The Masked Singer (American TV series) season 13
| The Masked Singer | |
|---|---|
| Season 13 | |
 Promotional poster for season thirteen, featuring "Fuzzy Peas", "Stud Muffin", "Yorkie", "Bat", "Space Ranger", and "Ant". | |
| Starring | |
| Hosted by | Nick Cannon |
| No. of contestants | 15 |
| Winner | Gretchen Wilson as "Pearl" |
| Runner-up | Andy Grammer as "Boogie Woogie" |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Fox |
| Original release | February 12 – May 7, 2025 |
| Season chronology | |
The thirteenth season of the American television series The Masked Singer premiered on Fox on February 12, 2025, and concluded on May 7, 2025. The season was won by singer Gretchen Wilson as "Pearl", with singer Andy Grammer finishing second as "Boogie Woogie", actor Meg Donnelly placing third as "Coral", and singer Brian Kelley placing fourth as "Mad Scientist Monster".
Panelists and host
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Nick Cannon, singer-songwriter Robin Thicke, television and radio personality Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, actor and comedian Ken Jeong and recording artist Rita Ora all returned from the previous two seasons.
Additionally, "Lucky Duck" was featured throughout the season as a non-contestant costume, similar to "Cluedle-Doo" (who was revealed as Donnie Wahlberg) in the fifth season.[1] Lucky Duck was eventually unmasked in the twelfth episode, and revealed to be Taika Waititi, panelist Ora's husband.[2]
The first episode featured Mario, who portrayed "Wasp" during the previous season, as a special guest. Shrek appears in the second episode. Ernie Hudson and Mckenna Grace, in a pre-recorded segment, appear as special guests during the fifth episode. Casey Wilson appeared during the sixth episode as a guest panelist, substituting for Ora, who was unable to attend the recording. Joey Fatone, who portrayed "Rabbit" in the first season, appeared in a pre-recorded segment in the seventh episode. Chris Kirkpatrick, who portrayed "Hummingbird" in the eighth season, and Omarion, who portrayed "Yeti" in the fifth season, made guest appearances in the eighth episode. Danielle Fishel appeared in the tenth episode as a special guest. Donnie Wahlberg, who portrayed "Cluedle-Doo" in the fifth season, appeared in the eleventh episode in a cameo appearance. Boyz II Men, Wayne Brady, T-Pain, Kandi Burruss, and Jewel appeared in pre-recorded segments in the season finale.
Production
[edit]The format was very similar to its predecessor: featuring three groups, with each group having five costumes. Each group goes through three episodes where one contestant is be eliminated at the end of each episode. The two left in each group joined together in the 'Lucky 6' merge episode. The panelists had the opportunity to use the "Ding Dong Keep It On" bell,[1] but it was used by Lucky Duck in the semi-finals episode.[2]
Much like the previous five seasons of the series, the thirteenth season featured the return of themed nights. Throughout the season, themes included nights dedicated to the radio show Grand Ole Opry, "Boy Band Night", Decades, Rat Pack, "Voices of Olympus", "Carnival Night" and the film franchises Shrek and Ghostbusters. "Soundtrack Of My Life" was featured once again after having already been represented in the previous three seasons.[3]
The eighth episode of the season ended with a dedication to boxer George Foreman who died on March 21, 2025. Foreman portrayed "Venus Fly Trap" in the eighth season.
Contestants
[edit]The first five contestants were revealed on January 15, 2025.[4]
The season consists of 15 contestants split into three groups of five, similar to the previous season.
