1 00:00:01,419 --> 00:00:05,087 Craig: Last week, the super six hit the stage... 2 00:00:05,131 --> 00:00:09,216 You are maybe the most versatile performer of the show. 3 00:00:09,260 --> 00:00:11,468 ...For an all-out dance battle. 4 00:00:11,512 --> 00:00:14,221 - It was fire! - Whoo! 5 00:00:14,265 --> 00:00:16,423 - This is a fun show. - In the end, 6 00:00:16,434 --> 00:00:19,309 hammerhead lost his head. 7 00:00:19,353 --> 00:00:21,270 Craig: Vinny guadagnino from the "jersey shore," 8 00:00:21,313 --> 00:00:23,564 - y'all, come on! - Oh, my god! 9 00:00:23,607 --> 00:00:26,025 Tonight, another masked first. 10 00:00:26,068 --> 00:00:27,109 Whoo! 11 00:00:27,153 --> 00:00:29,862 We will get clues about our stars 12 00:00:29,905 --> 00:00:33,323 from those who have gotten to know them the best-- 13 00:00:33,367 --> 00:00:36,368 - their dance partners. ■ - five, six, seven, eight. 14 00:00:36,412 --> 00:00:41,031 But will teamwork make the dream work? 15 00:00:41,042 --> 00:00:45,419 One star will fall just short of the semi-finals. 16 00:00:45,463 --> 00:00:47,379 - Bravo! - Ashley: Whoo! 17 00:00:47,423 --> 00:00:49,798 Who are you? You are the one to beat right now. 18 00:00:49,842 --> 00:00:51,425 Oh, my god! 19 00:00:51,469 --> 00:00:54,053 So grab your partner and get ready 20 00:00:54,096 --> 00:00:58,265 for "the masked dancer" top five. 21 00:01:02,271 --> 00:01:03,520 ( music playing ) 22 00:01:03,564 --> 00:01:04,271 ♪ who is that? 23 00:01:06,150 --> 00:01:09,860 ♪ feeling myself from my head to my feet ♪ 24 00:01:09,904 --> 00:01:13,197 ♪ make you feel the heat from the boom-boom beat ♪ 25 00:01:14,116 --> 00:01:16,325 - paula: Yeah! - Ken: Oh, yeah! 26 00:01:16,368 --> 00:01:17,951 Good job, craig. 27 00:01:17,995 --> 00:01:20,120 Welcome to "the masked dancer." 28 00:01:20,164 --> 00:01:21,988 I'm your host craig robinson. 29 00:01:21,999 --> 00:01:23,791 We're all still recovering from that explosive 30 00:01:23,834 --> 00:01:25,542 super six episode from last week... 31 00:01:25,586 --> 00:01:27,252 - Yes! - ...Where our panel was so close, 32 00:01:27,296 --> 00:01:30,881 but so far from guessing the identity of the hammerhead, 33 00:01:30,925 --> 00:01:33,050 - vinny guadagnino. ■ - oh, my god. 34 00:01:33,094 --> 00:01:34,301 Only five dancers remain-- 35 00:01:34,345 --> 00:01:37,221 the tulip, the zebra, 36 00:01:37,264 --> 00:01:39,431 the sloth, the exotic bird, 37 00:01:39,475 --> 00:01:42,351 and the cotton candy. 38 00:01:42,436 --> 00:01:43,727 In only a few weeks, one will be crowned 39 00:01:43,771 --> 00:01:47,439 the first ever winner of the diamond mask trophy. 40 00:01:47,483 --> 00:01:50,609 Let's say hi to the most photogenic panel on tv. 41 00:01:50,644 --> 00:01:52,694 - Brian austin green. - Ken: Yeah! 42 00:01:52,738 --> 00:01:55,155 - Paula abdul. - Ashley: Whoo! 43 00:01:55,199 --> 00:01:57,574 Dr. Ken jeong. 44 00:01:57,618 --> 00:02:00,369 - Ashley tisdale. - Ken: Whoo! 45 00:02:00,412 --> 00:02:02,538 And who's our guest panelist? 46 00:02:02,581 --> 00:02:05,040 She has four career emmy nominations, 47 00:02:05,084 --> 00:02:06,208 a phd in neuroscience, 48 00:02:06,252 --> 00:02:09,253 and the hottest new comedy on fox. 49 00:02:09,296 --> 00:02:11,004 Who is this overachiever? 50 00:02:11,090 --> 00:02:12,422 Say it with me, audience. 51 00:02:12,466 --> 00:02:15,509 ( chanting ) take it off! Take it off! 52 00:02:20,307 --> 00:02:24,935 Yes, it's the star of "call me kat," mayim bialik. 53 00:02:24,979 --> 00:02:27,104 Welcome, welcome, welcome. 54 00:02:27,148 --> 00:02:28,480 - Mayim! - Hey. 55 00:02:28,524 --> 00:02:30,190 We've learned a lot about our masked dancers this season, 56 00:02:30,234 --> 00:02:33,902 but tonight we'll hear exclusive interviews from their dance partners. 57 00:02:33,946 --> 00:02:37,156 It's the only person to see our dancers' real identity, 58 00:02:37,199 --> 00:02:39,199 and each will offer up some new clues. 59 00:02:39,243 --> 00:02:41,869 - Oh. - We're kicking things off with the tulip, 60 00:02:41,912 --> 00:02:46,373 tv's favorite flower since mayim bialik played blossom. 61 00:02:46,417 --> 00:02:48,750 But let's hear from her dance partner to learn 62 00:02:48,794 --> 00:02:51,128 even more about this blooming talent. 63 00:02:54,300 --> 00:02:57,509 Oh, man, I have loved spending so much time with tulip. 64 00:02:57,553 --> 00:02:59,636 She's basically my new best friend. 65 00:02:59,680 --> 00:03:03,182 - Star with iced coffee. - "frozen." kristen bell. 66 00:03:03,225 --> 00:03:07,519 We have a secret handshake we do before each performance to get fired up. 67 00:03:07,563 --> 00:03:10,105 We're so close, she even invited me over 68 00:03:10,149 --> 00:03:12,232 to watch the premiere of "the masked dancer." 69 00:03:12,276 --> 00:03:14,526 - is that a peanut butter and jelly? - Yeah. 70 00:03:14,570 --> 00:03:16,278 Peanut butter and jelly sandwich. 71 00:03:16,322 --> 00:03:17,696 I'm constantly impressed 72 00:03:17,740 --> 00:03:20,199 that tulip can pick up any dance style. 73 00:03:20,242 --> 00:03:24,369 - She can work it. ■ - you just brought the stakes up even higher. 74 00:03:24,413 --> 00:03:28,949 - But that kind of runs in the family. ■ - family size chip bag. 75 00:03:28,959 --> 00:03:30,542 Someone from a famous family? 76 00:03:30,586 --> 00:03:33,962 For tonight's dance, we're doing what best friends do. 77 00:03:34,006 --> 00:03:37,132 That's right. We're having a slumber party right in the middle of the stage. 78 00:03:37,176 --> 00:03:38,800 If we can keep in sync 79 00:03:38,844 --> 00:03:40,552 and do justice to this classic song, 80 00:03:40,596 --> 00:03:43,222 she's gonna make it to the semi-finals. 81 00:03:43,265 --> 00:03:46,391 There's not stopping this tulip. 82 00:03:46,435 --> 00:03:49,478 - There was a lot of food in there. - A lot of food. 83 00:03:49,521 --> 00:03:50,979 - I'm hungry after watching that. - Peanut butter and jelly. 84 00:03:51,023 --> 00:03:53,515 Biologically, tulips love to eat potato chips. 85 00:03:53,525 --> 00:03:56,944 - That's a biological fact. - We're doctors. We know these things. 86 00:03:56,987 --> 00:04:00,072 Craig: Let's hear it for the tulip. 87 00:04:00,115 --> 00:04:01,406 I'm very excited. 88 00:04:04,245 --> 00:04:07,829 ♪ he went away, you hung around ♪ 89 00:04:07,873 --> 00:04:11,041 ♪ and bothered me every night ♪ 90 00:04:11,085 --> 00:04:13,126 ♪ when I wouldn't go out with you ♪ 91 00:04:13,170 --> 00:04:15,796 - ♪ you said things that weren't very nice ♪ ■ - sassy. 92 00:04:15,839 --> 00:04:19,216 ♪ my boyfriend's back and you're gonna be in trouble ♪ 93 00:04:19,260 --> 00:04:22,427 ♪ hey-la-day-la, my boyfriend's back ♪ 94 00:04:22,471 --> 00:04:26,181 ♪ you see him coming, better cut out on the double ♪ 95 00:04:26,267 --> 00:04:29,101 ♪ hey-la-day-la, my boyfriend's back ♪ 96 00:04:29,144 --> 00:04:32,854 ♪ you been spreading lies that I was untrue ♪ 97 00:04:32,898 --> 00:04:35,941 ♪ hey-la-day-la, my boyfriend's back ♪ 98 00:04:35,985 --> 00:04:39,236 ♪ so look out now, 'cause he's coming after you ♪ 99 00:04:39,280 --> 00:04:43,115 ♪ hey-la-day-la, my boyfriend's back ♪ 100 00:04:43,158 --> 00:04:44,741 ♪ and he knows what you've been trying ♪ 101 00:04:44,785 --> 00:04:46,618 - whoo! - Ken: Wow. 102 00:04:46,662 --> 00:04:49,788 ♪ yeah, he knows that you've been lying ♪ 103 00:04:49,832 --> 00:04:52,958 ♪ he's been gone for such a long time ♪ 104 00:04:53,002 --> 00:04:56,253 ♪ hey-la-day-la, my boyfriend's back ♪ 105 00:04:56,297 --> 00:04:59,381 ♪ now he's back and things will be fine ♪ 106 00:04:59,425 --> 00:05:03,168 ♪ hey-la-day-la, my boyfriend's back ♪ 107 00:05:03,178 --> 00:05:06,388 ♪ you're gonna be sorry you were ever born ♪ 108 00:05:06,432 --> 00:05:08,932 ♪ hey-la-day-la, my boyfriend's back ♪ 109 00:05:08,976 --> 00:05:12,978 - yes! - ♪ 'cause he's kind of big and he's awful strong ♪ 110 00:05:13,022 --> 00:05:16,815 ♪ hey-la-day-la, my boyfriend's back ♪ 111 00:05:16,859 --> 00:05:19,192 ♪ la-day-la, my boyfriend's back ♪ 112 00:05:19,236 --> 00:05:22,070 ♪ here he comes, la-day-la ♪ 113 00:05:22,114 --> 00:05:25,282 ♪ yeah, my boyfriend's back 114 00:05:25,326 --> 00:05:30,370 - yes! Yes, yes, yes! - Oh, my god. 115 00:05:30,414 --> 00:05:32,039 - Whoo! - Ken: Tulip! 