The Masked Singer season 8 clues for every celebrity contestant

Many things have changed on The Masked Singer stage over the years, but one thing has remained mercifully the same — the clue packages.

Each season, all of the contestants get their own batch of cryptic hints and references to help the audience at home figure out who is under the masks, and season 8 is no different. And like each season before it, EW is rounding up all of the info to be gleaned from each clue package, as well as what happens during the singers' time on stage, and the latest guesses from panelists Ken Jeong, Nicole Scherzinger, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, and Robin Thicke.

Without further ado, here's everything you need to know about each of these new contestants. Can you figure out who's under the mask?

THE MASKED SINGER — Harp on 'The Masked Singer' season 8. FOX

Harp

Clue package:

"Life does have a funny way of putting you exactly where you need to be," she says to start the first clue package
She's shown being judged at the pearly gates of Heaven
She auditioned for "the biggest show in the world" as a teen, but she didn't "fit the mold" and was turned down
She's shown dancing, and later seen wiping tears away
Even though she was devastated, Harp later got the opportunity of a lifetime and became "an idol for anyone that felt like an outsider"
"The no's in my life made me stronger, but I am not taking no for an answer tonight"
Binoculars, a call sheet listing Harp in a leading role, two bouquets of roses, a person wearing a witch's hat, and 3D glasses all appear in the first clue package
"It feels incredible to be crowned the first queen of season 8, but I am up against two new singers tonight and I have to crush this performance," she says to start the second clue package
The casting sheet, witch hat, binoculars, and 3D glasses all appear again, this time on pedestals
"I've been labeled competitive my whole life, but I don't see that as a bad thing — it means you've worked hard to be the best"

Says she's "always on time"
Her new clue for her second clue package is a CD called "Night Night"
"This queen lives to fight another day. But heavy is the head that wears the crown, and between me and you, it can be pretty nerve-racking knowing I have to go back into battle again," she says to start the third clue package
"This week, I'm trying to remind myself to have a little fun, live in the moment, and just enjoy my reign"
Her clues from previous packages are shown again
Her new clue for her third clue package is a Christmas-themed cupcake with a Santa on it: "Hey, I get royalties for these, right?"
To start the fourth package, she says she really wants to win because she's always been a fan of the show
She and her family and friends always watch the show and it's been very hard not saying anything to them
Her man thinks she's filming a movie, no one knows except her mom, because they're "very alike"
"She was a singer just like me, she's my rock. If I had a handful of people that believed in me the way that my mom believes in me, I know that I can soar so far. Because that woman thinks I can do anything, and I want to win this for her."

She's shown calling her mom and her package ends with her thanking her mom for being her best friend and a great example in her life
A golden trophy with "#1" on it, a TV remote, pictures of her and season 1's Monster (a.k.a. T-Pain) and season 3's Night Angel (a.k.a Kandi Burruss), and a portrait of her and her mom all appear in the fourth clue package
Final clue packages are a look back at her time on the show

On stage:

First performance: "Perfect" by Pink
What accomplishment are you most proud of? "I think maybe the award I won for my acting. No, no, no. Actually, the one I won for my singing. Wait, no, no, no. It's probably the one for my comedy because I got to share that with my besties," she said.
Second performance: "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston
Vegas Night Clue: A ball that says "collaborated" on it. "You know, Nicole [Scherzinger], I always love seeing our names together. We should make it happen again soon," Harp said.
Third performance: "Thank You for Being a Friend," The Golden Girls theme song
TV Theme Night Clue: Purple mashed potatoes. "These purple mashed potatoes are almost too beautiful to mash, but, I mean, who doesn't love a good mashed potato?"
Fourth performance: "About Damn Time" by Lizzo
Thanksgiving Clue: A picture of Oprah. "So, when I met Oprah for the first time, I brought my mom with me and was going to introduce her, but before I did, Oprah said hello and already knew her name. You know you've made it when Oprah knows your name and your mom's name," she said.

