Fox "Spice Girls Night" ended on a sour note for Snow Cone, whose time on "The Masked Singer" has come to an end.
The celebration of girl power began with Crane's sexy take on "Say You'll Be There," followed by Pugcasso's emotional rendition of "Too Much," and Snow Cone's perfectly poppy performance of "Wannabe." All three brought their A-game this time, but Pugcasso's soaring vocals edged out the competition, leaving Crane and Snow Cone to battle for safety.
What followed was a solid duet of "Stop," with Crane and Snow Cone's voices working surprisingly well together. (It's especially funny when you think about which celebrities are in those costumes. And Crane is not Keke Palmer, despite Taraji P. Henson insisting otherwise.) Still, Crane was the clear winner, leaving Snow Cone to reveal herself as... "The Hills" star Heidi Montag!
This was one we predicted from the first verse of Snow Cone's performance in the season premiere (if you know her voice, you know her voice), but hey, it's always satisfying to be proven right.
Though she would have loved to make it to the finals, Montag tells TVLine that she recently suffered a vocal hemorrhage, which was making it difficult to perform. "My voice is so bad," she says. "I had been whispering. I couldn't even talk to my kids. So it was the perfect time to leave, especially with Jenny and Rita's encouragement. I was like, 'OK, this is the way I go.'"
Montag says her voice still hasn't fully returned, which has also prevented her from returning to the recording studio to finish up her next album. "I'm just working on rehab with it and continuing to get certain massages," she says. "The hemorrhage is resolved, which is great, but it does continue to be a daily struggle." (In the meantime, Montag's new single "Step on the Gas" was released today on all streaming platforms.)
Snow Cone has been revealed, but there are still eight celebrities yet to be unmasked. Read on for every clue we've gathered so far, as well as our predictions about who's hiding in those costumes. When you're finished, drop a comment with your thoughts: Did you enjoy Henson's stint as a guest judge? And who do you think will win Season 14?
Fox "Ninja Turtles Night" clues: This New York City vegetable now plays by the rules, but he used to be big-time trouble. He was even locked up at one point, with no hope for a bright future. So he decided to clean up his act, and it's been blue skies ever since. "I made a few bad judgment calls when I was younger, but now I'm living the golden life," he told the judges during their first meeting.
"Twilight Night" clues: Carrot says he met his wife when they were both 18 and he spotted her across campus. Unfortunately, their first interaction was "fiery," as they didn't quite see eye to eye. But he discovered that the way to her heart was by serenading her, and they've been together ever since. New visual clues included a basket with a "family of vegetables," the number three, a "winning image," a boom box, roses, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "They told me to shoot for the stars," Carrot says. "And I landed on one in Hollywood."
TVLine's guess: Full disclosure, we were convinced that 14 Karat Carrot was Bobby Brown, and we maintain that most of the clues still line up. The only catch? We forgot that Brown was already on "The Masked Singer" as the Crab back in Season 5. So our new prediction is — wait for it — Judge Greg Mathis! Yes, the syndicated TV judge. Not only does he have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but he and his now-wife went to college together, and he spent time in county jail in his younger days. That's enough to convince us.
Fox "Clueless Night" clues: The '90s represent everything that Crane does, and she does it all — primetime TV, movies, and billions of streams. The feathered female has "crossed wings" with big names like Janet Jackson, Michelle Obama, and Angelina Jolie. She feels unseen at time, which shatters her confidence. As for visual clues, Crane's first package included a jar of sugar, a diamond, a nutcracker, little paper cranes, and ballet slippers. "I'm not one to shy away from center stage," she said about the slippers.
"Spice Girls Night" clues: Crane was lucky enough to have an actual Spice Girl, Mel B (aka "Scary Spice"), take her under her wing. Before that, her grandmother was her OG spice, even sewing evening gowns back when Crane competed in pageants. New visual clues included a football helmet and a hard hat, and her bonus clue was a train. "Not every journey sparkles, but this one was pure gold for my soul," Crane teased.
TVLine's guess: Our first guess was Solange Knowles, and while the clues really added up there, we're now inclined to go with Normani. Not only has she studied ballet and other forms of dance from a young age, but she also performed with Fifth Harmony at the 2015 White House Easter Egg Roll. That same year, she was photographed meeting Jolie at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. Additionally, the hard hat clue is a nod to Fifth Harmony's "Work From Home" music video.
