 --> 00:17:33,634 and play a little game we like to call word up. 365 00:17:33,762 --> 00:17:35,970 ♪ word up 366 00:17:36,097 --> 00:17:38,431 ♪ it's the code word 367 00:17:38,558 --> 00:17:40,475 ♪ no matter where you say it ♪ 368 00:17:40,643 --> 00:17:42,894 ♪ you'll know that you'll be heard ♪ 369 00:17:46,316 --> 00:17:47,440 all-star. 370 00:17:47,567 --> 00:17:49,067 Both: All-star? 371 00:17:49,152 --> 00:17:52,653 - Like an all-star athlete? - He sounds older. 372 00:17:52,864 --> 00:17:54,363 He sounded like donald sutherland. 373 00:17:56,785 --> 00:18:02,622 Oh, wait. All-star like someone who's on a hollywood walk of fame? 374 00:18:02,707 --> 00:18:04,707 Or this might be an olympic athlete we're dealing with. 375 00:18:04,834 --> 00:18:06,417 - Yeah. - Paula: I don't think he's an athlete 376 00:18:06,503 --> 00:18:08,586 or a comedian like we all thought last time. 377 00:18:08,713 --> 00:18:11,214 - Perhaps a musician. - Okay. 378 00:18:11,341 --> 00:18:14,884 Because I definitely saw a lot of vegas clues last time. 379 00:18:14,969 --> 00:18:17,512 - Yeah. - And musicians have residencies in vegas all the time. 380 00:18:17,639 --> 00:18:21,057 But now, with the clue packages today, 381 00:18:21,184 --> 00:18:23,351 I saw a pay phone, and I'm thinking adam levine 382 00:18:23,520 --> 00:18:24,685 has a song named "pay phone." 383 00:18:24,813 --> 00:18:27,188 and he's tall. 384 00:18:27,357 --> 00:18:29,524 But then I saw the knight, 385 00:18:29,692 --> 00:18:33,027 and I heard in the package "back at one," 386 00:18:33,154 --> 00:18:35,488 which is a brian mcknight song. 387 00:18:35,615 --> 00:18:36,989 Oh. 388 00:18:37,117 --> 00:18:38,866 And there were clocks that have 1:00 on it 389 00:18:38,993 --> 00:18:40,535 in the performance, 390 00:18:40,662 --> 00:18:42,370 so you could be brian mcknight. 391 00:18:42,455 --> 00:18:44,205 - Rob: Ooh! - Oh, that's a good guess. 392 00:18:44,290 --> 00:18:46,999 - I like that. - Tall. He's tall like brian mcknight. 393 00:18:47,085 --> 00:18:49,961 ( mumbling ) ♪ one... Two, three 394 00:18:52,006 --> 00:18:52,713 aww. 395 00:18:54,509 --> 00:18:57,552 Have you ever seen brian mcknight dance like that? 396 00:18:57,720 --> 00:18:59,512 - I'm not sure. - Like a cricket? No, I haven't. 397 00:19:02,142 --> 00:19:04,016 I was going back and forth on this one, 398 00:19:04,102 --> 00:19:06,185 I was leaning more toward someone who has a lot of charisma, 399 00:19:06,271 --> 00:19:10,982 maybe a comedic actor like ryan reynolds, based on your personality 400 00:19:11,067 --> 00:19:13,234 and the clue "power couple," with blake lively. 401 00:19:13,361 --> 00:19:16,404 But I think, just in terms of based on the clue package, 402 00:19:16,531 --> 00:19:18,072 this is an athlete. 403 00:19:18,199 --> 00:19:21,617 So this could be michael phelps. 404 00:19:21,703 --> 00:19:23,286 Ah! 405 00:19:23,371 --> 00:19:25,037 If you think about it, judging from the clue package, 406 00:19:25,165 --> 00:19:26,873 pool-theme, gold medals, 407 00:19:26,958 --> 00:19:29,417 and michael phelps is super tall 408 00:19:29,544 --> 00:19:32,879 and lean and fit like cricket. 409 00:19:33,006 --> 00:19:35,923 He's hiding behind you, so I know I'm right. 410 00:19:36,009 --> 00:19:37,550 Paula: That's a good guess, ken. 411 00:19:37,719 --> 00:19:40,928 Rob: I like that guess. But there's another way to go. 412 00:19:41,055 --> 00:19:43,556 Looking at the enthusiasm, the personality, 413 00:19:43,683 --> 00:19:45,558 it's not michael phelps, 414 00:19:45,685 --> 00:19:47,643 but it is ryan lochte. 415 00:19:47,770 --> 00:19:49,228 Paula: Okay. 416 00:19:49,314 --> 00:19:50,938 Brian: I agree with rob. 417 00:19:51,065 --> 00:19:54,901 Last time, I thought right away that's my man ian ziering 418 00:19:55,028 --> 00:19:58,070 because of the vegas clues and the 90210 reference. 419 00:19:58,198 --> 00:19:59,197 Paula: Okay. 420 00:19:59,324 --> 00:20:00,948 But based on the clue package-- 421 00:20:01,034 --> 00:20:02,742 there was the swimming and the pool, 422 00:20:02,869 --> 00:20:03,784 there was the stars. 423 00:20:03,912 --> 00:20:05,286 And you know what? 424 00:20:05,371 --> 00:20:06,454 Ryan lochte was on "dancing with the stars." 425 00:20:06,623 --> 00:20:08,497 - rob: Ooh. - Paula: Yep. 426 00:20:08,583 --> 00:20:10,082 So I'm just going to agree with rob. 427 00:20:10,210 --> 00:20:12,501 - I like that. - Yeah. 428 00:20:12,587 --> 00:20:15,546 Well, whoever you are, great job, cricket. 429 00:20:17,217 --> 00:20:18,549 - Whoo! - Ken: Yeah! 430 00:20:18,676 --> 00:20:21,427 Ashley: I can't wait to find out who this is. 431 00:20:21,512 --> 00:20:23,054 I like your guess, by the way. 432 00:20:23,223 --> 00:20:25,640 I don't know if brian mcknight would come on this show, 433 00:20:25,725 --> 00:20:27,558 - but I think it might be him. - Ken: It could be. 434 00:20:27,685 --> 00:20:29,936 But also, brian's so reserved. 435 00:20:30,063 --> 00:20:31,729 I can't see him dancing like that. 436 00:20:31,856 --> 00:20:34,899 This competition is definitely a fight. 