Fifth performance: "The Edge of Glory" by Lady Gaga
Sixth performance: "Gravity" by John Mayer
What's going through her heart right now: "These are people that I admire. 'A Beautiful World' is one of my favorite songs that I listen to all the time. Nicole, I've watched you since the very beginning of your career, and have admired you. I've watched you all, and it just means a lot to be validated. I've been through a lot in this industry and sometimes you forget who you are and sometimes you need people to remind you, so I thank you," she says.

Judges' guesses: Queen Latifah, Jordin Sparks, Fantasia Barrino, Jennifer Hudson, Amber Riley, Ashanti, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jill Scott, Ariana DeBose

The Masked Singer Season 8 — Hedgehog on 'The Masked Singer' season 8. FOX

Hedgehog

Clue package:

"It's so special to be here tonight, but this isn't my first big premiere," he says to start the first clue package
"Some say this show is mad, [but] this is probably one of the more normal things that I've ever done"
Says he's been naked in Playboy; is part of "one of the biggest groups of all time" that has sold out the Hollywood Bowl and Sydney Opera House; and he's been a part of the Olympics
Says he has a cult following and a celebrity one that includes Jimmy Fallon, Bradley Cooper, Kate Beckinsale, Tina Fey, and Elon Musk
He says he's here to sing a song, just like that one time he did that with "the Queen"
A python, a Club Hedgehog sign, an acoustic guitar, a knight, an exploding parrot, a beer, and a dancer dressed as Queen Elizabeth II all appear in the first clue package

On stage:

First performance: "Love Me Do" by The Beatles
Which award means the most to you? "Well, I won a Tony and a Grammy," he said.

Judges' guesses: Ringo Starr, Elton John, Eric Idle, Bill Nighy

Hummingbird

Clue package:

"I'm excited for the kickoff of season 8, because I promise you, this Hummingbird knows a thing or two about competition. It's in my DNA," he says to start the first clue package
Says he got his start with help from Shaq and a "patriotic team that felt like family"
"Together, we dominated the Super Bowl"
Says his career has been "a revelation" but he's only human and "so nervous" to step on the Masked Singer stage tonight — says it's "all or nothing"
A speaker, a cleat, cowboy hats, a locker room, a pile of footballs, a scoreboard that says 71 on it, a Ring Pop, and a football stadium all appear in the first clue package

On stage:

First performance: "I Don't Want to Be" by Gavin DeGraw
What in your golden trophy room do you cherish the most? "My special awards that are out of this world. They're not exactly golden, they're silver, but that doesn't mean second place," he said.

Judges' guesses: Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Deion Sanders, Chad Kroeger

Knight

Clue package:

"I can't believe it's taken me eight seasons to be on The Masked Singer. I was holding out for the hosting gig, but Nick keeps having babies, so I guess he's not going anywhere," he says to start the first clue package
Says he is supposed to list off why he's so famous — he's a Shakespearean actor, he's done multiple "walks of fame," done movies and TV and worked with George Lucas — but he says there's lots he hasn't done
Says he's never thrown a chair on national TV (it was actually two chairs because he's a "passionate man"), never sold a body part for profit ("it was a charitable donation"), and never ridden a golden goose while singing showtunes, but there's a first time for everything
A Shakespeare bust, the solar system, a police badge, a tape labeled "Covers," and a fake hand all appear in the first clue package

On stage:

First performance: "Puttin' on the Ritz" by Fred Astaire
What do you cherish more: the big awards or the small ones? "I love all the awards. Every single one. The big ones, the small ones. I have a little tiny one from my native country embedded in my chest," he said.

Judges' guesses: David Hasselhoff, William Shatner, Jerry Springer, "Weird Al" Yankovic

Panther

Clue package:

"It's lucky that I'm here on Vegas Night, because one of the biggest lessons I've learned is to always bet on yourself," he says to start the first clue package
Says he was top of the game and "rubbing shoulders with Beyoncé"
One day, people thought he was dead — even his own family
But, he got to see how others would remember him and he realized he had more of a legacy to leave, so he "started back at one" to show he is a "a scholar, a son, a lover, and a leader"
Says he's here to show no one has the power to define him
A basketball, a city street, a picture of Beyoncé, headlines about his alleged death, signs for "def" and "ense," a VCR labeled "Panther's Creed," and a cane all appear in the first clue package

On stage:

First performance: "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone
Vegas Night Clue: A globe and "victory." "Panther believes that victory isn't just about winning, victory means the world to me," he said.