Fox "Fear Night" clues: In his political-themed package, Eggplant convinced viewers why we should vote for him, including his "five decades worth of experience playing in many fields." He also says he stands up for the people. ("I represent the doctors, ship captains, and a whole lot of lovers.") He also promises endorsements from several of the famous people with whom he has schmoozed, including Jason Bateman, Jack Nicholson, and Clint Eastwood. One last clue? Just one word: "Broadway."
"Red, White & Clue Night" clues: Eggplant received a personal invitation from Quincy Jones to attend the legendary recording of "We Are the World," where Michael Jackson allegedly told him, "I love your music. I love your voice. Keep doing your thing." His bonus clue was a bottle of hot sauce because, as he said, "Some say my success has been 'hot, hot, hot," and I think this bottle says it best."
TVLine's guess: Crazy or not, our gut told us that Eggplant was Sting (the "Fear Night" clues aligned!), but he was not present at the recording of "We Are the World." You know who was, though? "Melrose Place" star slash recording artist Jack Wagner, who has been on Broadway multiple times. In case you're still not convinced, Wagner recalled receiving a huge compliment from the Prince of Pop in this interview, which aligns perfectly with Eggplant's story.
Fox Season Premiere clues: From a young age, Galaxy Girl was "on top of the world," accepted to the best schools on scholarship, and the youngest on stage — all before she could drive. Perfection was never her thing, however, so she walked away from all of that. Despite being "lost in the background" for years, she always believed she was meant for something more, so she worked her butt off — and her eventual rise was nothing short of "meteoric."
"Ninja Turtles Night" clues: People have tried to control Galaxy Girl's every move, but she has always resisted, like when she dramatically changed her look the night before one of her biggest shoots without telling anyone. She got the last laugh, though, because she shoot went "global" and became iconic.
TVLine's guess: We recognized Ashlee Simpson's voice the moment she sang in the premiere, but her first round of clues didn't really add up. Then came "Ninja Turtles Night," during which she recalled secretly switching up her look before a big shoot — and who could forget Simpson's dramatic transformation from blonde to black? Just thinking about it makes us want to revisit "Autobiography."
Fox "Fear Night" clues: When High Voltage began his career, his biggest fear was the idea of having to "blend in," as he feels you have to get "a little crazy" to draw a lot of attention. He was always more interested in being a leader in his field, so he listened to his gut, and "billions" took notice. ("Suddenly, everyone was plugged in!") According to the contestant, he's been called "a patriot" and "a revolutionary," as he's "changing the fabric of American culture." One final clue? "The Rose Bowl."
"Red, White & Clue Night" clues: High Voltage's dad emigrated to the United States with a passion for science, and his mom is a poet. Growing up, he lived the full American experience: "Slurpees in the summer, Van Halen on repeat, MTV on full blast — and then, boom, we're in the backyard spit roasting a goat for a family cookout." He never guessed he'd go on to become a "national icon." His final clue was a guitar, which he said he's had by his side since he was 13, because success "comes from finding your rhythm and sticking to it."
TVLine's guess: The judges aren't even considering him, so we'll throw his name out there — could this be podcaster Theo Von? He has a massive audience all over the country, he got his start on MTV, his father moved to the U.S. from Nicaragua, and as the judges suspect, Von is reportedly a ginger. A lot of people want to believe that this is John Travolta or Tom Brady, but at the very least, neither of their fathers were born in other countries.
Fox "Red, White & Clue Night" clues: Where Pangolin is from is "rich with American history," and everyone is obsessed with sports. Growing up, her football-obsessed dad would even quiz her on games and stats. After seeing a halftime show with her high school boyfriend, Pangolin decided she wanted to do that someday. He said it would never happen, so she dumped him and became the "halftime queen." Her bonus clue was the word "winner" because, as she explained, "My first big win was more than a dream come true. It was proof that passion and hard work can really pay off." Additional visual clues included a "no glass" sign and an astronaut holding a scepter.
TVLine's guess: A lot of viewers seem to think that Rachel Platten is hiding under this costume, and some of the clues definitely line up. Her dad is obsessed with football, and she has songs called "Astronauts" and "Broken Glass," which were both alluded to in her first clue package. She also grew up in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, which is said to be rich with American history.
Fox Season Premiere clues: According to Pugcasso, he was originally supposed to take over his family's business, "but sometimes you have to color outside of the lines." Emboldened to forge his own path in life, Pugcasso threw his hat into the ring in a major competition... and won! He considers himself to be a very private person — er, dog — and has never worn anything close to the costume he's currently rocking on "The Masked Singer."
