SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 2 of “The Masked Singer,” “Fear Night,” which aired Jan. 14 on Fox. Updated at 6 p.m. ET to include full recap.
Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were fully pardoned by Donald Trump last year after the reality stars were convicted of tax evasion and bank fraud, were revealed on Wednesday as the celebrities under the Croissant costume on Fox’s “The Masked Singer.” And later, comedian Tiffany Haddish was unmasked as the Le Who Who.
The Croissants were actually eliminated at the end of the season premiere episode last week, but the show ended on a cliffhanger. Panelist Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg was right, guessing the Chrisleys, while Robin Thicke said it was Snooki and the Situation from “Jersey Shore,” Ken Jeong guessed Tim McGraw and Faith Hill and Rita Ora went with Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag.
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Watch their unmasking here:
Later, Le Who Who received the fewest votes among this week’s contestants. Ora got it right with Tiffany Haddish. Thicke thought it was Keke Palmer, McCarthy-Wahlberg went with Leslie Jones and Jeong guessed Wanda Sykes.
“This is the show that I always wanted to be on,” Haddish told Variety. “Well, I’ve always wanted to be on ‘Dancing With the Stars’, but they said my career isn’t where it needs to be. So when I guess where it needs to be, I get to be on there! I know I’d dominate on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ because I’m a dancing machine.”
Haddish credited her high school years as a mascot for helping her “Masked Singer” performance. “Back in the 1900s I was the school mascot, and I used to have to wear mascot uniform,” she said. “My uniform back then was nowhere near as encompassing as the uniform that I wore this time as being La Who Who. But it was a great reminder. It was like the muscle memory for me, and it made me feel young again, and also very sweaty.”
Here is Haddish’s unmasking:
The “Fear Night” episode is a tie-in with Fox’s new “Fear Factor: House of Fear,” which premieres right after “Masked Singer” on Wednesday. Host Johnny Knoxville was a guest on this week’s episode.
Moving on to the next round: High Voltage, Calla Lily, Owl and Eggplant. They join Galaxy Girl, Pugcasso, Scarab, Stingray, Cat Witch, Handyman, Queen Corgi, and Snow Cone from last week.
Tiffany Haddish as Le Who Who, Todd and Julie Chrisley as Croissants and David “Big Papi” Ortiz as Googly Eyes are the celebrities unmasked so far on “The Masked Singer” Season 14.
Back for Season 14 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists McCarthy Wahlberg, Jeong, Ora and Thicke.
New this season is “America’s Insider,” in which singer, dancer and social media personality Kylie Cantrall will share behind-the-scenes hints and clues for viewers. The twist: Cantrall is in costume, but will unmask for viewers — so the audience knows who she is, but the panelists don’t.
“The Masked Singer” Season 14 themed episodes include a tribute to “Star Trek,” the ‘90s comedy “Clueless,” the comic franchise “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and the blockbuster “Twilight Saga” films. Also Fox’s new “Fear Factor” reboot will feature host Johnny Knoxville in a “Fear Factor: House of Fear Night,” and an “Ozzfest Night” honors late rocker Ozzy Osbourne, including a special tribute by “Masked Singer” alum Kelly Osbourne (Season 2’s Ladybug) saluting her father’s musical influence.
The 18 Masked contestants in Season 14 include Eggplant, Pugcasso, Queen Corgi, the Croissants, Owl, 14 Karat Carrot, Snow Cone, Galaxy Girl, High Voltage, Googly Eyes, Scarab, Handyman, Crane, Le Who Who, Pangolin, Stingray, Cat Witch and Calla Lily.
Per the show, the Season 14 contestants have sold a combined 94 million records, received 47 Teen Choice Award nominations, 12 Emmy nominations, two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one Tony Award win and one Academy Award nomination.
Here were the performances on Wednesday’s two-hour premiere episode.
Nick Cannon and Le Who Who, “The Masked Singer”
Le Who Who
Song: “One Way or Another,” by Blondie
Johnny Knoxville clue: Snakes in a box. “EGOT loading 50%.” “EGOT, that’s just a fancy word for doing it all. And I’m halfway there.”