Judges' guesses: Andre Drummond, Sam Richardson, Brian McKnight, Lamar Odom, Billy Porter

Pi-Rat

Clue package:

"When I was 8 years old, I wasn't very popular, but I had a unique way of making my own friends and we always got a laugh," he says to start the first clue package
Says he and his friends set out for "the impossible dream" and to go "where few have gone before — Hollywood"
His family thought he had talent but everyone else thought he was a "dummy"
Says he proved them wrong and became the king of all pi-rats
He has performed in Vegas many times but not as a leading man, he says
A puppet, the Hollywood sign, "dinner for dummies" sign served on a platter, and "late laugh" written in the clouds all appear in the first clue package

On stage:

First performance: "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John
Vegas Night Clue: Carrot Top appears via video from Vegas with a menu for the "Pi-Rat special." Says Carrot Top: "Is it a comedian? Is it an actor? Or is it me?" "I like to think that I have something special to share with the world and you're getting a little taste of it tonight," Pi-Rat said of the clue.

Judges' guesses: Robert Smigle, Terry Fator, Jeff Dunham

Mummies

Clue package:

"Hey, you, turn up the volume on that TV. Yeah, we're coming to you live and in color. Now sit right back and you'll hear a tale of how it all came to be," they say to start the first Gilligan's Island-themed clue package
Says we watched them grow up and might even consider them family
"They say sibling bonds are the strongest, right?"
They say they learned a lot from each other and they probably "taught you a few life lessons as well"
They're seen high-fiving and sipping on tropical drinks
Says they've been off the grid for a while, but it's "what we're most famous for"
"Tonight it feels so good to get the mummy fam back together for another reunion"
A blueprint for a house that says "iconic" on it, a picture of season 2's Fox (a.k.a. Wayne Brady), a copy of Tiger Pop magazine with them on it, and an admit one ticket to the cinema all appear in the first clue package

On stage:

First performance: "The Monkees," The Monkees theme song
TV Theme Night Clue: "Blended Barry Bros" smoothie packets, delivered by Beverly Hills, 90210 star and season 1's Unicorn Tori Spelling. "It's good for the soul, refreshing, classic, and the smoothies are pretty good, too," they said.

Judges' guesses: Brian Austin Green, Ian Ziering, and Jason Priestley; Mike Lookinland, Barry Williams, Christopher Knight; Joey Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence, Martin Lawrence; Hemswoth brothers

Fortune Teller

Clue package:

"Growing up and watching TV in Queens, I had visions of being a big music king," he says to start his Wheel of Fortune-themed first clue package
Says he wasn't the best singer, so he tried dancing but got "beat out by Jermaine Dupri"
Says with the help of his mom, he figured out a unique way to get into the industry
"Soon, everyone wanted a dash of me in their music videos"
Says an "unusual offer" came in while he was "keeping up with the Kardashians," and if it wasn't for them, he might have missed out
A business card, a wheel of fortune that lands on "jackpot," an angel in a briefcase full of money, pictures of the Kardashian family, a sign for "accept" or "decline," and raining money all appear in the first clue package

On stage:

First performance: "Movin' On Up," The Jeffersons theme song
TV Theme Night Clue: New York Fresh pizza dough delivered by Full House star Jodie Sweetin. "With a little time, you too can turn dough into your own piece of pie," he said.

Judges' guesses: Steve Harvey, P. Diddy, Jonathan Cheban, Daymond John, Ryan Seacrest

Maize

Clue package:

"Dear Andrew Lloyd Webber, sure, you've had a few hits, but if you really want to go down in history you need to make a musical about me," he says to start the first clue package
The rest of the package is Maize's pitch for this musical
"Picture this, a young plucky ingénue with dreams too big for life in a small cornfield"
Says he does impressions of the greats in his hopes to be discovered
Act 2 is a comedy of errors, he says, where Maize moved to the city and struggled to find his place in this "business of show"
But, he landed the role he was born to play and the city smiles with him - "Bravo!" he yells
Maize says he's a "smash hit waiting to happen"
Lots of Broadway vibes, a microphone with "Emcee" on it, a yellow bird, several marquees for shows (one says "The Unicorn of Shows"), a mini Statue of Liberty, a telephone booth, and a calendar with a wedding cake on it all appear in the first clue package

On stage:

First performance: "Heaven on Their Minds" from Jesus Christ Superstar
Andrew Lloyd Webber Night Clue: A sign that says, "TV, movies, stage, even hosting — Maize has fans frozen to their seats." "Lord Lloyd Webber, I just want to say, I think you're a genius. I've loved you forever and you're brilliant," he tells ALW.