The contestants are said to boast a combined total of 28 Grammy nominations, 13 platinum albums, 150 albums sold, eight Olympic gold medals, four Emmy awards, five Super Bowl appearances and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[citation needed]
| Stage name[4] | Celebrity | Occupation(s) | Episodes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | |||
| Group A | Group B | Group C | |||||||||||||
| Pearl | Gretchen Wilson | Singer | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | WINNER | ||||||
| Boogie Woogie | Andy Grammer | Singer | SAFE | SAFE | RISK | SAFE | SAFE | KEPT[a] | RUNNER-UP | ||||||
| Coral | Meg Donnelly | Actor | SAFE | SAFE | RISK | SAFE | SAFE | KEPT[a] | THIRD | ||||||
| Mad Scientist Monster | Brian Kelley | Singer | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | FOURTH | ||||||
| Nessy | Edwin McCain | Singer | SAFE | SAFE | RISK | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||
| Paparazzo | Matthew Lawrence | Actor | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | OUT | |||||||||
| Yorkie | Erika Jayne | TV personality/singer | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||
| Stud Muffin | Method Man | Rapper | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||
| Cherry Blossom | Candace Cameron Bure | Actor | OUT | ||||||||||||
| Griffin | James Van Der Beek | Actor | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||
| Space Ranger | Flavor Flav | Rapper | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||
| Bat | Scheana Shay | TV personality | OUT | ||||||||||||
| Ant | Aubrey O'Day | Singer/TV personality | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||
| Fuzzy Peas | Oscar De La Hoya | Boxer | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||
| Honey Pot | Cedric the Entertainer | Actor/comedian | OUT | ||||||||||||
- WIN The masked singer won with their performance and advanced in the competition.
- KEPT The masked singer was saved from elimination by a panelist using the "Ding Dong Keep It On" bell.
- SAFE The masked singer was safe from elimination.
- RISK The masked singer was in the bottom two, but was not eliminated.
- OUT The masked singer was eliminated from the competition and unmasked.
- The masked singer did not perform.
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Cedric the Entertainer ("Honey Pot"), Oscar De La Hoya ("Fuzzy Peas"), Aubrey O'Day ("Ant"), Scheana Shay ("Bat"), Flavor Flav ("Space Ranger"), James Van Der Beek ("Griffin"), Candace Cameron Bure ("Cherry Blossom"), Method Man ("Stud Muffin"), Erika Jayne ("Yorkie"), Matthew Lawrence ("Paparazzo"), Edwin McCain ("Nessy"), Brian Kelley ("Mad Scientist Monster"), Meg Donnelly ("Coral"), Andy Grammer ("Boogie Woogie"), and Gretchen Wilson ("Pearl")
Episodes
[edit]Week 1 (February 12) - "Lucky Season 13: Group A Premiere"
[edit]Guest performance: Panelists Rita Ora and Robin Thicke, and previous season runner-up Mario, perform "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers
| # | Stage name | Song | Identity | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honey Pot | "SexyBack" by Justin Timberlake | Cedric the Entertainer | OUT |
| 2 | Ant | "Just Give Me a Reason" by P!nk feat. Nate Ruess | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 3 | Paparazzo | "The Door" by Teddy Swims | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 4 | Fuzzy Peas | "La Bamba" by Ritchie Valens | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 5 | Coral | "Mad World" by Tears for Fears | undisclosed | SAFE |
Guest performance: The panel performs "All Star" by Smash Mouth
| # | Stage name | Song | Identity | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coral | "Accidentally in Love" by Counting Crows | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 2 | Paparazzo | "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 3 | Fuzzy Peas | "I'm a Believer" by Smash Mouth | Oscar De La Hoya | OUT |
| 4 | Ant | "Wide Awake" by Katy Perry | undisclosed | SAFE |
Week 3 (February 26) - "Group A Finals: A Rat Pack Tribute Night"
[edit]Group performance: "Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra with panelist Robin Thicke
| # | Stage name | Song | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coral | "Luck Be a Lady" by Frank Sinatra | RISK | |
| 2 | Ant | "Fever" by Peggy Lee | RISK | |
| 3 | Paparazzo | "That's Amore" by Dean Martin | WIN | |
| Battle Royale | Identity | Result | ||
| 4 | Ant | "My Way" by Frank Sinatra | Aubrey O'Day | OUT |
| Coral | undisclosed | SAFE | ||
Week 4 (March 5) - "Group B Premiere: Voices of Olympus"