116 00:05:32,082 --> 00:05:34,291 Ashley: Oh, she is for sure making the semi-finals. 117 00:05:34,335 --> 00:05:37,002 - Paula: That was cute. - That was awesome. 118 00:05:37,046 --> 00:05:40,038 The timing. Catch a pillow and smack somebody with it. 119 00:05:40,049 --> 00:05:43,008 Well done, tulip. Well done. 120 00:05:43,052 --> 00:05:45,302 What did you all think about this performance? Ken? 121 00:05:45,346 --> 00:05:49,431 Oh, my goodness. What a way to kick off the final five 122 00:05:49,475 --> 00:05:52,300 - here on "the masked dancer." - ashley: Yes! 123 00:05:52,311 --> 00:05:56,188 This had everything. You had comedy, you had fun, 124 00:05:56,231 --> 00:05:58,106 you had heart, and you had skill. 125 00:05:58,150 --> 00:06:00,517 It told an amazing story. 126 00:06:00,527 --> 00:06:04,604 And, mayim, I think she has blossomed into a superstar. 127 00:06:04,615 --> 00:06:07,366 Oh, man. Nice. 128 00:06:07,409 --> 00:06:09,117 Outside of this show, 129 00:06:09,161 --> 00:06:10,577 do you have any stage experience? 130 00:06:10,621 --> 00:06:13,121 I'm no stranger to the stage. 131 00:06:13,165 --> 00:06:14,623 I've been performing my whole life. 132 00:06:14,666 --> 00:06:17,459 ( all murmuring ) 133 00:06:17,503 --> 00:06:18,960 mayim: I really loved this. 134 00:06:19,004 --> 00:06:20,128 There's a huge personality 135 00:06:20,172 --> 00:06:21,588 that you have to put into your dance. 136 00:06:21,632 --> 00:06:24,049 And this is not just someone who's technically skilled. 137 00:06:24,093 --> 00:06:26,009 - You're absolutely right. - This is someone who can convey 138 00:06:26,053 --> 00:06:27,969 like a little sass, and a little of this. 139 00:06:28,013 --> 00:06:29,930 Like, a lot of different, really, personality came out 140 00:06:29,973 --> 00:06:31,390 in different parts of the song. 141 00:06:31,433 --> 00:06:35,018 And unless you're paula abdul, you cannot be over 35. 142 00:06:35,062 --> 00:06:37,896 Because I'm exhausted just watching. 143 00:06:37,940 --> 00:06:41,191 It was delightful. I had a great time. 144 00:06:41,235 --> 00:06:45,654 All right, time for us to remove the voice modulation and hear her one word. 145 00:06:45,697 --> 00:06:49,074 - What? - It's a game I call word up. 146 00:06:49,118 --> 00:06:51,535 ♪ word up 147 00:06:51,578 --> 00:06:53,870 ♪ it's the code word 148 00:06:53,914 --> 00:06:56,081 ♪ no matter where you say it ♪ 149 00:06:56,125 --> 00:06:58,166 ♪ you'll know that you'll be heard ♪ 150 00:07:01,296 --> 00:07:03,463 lifetime achievements. 151 00:07:03,507 --> 00:07:07,008 - All: Lifetime achievements? - Whoa. Two words, yo! 152 00:07:07,052 --> 00:07:10,128 Oh, snap! 153 00:07:10,139 --> 00:07:11,388 - She sounds young. - Brian: Yeah. 154 00:07:11,432 --> 00:07:14,015 Yes! I'm feeling like she's a little too young 155 00:07:14,059 --> 00:07:18,145 - to have, like, a lifetime achievement. - Maybe a lifetime movie. 156 00:07:18,188 --> 00:07:21,148 - Brian: Ah. - Also, that wasn't a bold voice. 157 00:07:21,191 --> 00:07:22,983 - No, not a bold voice. - It was not a bold voice. 158 00:07:23,026 --> 00:07:25,318 It was like, "hey, I live in a cul-de-sac" kind of voice. 159 00:07:25,362 --> 00:07:28,989 Craig: Paula, what names are you getting? 160 00:07:29,032 --> 00:07:31,825 Okay, from the first day that you performed, 161 00:07:31,869 --> 00:07:34,453 - you were an amazing dancer. - Ashley: Yeah. 162 00:07:34,496 --> 00:07:35,829 Paula: In the past few performances, 163 00:07:35,873 --> 00:07:38,081 I was thinking ariana grande 164 00:07:38,125 --> 00:07:39,916 and then thinking kristen bell. 165 00:07:39,960 --> 00:07:42,911 But now I'm thinking you're a different kind of triple threat. 166 00:07:42,921 --> 00:07:46,298 - Brian: Yeah. - The whole social media, tiktok influencer-- 167 00:07:46,341 --> 00:07:48,967 - yeah. - I'm thinking liza koshy. 168 00:07:49,011 --> 00:07:52,095 Ooh, I hadn't thought about that, but yes. 169 00:07:52,139 --> 00:07:54,097 Paula: Because you act, you dance, 170 00:07:54,141 --> 00:07:55,974 it said "work it" in the package. 171 00:07:56,018 --> 00:07:59,394 Liza koshy is in a movie-- the same name. "work it." 172 00:07:59,438 --> 00:08:03,106 - I feel it in my bones. - ♪ feel it in my bones 173 00:08:03,150 --> 00:08:05,400 brian: Good guess. Based on the clues, 174 00:08:05,444 --> 00:08:08,862 I saw a family pack, best friend. 175 00:08:08,906 --> 00:08:11,948 So I started thinking, okay, famous sisters. 176 00:08:11,992 --> 00:08:14,910 Someone like hillary duff's sister haylie duff. 177 00:08:14,953 --> 00:08:16,786 - Ken: That's nice. - Ashley: That's sweet. 178 00:08:16,830 --> 00:08:20,499 - That's a good guess. - This is someone with some skill. 179 00:08:20,542 --> 00:08:23,868 - Paula: Yes. - I was also getting that, like, famous sister-- 180 00:08:23,879 --> 00:08:26,922 like, you drink iced lattes. Like, it's fun. You're sis-- 181 00:08:26,965 --> 00:08:29,674 I thought of somebody like jamie lynn spears. That's what I thought. 182 00:08:29,718 --> 00:08:31,635 - Ken: That's a great guess. - Paula: That's a great guess. 183 00:08:31,678 --> 00:08:33,845 - Mayim: That's what I thought. - I think that's a really good guess, though. 184 00:08:33,889 --> 00:08:36,389 For a phd, that is a relatively good guess, 185 00:08:36,433 --> 00:08:38,433 - and I mean that with all my heart. - Ay-yi-yi. 186 00:08:38,477 --> 00:08:41,895 Brian: I'm dying to know who is underneath that costume, 187 00:08:41,939 --> 00:08:45,565 and who is hiding from us because these performances have been amazing. 188 00:08:45,609 --> 00:08:48,434 - Ashley: Yes! - Let's hear it for the tulip. 189 00:08:48,445 --> 00:08:50,862 - Yes, yes. - Thank you, tulip. 190 00:08:50,906 --> 00:08:53,198 Craig: Did the tulip just grow into the lead? 191 00:08:53,242 --> 00:08:56,952 Or is it time to call the florist and ask for a refund? 192 00:08:56,995 --> 00:09:00,580 Use the hashtag #themaskeddancer and tell us. 193 00:09:00,624 --> 00:09:02,874 - Ken: Whoa! - This is absolutely unbelievable. 194 00:09:02,918 --> 00:09:07,212 Craig: Coming up, the top five keep fighting for a spot in the semi-finals. 195 00:09:07,256 --> 00:09:11,675 If this is oscar de la hoya, I'm gonna lose my mind. 196 00:09:11,718 --> 00:09:16,012 And then, an unmasking no one saw coming. 197 00:09:16,056 --> 00:09:17,681 ( screaming ) 198 00:09:25,190 --> 00:09:27,065 craig: Welcome back to "the masked dancer," 199 00:09:27,109 --> 00:09:30,860 the only show on tv that has you doing the polka in your pjs. 200 00:09:30,904 --> 00:09:33,488 Up next, we get a visit from the zebra. 201 00:09:33,532 --> 00:09:35,323 The panel believes this party animal 202 00:09:35,367 --> 00:09:38,159 has shown the most growth of any competitor this season. 203 00:09:38,203 --> 00:09:40,537 But what does his dance partner have to say? 204 00:09:40,581 --> 00:09:43,081 I just love asking questions to the camera. 205 00:09:43,125 --> 00:09:45,625 Watch this. 206 00:09:49,006 --> 00:09:52,299 - Man: Tell me about zebra. - Zebra's more fun than you could imagine. 207 00:09:52,342 --> 00:09:56,511 Zebra, who are you? You blew me away. 208 00:09:56,555 --> 00:09:59,097 Considering he's a champion in his field, 209 00:09:59,141 --> 00:10:01,224 I'm not surprised he's such a good student. 210 00:10:01,268 --> 00:10:05,437 1992? Who had a big year in 1992? 211 00:10:05,480 --> 00:10:07,856 Not only is he super-sensitive and caring, 212 00:10:07,899 --> 00:10:09,941 which I would never have guessed... 213 00:10:09,985 --> 00:10:12,027 Isn't ricky martin a goodwill ambassador? 214 00:10:12,070 --> 00:10:14,821 ...But zebra is also incredibly strong. 215 00:10:14,865 --> 00:10:16,531 His muscles are like cinder blocks. 216 00:10:16,575 --> 00:10:19,993 He literally has zero fat on his body. 217 00:10:20,037 --> 00:10:23,788 - Zero fat? That's hard to do. - Athlete? 218 00:10:23,832 --> 00:10:26,291 The road started out a bit rocky. 219 00:10:26,335 --> 00:10:29,502 - Whoa! Sorry! - But he's a fighter. 220 00:10:29,546 --> 00:10:34,549 Plus, he has two entire countries cheering us on and dancing with us. 221 00:10:34,593 --> 00:10:36,968 He may not be the best dancer in the top five, 222 00:10:37,012 --> 00:10:39,304 but he has the most heart, and tonight, 223 00:10:39,348 --> 00:10:40,722 we're going to bring the party again. 