Judges' guesses: Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Mario Cantone

Mermaid

Clue package:

"Being here on Andrew Lloyd Webber Night is simply the best, but it wasn't a straight shot to success," she says to start the first clue package
She says when she was just taking off, a "horrible accident led to a major setback"
She's shown center stage next to a harp
Mermaid was petrified she'd never be the same after, but "God had greater plans for me"
Says she turned her anguish into an anthem, and before she knew it, she was "singing in supreme style" and performing for princes and popes
"And if I do say so myself, I'm just as big a legend as you are Lord Lloyd Webber"
A full moon and rising seas, candelabras, two white doves, a vinyl record with the silhouette of a flamenco dancer on it, and sheet music with the word "movies" on it all appear in the first clue package

On stage:

First performance: "Any Dream Will Do" from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Andrew Lloyd Webber Night Clue: A sign that says, "Mermaid makes waves, enters Library of Congress forever." "It is my great honor and pleasure to be here singing your song," she tells ALW.

Judges' guesses: Gloria Estafan, Cher, Roberta Flack, Gloria Gaynor

Robo Girl

Clue package:

"Stepping up into the spotlight at Andrew Lloyd Webber Night feels a little out of my comfort zone, because for much of my career I've lived in the shadows of superstars," she says to start the first clue package
"From Missy to Pharrell and even David Blaine — the glow of their talent made it hard for me to recognize my own"
She was worried it would never be her turn, but with "86 cents to my name" she booked a job that changed her life
Says she found her "pretty little spotlight" and gained "the most magical fandom in the world" that have given her "supernatural confidence"
Robo Girl is shown sighing on a "balcony" in the moonlight
A yellow surfboard, a name tag that says "Stage name" on it, musical notes on a TV, and two jars of honey all appear in the first clue package
Her second clue package is a look back at her first week
The honey, yellow surfboard, name tag that says "Stage name" on it, and TV with two "B" musical notes on it appear again
Of beating Mermaid, she says, "She's a legend and it feels euphoric to have received my crown in her presence"
Her new clue is a picture of Lindsay Lohan

On stage:

First performance: "Bad Cinderella" from Bad Cinderella
Andrew Lloyd Webber Night Clue: A sign that says, "While on tour — Robo Girl holds her own opposite multi-Grammy winner"
Second performance: "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
Muppets Night Clue: Miss Piggy gets to ask questions. What is your favorite color? "Well, pink."

Judges' guesses: Jenna Dewan, Becky G, Keke Palmer, Selena Gomez, Zendaya, Shay Mitchell, America Ferrera, Miss Piggy, Liza Koshy

Beetle

Clue package:

"Just like the Muppets, my life has been anything but normal," he says to start the first clue package
Says he wanted to chase the American dream and got involved in public service before his life took a "dramatic turn"
"I quickly became a household name, breaking records in my field, but despite my best efforts, my work has been called some of the worst of all time," he says
Says he never let it give him "the blues, brother"
Beetle has seen his "name in lights on London's West End," appeared in one of the biggest films of the '90s, and says he's got the "X factor"
As a bonus, he says we've definitely heard his voice before and "you've probably even yelled my name at your TV"
A suitcase with an airplane sticker, a pair of black glasses, a courtroom, a gavel, lights with the words "Starring Beetle" and "X," and a TV with coffee beans on it all appear in the first clue package

On stage:

First performance: "The Way You Look Tonight" by Frank Sinatra
Muppets Night Clue: Miss Piggy gets to ask questions. Is that really a mask? "At the end of the show, people will be chanting, 'Keep it on! Keep it on!'" Are you known for your haircut? "No, I'm not known for my haircut." Have you won any awards? "A number of Emmys."