437 00:20:35,026 --> 00:20:37,151 Being the youngest in my family, 438 00:20:37,237 --> 00:20:39,403 I've always been fighting for the top. 439 00:20:39,530 --> 00:20:41,572 So I'm ready for the super six. 440 00:20:41,658 --> 00:20:44,075 Craig: Do the panel's cricket guesses bug the heck out of you? 441 00:20:44,202 --> 00:20:46,994 Use the hashtag #themaskeddancer. 442 00:20:47,080 --> 00:20:50,414 After the break, the hammerhead pretends a Wednesday is the weekend, 443 00:20:50,541 --> 00:20:53,501 plus one amazing dancing tulip. 444 00:20:53,586 --> 00:20:56,545 - ♪ who is that? ■ - you're not gonna want to miss it. 445 00:20:57,882 --> 00:20:59,215 ♪ who is that? 446 00:21:05,431 --> 00:21:06,764 ♪ who is that? 447 00:21:06,849 --> 00:21:08,099 Craig: Welcome back to a show 448 00:21:08,226 --> 00:21:09,308 that specializes in dancing celebrities 449 00:21:09,435 --> 00:21:12,019 wearing beautiful, expensive, 450 00:21:12,188 --> 00:21:14,814 elaborate, dazzling costumes. 451 00:21:14,899 --> 00:21:16,649 And that's just rob lowe. 452 00:21:22,573 --> 00:21:24,115 Up next, the hammerhead. 453 00:21:24,200 --> 00:21:26,701 If you don't know who this dancing shark is, 454 00:21:26,786 --> 00:21:29,287 maybe these new clues will have some bite. 455 00:21:30,707 --> 00:21:32,373 The best part about this experience 456 00:21:32,500 --> 00:21:35,084 is being here on my own terms. 457 00:21:35,169 --> 00:21:37,545 And last time, I really wanted to show 458 00:21:37,672 --> 00:21:39,255 I could be the life of the party. 459 00:21:39,340 --> 00:21:41,549 - You came out like fire. - Brian: You're an entertainer. 460 00:21:41,676 --> 00:21:43,134 You like having fun in front of people. 461 00:21:43,219 --> 00:21:45,219 But people already know that side, 462 00:21:45,346 --> 00:21:48,764 so this time I'm going to show I'm so much more. 463 00:21:48,891 --> 00:21:51,350 I have layers. 464 00:21:51,436 --> 00:21:54,312 Years ago, when I first entered the public eye, 465 00:21:54,439 --> 00:21:56,680 I had one shot, one opportunity. 466 00:21:56,816 --> 00:21:59,525 I didn't want to lose myself. 467 00:21:59,652 --> 00:22:01,360 But I sort of did. 468 00:22:01,487 --> 00:22:03,321 - Microphone. - Stand-up. 469 00:22:03,489 --> 00:22:05,364 He's gotta be a comedian. 470 00:22:05,491 --> 00:22:08,159 I gave up my dream of being a lawyer. 471 00:22:08,244 --> 00:22:11,912 I was depressed, like I was locked in a cage. 472 00:22:11,998 --> 00:22:13,122 A cage. Like an mma fighter? 473 00:22:13,207 --> 00:22:14,749 Maybe jail? 474 00:22:14,917 --> 00:22:18,377 Eventually, I realized that in order to succeed, 475 00:22:18,504 --> 00:22:21,255 I had to embrace both parts of me-- 476 00:22:21,341 --> 00:22:24,925 my fun-loving side and my disciplined side. 477 00:22:25,011 --> 00:22:27,595 And this performance is a combination of both. 478 00:22:27,722 --> 00:22:30,222 - One direction. Could be. - Ooh! 479 00:22:30,350 --> 00:22:32,641 Fear is no longer a factor for me, 480 00:22:32,727 --> 00:22:34,602 though the dance steps are really hard. 481 00:22:34,687 --> 00:22:35,936 What is that, a wedding cake? 482 00:22:36,064 --> 00:22:38,022 Maybe someone who just got married? 483 00:22:38,191 --> 00:22:41,817 I've finally found my purpose in my situation-- 484 00:22:41,986 --> 00:22:44,570 to earn my spot in the super six. 485 00:22:44,655 --> 00:22:47,198 Get ready to see a different side of my heart. 486 00:22:47,325 --> 00:22:49,575 Hammerhead out. 487 00:22:52,789 --> 00:22:55,998 - Seacrest out. - Could be ryan seacrest. 488 00:22:56,125 --> 00:22:57,833 He definitely has the height for that. 489 00:22:57,960 --> 00:22:59,251 Good job. I like that. 490 00:22:59,420 --> 00:23:02,129 Craig: Give it up for the hammerhead. 491 00:23:02,256 --> 00:23:06,050 ( music playing ) 492 00:23:07,887 --> 00:23:10,471 ♪ I've been trying to call 493 00:23:10,598 --> 00:23:13,307 ♪ I've been on my own for long enough ♪ 494 00:23:13,393 --> 00:23:15,935 ♪ maybe you can show me how to love ♪ 495 00:23:16,062 --> 00:23:18,562 ♪ maybe 496 00:23:18,648 --> 00:23:22,650 ♪ I look around and sin city's cold and empty ♪ 497 00:23:22,819 --> 00:23:25,069 ♪ no one's around to judge me 498 00:23:25,196 --> 00:23:29,698 ♪ I can't see clearly when you're gone ♪ 499 00:23:29,784 --> 00:23:33,244 ♪ and I said, ooh 500 00:23:33,371 --> 00:23:36,288 ♪ I'm blinded by the lights 501 00:23:36,416 --> 00:23:41,252 - that's tiktok, right? - Yeah. He definitely knows social media. 502 00:23:41,379 --> 00:23:43,921 ♪ I'm running out of time 503 00:23:44,090 --> 00:23:47,049 ♪ 'cause I can see the sun light up the sky ♪ 504 00:23:47,135 --> 00:23:49,051 ♪ so I hit the road in overdrive♪ 505 00:23:49,220 --> 00:23:52,138 - nice! Wow! - Yeah! Yeah! 506 00:23:52,265 --> 00:23:56,434 ♪ oh, the city's cold and empty ♪ 507 00:23:56,561 --> 00:23:59,270 ♪ no one's around to judge me 508 00:23:59,355 --> 00:24:03,691 ♪ I can't see clearly when you're gone ♪ 509 00:24:03,818 --> 00:24:07,319 ♪ I said, ooh 510 00:24:07,405 --> 00:24:09,864 ♪ I'm blinded by the lights 511 00:24:09,991 --> 00:24:13,993 ♪ I can't sleep until I feel your touch ♪ 512 00:24:15,246 --> 00:24:17,288 - whoo! - Hammerhead! 