224 00:10:43,935 --> 00:10:45,393 - Oh, boy. - Two countries? 225 00:10:45,437 --> 00:10:47,095 - Hmm. - Ashley: Interesting. 226 00:10:47,105 --> 00:10:51,182 Craig: Let's hear it for the zebra. 227 00:10:51,193 --> 00:10:53,568 - ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ■ - whoa! 228 00:10:53,612 --> 00:10:57,155 ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da 229 00:10:57,199 --> 00:10:59,991 ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da, jason derulo ♪ 230 00:11:00,035 --> 00:11:02,243 ♪ pull up on your body 231 00:11:02,287 --> 00:11:04,245 ♪ performing just on my 'rari ♪ 232 00:11:04,289 --> 00:11:06,373 ♪ you're too fine, need a ticket ♪ 233 00:11:06,416 --> 00:11:08,541 ♪ I bet you taste expensive 234 00:11:08,585 --> 00:11:11,378 - ♪ pouring up, up, up by the liter ♪ ■ - whoa! 235 00:11:11,421 --> 00:11:12,545 ♪ if you keeping up, you's a keeper ♪ 236 00:11:12,589 --> 00:11:15,090 ♪ tequila and vodka 237 00:11:15,133 --> 00:11:17,092 ♪ girl, you might be a problem ♪ 238 00:11:17,135 --> 00:11:19,094 ♪ run away, run away, run away, run away ♪ 239 00:11:19,137 --> 00:11:21,137 ♪ I know that I should 240 00:11:21,181 --> 00:11:25,517 ♪ but my heart wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay now ♪ 241 00:11:25,560 --> 00:11:29,479 ♪ you can see it in my eyes that I wanna take you down right now if I could ♪ 242 00:11:29,523 --> 00:11:34,192 ♪ so I hope you know what I mean when I say ♪ 243 00:11:34,236 --> 00:11:38,571 ♪ let me take you dancing, two-step to the bedroom ♪ 244 00:11:38,615 --> 00:11:40,573 ♪ we don't need no dance floor ♪ 245 00:11:40,617 --> 00:11:42,534 ♪ let me see your best move 246 00:11:42,577 --> 00:11:44,911 ♪ anything could happen 247 00:11:44,955 --> 00:11:47,080 ♪ ever since I met you 248 00:11:47,124 --> 00:11:49,040 ♪ no need to imagine 249 00:11:49,084 --> 00:11:51,209 ♪ baby, all I'm asking 250 00:11:51,253 --> 00:11:53,253 ♪ is let me take you dancing ♪ 251 00:11:53,296 --> 00:11:55,463 ♪ like da-da-da-da-da-da 252 00:11:55,507 --> 00:11:57,590 ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da 253 00:11:57,634 --> 00:11:59,467 ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da 254 00:11:59,511 --> 00:12:01,136 ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da 255 00:12:01,179 --> 00:12:02,595 ♪ if you know what I mean 256 00:12:02,639 --> 00:12:06,141 ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da 257 00:12:06,184 --> 00:12:07,851 ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da 258 00:12:07,894 --> 00:12:10,395 ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da 259 00:12:10,439 --> 00:12:12,147 ♪ let me take you dancing ♪ 260 00:12:12,190 --> 00:12:14,399 - ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ■ - ken: Yeah! 261 00:12:14,443 --> 00:12:16,568 ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da 262 00:12:16,611 --> 00:12:19,654 ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da, dancing ♪ 263 00:12:19,698 --> 00:12:23,408 - yeah! Oh, there he goes. - Yes! Yes! 264 00:12:23,452 --> 00:12:26,327 - Whoo! - Yes! 265 00:12:26,371 --> 00:12:29,372 Ashley: Yes! Look at him go! 266 00:12:29,458 --> 00:12:32,333 Look at him go. 267 00:12:32,377 --> 00:12:34,836 All right, well done. What did you think about that performance? 268 00:12:34,880 --> 00:12:39,340 I really enjoyed this performance because there was a tremendous sense of humor, 269 00:12:39,384 --> 00:12:41,801 - energy, and flexibility. - And dedication. 270 00:12:41,845 --> 00:12:44,262 Exactly. I love that. Also there were a lot of different styles. 271 00:12:44,306 --> 00:12:46,389 There was, like, a little cha-cha in there and, like-- 272 00:12:46,433 --> 00:12:48,391 we're seeing more moves right now. 273 00:12:48,435 --> 00:12:51,478 - Brian: My goodness. - ♪ brian austin green 274 00:12:51,521 --> 00:12:54,564 - oh, my god. - Is that not an amazing song? 275 00:12:54,608 --> 00:12:57,692 Written by our own craig robinson. Thank you very much. 276 00:12:57,736 --> 00:12:58,943 It's just his name. 277 00:13:01,281 --> 00:13:05,158 To be out there as long as you were by yourself this time was really impressive. 278 00:13:05,202 --> 00:13:07,744 You may not be the best dancer, 279 00:13:07,788 --> 00:13:09,496 but you always have the most fun. 280 00:13:09,539 --> 00:13:12,248 - Ashley: Yes. - And you have amazing footwork. 281 00:13:12,292 --> 00:13:14,250 And that's sort of a go-to for you. 282 00:13:14,294 --> 00:13:16,377 - I still am stuck on boxing. - Same. 283 00:13:16,421 --> 00:13:18,713 - I've been a big fan of boxing... - Same. 284 00:13:18,757 --> 00:13:21,382 ...Because I know footwork is a big part of that. 285 00:13:21,426 --> 00:13:24,469 Has anyone ever noticed that he always has his hands like this in his costume? 286 00:13:24,513 --> 00:13:28,014 - He has guard up? - Mayim: Yes. I like where you're going. 287 00:13:28,058 --> 00:13:31,017 I picked up on the same thing. I am a boxing fan as well. 288 00:13:31,061 --> 00:13:34,062 - Ooh. - And-- 289 00:13:34,105 --> 00:13:36,189 - yeah, there it is. - There's something about 290 00:13:36,233 --> 00:13:38,399 the placement of torso above legs. 291 00:13:38,443 --> 00:13:39,526 - I'm not even kidding right now. - Brian: Yeah, yeah. 292 00:13:39,569 --> 00:13:41,528 - Whoa! - It's a certain balance thing 293 00:13:41,571 --> 00:13:43,363 - that boxers pick up on. - Ken: Whoa! Yeah. 294 00:13:43,406 --> 00:13:45,448 - Craig: Hey, our panel needs a little help. - Yeah. 295 00:13:45,492 --> 00:13:48,493 Time for us to remove the voice modulation off the zebra's voice 296 00:13:48,537 --> 00:13:50,411 and hear his one word clue. 297 00:13:50,455 --> 00:13:52,497 ♪ word up 298 00:13:52,541 --> 00:13:54,582 ♪ it's the code word 299 00:13:54,626 --> 00:13:57,126 ♪ no matter where you say it ♪ 300 00:13:57,170 --> 00:13:59,003 ♪ you'll know that you'll be heard ♪ 301 00:14:01,883 --> 00:14:06,386 - author. - All: Author. 302 00:14:06,429 --> 00:14:08,847 Tiger woods, wayne gretzky. They've written both books. I don't know who else. 303 00:14:08,890 --> 00:14:10,473 Michael b. Jordan has written a book. 304 00:14:10,517 --> 00:14:13,017 - Many people have written books. - Good point, mayim. 305 00:14:13,061 --> 00:14:16,145 - Huh. - That's why you're a phd. 306 00:14:16,189 --> 00:14:20,567 Okay, based on the new clues, what are you getting? Mayim? 307 00:14:20,610 --> 00:14:23,027 Mayim: So, for many reasons, 308 00:14:23,071 --> 00:14:25,196 especially the two country thing, 309 00:14:25,240 --> 00:14:27,323 the zero percent body fat, 310 00:14:27,367 --> 00:14:29,993 the very specific description of a very specific body, 311 00:14:30,036 --> 00:14:32,036 - which many of us know... - Yeah. 312 00:14:32,080 --> 00:14:34,914 ...Does come in fine fighters, 313 00:14:34,958 --> 00:14:37,333 I do think that there is a good chance 314 00:14:37,377 --> 00:14:41,045 - that this is oscar de la hoya. - Ken: Wow. Good guess. 315 00:14:41,089 --> 00:14:44,883 And if this is oscar de la hoya, I'm gonna lose my mind 316 00:14:44,926 --> 00:14:47,427 because that would be a tremendous honor. 317 00:14:47,470 --> 00:14:50,054 Wouldn't that be awesome? That's who I guessed last time. 318 00:14:50,098 --> 00:14:52,840 - I would be very excited. - Craig: Ashley? 319 00:14:52,851 --> 00:14:56,477 In a previous clue package, I saw ufc. 320 00:14:56,521 --> 00:14:59,939 And they mentioned "rocky," which was a huge fighting movie. 321 00:14:59,983 --> 00:15:02,775 - Really? - The partner mentioned that. Yes, it is, ken. 322 00:15:02,819 --> 00:15:07,989 Also, the partner said that he has muscles like cinder blocks, 323 00:15:08,033 --> 00:15:10,867 so I'm gonna go with conor mcgregor. 324 00:15:10,911 --> 00:15:13,036 - Mayim: Oh. - Brian: Huh. 325 00:15:13,079 --> 00:15:15,330 That is someone I do not want to be in a fight with, okay? 326 00:15:15,373 --> 00:15:20,293 That's true. But conor mcgregor, technically, is a mixed martial arts fighter, 327 00:15:20,337 --> 00:15:24,297 - not boxing. - I'm gonna defend ashley here because conor mcgregor, 328 00:15:24,341 --> 00:15:26,591 he's a boxer. He fought mayweather. 