Judges' guesses: John Larroquette, Rowan Atkinson, Mike Myers, Jerry Springer

The Lambs

Clue package:

"Did you really think we were gonna miss out on Muppets night? Not a chance. Miss Piggy's been our style icon since we were little. We practically grew up with her… and each other," they say to start the first clue package.
They're seen frolicking through an overgrown field as they say they've been "Beverly Hills besties" since day one
Say they were "quite the troop" and "loved playing pretend"
Their game of make believe turned into a "massive career" on stage and screen
They say they've "traveled the world, graced billboards, grazed countless red carpets"
"Not many people can say they've lived out their childhood dreams side-by-side with their besties, but we can"
They're shown dancing in a circle together
A pink golf ball, jeans with the word "famous" on them, a sign for Venice, a giant diamond ring, a hole in one, and people eating popcorn all appear in the first clue package
Their second clue package is a look back at their first week
"Wanna know what's better than a queen? Three queens," they say, then they fight over the throne and scepter

"Lambs, we gotta stay hocused… I mean, focused"
The jeans with the word "famous" on them, giant diamond ring, and popcorn from first package appear again
Their new clue is a clapboard for a movie starring the Lambs, next to a TV and roll of film
"On this Thanksgiving, there's nothing we're more thankful for than each other, and we've always known that even when we were little girls," they say to start the third clue package
Say they were "young ladies" when they hit it big
They got burnt out and "started to have issues" they say, as they're shown fighting over a wreath
"We knew going our separate ways was probably the best decision at that time" - they said it was good and gave them perspective and a break
"When we reunited it was like no time had passed, and that bond is what we are taking into the semifinals"
Say they've won a few other awards in their time but it's been a while
A stuffed unicorn, a "platinum class" boarding pass, and a "Friends Forever" scrapbook all appear in the third clue package
Final clue packages are a look back at their time on the show

On stage:

First performance: "Hot N Cold" by Katy Perry
Muppets Night Clue: Miss Piggy gets to ask questions. What are your names? "No, no, no." What are your Instagram handles? "Miss Piggy! No." Are you on Myspace? "Maybe." Who is the biggest celebrity you've ever worked with? "We've worked with Paul McCartney, yes, we have."
Second performance: "Ironic" by Alanis Morissette
'90s Night Clue: A mix-tape delivered by Lance Bass. It says, "Go your own way and cruise the country with your besties! Turn those daydreams into… a reality!"
Third performance: "Need You Now" by Lady A
Thanksgiving Clue: A cornucopia that says "reunion" on it. "For a long time I didn't think that we would be singing together on the stage ever again, but I never gave up on the three of us getting back together. And it's unthinkable for us to not be singing together again for the rest of our lives. This Thanksgiving I'm grateful to all of you but especially to you both," they said.
Fourth performance: "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan

Fifth performance: "I Want to Know What Love Is" by Foreigner
What would it mean to win: "Oh, we would be so honored. This has been an incredible experience, so yes, it would mean so much. We wanted to stretch ourselves as artists, and we have little lambs at home and we wanted to make them really proud of us," they say.

Judges' guesses: The Kardashians, HAIM sisters, The Chicks, Fifth Harmony minus two, The Corrs, SWV, All Saints, Spice Girls, Wilson Phillips

Walrus

Clue package:

"You're probably wondering how I got here, at your local mall, surrounded by a full house of screaming fans, signing autographs, and taking pictures with your mom," he says to start the first clue package
Says he needs to take it back to the '90s, where his career began after tap dancing with a late-night legend, the beginning of his "heartthrob origin story"
"Picture this: flannel shirt, leather jacket, floppy hair, a killer zip code, and a catchphrase that's still permanently cemented into pop culture"
Says everyone needs to grow up, so he took on new roles and introduced himself to the streaming generation, but says tonight, "your mom and you" are about to "freak out"
A mall with screaming fans, a heart with a musical note on it, a screenplay for a rom-com, an arcade, a red flannel shirt, a polaroid that says "summer to remember" on it, and a cat named Jenny all appear in the first clue package

On stage:

First performance: "Two Princes" by Spin Doctors
'90s Night Clue: A mix-tape delivered by Lance Bass. It says, "This mix is made to give you a break from heartache, and yes, they're all my TV theme songs!"

