Season 13, Episode 12 of “The Masked Singer” brought us to the semi-finals night, where the mysterious character Detective Lucky Duck was finally unmasked. Taika Waititi was revealed as the celebrity behind the Lucky Duck mask, much to the surprise of the audience and the panelists.
The episode featured the final five contestants: Coral, Pearl, Boogie Woogie, and Mad Scientist Monster. The competition was fierce as they battled it out in faceoffs to secure a spot in the finals. Pearl and Mad Scientist Monster emerged victorious in their faceoffs, while Boogie Woogie and Coral went head-to-head in a smackdown for the third finale slot.
However, in a twist of events, Detective Lucky Duck announced that all four contestants would move on to the finals. And instead of revealing the identity of one of the contestants, he unmasked himself to reveal Taika Waititi as the man behind the duck costume.
Throughout the season, we have seen a slew of celebrities unmasked, including Edwin McCain, Matthew Lawrence, Erika Jayne, Method Man, Candace Cameron Bure, James Van Der Beek, Flavor Flav, Sheana Shay, Aubrey O’Day, Oscar de la Hoya, and Cedric the Entertainer.
Host Nick Cannon and panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, and Robin Thicke have been entertaining us with their guesses and banter. This season also introduced new elements like the “Crack the Case” clue cases and the Golden Ear trophy for the panelist with the most correct guesses.
The themed episodes of Season 13 have been a delight for fans, with tributes to franchises like “Shrek” and “Ghostbusters,” as well as the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary. Other themes include a tribute to the Rat Pack, “Voices of Olympus: Unmasking of the Gods,” “Carnival,” “Boy Bands,” “Decades,” “Lucky 6,” a “Clash of the Masks,” and the return of “Soundtrack of My Life.”
The masked contestants this season have kept us guessing with their performances and clues. From Honey Pot and Space Ranger to Cherry Blossom and Fuzzy Peas, each contestant has brought something unique to the stage.
As we gear up for the finals, the competition is heating up, and the stakes are higher than ever. Who will emerge as the ultimate winner of “The Masked Singer” Season 13? Tune in to find out!