329 00:15:26,635 --> 00:15:29,010 - Thank you. - That's proper boxing. 330 00:15:29,054 --> 00:15:30,178 - Brian: Yeah. - I agree. 331 00:15:30,221 --> 00:15:31,679 Paula, straight up, now tell me. 332 00:15:31,723 --> 00:15:34,390 - Ah! Boom! Boom! - Boo! 333 00:15:34,434 --> 00:15:38,227 Last time when I saw you perform, I thought for sure you were floyd mayweather. 334 00:15:38,271 --> 00:15:41,522 But I just got a little wrench thrown into my train of thought, 335 00:15:41,566 --> 00:15:44,067 so I'm gonna go back to baseball maybe. 336 00:15:44,110 --> 00:15:46,653 - Ken: Okay. - There was a clue that had money. 337 00:15:46,696 --> 00:15:49,030 - There was a bee on the money. - There was bee on the bill. 338 00:15:49,074 --> 00:15:53,493 - So I think it could be barry bonds. - Brian: Uh, I don't think so. 339 00:15:53,536 --> 00:15:56,454 - There you go. - Paula: Yeah, make fun of me all you want, 340 00:15:56,498 --> 00:16:00,124 - but 1992 was a huge year for him. - Who is barry bonds? 341 00:16:00,168 --> 00:16:03,294 Oh, my goodness. I can't. 342 00:16:03,338 --> 00:16:05,505 Hey, zebra, you're a real hoofer. 343 00:16:05,548 --> 00:16:07,465 Literally, 'cause you have hooves. 344 00:16:07,509 --> 00:16:09,884 Congrats on another stellar performance. 345 00:16:09,928 --> 00:16:10,927 Let's hear it for the zebra. 346 00:16:10,971 --> 00:16:12,470 - Ashley: Yes! - Ken: Yes. 347 00:16:12,514 --> 00:16:15,765 You think oscar de la hoya has that much energy still? 348 00:16:15,809 --> 00:16:17,350 Craig: The zebra just took us dancing, 349 00:16:17,394 --> 00:16:19,477 but is he taking home the diamond mask trophy? 350 00:16:19,521 --> 00:16:23,898 Tell us using #themaskeddancer. 351 00:16:23,942 --> 00:16:25,733 If that's oscar de la hoya, I'm gonna lose it. 352 00:16:25,777 --> 00:16:27,527 - I'm a huge boxing fan. - Yeah. 353 00:16:27,570 --> 00:16:30,488 Barry bonds is a dear friend of mine, and I choreographed him, okay? 354 00:16:30,532 --> 00:16:32,657 - Is it a big deal? - You've choreographed everybody. 355 00:16:32,701 --> 00:16:34,200 Barry bonds is a family friend of mine. 356 00:16:34,244 --> 00:16:37,370 I'm just saying I think I know what I'm talking about here. 357 00:16:38,164 --> 00:16:39,414 ♪ who is that? 358 00:16:41,334 --> 00:16:42,875 ♪ turn the lights on, play my favorite song ♪ 359 00:16:42,919 --> 00:16:44,293 ♪ if you wanna dance along 360 00:16:44,337 --> 00:16:47,547 ♪ I'm feeling myself from my head to my feet ♪ 361 00:16:47,590 --> 00:16:51,175 ♪ make you feel the heat from the boom-boom beat ♪ 362 00:16:52,345 --> 00:16:54,137 craig: Welcome back to "the masked dancer." 363 00:16:54,180 --> 00:16:56,389 now we get a visit from the mega-talented sloth. 364 00:16:56,433 --> 00:17:00,309 The panel's been getting triple threat broadway vibes. 365 00:17:00,353 --> 00:17:02,437 But what does his dance partner have to say about him? 366 00:17:05,641 --> 00:17:06,899 Man: Okay, so, sloth. 367 00:17:06,943 --> 00:17:10,278 Is he really as funny offstage as he is on? 368 00:17:10,321 --> 00:17:12,613 This is literally the question I get asked the most. 369 00:17:12,657 --> 00:17:15,116 ( laughs ) 370 00:17:15,160 --> 00:17:16,617 yes, he really is. 371 00:17:16,661 --> 00:17:19,162 This is the best I've seen you perform, 372 00:17:19,205 --> 00:17:20,997 and you brought your a game. 373 00:17:21,041 --> 00:17:24,083 I've seen this guy on tour, and he is hilarious. 374 00:17:24,127 --> 00:17:26,794 - What a showman. ■ - on tour he's always so silly. 375 00:17:26,838 --> 00:17:28,921 He's a famous comedian. 376 00:17:28,965 --> 00:17:31,090 In some ways it's weird to be teaching him 377 00:17:31,134 --> 00:17:33,259 because he's usually the leading man. 378 00:17:33,303 --> 00:17:35,303 But I feel like we share the same language. 379 00:17:35,346 --> 00:17:38,380 Although technically, I think he speaks three. 380 00:17:38,391 --> 00:17:41,100 Before each performance, we share a quick hug. 381 00:17:41,144 --> 00:17:43,394 What can I say? His mama raised him right. 382 00:17:43,438 --> 00:17:46,105 Ooh. Southern gentleman? 383 00:17:46,149 --> 00:17:49,233 Which comes in handy when I have to get him to stop looking in the mirror. 384 00:17:49,277 --> 00:17:51,360 He thinks he's, like, sex on a stick, 385 00:17:51,404 --> 00:17:53,321 but I wouldn't have it any other way. 386 00:17:53,364 --> 00:17:58,326 Tonight we're creating a bollywood-style flash mob with dozens of extras. 387 00:17:58,369 --> 00:17:59,786 But with all those dancers, 388 00:17:59,829 --> 00:18:02,580 sloth has to be completely in sync, 389 00:18:02,624 --> 00:18:04,332 or else it's going to look terrible. 390 00:18:04,375 --> 00:18:07,502 With a spot in the semi-finals at stake? No pressure. 391 00:18:10,006 --> 00:18:12,215 Whoever this is, he's such a good dancer. 392 00:18:12,258 --> 00:18:14,467 - Mayim: I'm excited. - But I'm really thrown off 393 00:18:14,511 --> 00:18:17,428 - with the "tours a lot" thing. - But remember he said broadway, 394 00:18:17,472 --> 00:18:18,262 so it could be a broadway tour. 395 00:18:18,306 --> 00:18:20,098 Broadway tour. 396 00:18:20,141 --> 00:18:22,475 Craig: Let's hear it for the sloth. 397 00:18:22,519 --> 00:18:25,520 Whoo! Go, sloth. 398 00:18:25,563 --> 00:18:28,356 ( music playing ) 399 00:18:30,151 --> 00:18:32,276 ♪ twist 400 00:18:34,030 --> 00:18:36,114 ( singing in hindi ) 401 00:18:43,164 --> 00:18:46,707 - yes! Whoo! - Yeah! Yeah! 402 00:18:57,387 --> 00:18:59,262 ♪ and we twist, we twist 403 00:18:59,305 --> 00:19:01,222 ♪ we twist, we twist 404 00:19:01,266 --> 00:19:03,307 ♪ and we twist, we twist 405 00:19:03,351 --> 00:19:05,184 ♪ we twist, we twist 406 00:19:05,228 --> 00:19:07,353 ♪ and we twist, twist it up, we twist ♪ 407 00:19:07,397 --> 00:19:09,355 ♪ we twist, we twist 408 00:19:09,399 --> 00:19:11,399 ♪ and we twist, we twist 409 00:19:11,442 --> 00:19:14,360 ♪ we twist, we twist 410 00:19:14,404 --> 00:19:16,445 ( singing in hindi ) 411 00:19:29,252 --> 00:19:31,919 ♪ and we twist, we twist 412 00:19:31,963 --> 00:19:33,129 - ♪ we twist, we twist ■ - whoo! 413 00:19:33,173 --> 00:19:35,423 ♪ and we twist, we twist 414 00:19:35,466 --> 00:19:37,258 ♪ we twist, we twist 415 00:19:37,302 --> 00:19:39,177 ♪ and we twist, twist it up, we twist ♪ 416 00:19:39,220 --> 00:19:41,554 ♪ wind it up, we twist, we twist ♪ 417 00:19:41,598 --> 00:19:43,306 ♪ and we twist, twist it up, we twist ♪ 418 00:19:43,349 --> 00:19:46,934 ♪ we twist, we twist, twist 419 00:19:46,978 --> 00:19:51,022 - whoo! - Aah! Oh, my god! 420 00:19:51,065 --> 00:19:54,400 What? What? 421 00:19:54,444 --> 00:19:57,445 - Whoo! Whoo! - Woohoo! 422 00:19:57,488 --> 00:19:59,363 - All right. - Brian: So good. 423 00:19:59,407 --> 00:20:01,449 - So fricking good. - My goodness. 424 00:20:01,492 --> 00:20:03,993 Well done, well done. 425 00:20:04,037 --> 00:20:06,329 All right, what do you think about that performance, panel? 426 00:20:06,372 --> 00:20:10,833 Oh, man. That was-- sloth, you're so good. You really are. 427 00:20:10,877 --> 00:20:14,036 You're so entertaining. You're so funny. You're such a good dancer. 428 00:20:14,047 --> 00:20:15,213 - Paula: Yes. - And I would be shocked 429 00:20:15,256 --> 00:20:16,464 if you didn't make it to the semi-finals. 430 00:20:16,507 --> 00:20:20,134 I think you're somebody who has much more energy 431 00:20:20,178 --> 00:20:22,136 than the costume leads on to. 432 00:20:22,222 --> 00:20:24,847 - Mayim: No. - Or I'm way off. 433 00:20:24,891 --> 00:20:27,308 - This is-- - right. 434 00:20:27,352 --> 00:20:32,146 But I'm starting to think that you dance professionally. 435 00:20:32,190 --> 00:20:36,192 I'm really excited to see who you are. 436 00:20:36,986 --> 00:20:38,819 All right. Paula? 437 00:20:38,863 --> 00:20:42,731 Just when I think I know what you're gonna do, you throw bollywood on me. 438 00:20:42,742 --> 00:20:46,118 - Yes, right? - A dance style based on very intricate moves, 439 00:20:46,162 --> 00:20:47,495 which you did with ease. 440 00:20:47,538 --> 00:20:50,248 And you stay in character brilliantly. 441 00:20:50,291 --> 00:20:53,459 I love the humor when you were going to do a leg extension, 442 00:20:53,503 --> 00:20:56,128 but you just held your leg right there. 