Judges' guesses: John Stamos, Joey Lawrence, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez

Milkshake

Clue package:

"Listen up close 'cuz these rhymes are timely, take a fantastic voyage back to the '90s," he says to start the first clue package, which is played like a rap song sing-a-long video
Says ever since he was a kid he "was makin' hits" — later says he "dropped a mixtape and it was certified fire"
Mentions of blitz, rockets, and jazz
"Avoided the haters, stepped in and jazzed, biggest name in the game reached out to collab"
"He handed me the ball cuz I never drop it"
Namedrops Taylor Swift because "I milk-shake it off"
He's shown dancing near graffiti-covered walls and on a city rooftop
A bowl of peach pits, a newspaper that says "Milkshake breaks records," a glass of orange juice and an orange, an ice cream sundae, and a broken screen all appear in the first clue package

On stage:

First performance: "Jump on It" by Sir Mix-A-Lot
'90s Night Clue: A mix-tape delivered by Danielle Fishel. It says, "A playlist that's perfect for your pre-game, main event, and after party… just ask Wiz and Snoop."

Judges' guesses: Tyreek Hill, Ezekiel Elliott, DeSean Jackson, LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff, T.I.

Bride

Clue package:

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today for a Hall of Fame night that I vow to rock," he says to start the first clue package
"I'm always telling feel-good stories, but let me explain how I ended up here alone at this junkyard wedding," he says as he's shown in a junkyard
Says he has a rugged personality, lives on the road selling out arenas, and has "an appetite for destroying things"
He's notorious for being in some of the messiest feuds he says, as he's shown breathing fire on people multiple times
"I've gone the solo route but I've come here to master, master a new commitment to all you Masked Singer freaks"
A bouquet of red roses, a globe with a crown on it, two buttons with the rock-on hand sign and a snake on them, and a sign with musical notes on it all appear in the first clue package
Bride's second clue package is a look back at his first week
"Two new challengers are knocking on my kingdom's door, but the claws are out and this queen is ready to conquer anyone who comes between me and my crown"

The bouquet of red roses, globe with a crown on it, two buttons with the rock-on hand sign and a snake on them, and a sign with musical notes on it are all back in the second clue package
His new clue is a set list sign that has the words "become a hero queen" crossed out and "act up" (not crossed out) on it
He roasts Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg: "Speaking of weddings, tonight's royal opus goes out to Miss McCarthy-Wahlberg, who wasn't fooling anyone with that white wedding dress"

On stage:

First performance: "Shut Up and Dance" by Walk the Moon
Hall of Fame Night Clue: A gold medal that says "action hero" on it, presented by Hawkeye the actual goat. "I'm a take action kind of bride, and I have no problem playing the hero, amongst other things," he says.
Second performance: "White Wedding" by Billy Idol
Comedy Roast Night Clue: Jon Lovitz says of Bride, "They have a movie career and they like to show off their chest just like Jenny McCarthy, minus the movie career…" "I just want to say the Rex appeal is off the charts tonight, am I right?" Bride says.

Judges' guesses: David Coverdale, Carrot Top, Steven Seagal, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Flea, Matthew McConaughey, David Arquette

Gopher

Clue package:

"This Gopher is an intergalactic space cowboy, who's earned his rightful spots in the Hall of Fame," he says to start the first outer space-themed clue package
Says he used his "out-of-this-world imagination" to start a movement and blaze new trails down "many old town roads"
Says his spaceship was placed in the Smithsonian — "not bad for a party-rocking doctor"
Says now doctors copy his method
"No matter how many people sample my flavor, I'm going to show everyone I'm the ultimate OG"
Purple glitter, a purple wig, meteorites, psychedelic cacti, a glowing Corgi in the sky, and a Grammy all appear in the first clue package

On stage:

First performance: "It's Your Thing" by The Isley Brothers
Hall of Fame Night Clue: A gold medal that says "LOL" on it, presented by Hawkeye the actual goat. "I guess I've been known to be funny. You've danced to some of my jokes, but ain't nothing funny about this gopher game," he says.

