The Masked Singer season nine quarterfinals premiered this week. As the final four singers competed for a spot in the coveted semi-final and another reveal at the end.
The final four include Macaw, California Roll, UFO, and Medusa. There were performances that were British Invasion-themed, with clues and reveals. Here is a recap of the episode for those who missed it or want to brush up on hints.
Season Nine Quarterfinals
Macaw
Macaw proved why he is a front-runner with his fantastic performance. He has a distinct vocal style that sounds familiar. The panelists think he is a famous young singer or actor. His clues referenced that he is a leader on tv, on the stage, and in the studio.
Clues: tv, acceptance, comeback, studio, stage, and American Idol.
Popular Guesses: David Archuleta
California Roll
California Rolls gave a special performance as they put a new spin on a classic song. Their powerhouse vocals and harmonies were amazing this week. The panelists think they are a vocal group based on the clues. Their clues mentioned that they performed at the Whitehouse.
Clues: DJ, group, baseball, California, ovation, and musicals.
Popular Guesses: Pentatonix, S Club 7
UFO
UFO came out to win with her epic performance during the quarterfinals. Her voice is soft and has a pretty tone to it. The panelists think that she is a model or actress who can sing. The clue package referenced that she was an overnight success.
Clues: older, Golden Gate Bridge, Tiara, USA, and runway.
Popular Guesses: Olivia Culpo, Kaia Gerber
Medusa
Medusa rocked the stage with her rendition of a popular song. She has an interesting voice with deeper tones to it. Also, the panelists think she is a well-known performer of some sort. Her clues mentioned that she performed at the Super Bowl.
Clues: Candle, Superbowl, vinyl record, Mom, and Tokyo.
Popular Guesses: Fergie, Keis
Elimination and More
There was a surprise reveal during the quarterfinals. The UFO was eliminated this week and revealed as model Olivia Culpo. She is known for winning the Miss America Pagent and many movie roles.
All four singers gave their best this week Tune in next week for the Semi-finals. The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays on Fox 7/8 c and streams the next day on Hulu.
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