443 00:20:56,172 --> 00:21:00,216 I mean, that-- you didn't stretch enough, I suppose. 444 00:21:00,260 --> 00:21:03,761 But I'm just loving you. Give it up for sloth. 445 00:21:05,181 --> 00:21:08,099 All right, let's take the voice modulation off the sloth 446 00:21:08,142 --> 00:21:10,434 and hear his one word clue. 447 00:21:10,478 --> 00:21:12,395 ♪ word up 448 00:21:12,438 --> 00:21:15,472 ♪ it's the code word 449 00:21:15,483 --> 00:21:17,066 ♪ no matter where you say it ♪ 450 00:21:17,110 --> 00:21:19,360 ♪ you'll know that you'll be heard ♪ 451 00:21:23,074 --> 00:21:25,074 - rose. - Rose. 452 00:21:25,118 --> 00:21:27,159 - Mayim: Rose? - Brian: Rose. 453 00:21:27,203 --> 00:21:30,871 - Rose? - It could be for a romantic heartthrob, 454 00:21:30,915 --> 00:21:33,082 like my last guess bradley cooper. 455 00:21:33,126 --> 00:21:35,001 I don't think that's bradley cooper, ken. 456 00:21:35,044 --> 00:21:37,962 Agree to disagree. Bradley cooper. 457 00:21:38,006 --> 00:21:39,630 Ashley: Can I ask a question? 458 00:21:39,674 --> 00:21:41,382 Yes, of course you may, ashley. 459 00:21:41,426 --> 00:21:45,303 Okay, are you known for more fun comedic performances 460 00:21:45,346 --> 00:21:48,222 or more serious dramatic roles? 461 00:21:48,257 --> 00:21:50,766 - I'm all drama. - Drama? 462 00:21:50,810 --> 00:21:52,343 - He's all drama. - He's all drama. 463 00:21:52,353 --> 00:21:56,147 - All drama. - He can't be all drama when he's this funny. 464 00:21:56,190 --> 00:21:58,274 Could mean, like, in his personal life he could be all drama. 465 00:21:58,318 --> 00:22:00,559 - Yeah. - I can't trust anything right now. 466 00:22:00,570 --> 00:22:02,320 Craig: What did you all pick up on? 467 00:22:02,363 --> 00:22:05,448 Just looking at the clue package, it said "tour." 468 00:22:05,491 --> 00:22:08,451 and, you know, I went on a press tour with someone 469 00:22:08,494 --> 00:22:11,954 just in your body type, just with your skill set. 470 00:22:11,998 --> 00:22:14,206 Harry shum jr., my co-star in "crazy rich asians" 471 00:22:14,250 --> 00:22:16,083 and a good friend of mine, 472 00:22:16,127 --> 00:22:18,377 - he is a triple threat. - He's amazing. 473 00:22:18,421 --> 00:22:20,629 - He is amazing. Amazing dancer. - Yes. 474 00:22:20,673 --> 00:22:23,549 Amazing actor, amazing human being, 475 00:22:23,593 --> 00:22:25,259 and also you were going with 476 00:22:25,303 --> 00:22:27,053 kind of the "glee" clues earlier on. 477 00:22:27,096 --> 00:22:30,139 - Yes. - Harry shum jr. Was also in "glee." 478 00:22:30,183 --> 00:22:34,143 I think, honestly, the sloth could be harry shum jr. 479 00:22:36,064 --> 00:22:39,315 - Good guess. Good guess. - Miss tis. 480 00:22:39,359 --> 00:22:42,360 I think that you are an amazing dancer. 481 00:22:42,403 --> 00:22:46,447 You're a leading man. I swear, it's like broadway is definitely in your blood. 482 00:22:46,491 --> 00:22:49,408 You're a showman. You've been on stage so many times. 483 00:22:49,452 --> 00:22:52,328 And that makes me think of hugh jackman. 484 00:22:52,372 --> 00:22:55,456 - Ooh, good guess. - He's done broadway. 485 00:22:55,500 --> 00:22:58,042 He's been in a broadway musical-- "les misérables." 486 00:22:58,086 --> 00:23:00,836 - mayim: Yes! - He's also very tall. 487 00:23:00,880 --> 00:23:04,882 - And hugh jackman is all drama. - That's a good guess, ashley. 488 00:23:04,926 --> 00:23:08,010 - Mayim? - After seeing this performance, 489 00:23:08,054 --> 00:23:10,170 the comedy chops seems to be really, 490 00:23:10,181 --> 00:23:11,806 - really important. - Mm-hmm. 491 00:23:11,849 --> 00:23:14,016 Mayim: Meaning this is someone who knows how to move their body 492 00:23:14,060 --> 00:23:17,561 and also bring a tremendous amount 493 00:23:17,605 --> 00:23:19,897 of specific comedy timing. 494 00:23:19,941 --> 00:23:22,775 - Yep. - I'm gonna say something crazy. 495 00:23:22,819 --> 00:23:24,360 - I can't wait. - Well, we don't do that on this show, missy. 496 00:23:24,404 --> 00:23:29,198 - I'm gonna say jack black. - Oh, my god, I love that! 497 00:23:29,242 --> 00:23:32,076 - Brian: That's a great guess. - Mayim: So I saw that panda. 498 00:23:32,120 --> 00:23:35,538 Who played everybody's favorite panda, "kung fu panda"? 499 00:23:35,581 --> 00:23:36,831 - Jack black. - Ken: Yeah. 500 00:23:36,874 --> 00:23:39,041 - Paula: Totally. - Mayim: I'm going with it. 501 00:23:39,085 --> 00:23:40,960 That's a great guess. That's a great guess. 502 00:23:41,003 --> 00:23:42,953 Craig: Great job. 503 00:23:42,964 --> 00:23:45,172 Ken: Aww, that's sweet. 504 00:23:45,216 --> 00:23:49,009 Craig: Is the sloth a lock for next week's semi-finals? 505 00:23:49,053 --> 00:23:53,973 Or is this bollywood lover bawling at the end of the night? 506 00:23:54,016 --> 00:23:56,142 After the break, exotic bird dances 507 00:23:56,185 --> 00:23:58,185 to one of paula abdul's signature tunes. 508 00:23:58,229 --> 00:24:00,813 - Ooh! - Don't go anywhere. 509 00:24:06,070 --> 00:24:07,486 ♪ turn the lights on, play my favorite song ♪ 510 00:24:07,530 --> 00:24:10,030 ♪ keep up, keep up, if you wanna dance along ♪ 511 00:24:10,116 --> 00:24:12,158 ♪ I'm feeling myself from my head to my feet ♪ 512 00:24:13,077 --> 00:24:14,827 yes! 513 00:24:14,871 --> 00:24:17,163 Welcome back to "the masked dancer." 514 00:24:17,206 --> 00:24:18,873 there are only two performances left 515 00:24:18,916 --> 00:24:20,749 before another star is revealed, 516 00:24:20,793 --> 00:24:23,836 and right now it's time for the exotic bird. 517 00:24:27,967 --> 00:24:31,093 Oh, man, I've always been such a big fan of exotic bird. 518 00:24:31,137 --> 00:24:33,179 - She's amazing. ■ - mondays? 519 00:24:33,222 --> 00:24:35,806 Does anyone have a song about mondays? 520 00:24:35,850 --> 00:24:37,892 But that doesn't mean I've gone easy on her. 521 00:24:37,935 --> 00:24:39,894 Each performance I've pushed her limits, 522 00:24:39,937 --> 00:24:41,937 and she's gone above and beyond. 523 00:24:41,981 --> 00:24:45,149 I think that you're more of a dancer than you thought you were. 524 00:24:45,193 --> 00:24:48,277 And you're improving every time we see you. 525 00:24:48,321 --> 00:24:51,739 She has the biggest heart and is so giving. 526 00:24:51,782 --> 00:24:54,992 When she talks about being a mama, it's heartwarming. 527 00:24:55,036 --> 00:24:58,537 - Santa claus? - Mariah carey has the number one christmas song 528 00:24:58,581 --> 00:25:03,417 - on the planet. - Every step she dances is for that baby bird. 529 00:25:05,004 --> 00:25:07,338 Tonight, we're putting some extra clues on stage, 530 00:25:07,381 --> 00:25:08,464 so keep an eye out. 531 00:25:08,508 --> 00:25:10,925 Shakira has a song called "23." 532 00:25:10,968 --> 00:25:15,221 but also, we're dancing to a song by one of her idols, 533 00:25:15,264 --> 00:25:17,306 our very own paula abdul. 534 00:25:17,350 --> 00:25:21,101 It's a huge risk, but if she can pull this off, 535 00:25:21,145 --> 00:25:23,062 there's nothing stopping her from making it 536 00:25:23,105 --> 00:25:24,063 to the semi-finals. 537 00:25:28,236 --> 00:25:32,062 - Hey, exotic bird! One of my favorites. - Whoo! 538 00:25:32,073 --> 00:25:34,615 - Look at the diner. It has a number six. - Ooh. 539 00:25:34,659 --> 00:25:37,952 Craig: Let's hear it for the exotic bird. 540 00:25:37,995 --> 00:25:39,703 Whoo-ooh! 541 00:25:41,582 --> 00:25:43,958 ( music playing ) 542 00:25:50,424 --> 00:25:54,718 ♪ baby, seems we never ever agree ♪ 543 00:25:54,762 --> 00:25:58,973 ♪ you like the movies and I like tv ♪ 544 00:25:59,016 --> 00:26:02,560 ♪ I take things serious and you take 'em light ♪ 545 00:26:02,603 --> 00:26:04,353 ♪ I go to bed early 546 00:26:04,397 --> 00:26:07,106 ♪ and I party all night 547 00:26:07,149 --> 00:26:10,985 ♪ our friends are saying we ain't gonna last ♪ 548 00:26:11,028 --> 00:26:13,020 ♪ 'cause I move slowly 549 00:26:13,030 --> 00:26:15,114 ♪ and, baby, I'm fast 550 00:26:15,157 --> 00:26:16,699 ♪ I like it quiet 551 00:26:16,742 --> 00:26:18,617 ♪ and I love to shout 552 00:26:18,661 --> 00:26:22,871 ♪ but when we get together, it just all works out ♪ ■ 553 00:26:22,915 --> 00:26:25,324 ♪ I take two steps forward 554 00:26:25,334 --> 00:26:27,251 ♪ two steps back 555 00:26:27,295 --> 00:26:30,629 ♪ we come together 'cause opposites attract ♪ 556 00:26:30,673 --> 00:26:32,590 ♪ and you know it ain't fiction ♪ 557 00:26:32,633 --> 00:26:36,010 ♪ just a natural fact 558 00:26:36,053 --> 00:26:40,180 ♪ we come together 'cause opposites attract ♪ 559 00:26:41,475 --> 00:26:42,516 whoo! 560 00:26:42,560 --> 00:26:45,394 ♪ you know it ♪ 561 00:26:45,438 --> 00:26:47,646 ♪ baby, baby 562 00:26:47,690 --> 00:26:50,190 ♪ two steps forward 563 00:26:50,234 --> 00:26:52,234 ♪ two steps back 564 00:26:52,278 --> 00:26:53,652 ♪ two steps back 565 00:26:53,696 --> 00:26:55,988 ♪ opposites attract 566 00:26:56,032 --> 00:26:58,282 ♪ we come together 567 00:26:58,326 --> 00:27:00,701 ♪ go together 568 00:27:01,704 --> 00:27:04,455 ♪ 'cause opposites attract 569 00:27:04,498 --> 00:27:06,957 - whoo! - Yeah! 570 00:27:15,259 --> 00:27:18,218 - Exotic bird! - Wow. 571 00:27:18,262 --> 00:27:20,929 Brian: That deserves a spot in the semi-finals. 