Judges' guesses: Martin Lawrence, Lil Nas X, Flavor Flav, George Wallace, Sly Stone, George Clinton

Venus Flytrap

Clue package:

"Becoming a Hall of Famer isn't easy, but I've done it twice," he says to start the first clue package
The first time was in his 20s, and no one thought he could do it again in his 40s but he went down as one of the best in history
Says he didn't stop there and his greatest hit came in the next decade of his life
Calls himself the "all-star king of reinvention" as he's shown getting toweled off
Orion's Belt, a ball pit, lounge chairs, pool floaties, a medal, a magazine he's on called "Weekly TV," and a horseshoe on a platter all appear in the first clue package

On stage:

First performance: "Get Ready" by The Temptations
Hall of Fame Night Clue: A gold medal that says "100 million" on it, presented by Hawkeye the actual goat.

Judges' guesses: Mike Tyson, Bo Jackson, George Foreman, Charles Barkley

Snowstorm

Clue package:

"Hey y'all, let me tell you something funny. To do what I do, you've gotta be cold-blooded, so becoming Snowstorm actually makes sense for me," she says to start the first clue package
Dancers are shown polishing her snowflake
Says she can be a total "b lizard" (she's shown blasting someone with ice) but she swears she "is just the sweetest thing"
She started working at 18 and it took "a tight two years" to see herself on screen
As a woman she says she's had to "snow plow" her way into "a male-dominated industry" and things "haven't always been pitch perfect"
Says she's had some failures but "bombing wildly" has made her "fearless"
She roasts Nicole Scherzinger and Nick Cannon: "So this song goes out to my favorite fearless lady, Nicole, who has had more famous exes than Nick has had baby mamas."
Roasted chestnuts, a peace sign, a speed dating sign, a comic book with her on the cover, and a welcome mat all appear in the first clue package
Snowstorm's second clue package is a look back at her first week

The roasted chestnuts, speed dating sign, welcome mat, and comic book are all back in the second clue package
"If they want my crown, they're going to have to pry it out of my frostbitten fingers"
Says she wants to leave us with a clue that's "good for you" — it's a picture of a white house. "Are you getting warmer? I hope not," she says
"Ever since I was a little girl I always dreamed of being a pop star," she says to start the third clue package
Says in high school, her mom got a call from her voice teacher saying, "I'm sorry, but your daughter doesn't have quote-unquote 'it'" — that was the day her dream "died"
"That's why I'm very thankful I'm still here on the show. I'm really grateful for the opportunity to express myself in a way I never thought I'd be able to, artistically"
Says she hopes by making it to the finals she inspires anyone out there that doesn't "have 'it'"
Tells her voice teacher to not change the channel, "because proving you wrong someday has kept me going all of these years... So this one's for you, dream killer"

A red flashing "live" sign, a vanity with a glowing snowflake night light on it, a cinema ticket with a laugh-cry emoji on it, and a blue glitter snowglobe all appear in the third clue package

On stage:

First performance: "Thank U, Next" by Ariana Grande
Comedy Roast Night Clue: Jon Lovitz says of Snowstorm, "She has shared the stage with A-list superstars like Rob Lowe, and non-A-listers, like Dr. Ken [Jeong]. Yeah, Ken's parents spent all that money for med school to have him guess the Unicorn is Tori Spelling." "Those were all accurate, and I'm sorry, I'm just so scared to get too close to you. I don't want to get pregnant… but maybe I do," she jokes of Nick Cannon.
Second performance: "Sweet but Psycho" by Ava Max
Fright Night Clue: A scary doll in a glass case marked "dangerous" and "unsafe." "Nick, that's not one of your kids? I'm sorry, Nick, every single time," she joked. Of the clue, she said, "Well, safety first. Always read the warnings. Now, you can think of them as clues to keep the monsters away."
Third performance: "Thinking of You" by Katy Perry
Thanksgiving Clue: A "Masky's" Thanksgiving Parade with a balloon that spells out, "Squiggly." "Squiggly Monster was a dear friend of mine that's no longer with us, and it feels really weird to cry with this voice, but he was the reason that I decided to do the show, because his experience was just so rewarding and I'm so glad he got to have it before he passed away. So my performances have been for him, whether he would want that or not," she said.