[edit]| # | Stage name | Song | Identity | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boogie Woogie | "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" by The Darkness | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 2 | Space Ranger | "Bad Blood" by Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 3 | Griffin | "Rewrite the Stars" by Zac Efron and Zendaya | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 4 | Bat | "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter | Scheana Shay | OUT |
| 5 | Pearl | "Saving All My Love for You" by Whitney Houston | undisclosed | SAFE |
Week 5 (March 12) - "Ghostbusters Night"
[edit]| # | Stage name | Song | Identity | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pearl | "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 2 | Griffin | "Disturbia" by Rihanna | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 3 | Space Ranger | "Cleanin' Up the Town" by The BusBoys | Flavor Flav | OUT |
| 4 | Boogie Woogie | "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons | undisclosed | SAFE |
Week 6 (March 19) - "Group B Finals": Grand Ole Opry Night
[edit]Group performance: "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" by Big & Rich
| # | Stage name | Song | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pearl | "Here You Come Again" by Dolly Parton | WIN | |
| 2 | Griffin | "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver | RISK | |
| 3 | Boogie Woogie | "Something in the Water" by Carrie Underwood | RISK | |
| Battle Royale | Identity | Result | ||
| 4 | Griffin | "I Had Some Help" by Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen | James Van Der Beek | OUT |
| Boogie Woogie | undisclosed | SAFE | ||
Week 7 (March 26) - "Group C Premiere: Carnival Night"
[edit]| # | Stage name | Song | Identity | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yorkie | "Hot to Go!" by Chappell Roan | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 2 | Stud Muffin | "Jump Around" by House of Pain | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 3 | Nessy | "Roxanne" by The Police | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 4 | Cherry Blossom | "Let's Get Loud" by Jennifer Lopez | Candace Cameron Bure | OUT |
| 5 | Mad Scientist Monster | "Unwell" by Matchbox Twenty | undisclosed | SAFE |
Week 8 (April 2) - "Boy Band Night"
[edit]Group performance: "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" by Backstreet Boys
| # | Stage name | Song | Identity | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nessy | "Tearin' Up My Heart" by NSYNC | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 2 | Stud Muffin | "Poison" by Bell Biv DeVoe | Method Man | OUT |
| 3 | Yorkie | "Step by Step" by New Kids on the Block | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 4 | Mad Scientist Monster | "I Swear" by All-4-One | undisclosed | SAFE |
- After being unmasked, Method Man performed his signature song "Da Rockwilder" as his encore performance.
Week 9 (April 9) - "Group C Finals: Decades Night"
[edit]Group performance: "My Sharona" by The Knack
| # | Stage name | Song | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yorkie | "Stop! In the Name of Love" by The Supremes | RISK | |
| 2 | Mad Scientist Monster | "Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber | WIN | |
| 3 | Nessy | "Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO Speedwagon | RISK | |
| Battle Royale | Identity | Result | ||
| 4 | Yorkie | "Hard to Handle" by Otis Redding | Erika Jayne | OUT |
| Nessy | undisclosed | SAFE | ||
Week 10 (April 16) - "The Lucky 6: Merging of the Masks"
[edit]| # | Stage name | Song | Identity | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mad Scientist Monster | "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" by Shawn Mendes | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 2 | Nessy | "Stargazing" by Myles Smith | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 3 | Coral | "Ain't It Fun" by Paramore | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 4 | Paparazzo | "Unpretty" by TLC | Matthew Lawrence | OUT |
| 5 | Pearl | "Conga" by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 6 | Boogie Woogie | "Unsteady" by X Ambassadors | undisclosed | SAFE |
Week 11 (April 23) - "Quarter Finals: Soundtrack Of My Life Night"
[edit]Group performance: "More Than a Feeling" by Boston
| # | Stage name | Song | Identity | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coral | "Sk8er Boi" by Avril Lavigne | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 2 | Nessy | "Million Reasons" by Lady Gaga | Edwin McCain | OUT |
| 3 | Boogie Woogie | "Golden Hour" by Jvke | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 4 | Pearl | "Your Love" by The Outfield | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 5 | Mad Scientist Monster | "The Scientist" by Coldplay | undisclosed | SAFE |
- After being unmasked, McCain performed his signature song "I'll Be" as his encore performance.