572 00:27:20,973 --> 00:27:22,673 What did you think about that performance? 573 00:27:22,683 --> 00:27:25,225 I loved it. Loved it, loved it. 574 00:27:25,269 --> 00:27:29,438 Yes. My childhood dream is to listen to a paula abdul song... 575 00:27:29,482 --> 00:27:31,482 - Right? - ...Sitting next to paula abdul. 576 00:27:31,525 --> 00:27:34,360 - Yes! - Paula: It could have been nerve-wracking 577 00:27:34,403 --> 00:27:37,821 dancing to my song, but you absolutely nailed it. 578 00:27:37,865 --> 00:27:40,532 It's always fun watching other people dance to my music. 579 00:27:40,576 --> 00:27:43,827 - I really think this may be her best performance yet. - I think so. 580 00:27:43,871 --> 00:27:46,038 - Yeah. It's true. - Ken: Amazing. 581 00:27:46,082 --> 00:27:48,957 I am super curious to see who you are. 582 00:27:49,001 --> 00:27:50,709 - Ashley: Yes. - Yeah, we all are. 583 00:27:50,753 --> 00:27:54,421 Hey, our panel needs a little help, so let's give them another clue. 584 00:27:54,465 --> 00:27:59,259 Audio team, remove the voice modulation off the exotic bird. 585 00:27:59,303 --> 00:28:01,553 ♪ word up ♪ 586 00:28:01,597 --> 00:28:03,972 ♪ it's the code word 587 00:28:04,016 --> 00:28:06,433 ♪ no matter where you say it ♪ 588 00:28:06,477 --> 00:28:08,018 ♪ you'll know that you'll be heard ♪ 589 00:28:12,191 --> 00:28:15,192 - circus. - All: Circus? 590 00:28:15,236 --> 00:28:17,569 Ooh, her voice is definitely sexy still. 591 00:28:17,613 --> 00:28:18,946 - Ken: Yeah. - Sexy circus? 592 00:28:18,989 --> 00:28:21,448 - Paula: I like that. - Oh! Oh, my gosh! 593 00:28:21,492 --> 00:28:23,659 - You got it? - She's delivering. 594 00:28:23,703 --> 00:28:26,453 I'm delivering who it is! 595 00:28:26,497 --> 00:28:28,580 You're as tall as khloé kardashian. 596 00:28:28,624 --> 00:28:30,124 She does have a baby. 597 00:28:30,167 --> 00:28:33,252 And whose family is a circus? 598 00:28:33,295 --> 00:28:36,413 - The kardashians! - Ah. 599 00:28:36,424 --> 00:28:39,299 - It is khloé kardashian. - Mayim: That's a good guess, actually. 600 00:28:39,343 --> 00:28:42,177 - Ken: I love it. - That is a good guess, yeah. 601 00:28:42,221 --> 00:28:46,140 - Mayim? - This might be a mom 602 00:28:46,183 --> 00:28:48,267 who maybe is getting back into her body, 603 00:28:48,310 --> 00:28:50,102 like, post having a kid. 604 00:28:50,146 --> 00:28:52,187 Like, it felt like a different kind of movement. 605 00:28:52,231 --> 00:28:54,898 - I hope I have her body after-- - yeah, same. 606 00:28:54,942 --> 00:28:56,734 Paula: Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh. 607 00:28:56,777 --> 00:28:58,902 So, there's a show called "the talk." 608 00:28:58,946 --> 00:29:02,489 and someone just left "the talk" to focus on her family. 609 00:29:02,533 --> 00:29:06,410 - Ken: Okay. Oh. - It's eve, and that's a recording artist. 610 00:29:06,454 --> 00:29:08,120 Ken: Right? Oh, she's amazing. 611 00:29:08,164 --> 00:29:09,955 Mayim: And also, the santa claus, I was like, 612 00:29:09,999 --> 00:29:13,292 you think santa claus, you think christmas eve. 613 00:29:13,335 --> 00:29:15,002 - That's where I went. - Right, right. 614 00:29:15,045 --> 00:29:16,420 - Eve's great! - I went to eve. 615 00:29:16,464 --> 00:29:18,005 You're getting the hang-- yes! 616 00:29:18,048 --> 00:29:19,465 I saw santa claus and I know the kardashians 617 00:29:19,508 --> 00:29:20,424 give really great gifts. 618 00:29:20,468 --> 00:29:22,176 So I was like, "oh, that's it." 619 00:29:22,219 --> 00:29:25,545 this was my turn to talk about who I thought it was. 620 00:29:25,556 --> 00:29:28,056 Okay, paula, how about you? 621 00:29:28,100 --> 00:29:29,975 I'm going back to my earlier guess. 622 00:29:30,019 --> 00:29:34,521 - This is jordin sparks, and I'll tell you why. - Ken: Wow. 623 00:29:34,565 --> 00:29:37,357 Number 23 is michael jordan. Jordin sparks. 624 00:29:37,401 --> 00:29:40,152 - Yeah. - Oh. Oh! 625 00:29:40,196 --> 00:29:43,280 - I like that, paula. - Paula: In previous clues, 626 00:29:43,324 --> 00:29:44,573 I heard that she couldn't breathe. 627 00:29:44,617 --> 00:29:47,409 She had a song with chris brown called "no air," 628 00:29:47,453 --> 00:29:50,111 and on stage, I saw "nowhere." 629 00:29:50,122 --> 00:29:51,163 I think you're jordin sparks. 630 00:29:51,207 --> 00:29:52,706 Mayim: That's a very good guess. 631 00:29:52,750 --> 00:29:55,459 - Ken: That's a good guess. - Exotic bird, incredible job. 632 00:29:55,503 --> 00:29:58,328 - Let's hear it for her one more time. - Ken: Yeah! 633 00:29:58,339 --> 00:30:01,465 - Yes! - These are our panel's exotic bird guesses. 634 00:30:01,509 --> 00:30:03,967 Do any of their choices have all that jazz? 635 00:30:04,011 --> 00:30:07,137 Tell us using #themaskeddancer. 636 00:30:07,181 --> 00:30:10,590 After the break, the cotton candy borrows ken's ballerina slippers 637 00:30:10,601 --> 00:30:13,560 and goes full "swan lake" next. 638 00:30:13,604 --> 00:30:15,646 - Ashley: Whoo! - ♪ who is that? 639 00:30:18,842 --> 00:30:18,932 ( music playing ) 640 00:30:21,195 --> 00:30:23,362 - oh! - Go, craig! 641 00:30:26,242 --> 00:30:27,241 Oh, my goodness! 642 00:30:31,080 --> 00:30:35,448 - That was the best one yet. - Welcome back to "the masked dancer." 643 00:30:35,459 --> 00:30:37,918 now, we arrive at our final dancer of the night. 644 00:30:37,962 --> 00:30:40,420 What celebrity chooses to dress as something oozing 645 00:30:40,464 --> 00:30:42,631 of high fructose corn syrup? 646 00:30:42,675 --> 00:30:44,716 Let's hear from her dance partner and find out. 647 00:30:48,389 --> 00:30:51,473 Cotton candy is so inspiring. 648 00:30:51,517 --> 00:30:53,475 Dancing in these costumes is hard, 649 00:30:53,519 --> 00:30:57,229 but she is determined to get it right. 650 00:30:57,273 --> 00:31:00,482 Ooh, red, white, and blue. Maybe team usa? 651 00:31:00,526 --> 00:31:02,484 Every night after rehearsals, 652 00:31:02,528 --> 00:31:05,362 she goes for a three-mile run in her mask 653 00:31:05,406 --> 00:31:07,489 just so she can get used to it. 654 00:31:07,533 --> 00:31:09,992 She's a runner. Athlete? 655 00:31:10,035 --> 00:31:12,744 Now that's dedication. 656 00:31:14,123 --> 00:31:16,582 I was so scared after her fall. 657 00:31:16,625 --> 00:31:18,667 - ( gasps ) - oh, my god! 658 00:31:21,130 --> 00:31:22,379 For anyone else, 659 00:31:22,423 --> 00:31:27,384 that might have meant hitting rock bottom. 660 00:31:27,428 --> 00:31:32,556 But she vaulted back to her feet like a hero. 661 00:31:32,600 --> 00:31:34,558 Who's a celebrity that's played a superhero? 662 00:31:34,602 --> 00:31:39,271 And now she's on fire. 663 00:31:39,315 --> 00:31:41,398 The story of tonight's dance is cotton candy 664 00:31:41,442 --> 00:31:44,234 is late to her ballet rehearsal, 665 00:31:44,278 --> 00:31:47,446 but that forces her to break out into her own. 666 00:31:47,489 --> 00:31:50,449 It's a huge risk. Ballet is hard. 667 00:31:50,492 --> 00:31:53,619 But if she can pull it off, 668 00:31:53,662 --> 00:31:56,747 semi-finals, here we come. 669 00:32:01,462 --> 00:32:03,670 - That's a strong woman. - Yeah. 670 00:32:03,714 --> 00:32:07,007 Craig: Let's hear it for the cotton candy. 671 00:32:07,509 --> 00:32:11,011 ( music playing ) 672 00:32:11,055 --> 00:32:14,765 - ken: Oh, nice. - Paula: She's dancing through the backstage. 