Panel guesses: Leslie Jones, Wanda Sykes, Tiffany Haddish
Le Who Who? voiceover: “Did I scare you? You’ve been guessing me for long enough. So here I am. I’m a monster talent. Too big to fit in any little package. Over a billion at the box office. Late night legend? One of the most influential people on the planet. Still think I’m cute? More like raw, bold, and sometimes a little naughty. So congrats on your rare fine. Because I am a collectible, baby.”
High Voltage, “The Masked Singer”
High Voltage
Song: “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” by Tears for Fears
Johnny Knoxville clue: Tarantula. “Rose Bowl.”
Panel guesses: Conan O’Brien, Julian Edelman
High Voltage voiceover: “When I first began my career, the idea of blending in was my biggest fear. I was always more interested in being a leader in my field. Sometimes you gotta get a little crazy to draw a lot of attention. So I listened to my gut and billions took notice. Suddenly, people were plugged in. I’ve been called a patriot, a revolutionary, changing the fabric of American culture. And my Masked Singer mission is taking home that trophy.”
Calla Lily, “The Masked Singer”
Calla Lily
Song: “Fight Song,” by Rachel Platten
Johnny Knoxville clue: Sewer rats. “Film slate.” “This is the most important role of my life.”
Panel guesses: Selma Blair, Christina Applegate
Calla Lily voiceover: “Lilies represent life’s beauty. The happy and the sad. I was recently reminded how precious it all is. The doctors didn’t catch it at first, but I knew something was wrong. I pushed back and needed answers. When they told me the diagnosis, my world stopped. But then I thought about my children. I chose to face my fears and fight. And it seems to be working. I still have good days and bad ones. But when this opportunity popped up, I jumped at it. I’m nervous but I’m present. Tonight I’m ready to show my kids what we do. Keep loving without any fear.”
Owl, “The Masked Singer”
Owl
Song: “Wild Thing,” by the Troggs
Johnny Knoxville clue: African giant millipedes. “Goat.”
Panel guesses: Matthew McConaughey, Billy Bob Thornton
Owl voiceover: “Gather round, let me tell you my spooky tale. When I took flight, you couldn’t go anywhere without hearing my name. Folks even started following my look. Imagine that. But then there were also the comments. My biggest fear became people laughing at me, and not with me. Terrifying, right? But I didn’t listen. Instead, I focused on me. On family. Eventually, life gave me the chance to do something so big, those haters were all eating their words. So, if folks are poking fun behind your back, just give them the bird and do your thing.”
Eggplant, “The Masked Singer”
Eggplant
Song: “Rocket Man,” by Elton John
Johnny Knoxville clue: Hissing cockroaches. “Broadway.”
Panel guesses: Martin Short, Nathan Lane
Eggplant voiceover: “Fellow Americans don’t fear, Eggplant is here. And I’m running for winner of the Masked Singer. Here’s why I’m the perfect candidate. I have five decades’ worth of experience playing in many fields. I stand up for the people. I represent the rock stars, ship captains and a whole lot of lovers. When it comes to connections, I’ve schmoozed with everybody. Jason Bateman, Jack Nicholson, Clint Eastwood. They’d all endorse me. So cast your ballot and join me. Together we’ll shoot for the stars.”
Past “The Masked Singer” winners include T-Pain as Monster (Season 1), Wayne Brady as Fox (Season 2), Kandi Burruss as Night Angel (Season 3), LeAnn Rimes as Sun (Season 4), Nick Lachey as Piglet (Season 5), Jewel as Queen of Hearts (Season 6), Teyana Taylor as Firefly (Season 7), Amber Riley as Harp (Season 8), Bishop Briggs as Medusa (Season 9), Ne-Yo as Cow (Season 10), Vanessa Hudgens as Goldfish (Season 11), Boyz II Men as Buffalos (Season 12) and Gretchen Wilson as Pearl (Season 13).
“The Masked Singer” comes from Fox Alternative Entertainment. Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis and Cannon are executive producers, while Seitchik serves as showrunner. The series is based on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.