'The Masked Singer': Harp Is Totally Amber Riley
09/25/2022 01:29 pm EDT
'American Idol' Rejected Her
The main bit of Harp's monologue clues was: "When I was a teenager, I auditioned for the biggest show in the world. It was my dream, but I didn't fit the mold and was turned down. I was devastated, but I knew I had to keep going. It was my uniqueness that later landed me the opportunity of a lifetime and (I) became an idol for anyone who felt like an outsider." This mirrors Riley's real-life, in which she was rejected from American Idol Season 2 before going on to land her role as one of the "gleeks" on Glee.
Awards
On stage with Nick Cannon, Harp stated that she has won awards for acting, singing and comedy, the latter of which she shared with her friends. Riley won "Best Actress in a Musical" awards at both the WhatsOnStage Awards and Laurence Olivier Awards, "Best Musical Performance" at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards, and a SAG Award for "Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series," which she shared with the Glee cast.
Scarecrow/Witch Hat
One of the visual clues was a scarecrow's hat (or a witch's hat). This brings to mind The Wizard of Oz. Riley appeared in the PBS special WICKED in Concert. (Wicked is a musical set in the land of Oz.)
Cast List
Another visual clue was a cast list, with spaces for three leads. Harp took the first of those three spots. Riley played Effie White in the stage version of Dreamgirls, which has three main leads.
3D Glasses
A pair of 3D glasses were also shown during Harp's package. It's a bit random, but ties in perfectly with the fact that Riley appeared in Glee: The 3D Concert Movie.
How to Watch
The Masked Singer airs on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. ET on Fox. If you don't have a traditional cable package, FuboTV allows you to watch The Masked Singer live (there's even a free trial available). Additionally, all episodes of The Masked Singer are available on Hulu the following day.
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