513 00:24:21,586 --> 00:24:24,462 Craig: Give it up for the hammerhead! 514 00:24:24,589 --> 00:24:26,630 Nicely done! 515 00:24:26,757 --> 00:24:28,632 Wow. Well, what did you think about that performance? 516 00:24:28,759 --> 00:24:32,636 First of all, I'm just stunned with the physical specimen 517 00:24:32,763 --> 00:24:33,554 - that the hammerhead is. - Ken: Right? 518 00:24:33,639 --> 00:24:35,181 - Yes. - Paula: Right? 519 00:24:35,308 --> 00:24:38,142 He is cut, he is ripped, and I was very impressed. 520 00:24:38,269 --> 00:24:40,311 I thought you did a great job, mr. Head. 521 00:24:42,857 --> 00:24:45,149 I just want to give it up. You had your own solo. 522 00:24:45,276 --> 00:24:46,734 - Yeah, you did. - Yes. Yeah, you did. 523 00:24:46,861 --> 00:24:48,861 And that is a tiktok dance challenge, 524 00:24:48,988 --> 00:24:52,114 - that solo that he had, so... - Yeah, it was well done. 525 00:24:52,200 --> 00:24:53,866 - Paula: A lot of footwork. - Yeah. 526 00:24:53,951 --> 00:24:55,534 - It looked like you were having fun. - Ken: Yes. 527 00:24:55,661 --> 00:24:59,205 - Especially with all the women. - Ashley: Definitely. Whoo! 528 00:24:59,332 --> 00:25:03,042 Yeah, I love the energy that you bring out here every time you're out here. 529 00:25:03,169 --> 00:25:06,587 You have complete confidence in what it is you're doing. 530 00:25:06,714 --> 00:25:09,381 Makes me think of someone athletic 531 00:25:09,509 --> 00:25:12,968 because you move like someone who is. 532 00:25:13,054 --> 00:25:14,553 - The moonwalk was amazing. - Yes. 533 00:25:14,722 --> 00:25:16,680 The boy band moves were a lot of fun. 534 00:25:16,766 --> 00:25:18,724 Brian, were you ever in a boy band? 535 00:25:18,809 --> 00:25:21,143 - Well, I had a group with robin thicke. - I was about to say. 536 00:25:21,229 --> 00:25:23,395 - Yeah, yeah, yeah. - We had big plans. 537 00:25:23,523 --> 00:25:25,648 We just-- we didn't officially launch. 538 00:25:25,775 --> 00:25:28,192 - Yeah, yeah. - Yeah. 539 00:25:28,310 --> 00:25:29,610 Craig: All right. 540 00:25:29,695 --> 00:25:31,987 Now it's time to remove the voice modulation 541 00:25:32,114 --> 00:25:34,657 and hear his one-word clue. 542 00:25:34,784 --> 00:25:36,742 It's time for word up. 543 00:25:36,827 --> 00:25:41,580 - ♪ word up ■ - come on! Come on, hammer. 544 00:25:41,707 --> 00:25:43,415 ♪ no matter where you say it 545 00:25:43,543 --> 00:25:45,709 ♪ you'll know that you'll be heard ♪ 546 00:25:49,715 --> 00:25:51,465 heart-breaker. 547 00:25:51,592 --> 00:25:53,425 - Ken: Heart-breaker. - Heart-breaker? 548 00:25:53,511 --> 00:25:55,803 Ashley: His voice sounds familiar. 549 00:25:55,888 --> 00:25:57,096 It's, like, the hard slurred "r" at the end of it. 550 00:25:57,223 --> 00:25:59,932 - Heart-breaker. - Heart-break-err. 551 00:26:00,059 --> 00:26:02,017 - What was that all about? - Ken: Last time I thought 552 00:26:02,144 --> 00:26:04,019 you were someone like carrot top 553 00:26:04,188 --> 00:26:06,313 because of your energy and stature. 554 00:26:06,399 --> 00:26:08,399 But then there was a clue. It said "e." 555 00:26:08,484 --> 00:26:09,942 they had an eye chart. "e." 556 00:26:10,027 --> 00:26:11,443 and that was really prominently featured. "e." 557 00:26:11,529 --> 00:26:12,820 - e, e, e. - E, e. 558 00:26:12,947 --> 00:26:15,531 And who is the king of e! Television? 559 00:26:15,658 --> 00:26:18,158 Yep, you got it. Your boy ryan seacrest. 560 00:26:18,244 --> 00:26:21,203 - Brian: Ah! - He's got a kind of a similar stature. 561 00:26:21,330 --> 00:26:22,871 - Paula: Yeah. - There's a number one on the jersey. 562 00:26:22,999 --> 00:26:24,748 He's number one in television. 563 00:26:24,917 --> 00:26:28,043 I mean, ryan seacrest, you know, he's broken a lot of hearts. 564 00:26:28,170 --> 00:26:31,630 - Back me up, paula. - That was actually a tag of his line. 565 00:26:31,716 --> 00:26:33,424 - Hammerhead out. Seacrest out. - Hammerhead out. 566 00:26:33,551 --> 00:26:36,260 - Seacrest out. - This has got to be ryan seacrest. 567 00:26:36,387 --> 00:26:39,346 - Paula: That's a good guess, ken. - Ken: Yeah! 568 00:26:39,473 --> 00:26:41,682 - Rob lowe. - So I noticed in the clip package 569 00:26:41,851 --> 00:26:43,517 that you talked about "fear is not a factor." 570 00:26:43,686 --> 00:26:45,269 - "fear factor." - oh! 571 00:26:45,396 --> 00:26:47,771 Rob: Someone who is really, really jacked. 572 00:26:47,898 --> 00:26:50,274 - It could be joe rogan. - That's a good guess. 573 00:26:50,401 --> 00:26:52,276 Brian: I think so also, because the last time 574 00:26:52,403 --> 00:26:55,029 I was getting a bunch of lifeguard vibes 575 00:26:55,114 --> 00:26:57,531 and it made me think of zac efron. 576 00:26:57,658 --> 00:26:59,658 But my mind was completely changed tonight. 577 00:26:59,785 --> 00:27:01,577 The stand-up comedy thing. 578 00:27:01,662 --> 00:27:03,245 - Rob: Exactly. - Paula: Yeah. 579 00:27:03,331 --> 00:27:05,539 Last week there was a cup of coffee that said "joe." 580 00:27:05,666 --> 00:27:08,834 - I think this is joe rogan. - It's me and you, man. 581 00:27:08,961 --> 00:27:10,586 - I'm going with joe rogan. - Ken: Wow. 582 00:27:10,755 --> 00:27:13,047 - I agree with you. - Craig: Paula. 