SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for “The Masked Singer” Season 12, Episode 7, “Who Are You Fest Night,” airing Nov. 13 on Fox.

It may be a fade, but surfer Bethany Hamilton told Variety she still enjoyed her brief appearance on “The Masked Singer.” Hamilton was the latest celebrity to be unmasked, revealed to be the star under the Macaron costume as the show’s Group C competition began in Wednesday’s episode.

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“I originally wanted to do ‘The Masked Singer’ just because I thought it would be fun,” Hamilton said. “I sing to my children every day and I thought maybe I could get better at singing. And it’s also an opportunity to encourage people, and that’s the meaning of my life.

Among the show’s panelists, Rita Ora was right in nominating Bethany Hamilton – and Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg agreed. Ken Jeong thought it was Gypsy Rose Blanchard. Robin Thicke nominated Ariana Madix.

“I loved my costume, but it was also really hard to move and dance – it was super hard,” Hamilton added. “I feel like learning dance steps in a short time is not my strong point. I’ve never been a TikTok dancer where you can figure it out in a few minutes. It was very difficult to remember everything, even remembering my words was difficult. Let’s just say I’m better at surfing! »

Bethany Hamilton as Macaron joins Natalie Imbruglia as Bluebell, Laverne Cox as Chess Piece, Andy Richter as Dusty Bunny, Paula Cole as Ship, Marsai Martin as Woodpecker, Yvette Nicole Brown as that of Showbird and John Elway in that of Leaf Sheep while the celebrities unmasked in “The Masked Singer” Season 12.

Returning for season 12 is host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, while Ora also returned to The Office for the second season in a row to replace Nicole Scherzinger.

Thematic episodes of “The Masked Singer” Season 12 include tributes to Mattel’s Barbie as she celebrates her 65th anniversary, and the movie “Footloose” as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. Miley Cyrus will also be honored with an episode dedicated to her musical catalog, while also new is a “Who Are You Fest”, featuring music from “memorable festival lineups”, as well as a “Sports Night” and a “Night of the 60s”. » Returning Tentpole themes include “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Night.”

New this season, the clues will be “strategically integrated into costumes, song choices and on-stage moments.” And the fifteen celebrity contestants will be supported by a “Masked Celebrity Ambassador,” made up of past contestants including Dick Van Dyke (Season 9 Gnome), Jewel (Season 6 winner as Queen of Hearts), Ne- yo (season 10 winner). like the cow) and DeMarcus Ware (Koala from season 11). And the “Ding Dong Keep It On” bell also returned this morning, but only one singer from the three group finals can be saved.

Season 12 features 15 contestants performing in new costumes, including “Ship”, “Leaf Sheep”, “Woodpecker”, “Chess Piece”, “Bluebell”, “Buffalo”, “Showbird”, “Dust Bunny”, “Goo », “Strawberry Shortcake” and more.

Here are Group C’s first performances on Wednesday’s Episode 7, “Who Are You Fest Night”:

Royal Knight

Song: “You and I”, by Lady Gaga

The panel guesses: Ashley Tisdale, Lily James, Hayden Panettiere

Derivatives Wall Index: T-shirt that says “Ready to go sledding”. “No matter the season, I am always ready to compete.”

Masked Ambassador: Savannah Chrisley (Season 11, Afghan Hound) “It’s no secret that my life has been pretty tough lately. But I’m here to introduce you to the toughest woman I know: Royal Knight. You’re one of the fiercest friends I have, and I think tonight, for your performance, you’re going to kill.

Voiceover of the Royal Knight: “Chapter 1. As a young girl, I thought I had this fairytale life. So, I set out on his quest. But it turns out my plan wasn’t a fantasy. There was grief and terror around every corner. And I quickly had to learn to protect myself with layers of armor. Until I became the warrior I am today. I had to free myself from the idea of ​​“you and me” and I had to learn to be, well, me. Now I don’t care about castles or kings, as long as I give energy to the main character.

Sherlock Dog

Song: “Below Deck,” by Red Hot Chili Peppers

The panel guesses: Eddie Vedder, Gavin Rossdale, Chad Kroeger, Brandon Boyd

Derivatives Wall Index: T-shirt that says “Hit n°1”. “I know what it feels like to be world No. 1.”