Week 12 (April 30) - "The Semi-Finals: Head-To-Head Battles"
[edit]Group performance: "HandClap" by Fitz and the Tantrums
| # | Stage name | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boogie Woogie | "Maps" by Maroon 5 | RISK |
| 2 | Pearl | "You Don't Own Me" by Lesley Gore | WIN |
| 3 | Coral | "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish | RISK |
| 4 | Mad Scientist Monster | "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey | WIN |
| Smackdown | Result | ||
| 5 | Coral | "Suddenly I See" by KT Tunstall | KEPT[a] |
| Boogie Woogie | "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet | KEPT[a] | |
Week 13 (May 7) - "The Two-Hour Lucky Season 13 Finale"
[edit]Group performance: "Pink Pony Club" by Chappell Roan with panelist Rita Ora
| # | Stage name | Song | Identity | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | ||||
| 1 | Pearl | "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" by KT Tunstall | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 2 | Coral | "Moon River" by Audrey Hepburn | Meg Donnelly | THIRD PLACE |
| 3 | Boogie Woogie | "Freedom! '90" by George Michael | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 4 | Mad Scientist Monster | "Stay" by Sugarland | Brian Kelley | FOURTH PLACE |
| Round 2 | ||||
| 5 | Boogie Woogie | "Love the Hell Out of You" by Lewis Capaldi | Andy Grammer | RUNNER-UP |
| 6 | Pearl | "I'll Stand by You" by The Pretenders | Gretchen Wilson | WINNER |
- After being unmasked, Grammer performed his signature song "Don't Give Up on Me" as his encore performance, and Wilson performed her signature song "Redneck Woman" as her encore performance.
Ratings
[edit]| No. | Title | Air date | Rating/share (18–49) |
Viewers (millions) |
Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Lucky Season 13: Group A Premiere" | February 12, 2025 | 0.4/5 | 3.06 | [5] |
| 2 | "Shrek Night" | February 19, 2025 | 0.4/6 | 3.02 | [6] |
| 3 | "Group A Finals: A Rat Pack Tribute Night" | February 26, 2025 | 0.4/5 | 2.93 | [7] |
| 4 | "Group B Premiere: Voices of Olympus" | March 5, 2025 | 0.3/5 | 2.61 | [8] |
| 5 | "Ghostbusters Night" | March 12, 2025 | 0.4/5 | 2.90 | [9] |
| 6 | "Group B Finals" | March 19, 2025 | 0.4/5 | 2.61 | [10] |
| 7 | "Group C Premiere: Carnival Night" | March 26, 2025 | 0.3/5 | 2.67 | [11] |
| 8 | "Boy Band Night" | April 2, 2025 | 0.3/4 | 2.85 | [12] |
| 9 | "Group C Finals: Decades Night" | April 9, 2025 | 0.3/4 | 3.02 | [13] |
| 10 | "The Lucky 6: Merging of the Masks" | April 16, 2025 | 0.4/6 | 2.84 | [14] |
| 11 | "Quarter Finals: Soundtrack Of My Life Night" | April 23, 2025 | 0.4/5 | 2.79 | [15] |
| 12 | "The Semi-Finals: Head-To-Head Battles" | April 30, 2025 | 0.3/4 | 2.75 | [16] |
| 13 | "The Two-Hour Lucky Season 13 Finale" | May 7, 2025 | 0.4/5 | 2.89 | [17] |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Huff, Lauren (January 31, 2025). "Everything to know about The Masked Singer season 13: From a wild new character to a 'lucky' theme". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ^ a b Lauren Huff (April 30, 2025). "Lucky Duck revealed as Oscar winner in Masked Singer shocker with major twist for finale". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
- ^ Palinkas, Lorianne (February 1, 2025). ""We're On The Case To Spill Lucky Secrets": The Masked Singer Season 13 Announces Brand-New Theme Nights As New Trailer Drops (SPOILERS)". ScreenRant. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ a b Thompson, Eliza (January 15, 2025). "'The Masked Singer' Shares 1st Look at Season 13 Contestants: Meet Honey Pot and More (Exclusive)". US Magazine. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
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