583 00:27:13,174 --> 00:27:17,051 The last package I saw, I picked up on boy band. 584 00:27:17,178 --> 00:27:19,762 So I definitely thought it could be joe jonas. 585 00:27:19,847 --> 00:27:22,348 And then after seeing this performance, 586 00:27:22,516 --> 00:27:25,267 you can move, but I think it's more recreational and fun for you. 587 00:27:25,394 --> 00:27:27,603 - Ashley: Yeah. - Ken: Okay. 588 00:27:27,688 --> 00:27:30,731 In the clue package you said that you were depressed. 589 00:27:30,858 --> 00:27:32,691 Did you recently get married? 590 00:27:32,777 --> 00:27:36,028 I love that paula goes from "you seem really depressed. 591 00:27:36,113 --> 00:27:38,364 Did you get married recently?" 592 00:27:38,449 --> 00:27:39,948 brian: Right, right. 593 00:27:40,034 --> 00:27:43,869 Yeah, I'm picking up on things that were said, like, 594 00:27:43,954 --> 00:27:45,746 you felt like you were in a cage. 595 00:27:45,873 --> 00:27:48,957 - And you also said you wanted to be a lawyer. - Yeah. 596 00:27:49,043 --> 00:27:50,542 I was interested in law as a kid, 597 00:27:50,670 --> 00:27:52,836 but life lead me down the path of entertainment. 598 00:27:52,922 --> 00:27:55,005 Looking back, I wish I had stuck with it 599 00:27:55,132 --> 00:27:57,383 'cause then, I could have done my own negotiations 600 00:27:57,510 --> 00:27:59,885 and saved that 10% lawyer fee. 601 00:28:05,559 --> 00:28:07,685 Brian: Yeah, this guy's funny. He's got to be in comedy. 602 00:28:07,812 --> 00:28:11,605 Oh! And there was a microphone in his stand. 603 00:28:11,732 --> 00:28:14,066 - They said there was a situation. - Craig: Ahh. 604 00:28:14,151 --> 00:28:15,317 - And you work out a lot. - Brian: Yeah. 605 00:28:15,486 --> 00:28:17,736 You're mike "the situation" sorrentino. 606 00:28:19,532 --> 00:28:22,241 - Oh! Paula! - Ashley: Oh, yeah. 607 00:28:22,368 --> 00:28:25,077 You were depressed because you were in jail 608 00:28:25,162 --> 00:28:27,162 where being a lawyer would've been helpful. 609 00:28:28,416 --> 00:28:30,249 Oh, and I also saw a wedding cake, 610 00:28:30,376 --> 00:28:32,584 and I know that mike just got married. 611 00:28:32,712 --> 00:28:35,587 So, I definitely think this is, from "jersey shore," 612 00:28:35,756 --> 00:28:38,757 mike "the situation." 613 00:28:38,884 --> 00:28:40,342 - yes, I like that guess. - Could be him. Could be him. 614 00:28:40,469 --> 00:28:43,512 But then as I'm thinking depressed, marriage, 615 00:28:43,639 --> 00:28:45,264 I think it could be emilio estevez. 616 00:28:48,978 --> 00:28:50,728 Ken: Wow. Whoever you are, 617 00:28:50,855 --> 00:28:52,980 you're aces with me, pal. You're amazing. 618 00:28:53,149 --> 00:28:55,816 You are really fighting for a spot in the super six. 619 00:28:55,985 --> 00:28:58,694 We'll figure you out. 620 00:28:58,779 --> 00:29:01,822 Craig: Can any of our panel's hammerhead guesses groove like this? 621 00:29:01,907 --> 00:29:04,867 Tell us using #themaskeddancer. 622 00:29:04,994 --> 00:29:08,203 I'm super athletic, but when it comes to competitions, 623 00:29:08,330 --> 00:29:10,372 I'm usually on the sidelines. 624 00:29:10,458 --> 00:29:14,793 So I love being here and fighting for a spot in the super six. 625 00:29:14,879 --> 00:29:17,713 Craig: Coming up, the tulip performs a moving number 626 00:29:17,840 --> 00:29:20,007 that may just bring a tear to the eye. 627 00:29:20,092 --> 00:29:21,383 And speaking of crying, 628 00:29:21,510 --> 00:29:23,051 one dancer is headed home tonight. 629 00:29:23,179 --> 00:29:25,095 Don't you miss it. 630 00:29:26,140 --> 00:29:27,139 ♪ who is that? 631 00:29:32,146 --> 00:29:33,771 Welcome back to "the masked dancer" 632 00:29:33,856 --> 00:29:35,272 and our group a playoffs. 633 00:29:35,357 --> 00:29:37,399 The last time we laid eyes on the tulip, 634 00:29:37,485 --> 00:29:39,151 we were wowed by her tap skills. 635 00:29:39,278 --> 00:29:41,528 - Yep. - And because we're feeling generous, 636 00:29:41,655 --> 00:29:44,573 here's some new clues about this blossoming talent. 637 00:29:44,700 --> 00:29:46,116 Last time you saw me, 638 00:29:46,202 --> 00:29:48,535 I tapped like there was no tomorrow. 639 00:29:48,662 --> 00:29:50,537 - Ashley: That is a dancer! - Ken: Ridiculous! 640 00:29:51,791 --> 00:29:53,457 I mean, this could be charli d'amelio. 641 00:29:53,626 --> 00:29:55,292 I felt like a rock star. 642 00:29:55,419 --> 00:29:57,544 The toughest part about this competition 643 00:29:57,713 --> 00:29:59,713 has been keeping mum about it to everyone I know. 644 00:29:59,840 --> 00:30:02,716 Oh, look. Chalk. That just screams gymnast. 645 00:30:02,843 --> 00:30:04,843 And especially to my best bud. 646 00:30:04,970 --> 00:30:07,554 We used to be super competitive. 647 00:30:07,681 --> 00:30:11,350 I could see she was so great at everything. 648 00:30:11,435 --> 00:30:15,479 I wanted everyone to see me the same way. 649 00:30:15,564 --> 00:30:18,607 Eventually we realized, why waste time arguing? 650 00:30:18,692 --> 00:30:21,026 Tick-tock, am I right? 