673 00:32:14,808 --> 00:32:16,141 Oh, this is so cute. 674 00:32:31,659 --> 00:32:33,742 - There she is! - Yeah! 675 00:32:42,628 --> 00:32:44,002 Mayim: Yeah! 676 00:33:03,565 --> 00:33:05,065 Paula: Whoa! 677 00:33:16,120 --> 00:33:18,412 - Yeah! - Whoo! 678 00:33:18,455 --> 00:33:22,416 - Paula: Oh! - Ashley: Whoo! 679 00:33:22,459 --> 00:33:25,419 Ballet? So good! 680 00:33:25,462 --> 00:33:27,337 Ken: Oh, my goodness. 681 00:33:27,381 --> 00:33:30,424 You are the one to beat right now. 682 00:33:30,467 --> 00:33:32,384 - Yeah! - Craig: Cotton candy. 683 00:33:32,428 --> 00:33:34,845 - Ashley: Yes! - What did you think about that performance? 684 00:33:34,888 --> 00:33:36,972 - Yes! - Bravo! 685 00:33:37,016 --> 00:33:39,057 - Ken: This is the final five right now. - Yeah. 686 00:33:39,101 --> 00:33:41,226 And the reason why you're so close is because 687 00:33:41,270 --> 00:33:44,104 of how innovative and how original you are. 688 00:33:44,148 --> 00:33:47,357 And after that, I think we'll be seeing you next week 689 00:33:47,401 --> 00:33:52,062 - in the semi-finals. - Oh, my goodness. You can move. 690 00:33:52,072 --> 00:33:53,864 It was beautiful and funky 691 00:33:53,907 --> 00:33:56,450 and you get so much lift on your jumps. 692 00:33:56,493 --> 00:33:59,286 I saw grand jetes that were beautiful. 693 00:33:59,329 --> 00:34:01,872 You're definitely an athlete. 694 00:34:01,915 --> 00:34:04,750 Mayim: Totally! This is not someone who has trained as a ballerina. 695 00:34:04,793 --> 00:34:08,587 This is someone who has a very good idea of the movements and moves-- 696 00:34:08,630 --> 00:34:11,465 - foundation. - Yeah. See the right hand, how it's placed? 697 00:34:11,508 --> 00:34:13,467 Paula: Yeah, that's very pageanty. 698 00:34:13,510 --> 00:34:16,845 - Ken: Oh, my goodness. - This is someone who knows how to present themselves 699 00:34:16,889 --> 00:34:19,014 in terms of delicate and elegant, 700 00:34:19,058 --> 00:34:21,224 like a gymnast or a skater vibe. 701 00:34:21,268 --> 00:34:25,062 - Yeah. - I mean, I thought at first it was ice skating, but-- 702 00:34:25,105 --> 00:34:28,273 it feels more gymnasty with some of those grand jetes. 703 00:34:28,317 --> 00:34:31,902 Let's take the voice modulation off and hear one word 704 00:34:31,945 --> 00:34:33,612 straight from the cotton candy's mouth. 705 00:34:33,655 --> 00:34:35,405 It's time for word up. 706 00:34:35,449 --> 00:34:37,991 ♪ word up 707 00:34:38,035 --> 00:34:40,285 - ♪ it's the code word ■ - come on. Come here. 708 00:34:40,329 --> 00:34:42,412 ♪ no matter where you say it ♪ 709 00:34:42,456 --> 00:34:44,498 ♪ you'll know that you'll be heard ♪ 710 00:34:48,003 --> 00:34:49,410 - prayer. - Ken: Prayer? 711 00:34:49,421 --> 00:34:51,088 - Prayer? - Mayim: Prayer, okay. 712 00:34:51,131 --> 00:34:54,758 - Prayer. - Well, tara lipinski is a devout catholic, so... 713 00:34:54,802 --> 00:34:57,260 - Oh. - Yeah. I'm thinking, like, julianne hough 714 00:34:57,304 --> 00:34:59,763 - because she was born a mormon. - Mayim: What? 715 00:34:59,807 --> 00:35:01,765 - Ashley: Yeah, she's mormon. - All right, then. 716 00:35:01,809 --> 00:35:04,434 Based on the new clues, what names are you getting? 717 00:35:04,478 --> 00:35:06,978 Brian: You know what? Your dancing is unbelievable, 718 00:35:07,022 --> 00:35:08,897 - but I think you're an ice skater. - Ashley: Yeah. 719 00:35:08,941 --> 00:35:11,358 Brian: I saw the gold watch in the clue package, 720 00:35:11,401 --> 00:35:13,977 and she won a gold medal at the winter olympics. 721 00:35:13,987 --> 00:35:16,863 - Ken: Oh! - The red, white, and blue sash is for team usa. 722 00:35:16,907 --> 00:35:18,532 I've said this for a few weeks now, 723 00:35:18,575 --> 00:35:20,492 but I'm sticking with kristi yamaguchi. 724 00:35:20,536 --> 00:35:25,413 - Mayim: That's a very good guess. - Good guess. 725 00:35:25,457 --> 00:35:28,875 - Craig: Paula? - Nope. Mm-mm. 726 00:35:28,919 --> 00:35:30,368 I definitely think you're a gymnast. 727 00:35:30,379 --> 00:35:33,130 And I heard your partner say "vaulted," 728 00:35:33,173 --> 00:35:35,006 which is a gymnastics term. 729 00:35:35,050 --> 00:35:38,543 I just feel like I know your movement. 730 00:35:38,554 --> 00:35:41,179 I still think this is simone biles. 731 00:35:41,223 --> 00:35:44,432 - Ken: Good guess. - Mayim: Yeah. This is a very hard one. 732 00:35:44,476 --> 00:35:46,893 I thought, like, simone biles, like, aly raisman. 733 00:35:46,937 --> 00:35:50,438 But, however, I have to ask something. 734 00:35:50,482 --> 00:35:53,942 Have you been in the public eye for some time? 735 00:35:53,986 --> 00:35:58,238 You have seen me perform for many years, 736 00:35:58,282 --> 00:36:01,158 and hopefully many more to come. 737 00:36:01,201 --> 00:36:02,367 - Aww. - Nice. 738 00:36:02,411 --> 00:36:04,161 Okay. 739 00:36:04,204 --> 00:36:08,206 There were some clues that were very strongly linked 740 00:36:08,250 --> 00:36:13,211 to someone who has been in the public eye for a long time. 741 00:36:13,255 --> 00:36:18,300 The superhero vibes are reminding me of a show I liked very much 742 00:36:18,343 --> 00:36:20,844 and an actress named hayden panettiere 743 00:36:20,888 --> 00:36:24,014 - who was on "heroes." - ken: Yeah. Good guess. 744 00:36:24,057 --> 00:36:25,515 And hayden has a dance background. 745 00:36:25,559 --> 00:36:27,717 Oh, and she was in that "ice princess" movie. 746 00:36:27,728 --> 00:36:29,769 - She was in "ice princess." - both: Yes! 747 00:36:29,813 --> 00:36:31,521 I don't want this to end. 748 00:36:31,565 --> 00:36:34,107 Every one is more exciting to, like, try and figure this out. 749 00:36:34,151 --> 00:36:35,275 - Brian: This is super hard. - No, you want it to end 750 00:36:35,319 --> 00:36:37,110 because then you get to unmask them. 751 00:36:37,154 --> 00:36:38,737 I want to unmask all of them. 752 00:36:38,780 --> 00:36:40,989 Well, it's just about that time. 753 00:36:41,033 --> 00:36:45,243 - But first, let's hear it for the cotton candy. - Yay! 754 00:36:45,287 --> 00:36:49,164 Is the cotton candy's ballet toe pointed towards the diamond mask trophy? 755 00:36:49,208 --> 00:36:52,417 Or will she be barred from next week's semi-finals? 756 00:36:52,461 --> 00:36:57,130 Cotton candy, don't move. It's time to vote. 757 00:36:57,174 --> 00:37:01,384 To our other four dancers in the lair, come on out! 758 00:37:01,428 --> 00:37:03,929 Our fearless final five shimmied their tails off, 759 00:37:03,972 --> 00:37:05,972 and now, panel, audience, 760 00:37:06,016 --> 00:37:09,517 and our superfans from all over the country at home, 761 00:37:09,561 --> 00:37:11,937 you get to vote for your favorite. 762 00:37:11,980 --> 00:37:15,023 The one with the least amount of votes 763 00:37:15,067 --> 00:37:17,025 will be forced to unmask 764 00:37:17,069 --> 00:37:19,194 and cry in the privacy of their panic room. 765 00:37:21,281 --> 00:37:23,031 Ashley: I don't want to send anyone home. 766 00:37:23,075 --> 00:37:25,075 Paula: I'm so nervous. 767 00:37:27,329 --> 00:37:30,497 The votes are in, and the dancer 768 00:37:30,540 --> 00:37:33,208 not advancing to next week's semi-finals... 769 00:37:37,339 --> 00:37:39,381 ...Will be revealed after the break. 770 00:37:39,424 --> 00:37:42,259 - Aww. - I mean, are you kidding me? 771 00:37:44,680 --> 00:37:45,762 ♪ who is that? 772 00:37:52,104 --> 00:37:54,354 Welcome back to "the masked dancer." 773 00:37:54,398 --> 00:37:58,525 five dancers stand before me and tv's mayim bialik. 774 00:38:00,862 --> 00:38:03,989 Only four can advance to next week's semi-finals. 775 00:38:04,032 --> 00:38:07,284 The other will be forced to unmask in a matter of minutes. 776 00:38:07,327 --> 00:38:11,162 And the dancer with the least amount of votes is... 777 00:38:14,334 --> 00:38:15,458 Oh, man. 778 00:38:21,383 --> 00:38:22,382 Oh. 779 00:38:28,181 --> 00:38:32,142 - Exotic bird. - Oh, my god. 780 00:38:32,185 --> 00:38:35,136 - What? - Oh, exotic bird. 781 00:38:35,147 --> 00:38:36,980 Craig: To the rest of you, congrats. 782 00:38:37,024 --> 00:38:39,441 We'll see you back here one week from tonight for the semi-finals. 