Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Masked Singer Season 13 Episode 4.
Siri, play “O, Fortuna.” A new slew of masked celebrities have entered the arena as The Masked Singer Season 13 triumphantly moves on to Group B. From fates to furies, tragedies to triumphs, our Group B premiere brings it all. Set to the theme of “Voices of Olympus,” it is the biggest unofficial celebrity toga party ever. Let’s give a round of applause to the costume department for the impeccable costumes the panel is wearing. Rita Ora and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg look like they have been hanging around Zeus forever. Robin Thicke loves thrones while Ken Jeong, to the shock of no one, loves a gimmick. Prepare ye for a clash of the titans!
We have five new celebrities who we have loved and worshiped for years. But who are they? While the panel gets to live out their Gladiator fantasy, the masked celebs are just singing songs that have little to do with the theme. The tie-in is a stretch, but to be fair, 13 seasons of The Masked Singer? We might be running out of fresh new ideas! What does not need refreshment are the zings towards Nick Cannon, who Rita jokes should be the god of fertility. At least he can laugh about it.
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To kick off the festivities, it’s Boogie Woogie! This costume is so fun! And he has the disco moves too much! Of course, being tall and thin, at first glance one might think this could be a basketball player. So, without further ado, the clues. He says that becoming Boogie Woogie is disco destiny. He says that he will do anything to be the center of attention. He says that back in the day, he had extravagant dreams of being a clown, so he taught himself to juggle. Could he have juggled careers? Well, from juggling to magic, he has experience of winning a talent show with a trick. He began to busk to pay the bills. He knew performing was his calling, he says, as he played the piano. Apollo, the god of music, has called him to the stage so he can add The Masked Singer to his resume under magician and clown.
For his debut, he sings “I Believe In a Thing Called Love” as made famous by The Darkness. As the lyrics say, “I can’t explain all the feelings that you’re making me feel” because Boogie Woogie is a hoot! He has a voice that sounds like it has laid down a track or two before. He plays his falsetto quite well. Boogie Woogie exudes fun. It’s an exceptional way to kick off Group B. Whoever Boogie Woogie is, he is an entertainer. Before we get to the guessing, Boogie Woogie says that his main magic trick for this who situation is to make the other singers disappear. Lovingly, that is.
Ken believes that this might be Adam Lambert. While the American Idol alum can go into falsetto, his voice is flawless. Unless he’s masking it! Robin Thicke thinks this is a comedian. Someone like Andy Samberg. Rita thinks it’s a frontman of a rock band and then turns around and says Mika. Again, flawless voice. Also, not a frontman of a rockband. But certainly a legend. She also drops in Criss Angel, but that is too on the noise for the clue package. I’m not sure we have our identity sleuthed out quite yet, but Boogie Woogie certainly puts on a show worthy of making the Lucky 6.
Making their debut is Space Ranger. Now, to be fair, when The Masked Singer revealed the preview for tonight’s gathering, we were given a bit of Space Ranger’s performance, as well as the banter we heard about his costume. The entire comment section pulled a Ken Jeong as they knew “exactly who this is.” If it’s not Flava Flav, then we should all give up pre-guessing. If it is, this is going to be an exciting journey. Nevertheless, the clues. Even with the masked voice, the patter in Space Ranger’s voice is identical to that of the iconic rapper. He says that the Space Ranger lives on his own planet, just like him. The Masked Singer has been on his bucket list for quite some time. And here he is! He says he has racked up a whole list of accomplishments as a kid, including taking gold and winning serious hardware to wear around his neck. He holds up a report card that has PE with an A+. He says that he is not everyone’s cup of tea, as he has some haters. There is an image of a floating house of cards. He is channeling Aries, the god of war, to put the haters in their place. But really, who can hate Flava Flav?

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Space Ranger sings a song that just so happens to be a track by his bestie: Taylor Swift. He sings “Bad Blood” and again, if you grew up as a millennial, the voice is a giveaway. Fun fact, Flava Flav is a huge Swiftie, as he’s known as “King of the Swifties.” His out-of-this-world performance is allegedly Nick Cannon’s favorite performance, as it might be one of his favorite people on the planet. Let’s not bury the lead too much! Spacer Ranger reveals that Taylor Swift is his homie, and they go way back. Jenny is hoping the clues will lead her to the correct guess of Tracy Morgan. Not a terrible guess. Robin Thicke thinks that there is a particular inflection that Tracy Morgan has, so he too, says the Saturday Night Live vet. Ken thinks that it is Floyd Mayweather.
It wouldn’t have been such a bad guess had we not already had Oscar de la Hoya just a few episodes ago. Rita thinks this could be Marlon Wayans. The height is off. Now, because we need to give the panel the benefit of the doubt, Rita will ask Nick if there are any clues on the costume, specifically the belt. Nick sees a clock and then refuses to tell the panel because, again, what other person is as notorious for a clock as Flava Flav? While Flava Flav lives to sing another day, we all know who’s underneath. Before we cut to the commercial, our new friend Lucky Duck mocks the panel for their desire to know what’s on the belt. But more importantly, the accent. Can we officially guess that Lucky Duck is none other than Rita Ora’s spouse Taika Waititi? The last time we had a random character, it was revealed to be a panel partner. Let’s keep an ear out!