651 00:30:21,111 --> 00:30:24,196 Now, day and night, she's always there for me through my struggles. 652 00:30:24,323 --> 00:30:26,198 And whenever I feel frozen in place, 653 00:30:26,367 --> 00:30:27,533 she's the one to hype me up. 654 00:30:27,618 --> 00:30:29,952 - "frozen." - kristen bell, maybe. 655 00:30:30,120 --> 00:30:32,371 And she taught me that to connect with people, 656 00:30:32,498 --> 00:30:35,165 I have to be vulnerable and show emotion, 657 00:30:35,251 --> 00:30:38,210 which is very different from my first performance. 658 00:30:38,337 --> 00:30:40,921 But that's exactly what I'm going to do tonight. 659 00:30:45,553 --> 00:30:47,386 - Paula: Look how cute she is. 660 00:30:47,555 --> 00:30:49,054 Very cute. 661 00:30:49,181 --> 00:30:50,514 I don't even know what to expect from tulip. 662 00:30:50,641 --> 00:30:51,890 - After the tap dancing? - Yep. 663 00:30:51,976 --> 00:30:53,559 I don't know how she can top that. 664 00:30:53,686 --> 00:30:56,186 Craig: Give it up for the tulip! 665 00:30:57,857 --> 00:31:01,859 ( music playing ) 666 00:31:09,201 --> 00:31:12,578 ♪ you'll remember be 667 00:31:12,705 --> 00:31:16,415 ♪ when the west wind moves 668 00:31:16,500 --> 00:31:21,253 ♪ among the fields of barley 669 00:31:21,380 --> 00:31:23,422 ♪ you can tell the sun 670 00:31:23,549 --> 00:31:27,217 ♪ in his jealous sky 671 00:31:27,386 --> 00:31:32,890 ♪ when we walked in fields of gold ♪ 672 00:31:33,017 --> 00:31:35,559 ♪ so she took her love 673 00:31:35,686 --> 00:31:40,689 ♪ for to gaze awhile 674 00:31:40,774 --> 00:31:44,902 ♪ among the fields of barley 675 00:31:44,987 --> 00:31:47,905 ♪ in his arms she fell 676 00:31:48,032 --> 00:31:49,197 whoo! 677 00:31:49,325 --> 00:31:51,283 ♪ as her hair came down 678 00:31:51,452 --> 00:31:57,247 ♪ when we walked in fields of gold ♪ 679 00:31:57,333 --> 00:32:03,211 ♪ when walked in fields of gold ♪ 680 00:32:03,339 --> 00:32:05,714 ♪ when we walked 681 00:32:05,841 --> 00:32:10,802 ♪ in fields of gold 682 00:32:18,938 --> 00:32:20,520 whoo! 683 00:32:22,066 --> 00:32:23,065 Whoo! 684 00:32:26,320 --> 00:32:27,653 That was amazing. 685 00:32:27,780 --> 00:32:29,529 ( no audible dialogue ) 686 00:32:30,658 --> 00:32:33,116 craig: So beautiful. Wow. 687 00:32:33,243 --> 00:32:34,785 Congratulations. What did y'all think about that? 688 00:32:34,912 --> 00:32:35,869 - Wow. - Amazing. 689 00:32:35,996 --> 00:32:38,372 That was so amazing. 690 00:32:38,457 --> 00:32:39,623 - Paula: Yes. - Honestly, 691 00:32:39,750 --> 00:32:42,376 - it made me emotional. - Yeah. 692 00:32:42,461 --> 00:32:44,962 Ashley: It was just one of my favorite performances on the show. 693 00:32:46,006 --> 00:32:47,214 Rob: If you'd have told me 694 00:32:47,299 --> 00:32:48,548 that I would end up on this panel 695 00:32:48,676 --> 00:32:50,550 weeping to a dancing tulip, 696 00:32:50,636 --> 00:32:53,261 I would have said, "you're crazy." 697 00:32:53,389 --> 00:32:55,639 but the fact of the matter is, that was awesome. 698 00:32:55,766 --> 00:32:58,475 Ken: Absolutely. 699 00:32:58,560 --> 00:32:59,476 Paula: I just have a question. 700 00:32:59,561 --> 00:33:01,228 Miss tulip, your performance 701 00:33:01,355 --> 00:33:03,188 was packed with so much emotion. 702 00:33:03,357 --> 00:33:05,315 Where does that emotion come from? 703 00:33:05,484 --> 00:33:07,359 Tulip: Well, it wasn't always easy growing up. 704 00:33:07,486 --> 00:33:09,361 I was judged a lot, and it hurt. 705 00:33:09,488 --> 00:33:12,698 But my best bud taught me to use those feelings 706 00:33:12,825 --> 00:33:15,492 whenever I compete and put it into my performance. 707 00:33:15,577 --> 00:33:17,327 - Aww! - Aww. 708 00:33:17,454 --> 00:33:19,621 Last time I saw you, I thought you were ariana grande. 709 00:33:19,748 --> 00:33:21,915 But now after seeing this performance, 710 00:33:22,084 --> 00:33:23,959 I see that you're truly a trained dancer. 711 00:33:24,044 --> 00:33:26,044 - Yeah. - And you perform with so much emotion 712 00:33:26,171 --> 00:33:27,421 that I think you're someone else. 713 00:33:27,589 --> 00:33:29,423 Maybe an actress. 714 00:33:29,550 --> 00:33:32,050 What actresses can dance 715 00:33:32,219 --> 00:33:33,719 who are that petite? 716 00:33:33,887 --> 00:33:36,221 I would say sarah hyland 717 00:33:36,348 --> 00:33:37,848 or even hayden panettiere. 718 00:33:38,017 --> 00:33:40,767 - Ooh. - But I haven't figured you out. 719 00:33:40,894 --> 00:33:42,352 Rob: I think, paula, you're on to something. 720 00:33:42,521 --> 00:33:43,854 There's very few people who could physically 721 00:33:43,939 --> 00:33:46,523 - even fit into the costume. - Right? 722 00:33:46,650 --> 00:33:49,192 I got very distinct gymnast vibes. 723 00:33:49,319 --> 00:33:53,030 - Yeah. - There's something about the planting of the feet 724 00:33:53,157 --> 00:33:56,616 and the arched back that only a gymnast can really do. 725 00:33:56,702 --> 00:33:58,702 - Yeah. - Ashley: I think that could be, 726 00:33:58,829 --> 00:34:00,203 but she's definitely young, 727 00:34:00,289 --> 00:34:01,913 because her body language right now 728 00:34:02,041 --> 00:34:04,583 is what a young girl would, you know-- 729 00:34:04,710 --> 00:34:07,252 like, I-- that's how I stand. 