‘The Masked Singer’ Live Updates: Phoenix Unmasked

The Masked Singer Season 5 was back with another new episode Wednesday night — after previously voting out the one and only Kermit the Frog as Snail during last week’s premiere episode — and PopCulture.com had updates for you on everything that happened as it went down. We saw the first performances from Group B, which features Black Swan, Chameleon, Grandpa Monster, Phoenix and Piglet. And of course, Cluedle-Doo is still around, causing mischief. But don’t get too attached just yet — one of those zany characters was eliminated, which also means the axed singer revealed their identity at the broadcast’s conclusion.

9:02 p.m. ET: Phoenix was voted out, as expected. And, as we predicted, Olympian and Keeping up With the Kardashians personality Caitlyn Jenner was behind the mask. McCarthy successfully locked in her final guess for Jenner, so she is in the lead when it comes to whatever that whole “crown” judges contest is about. While it sucks to be out first in Group B, Jenner noted that she just had fun being there. “I will be on the golf course tomorrow,” Jenner told the audience and judges. “Don’t feel sorry for me.” Scroll through to see all our updates from Wednesday night!

8:53 p.m. ET: Last up for this episode was Piglet, who noted he only joined the show four days beforehand. However, he was a total natural as he sang Dan + Shay’s “Speechless.” The clues were all about love and heartbreak, with Piglet saying he “wore heart on his sleeve.” Roses and thorns were referenced in his clue package, which was set up as a Bachelor-type ceremony. Cluedle-Doo later took extra note about an alarm clock in the background of the setup.

The guesses were vocalists, with Jeong guessing Adam Lambert and Scherzinger guessing Charlie Puth and noting his relationship with Bella Thorne. This writer is going with the internet’s dominant guess, Nick Lachey, who along with his wife Vanessa hosts Netflix’s Love Is Blind, which would explain the Bachelor-type clue package. We’ll probably get to learn a lot more about Piglet, being as they were the best singer of Group B.

8:40 p.m. ET: Phoenix noted they were a superstar, who many “saw as a superhero.” They noted that their dad was proud of them, and then four baby phoenixes appeared alongside them. They also delivered the quote, “This old bird knows how to turn heads.”

The fiery bird sang Ke$ha’s “TiK ToK,” and, to this writer, it sounds just like Caitlyn Jenner. It wasn’t the best vocal performance, but it was fun! The judges guessed Jenner (McCarthy and Jeong), Jonathan Van Ness (Scherzinger), Jane Lynch (McCarthy) and RuPaul (Jeong).

8:30 p.m. ET: The super tall Chameleon “put the tech in technicolor,” as his package noted. It was a video game-themed package that had him riding a dirt bike à la Excitebike. He noted his dad encouraged him to create wild creations when he was growing up. There was also a “Beware of Pit” sign emphasized in the package. Elsewhere, he said he “changes the game,” and he “won’t be blending in.”

He pulled off a solid rendition of Nelly’s “Ride Wit Me” and then told judges he loved to be on stage. Jeong guessed Dwight Howard due to his NBA figure build. Thicke leaned on the father aspect, guessing LMFAO’s Redfoo, whose dad is music business legend Berry Gordy. McCarthy didn’t offer a guess, but Scherzinger noted it could be a notable DJ, while also joking that it could be Nick Cannon, the show’s host who hasn’t appeared yet due to having COVID-19 when filming began.

8:17 p.m. ET: Grandpa Monster was up next, and Cluedle-Doo let us know he was “trained for battle.” The package painted him as a class-clown type. He was apparently a “trouble-making fool as a youngster,” who wanted “all eyes on me.” In a classroom setting, a drawing of football playbook symbols created a 6 on a chalkboard. He also noted he was “a star pupil,” as a star shape appeared in a spider web onscreen.

He busted out a more youthful voice than his costume suggested, singing Lou Bega’s Mambo No. 5 and busting some energetic moves. Thicke guessed Johnny Manziel and McCarthy guessed WWE Superstar The Miz. Scott Disick was a strange guess, but a humorous one from Ken Jeong. However, they all agreed there was no way Grandpa Monster was a professional singer.

8:09 p.m. ET: Black Swan is first up! Her package described her talent as “rare” but that it made her “someone’s prey.” She also alluded to Hollywood fame and bad business dealings, saying she was “hypnotized by a Hollywood deal I couldn’t resist.” She also notably walked across a giant red X at one point and thanked her “faithful flock” for setting her free.

She pulled off a solid cover of Heart’s “Barracuda” for her debut outing. Judges’ guesses included Anya-Taylor Joy, which Jeong guessed due to some perceived Queen’s Gambit symbolism. Jenny McCarthy guessed Camila Cabello, and Nicole Scherzinger guessed Leona Lewis. Both of those singers are X-Factor alums.

How to Watch The Masked Singer Season 5, Episode 2, “Shamrock and Roll.”

As previously mentioned, you can watch The Masked Singer Season 5 Wednesdays on Fox at 8 p.m. ET. One can do so with a digital antenna or via a cable provider, if applicable in your area. People can also subscribe to FuboTV, a live streaming service that is currently offering a free trial at this link. You can always read abut the musical antics here on our live blog or watch new episodes of The Masked Singer on Hulu starting on Thursdays.

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