783 00:38:39,484 --> 00:38:42,986 - I love you, exotic bird. - That means, exotic bird... 784 00:38:43,030 --> 00:38:45,155 - Ken: Exotic bird. - ...The road ends for you tonight. 785 00:38:45,198 --> 00:38:49,034 - We love you. - And we do get to finally see who you are. 786 00:38:49,077 --> 00:38:51,870 But first, let's have the panel each ask a question 787 00:38:51,913 --> 00:38:54,873 before they make their final guesses. Go ahead, brian. 788 00:38:54,916 --> 00:38:58,001 - Are you taller than ken? - Oh, yeah. Definitely. 789 00:38:58,045 --> 00:38:59,702 - Brian: Definitely. Yeah. - Ashley: Definitely. 790 00:38:59,713 --> 00:39:02,088 - I mean, I could have told you that, brian. - Yeah. 791 00:39:02,132 --> 00:39:06,259 - Craig: Ashley. - Are you used to performing in front of large crowds? 792 00:39:06,303 --> 00:39:11,222 - Yes. Small ones, too. - Okay. 793 00:39:11,266 --> 00:39:14,100 - Ken. - Have you won a major award? 794 00:39:14,144 --> 00:39:18,396 - Maybe. - Maybe! 795 00:39:18,440 --> 00:39:21,232 - Mayim. - Have you ever been on the cover of a magazine? 796 00:39:21,276 --> 00:39:23,276 - Yes. - Oh. 797 00:39:23,320 --> 00:39:24,986 Panel: Ooh! 798 00:39:25,030 --> 00:39:27,197 - Okay, okay. - Craig: Paula. 799 00:39:27,240 --> 00:39:31,076 - Have we met before? - Girl, yes. 800 00:39:31,119 --> 00:39:34,621 - Whoa! - Oh! 801 00:39:34,664 --> 00:39:36,915 - Brian: Ah. - You know her! 802 00:39:36,958 --> 00:39:39,000 All righty, then. 803 00:39:39,044 --> 00:39:42,504 It's time to hear our panel's final guesses. Ken? 804 00:39:42,547 --> 00:39:45,131 My first thought was venus williams, 805 00:39:45,175 --> 00:39:48,218 and then kate upton, 806 00:39:48,261 --> 00:39:52,972 but tonight the number 23 jersey sealed it. 807 00:39:53,016 --> 00:39:55,475 This bird is from chicago. 808 00:39:55,519 --> 00:39:57,727 And because of the song, she has definitely 809 00:39:57,771 --> 00:39:58,853 not only met paula-- 810 00:39:58,897 --> 00:40:02,273 worked with paula on "american idol." 811 00:40:02,317 --> 00:40:05,068 this is oscar-winner jennifer hudson 812 00:40:05,112 --> 00:40:06,820 on "the masked dancer." 813 00:40:06,863 --> 00:40:09,072 - ashley: Wow. - Ken: Yes. 814 00:40:09,116 --> 00:40:13,284 - Craig: Mayim? - This is a statuesque woman with a presence. 815 00:40:13,328 --> 00:40:17,288 - Yeah. - And thinking about santa claus, christmas, 816 00:40:17,332 --> 00:40:19,833 - christmas eve... - Brian: Wow. 817 00:40:19,876 --> 00:40:23,461 - ...I'm going with eve. - Brian: Nice. Nicely done. 818 00:40:23,505 --> 00:40:26,047 - Craig: Br-r-r-rian. - So my first thought, 819 00:40:26,091 --> 00:40:29,217 initially I picked up on you being 820 00:40:29,261 --> 00:40:31,469 - an athlete of some sort. - Yes. 821 00:40:31,513 --> 00:40:33,721 I guessed hope solo. 822 00:40:33,765 --> 00:40:35,890 But the last few weeks 823 00:40:35,934 --> 00:40:38,143 I've gone in a different direction 824 00:40:38,186 --> 00:40:39,894 because of the way you carry yourself. 825 00:40:39,938 --> 00:40:43,398 The model airplane clue, I connected that with "model." 826 00:40:43,442 --> 00:40:47,152 so I'm gonna stick with ashley graham. 827 00:40:47,195 --> 00:40:52,157 - Craig: Paula? - You know, my gut has always been serving me right. 828 00:40:52,200 --> 00:40:56,369 And my gut instinct is that you are the magnificent, 829 00:40:56,413 --> 00:40:58,371 incredible jordin sparks. 830 00:40:58,457 --> 00:41:01,291 - I hope you are. - Ashley? 831 00:41:01,334 --> 00:41:04,127 I really felt like you were kat von d. 832 00:41:04,171 --> 00:41:06,838 The beauty and the perfume stood out to me, 833 00:41:06,882 --> 00:41:08,298 and I was just trying to think of, like, okay, 834 00:41:08,341 --> 00:41:10,758 who has this and who just had a baby? 835 00:41:10,793 --> 00:41:15,430 But I was very excited earlier about khloé kardashian. 836 00:41:15,474 --> 00:41:18,966 So, um, you know, I kind of thought about it, 837 00:41:18,977 --> 00:41:22,479 and the fact that you know paula, 838 00:41:22,522 --> 00:41:25,607 and I think paula is really good at guessing. 839 00:41:25,650 --> 00:41:27,141 She has proven it. 840 00:41:27,152 --> 00:41:29,944 And I am gonna jump on her train 841 00:41:29,988 --> 00:41:31,988 and I am gonna go with jordin sparks. 842 00:41:32,032 --> 00:41:34,157 Paula: Wow. 843 00:41:35,869 --> 00:41:38,953 Okay, panel, you have made your final guesses. 844 00:41:38,997 --> 00:41:40,788 Let's see if any of you are right. 845 00:41:40,832 --> 00:41:42,123 Give me that music. 846 00:41:42,167 --> 00:41:44,876 Audience, let's encourage the exotic bird to... 847 00:41:44,920 --> 00:41:48,630 ( chanting ) take it off! Take it off! 848 00:41:48,673 --> 00:41:51,132 ♪ take it off, take it off 849 00:41:52,302 --> 00:41:54,344 ♪ take it off 850 00:41:54,387 --> 00:41:56,012 ♪ take that mask off 851 00:41:56,056 --> 00:41:58,097 ♪ take that mask off 852 00:41:58,141 --> 00:42:01,476 ♪ take it off 853 00:42:01,520 --> 00:42:03,228 oh! 854 00:42:03,271 --> 00:42:06,898 ( all screaming ) 855 00:42:06,942 --> 00:42:09,734 jordin sparks! 856 00:42:09,778 --> 00:42:13,446 Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, 857 00:42:13,490 --> 00:42:16,491 and the youngest person to ever win "american idol," 858 00:42:16,535 --> 00:42:18,326 jordin sparks. Hello, my love. 859 00:42:18,370 --> 00:42:20,870 You knew it! You knew it! 860 00:42:20,914 --> 00:42:22,872 Did you die when I first said your name? 861 00:42:22,916 --> 00:42:24,490 They told me that you were gonna be on here, 862 00:42:24,501 --> 00:42:28,211 and I was like, "paula knows me. She knows." 863 00:42:28,255 --> 00:42:31,005 - you know how I am on stage and all of that stuff. - I know how you are. 864 00:42:31,049 --> 00:42:32,966 And I love you so much, so I was like, 865 00:42:33,009 --> 00:42:35,051 - "she's gonna know it's me." - I love you, darling. 866 00:42:35,095 --> 00:42:37,053 I'm so happy for your entire career. 867 00:42:37,097 --> 00:42:38,721 Thank you so much. 868 00:42:40,392 --> 00:42:41,891 To see you and paula reunited right now, 869 00:42:41,935 --> 00:42:44,477 it gives america goosebumps right now 870 00:42:44,521 --> 00:42:45,603 - to see you guys. - I love her. 871 00:42:45,647 --> 00:42:49,065 I want to hug you, but I know we can't. 872 00:42:49,100 --> 00:42:51,818 Jordin, what was it like being exotic bird? 873 00:42:51,861 --> 00:42:53,778 - It was great. It was freeing. - Brian: Yeah. 874 00:42:53,822 --> 00:42:56,614 Jordin: I could just be anonymous, and I love to dance. 875 00:42:56,658 --> 00:42:59,951 But doing it onstage like this is something I never thought that I could do. 876 00:42:59,995 --> 00:43:01,619 - You were great. - You were so good. 877 00:43:01,663 --> 00:43:03,997 And also that I can show my son that it's okay to do things 878 00:43:04,040 --> 00:43:05,206 that scare you sometimes. 879 00:43:05,250 --> 00:43:07,292 - Yes! Yes! - Yes! 880 00:43:07,335 --> 00:43:09,961 What was the number 17 that was in one of your packages? 881 00:43:10,005 --> 00:43:12,589 - I won "idol" at 17. - Oh. 882 00:43:12,632 --> 00:43:14,048 - Oh, my gosh. - Yes. 883 00:43:14,092 --> 00:43:17,176 - Great job, jordin. - Thank you, craig. 884 00:43:17,220 --> 00:43:19,262 Let's hear it one more time for jordin sparks. 885 00:43:19,306 --> 00:43:20,471 - Yes! - Yes! 886 00:43:20,515 --> 00:43:23,016 Next week, it's our semi-finals, 887 00:43:23,059 --> 00:43:25,727 where our four remaining dancers battle it out 888 00:43:25,770 --> 00:43:28,271 - to place in our big season finale. - Yes! 889 00:43:28,315 --> 00:43:32,191 Plus, we'll be joined by "lego masters" host will arnett. 890 00:43:32,235 --> 00:43:36,404 But right now, here to dance unmasked once and for all, 891 00:43:36,448 --> 00:43:39,282 the artist formerly known as the exotic bird, 892 00:43:39,326 --> 00:43:42,035 - jordin sparks. - ♪ you know it 893 00:43:42,078 --> 00:43:44,954 ♪ baby, baby 894 00:43:44,998 --> 00:43:46,539 ♪ two steps forward 895 00:43:46,583 --> 00:43:48,750 ♪ two steps back 896 00:43:48,793 --> 00:43:51,169 - ♪ two steps back ■ - yeah! 897 00:43:51,212 --> 00:43:53,421 - ♪ opposites attract ■ - go, jordin! Go, jordin! 898 00:43:53,465 --> 00:43:56,966 ♪ we go together, we go together ♪ 899 00:43:58,762 --> 00:44:02,013 ♪ 'cause opposites attract