730 00:34:07,421 --> 00:34:10,255 - Ken: Yes. - Craig: Okay, panel, 731 00:34:10,424 --> 00:34:13,175 it's time to hear a clue straight from the tulip's mouth. 732 00:34:13,302 --> 00:34:16,053 - Ooh! - ♪ word up ♪ 733 00:34:16,138 --> 00:34:18,555 ♪ it's the code word 734 00:34:18,724 --> 00:34:20,223 ♪ no matter where you say it 735 00:34:20,309 --> 00:34:22,893 ♪ you'll know that you'll be heard ♪ 736 00:34:26,023 --> 00:34:27,814 princess. 737 00:34:27,941 --> 00:34:29,441 - Princess! - Princess. 738 00:34:29,526 --> 00:34:31,401 Oh, she sounded young. I was right about the young. 739 00:34:31,528 --> 00:34:34,071 So, I think it's something to do with-- 740 00:34:34,198 --> 00:34:36,073 it's a young disney star. 741 00:34:36,241 --> 00:34:38,241 Yeah, but that could be, like, her tiktok name. 742 00:34:38,368 --> 00:34:40,827 - Like, "princess something." - I need a lifeline. 743 00:34:40,913 --> 00:34:43,080 I need to call somebody who's under the age of 50. 744 00:34:43,207 --> 00:34:46,792 - Ken: Right? - Well, I heard the phrase "frozen in place." 745 00:34:46,919 --> 00:34:50,754 and princess definitely makes me think of kristen bell. 746 00:34:50,881 --> 00:34:54,549 - Princess anna in "frozen." - oh! I like that guess. 747 00:34:54,718 --> 00:34:57,928 That's a good guess. And there's a bell in the clue as well. 748 00:34:58,013 --> 00:35:00,180 And kristen, I've worked with her. She can dance. 749 00:35:00,307 --> 00:35:01,556 - Yes. - Dance like that, though? 750 00:35:01,642 --> 00:35:04,476 - Yeah! - Craig: Tis? 751 00:35:04,603 --> 00:35:06,853 So, last time I guessed charli d'amelio. 752 00:35:07,022 --> 00:35:10,482 And seeing you dance tonight, I still think you're charli. 753 00:35:10,609 --> 00:35:13,026 Because from the clue package, I head "hype me up." 754 00:35:13,153 --> 00:35:15,987 and that led me to hype house. 755 00:35:16,115 --> 00:35:18,865 Tiktokkers have this house called the hype house. 756 00:35:18,992 --> 00:35:21,034 Plus, charli has a sister named dixie. 757 00:35:21,161 --> 00:35:24,371 They could be competitive, but now they're mending their relationship. 758 00:35:24,498 --> 00:35:26,790 Good for them. Yep. 759 00:35:26,917 --> 00:35:29,584 I mean, I just feel she's a professional dancer, 760 00:35:29,670 --> 00:35:31,878 she can do way more dancing than she does on tiktok, 761 00:35:32,005 --> 00:35:34,631 so this is charli d'amelio. 762 00:35:34,716 --> 00:35:36,800 Ken: Great guess. 763 00:35:36,927 --> 00:35:39,219 You have this whole connection with tiktok that I know nothing about. 764 00:35:39,346 --> 00:35:41,555 - I mean, I tiktok. - It's really. 765 00:35:41,682 --> 00:35:44,224 You tistok. 766 00:35:44,351 --> 00:35:47,519 - Brian? - Okay, so, I'm still 767 00:35:47,688 --> 00:35:49,688 thinking gymnast and not dancer. 768 00:35:49,857 --> 00:35:51,481 Based on the clue package, 769 00:35:51,608 --> 00:35:54,276 I saw chalk in the air with a dollar sign, 770 00:35:54,361 --> 00:35:56,862 which made me think of gymnast simone biles 771 00:35:56,989 --> 00:36:00,282 whose nickname is "simoney," I believe. 772 00:36:00,450 --> 00:36:03,285 I heard "best buds" and "we're a team." 773 00:36:03,370 --> 00:36:05,412 - and she is america's princess. - Okay. 774 00:36:05,539 --> 00:36:09,249 - I am going with simone biles. - Ken: That's a good guess. 775 00:36:09,376 --> 00:36:11,084 Really great. 776 00:36:11,170 --> 00:36:14,254 Hey, rob, you haven't given us a guess yet. 777 00:36:14,381 --> 00:36:15,130 Rob: I know. You know what? 778 00:36:15,257 --> 00:36:18,049 I know my lane. 779 00:36:18,218 --> 00:36:19,426 I try not to get out of it. 780 00:36:19,511 --> 00:36:23,305 Vine is not my lane, nor is tiktok. 781 00:36:23,390 --> 00:36:25,390 You're certain. I'm going with you. 782 00:36:25,517 --> 00:36:27,559 - It's charli. - Yes! Yes! 783 00:36:27,686 --> 00:36:30,020 - Yes. - All right. 784 00:36:30,189 --> 00:36:32,689 Let's hear it for the tulip, y'all. Come on. 785 00:36:32,858 --> 00:36:36,109 Audience, did tulip deliver a performance so beautiful 786 00:36:36,195 --> 00:36:38,737 it snagged a spot in the super six? 787 00:36:38,864 --> 00:36:40,238 Tell us what you're thinking 788 00:36:40,324 --> 00:36:43,241 using the hashtag #themaskeddancer. 789 00:36:43,368 --> 00:36:45,118 All right, it's time to vote. 790 00:36:45,287 --> 00:36:48,079 Dancers, come on out. 791 00:36:48,207 --> 00:36:50,415 Panel, audience, 792 00:36:50,542 --> 00:36:53,752 and our superfans from all over the country at home, 793 00:36:53,879 --> 00:36:56,087 it's time to choose your favorite of the night. 794 00:36:56,173 --> 00:37:01,635 The one with the least amount of votes will unmask. 