Masked Ambassador: Barry Zito (Season 3, Rhino) “You know what they say, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. But I can tell you first hand, my friend Sherlock Hound disagrees. We even had some of the best jam sessions ever. You are now assigned to the biggest case ever involving the Masked Singer. America, will you discover his identity? Or will the case remain cold?

Sherlock Hound voiceover: “My whole family was passionate about music. My grandmother taught it and my father played the keyboard. But I wanted to be outside, going wild. Not locked into playing the cello. When I heard rock and roll, it sparked an inner passion. Some might say it was a mystery I had to solve. From there, I followed that smell through campfires, dive bars, and tour buses. I was onto something. Something big.

Ice King

Song: “Tonight, Tonight” by Hot Chelle Rae

The panel guesses: Pete Wentz, Joe Jonas, MrBeast

Derivatives Wall Index: T-shirt that says “drop the fire”. “I’ve traveled the world beating out beats in front of huge crowds. But tonight was the most enlightened.

Masked Ambassador: Hanson (Season 5, Russian Dolls) “We now know another secret, the identity of our chill friend, Ice King. He sold out the biggest stadiums and received the royal treatment as if he were one of the Beatles. And we know how good you really are. After all, we helped you get started. So tonight we hope you break free and melt everyone’s hearts.

Voiceover of the Ice King: “Pretty cool, right? I ran the school. But Hollywood can be a little cold. So I ran away. And he went into a deep cold that lasted for years. But now I have found the courage to come back and be in the spotlight again. I’m here to break the ice, to bring attention back to what I love most: singing. It feels good to be able to immerse yourself in music again, behind this mask.

Macaroons

Song: “Maybe Call Me,” by Carly Rae Jepsen

The panel guesses: Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Monica Lewinsky, Ariana Madix

Derivatives Wall Index: T-shirt that says “unstoppable, blooming all year round”. “I have overcome a lot in my life and no matter what happens to me, I know that I am unstoppable.”

Masked Ambassador: Willie Robertson (Season 6, Mallard) “My world was turned upside down when I became the Mallard in Season 6. And if anyone knows how life can change in an instant, it’s my friend Macaron. She’s a badass. You are a true inspiration, Macaron. So trust this duck and call me afterwards. Maybe.”

Macarons voiceover: “Yeah, growing up, life was pretty sweet. Until my life changed forever. And it was like being struck by lightning. Instead of my mind collapsing, I dug deep. I fought hard and started from scratch. Since then, everything else seems a little less serious.

Strawberry Shortcake

Song: “Slow Burn,” by Kacey Musgraves

The panel guesses: Renée Rapp, Lana del Rey, Rachel Ziegler

Derivatives Wall Index: T-shirt that says “break a leg”. “My revolutionary role showed the world my potential. »

Masked Ambassador: Hayley Orrantia (Season 7, Ringmaster) “I’m so excited to introduce my friend, and it’s perfect that she’s making her debut tonight, because she’s truly a festival favorite.”

Voiceover of Strawberry Shortcake: “When I was young, I dreamed of going to a music festival. But one with me in the lineup. But even though I thought I was making headlines, I sat on the sidelines and watched everyone have fun. For years. Until the day I was called… to open one of the most emblematic. It was the sweetest day ever. A slow burn, but the best things are worth the wait.

Artists from last season included Vanessa Hudgenswho won the Season 11 crown as Goldfish, beating Scott Porterwho played the role of Gumball. Other performers included Thelma Houston (Clock), Chrissy Metz (Poodle Moth), Corey Feldman (Seal) and Clay Aiken/Ruben Studdard (Beets), Jenifer Lewis (Miss Cleocatra), Kate Flannery (Starfish), Charlie Wilson (Ugly Sweater). , DeMarcus Ware (Koala), Colton Underwood (Love Bird), Sisqó (Lizard), Billy Bush (Sir Lion), Joe Bastianich (Spaghetti & Meatballs), Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (Book).

“The Masked Singer” comes from Fox Alternative Entertainment. Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis and Cannon serve as executive producers, while Seitchik serves as showrunner. The series is based on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.

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