Judges' guesses: Kathryn Hahn, Zooey Deschanel, Iliza Shlesinger, Aubrey Plaza, Whitney Cummings, Lisa Rinna, Sabrina Carpenter, Erika Jayne, Kyle Richards, Nikki Glaser, Kristen Wiig

Avocado

Clue package:

"Yeah, sure, I'm a funny guy now, but I'm lightyears away from where I first started," he says to start the first clue package
Says he used to be an average Joe, and worked in construction - "real get your hands dirty kind of jobs"
Wanted an "air conditioned life" and to make people laugh, so he met a buddy who helped him trade in the tools for that "sweet, sweet a/c"
After some success, he says he wanted to expand his reach and took a risk, but it became a "billion dollar industry"
He roasts Ken Jeong: "It's Comedy Roast Night so I'm dedicating this diss track to the comedian who's legally required to appear on every Fox show. Spoiler alert, that's you Ken."
An eagle crashing into glass, construction workers, building tools, comedy masks, a special handshake, and a podcast recording setup all appear in the first clue package

On stage:

First performance: "Hit the Road Jack" by Ray Charles
Comedy Roast Night Clue: Jon Lovitz says of Avocado, "Now, he's really into home renovation, but it's not like he's a Property Brother right? Those guys are handsome. Avocado has a face you want to listen to." "Hold on Lovitz, when's the last time someone mistook you for George Clooney? When's the last time you passed a mirror you didn't crack?" Avocado tells him, to which Lovitz replies, "When's the last time you made a joke that was funny?"

Judges' guesses: Harrison Ford, Joe Rogan, Marc Maron, Tim Allen

Sir Bugaboo

Clue package:

"Did you hear that? That may be scary to you, but I'm used to spooky sounds," he says to start the first clue package, which is set in a haunted hotel
Says his career started when he was thrown in with the "most monstrous names in the industry" but he was told only one could "get out with the jobs"
Despite his best efforts, he was still surprised to "be the one they'd call"
He's shown answering a call
Says he's glad they called because his work "earned a permanent place in pop culture"
"But I have a confession: The whole thing was a lie. I told the world I wasn't afraid of anything, even a scary movie, but I'm actually terrified of the dark"
Says he's putting his fear aside to "smoke the competition" tonight as he's shown dancing under a full moon
A roll of film on a luggage cart, a red telephone with three question marks on it, a brass bell, a pen and paper, a poltergeist, and a bunch of luggage all appear in the first clue package

On stage:

First performance: "Devil With the Blue Dress On" by Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
Fright Night Clue: A picture of Nicole Scherzinger covered in green slime. "Nicole, you and I have jammed together before, so I'm just smiling and laughing under this costume," he said.

Judges' guesses: Ernie Hudson, Jordan Peele, Lil Rel Howery, Randy Jackson

Scarecrow

Clue package:

"Hold on to your britches friends, because I'm the scariest contestant in Masked Singer history," she says to start the first clue package, which is set in a haunted hayride
She "made fans scream and critics crazy" but says she had to "bend over backwards" to get the Academy to recognize her work
She's shown scaring a backup dancer
"I've turned plenty of heads in my career — I even sang on Broadway"
But, she traded the shiny red carpet lights for "green pastures" and devoted her time to saving animals — in fact, she's worked with over 100 rescues
"See you in your nightmares, Ken"
A sign for a "Boo Barn," a golden globe, a roller skate, a sign with an "X" on it, and a sign that says "Wes Craven was here" all appear in the first clue package

On stage:

First performance: "Abracadabra" by Steve Miller Band
Fright Night Clue: A scary witch to terrorize the judges. "The clue is staring you right in the face. Witch. Dear little Kenny, which celebrity do you think I am?" she says.

Judges' guesses: Bette Midler, Susan Sarandon, Glenn Close, Parker Posey

The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox. Follow our ongoing coverage, including interviews with the unmasked celebrities.

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