795 00:37:01,762 --> 00:37:02,844 ( no audible dialogue ) 796 00:37:04,890 --> 00:37:07,474 all the votes have been counted, 797 00:37:07,601 --> 00:37:12,687 and the dancer from group a headed home tonight, 798 00:37:12,856 --> 00:37:15,482 just shy of the super six... 799 00:37:15,651 --> 00:37:19,819 ( music playing ) 800 00:37:19,947 --> 00:37:21,821 ...Will be revealed after this. 801 00:37:21,990 --> 00:37:23,949 - Oh, man. - Come on. 802 00:37:24,034 --> 00:37:25,367 - Suspenseful. - Rob: Aww! 803 00:37:25,494 --> 00:37:28,078 - Just how you like it. - I wanted to know now! 804 00:37:29,665 --> 00:37:30,830 ♪ who is that? 805 00:37:37,339 --> 00:37:39,339 Welcome back to "the masked dancer." 806 00:37:39,466 --> 00:37:41,925 four is about to turn into three. 807 00:37:42,052 --> 00:37:45,679 Only a trio of creatures can advanced to the super six. 808 00:37:45,764 --> 00:37:50,934 And the dancer from group a headed home tonight... 809 00:37:51,019 --> 00:37:52,269 ( groans ) 810 00:37:52,396 --> 00:37:53,937 I don't want to see anybody go home. 811 00:37:54,064 --> 00:37:56,856 ...Just shy of the super six... 812 00:37:56,942 --> 00:37:58,984 Oh, the anticipation's killing me. 813 00:38:01,488 --> 00:38:05,532 ( music playing ) 814 00:38:07,828 --> 00:38:09,077 cricket! 815 00:38:09,162 --> 00:38:10,870 - Oh, man! - Cricket? 816 00:38:10,998 --> 00:38:12,163 - Cricket. - Aww. 817 00:38:12,291 --> 00:38:15,041 To the rest, congrats. 818 00:38:15,168 --> 00:38:16,876 We'll see you in the super six. 819 00:38:16,962 --> 00:38:18,253 - Yes, cricket! - Yeah! 820 00:38:18,380 --> 00:38:20,213 You put up a heck of a fight, cricket. 821 00:38:20,340 --> 00:38:22,340 - Sorry to see you go. - Good job. 822 00:38:22,467 --> 00:38:24,592 But I can't wait to see who you are. 823 00:38:24,720 --> 00:38:26,386 But first, it's time for our panel 824 00:38:26,555 --> 00:38:28,555 to ask some more super nosy questions 825 00:38:28,682 --> 00:38:30,765 before they make their final guesses. 826 00:38:30,851 --> 00:38:35,020 - Tis. - Have you been famous for a long time? 827 00:38:35,147 --> 00:38:37,731 - Yes. - All right. 828 00:38:37,858 --> 00:38:39,899 - Br-r-rian! - Yes, sir. 829 00:38:40,027 --> 00:38:44,946 Okay, have you ever won an award for your craft? 830 00:38:45,073 --> 00:38:47,240 Oh! Oh, that's a good question. 831 00:38:47,367 --> 00:38:48,867 - Yes. - Ooh! 832 00:38:48,994 --> 00:38:50,869 - Okay. - Ken: Okay. 833 00:38:50,954 --> 00:38:54,205 - Ken. - Okay, are you known for a multitude of things? 834 00:38:54,291 --> 00:38:57,042 - No. - Ooh. 835 00:38:57,169 --> 00:38:59,419 - Paula. - Do you have any baby crickets? 836 00:38:59,588 --> 00:39:00,962 - Yes! - Okay. 837 00:39:01,089 --> 00:39:03,798 - Ooh. Ooh! - Nicely done, paula. 838 00:39:03,925 --> 00:39:05,759 Rob: I have a real serious question. 839 00:39:05,886 --> 00:39:09,220 - Okay. - Can you see into the mask when you're that close? 840 00:39:09,389 --> 00:39:11,890 - Me? No. - You cannot. 841 00:39:11,975 --> 00:39:15,935 So this isn't, like, willem dafoe in that movie where he wore the mask? 842 00:39:16,021 --> 00:39:17,354 Ken:" yeah, he was the green goblin. Yeah. Yeah, no. 843 00:39:17,481 --> 00:39:19,230 We don't dafoe on this show. 844 00:39:19,316 --> 00:39:20,648 - We don't do any of that. - Rob: Okay, good. 845 00:39:20,776 --> 00:39:23,151 But good, good question, rob lowe. 846 00:39:23,278 --> 00:39:25,153 Good question. 847 00:39:25,322 --> 00:39:27,655 Now it's time to hear our panel's final guesses. 848 00:39:27,741 --> 00:39:30,909 - Ashley. - So, there's been a lot of swimmer vibes, 849 00:39:31,036 --> 00:39:33,078 but I'm still leaning towards ashton kutcher. 850 00:39:33,205 --> 00:39:35,914 He played a swimmer in "the guardian." 851 00:39:35,999 --> 00:39:37,582 he was also in "the butterfly effect." 852 00:39:37,709 --> 00:39:39,084 butterfly is a famous swim move. 853 00:39:39,211 --> 00:39:40,585 - Ooh. - And also, you know, 854 00:39:40,712 --> 00:39:42,587 all the previous vegas clues. 855 00:39:42,714 --> 00:39:45,006 He was in "what happens in vegas" with cameron diaz. 856 00:39:45,133 --> 00:39:48,385 So this has to be ashton kutcher. 857 00:39:48,470 --> 00:39:51,304 Ken: I agree with ashley about the swimming background 858 00:39:51,390 --> 00:39:53,765 and I'm doubling down on michael phelps. 859 00:39:53,892 --> 00:39:56,518 - Okay. - He, like the cricket, is tall. 860 00:39:56,603 --> 00:39:59,979 And last week there were gold bars in his package, 861 00:40:00,065 --> 00:40:03,400 and michael phelps has won several olympic gold medals. 862 00:40:03,527 --> 00:40:05,276 - Right. - Tonight there were, like, two medals, 863 00:40:05,404 --> 00:40:07,153 and there was "ph" in the clues, 864 00:40:07,280 --> 00:40:10,657 which is the level of acid in pool water. Look it up. 865 00:40:10,784 --> 00:40:14,577 I feel like all the clues lead to michael phelps. 866 00:40:14,704 --> 00:40:17,580 - All right. Yep. - Brian: You know what? 867 00:40:17,666 --> 00:40:19,457 I think it's definitely a swimmer. 868 00:40:19,584 --> 00:40:21,376 I mean, I think you're on to something with michael phelps. 869 00:40:21,461 --> 00:40:25,213 - Right. - But I'm thinking that it's ryan lochte. 870 00:40:25,298 --> 00:40:29,008 All of the references the pool and racing and the medals, 871 00:40:29,094 --> 00:40:34,806 the size matches the stature, so final answer for me, ryan lochte. 872 00:40:34,933 --> 00:40:37,058 Rob: We are in agreement, brian, I think. 