Ne-Yo Stuns 'Masked Singer' Fans in UK After Surprise Badger Reveal
Singer Ne-yo was unmasked on the U.K. version of The Masked Singer as the Badger, shocking fans [...]
The Las Vegas-raised singer and songwriter announced his unmasking on Twitter, adding that the show was "the most fun I've had wearing a fuzzy mask". He also said he "thought my accent was pretty good." He closed thanking the show for having him.
prevnextNow y’all know FOR REAL... I’M THE BADGER!!! This experience was the most fun I’ve had wearing a fuzzy mask that I can speak of publicly!!🤣 Any opportunity for me to not be me..I’M IN AAAAND I thought my accent was pretty good 😏 Thanx to the @MaskedSingerUK for havin me!!!! pic.twitter.com/2c9E6uErXI
— NE-YO (@NeYoCompound) February 13, 2021
Some found it unbelievable that the singer would be traveling across the pond to mask up as the badger for the TV show in the midst of a global pandemic.
prevnextNe-Yo travelling during a global pandemic to dress as a massive Badger. #MaskedSingerUK pic.twitter.com/JMGxF5oRMw
— James 🦭 (@JimWoodburn_) February 13, 2021
For many, Ne-Yo's distinctive singing voice was a dead giveaway. The singer made it through eight episodes of the second season before being discovered.
prevnextTryna work out how people can't hear Ne-Yo in Badger #MaskedSingerUK pic.twitter.com/ngUyLddpGX
— Natasha 🏳️🌈 | BLM (@NatashaNUFC) February 13, 2021
It's almost hard to believe viewers couldn't immediately guess the U.S. R&B sensation, with hits like "Closer," "So Sick," and "Because of You." Ne-Yo has also written music for stars such as Rihanna and Beyonce.
prevnextme screaming ne-yo at anyone who suggests badger isn’t him #MaskedSingerUK pic.twitter.com/Z9jEk0FW7b
— sash (@bashperkinsx) February 13, 2021
Many thought with the new success on the series, that fans across the world now deserved a new project from the singer. His recent Verzuz battle against fellow songwriter Johnta Austin was also a major success.
prevnext2021 definitely needs a Ne-Yo comeback! #MaskedSingerUK
— Aaron Bumby (@Aaron_Bumby) February 13, 2021
prevnextMe when they take the mask off and it’s Ne-Yo #MaskedSingerUK pic.twitter.com/kDONrXzAF0
— Josh Parry (@joshparry) February 13, 2021
Some found it unbelievable that the show could afford to have the singer on the show in just its second season.
prevAs if they managed to get Ne-Yo #TheMaskedSingerUK pic.twitter.com/DWHsZPR6vO
— dan. 👽 (@daodonovan) February 13, 2021