873 00:40:37,144 --> 00:40:40,145 - We're both sticking to ryan lochte? - I'm sticking with ryan lochte. 874 00:40:40,272 --> 00:40:43,481 - The water elements, physical specimen. - The medals, yeah. 875 00:40:43,650 --> 00:40:47,318 The enthusiasm, the personality, and I'm sticking with ryan. 876 00:40:47,487 --> 00:40:49,737 Brian: Yeah. 877 00:40:49,865 --> 00:40:51,814 Paula, the floor is yours. 878 00:40:51,950 --> 00:40:55,118 I think you're a singer. "back at one" is a brian mcknight song. 879 00:40:55,245 --> 00:40:59,456 - Ken: Oh. - "love of my life" is another song of brian mcknight's. 880 00:40:59,624 --> 00:41:03,001 - Oh. - Brian mcknight has baby crickets, too. 881 00:41:03,128 --> 00:41:08,214 - Ashley: That's true. - I definitely think you're brian mcknight. 882 00:41:08,383 --> 00:41:11,843 Okay, panel, these are your final guesses. 883 00:41:11,970 --> 00:41:15,805 Let's all see who's behind the mask. 884 00:41:15,932 --> 00:41:17,348 Audience, day it with me. 885 00:41:17,476 --> 00:41:20,477 ( chanting ) take it off! Take it off! 886 00:41:26,526 --> 00:41:28,151 ♪ take it off 887 00:41:31,531 --> 00:41:35,116 - ken: Oh! - Oh! 888 00:41:35,202 --> 00:41:39,579 16 time grammy award nominee, r&b legend brian mcknight. 889 00:41:39,706 --> 00:41:41,122 - You did it! - Oh, my god, paula! 890 00:41:41,291 --> 00:41:45,627 - Craig: Paula called it! - Aah! 891 00:41:45,754 --> 00:41:47,504 - Craig: Paula abdul! - Yes! 892 00:41:47,631 --> 00:41:49,422 I'm so excited that brian mcknight is here. 893 00:41:49,549 --> 00:41:52,217 - I can't believe that. - Thank you so much for being here. 894 00:41:52,344 --> 00:41:55,637 - What an honor. - Ken: We have wanted you on "the masked singer" 895 00:41:55,722 --> 00:41:57,639 for a long time, so for you to be on the inaugural season 896 00:41:57,766 --> 00:41:59,557 - of "the masked dancer." - ashley: Yes. 897 00:41:59,643 --> 00:42:01,559 Why "masked dancer" and not "masked singer"? 898 00:42:01,686 --> 00:42:04,229 The way I sound, you'd probably be able to pick me. 899 00:42:04,356 --> 00:42:09,192 But this, even though those were the most obvious clues on planet earth, 900 00:42:11,446 --> 00:42:15,323 but it was fun because nobody knew it was me except paula, so... 901 00:42:15,408 --> 00:42:18,117 - I'm so excited! - Ken: Paula! 902 00:42:18,286 --> 00:42:20,620 - Yeah, we were way off. - Ken: Paula abdul. 903 00:42:20,747 --> 00:42:23,289 - You were great as the cricket. - Thank you. 904 00:42:23,375 --> 00:42:26,292 Great job. And you're in character, like, you just kept it through. That was amazing. 905 00:42:26,419 --> 00:42:29,754 - You did. - Yeah, what was it like being anonymous and in character? 906 00:42:29,881 --> 00:42:32,924 Well, being anonymous was great because I don't dance, so... 907 00:42:33,051 --> 00:42:37,387 - You did great. - It's more of a motown thing. 908 00:42:37,556 --> 00:42:40,306 - Yeah, yeah, love it. - Brian: I'm blown away. 909 00:42:40,392 --> 00:42:42,809 It is an absolute honor to have you here and to meet you. 910 00:42:42,936 --> 00:42:44,769 I've been a huge fan of yours forever. 911 00:42:44,896 --> 00:42:46,896 I just wasn't expecting that to be brian mcknight. 912 00:42:47,023 --> 00:42:50,567 - Obviously, stupid me. - Ah, you'll get used to it. 913 00:42:50,694 --> 00:42:53,820 - Brian: Yeah. - What about the "90210"? 914 00:42:53,947 --> 00:42:56,531 I just put that together. No, no, no. You were on the soundtrack of "90210." 915 00:42:56,616 --> 00:43:00,535 - yeah. I was also on the show, too. - Oh, my god. 916 00:43:00,620 --> 00:43:04,038 - And the clocks were set to one for ♪ one - for "back at one," yeah. 917 00:43:04,124 --> 00:43:06,124 Yeah, yeah. 918 00:43:06,251 --> 00:43:09,419 - Oh, how do you say it, craig? - ♪ one 919 00:43:09,504 --> 00:43:14,465 - ( overlapping chatter ) - let's hear it one more time for mr. Brian mcknight. 920 00:43:14,593 --> 00:43:18,052 Brian! 921 00:43:18,138 --> 00:43:21,139 Craig: Next week, it's the moment you've been waiting for, 922 00:43:21,224 --> 00:43:24,183 our best dancers from group a and b 923 00:43:24,352 --> 00:43:26,603 battle it out in the super six. 924 00:43:26,730 --> 00:43:28,187 Ashley: Whoo! 925 00:43:28,315 --> 00:43:30,607 - Group a killed it tonight. - Yes. 926 00:43:30,734 --> 00:43:34,027 But right now, here to dance unmasked once and for all, 927 00:43:34,154 --> 00:43:37,030 the artist formerly known as the cricket, 928 00:43:37,115 --> 00:43:39,032 - brian mcknight. - Yes! 929 00:43:39,159 --> 00:43:42,118 - Ken: Yeah! - ♪ this is how we do it ♪ 930 00:43:42,245 --> 00:43:45,246 ( music playing ) 931 00:43:46,916 --> 00:43:48,458 ♪ this is how we do it 932 00:43:48,585 --> 00:43:50,668 I can't believe it's brian mcknight. 933 00:43:50,795 --> 00:43:53,463 - How cool is that? - ♪ I feel all right 934 00:43:53,548 --> 00:43:55,882 ♪ the party is here on the west side ♪ 935 00:43:55,967 --> 00:43:59,469 - ♪ so I reach for my... And I turn it up ♪ ■ - go, craig! Go, craig! 936 00:43:59,596 --> 00:44:02,889 - Whoo! - All right! 937 00:44:03,016 --> 00:44:04,223 Ken: Yes!