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Perhaps the best connection from mask to theme is in the debut of Griffin. It’s quite a powerful costume. He brings power to his stature. In his clue package, he relates to the mythical creature because when you become a star, you’re treated like a god. He says that when he skyrocketed to overnight success, he wasn’t ready for the fandom and adoration. He is seen flying through the sky as he gives a knockout punch to a bell that reads “School’s out.” He reveals that in his stardom, a lady took dirt off his car to bring to her children. But, as he says, the truth is, he’s only human, something he’s been reminded of recently. He holds a VHS with an image of a Jack-O-Lantern. He says that the future he saw in the stars is being rewritten. He says that life is so precious and takes every opportunity that comes his way. He is channeling the resistance of Hercules as his strength has got him through. Another image that is seen in the clue package is a sheriff’s badge. Will that lead us to anything?
He sings “Rewrite the Stars” from The Greatest Showman. It’s a surprisingly strong performance. His tone is clear and placed well for this song. It’s a safe performance that highlights the grandeur of the costume. Having a new appreciation for life, he says that the stage is his happy place. Rita thinks that the Halloween VHS clue might mean Griffin is either Matthew Lillard or Freddie Prinze Jr. Ken thinks it could be another 90s horror icon, David Arquette. Jenny reveals his guess isn’t as terrible as she too was in Scream. She will double down that it’s her former co-star. We will need much more from Griffin before we identify him.
Pearl makes her debut in one of the scariest masks. It’s the pearl eyes. Pearl reveals that just like a pearl, you have to crack through a pretty tough exterior to get to the treasure inside. She says that she loved performing growing up, but people like her aren’t always promised a big break. She took any gig she could, from discount stars to dive bars, praying someone would see a pearl of talent. She holds up a baseball, then opens up a pink umbrella, and picks up cherries. She says the world became her oyster but could never shake her hard exterior as it’s affected her whole life, especially love. She will embody Aphrodite, the goddess of love.
When she told us that she’s doing a love song by Whitney Houston, as a massive purveyor of talent competitions, I was a bit scared. Her rendition of “Saving All My Love For You” is quite precious. She very much makes it her own, but shows that this pearl has pipes. With a bit of breathy rasp in her voice, it sounds like Pearl has a transcendent sound. Perhaps I’ve been watching Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but there was a moment I thought Jennifer Tilly was right there! After her performance, she reveals that she has never changed this fantasy before, as when she’s on the red carpet and is asked what she’s wearing, she says that she got it on sale. But my Tilly fantasy died right there as we’ve learned the Oscar nominee has very expensive taste. Robin believes he’s getting Regina King vibes. Jenny thinks it’s Shania Twain, who she says she saw do karaoke on a cruise. Rita will say Pearl is Joan Jett. Could it be?
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Batter up! It’s time to meet Bat. With a crown on her head, this teeny tiny creature is ready to be a good time mammal. She is becoming bat because she is a creature of the night and a bit of a “Bat Ass.” She says that she is like a bat as she too is misunderstood. She reveals that she has forever been villainized and constantly portrayed as a blood-sucking backstabber. She stands by a table filled with crystals, gem, and more. To her haters, she says, “Ew. Get over it. I’m so not that bat.” She holds up a business card that reads, “Bat at Business.” She says that her real friends know that she has a heart of gold, as a banner of a bear unfurls. She says that she has been surrounded by lunatics as her words have been twisted upside down. She’s just out partying and having the time of her life. There is a TV that displays 24/7 that the panel thinks could lead to a reality star. She is leaning into Dionysus because she loves to party. She tells us to grab a shot of espresso as we will be up partying. Could this be a reality star who likes to party?
For her performance, she takes on the big hit of 2024, “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter. Like the diva she is, Bat lays on the chaise as the masked dancers party behind her. Unlike her predecessors, Bat’s voice isn’t as polished. At the end of her performance, Bat says, “It’s been a minute since I’ve seen you, Jenny.” Connection! Bat then tells Nick that they spent a holiday together. Another connection! When Jenny gets her chance to talk, she says she has interviewed a lot of Housewives, which she then relates to lunatics. But it’s the bear clue that stumps Jenny, thinking that the bear leads to Chicago, which must lead to Larsa Pippen. It’s a stretch, but we get there as she is known for marriage to Scottie Pippen and her relationship with Michael Jordan’s son. Ken thinks it could be Lisa Rinna. Rita will go with different reality stars with businesses, Kristin Cavallari or Bethenny Frankel. But really, have any of them gone on holiday with Nick? It’s very likely a reality star lies beneath, but whom?
After all is said and done, we sadly have to say goodbye to Bat. But first, it’s the Crack the Clue Clue Case. Inside, Bat reveals a pair of earrings. She says that gold is a part of every major life event she’s had, including the debut of her first single. The panel is suddenly stumped. Rita selects Heidi Montag as her final guess until Jenny says she’s never met her. Jenny locks in with Larsa Pippen. Ken believes it’s Lisa Rinna. Robin finalizes his guess as Bethenny Frankel. In the end, Bat is officially revealed: It’s Vanderpump Rules icon Scheana Shay! Not often do songs relate so well with the individual, but if you have been to a Chili’s in the past few months, espresso leads directly to Bat. Alongside her Vanderpump Rules costar Katie Maloney, Bat partnered with the chain to launch the espresso martini. And I can proudly say, they’re exceptional. Our next theme for Group B is Ghostbusters Night. Color me intrigued about what music we might pull for this one! Group B started super fun. Is our winner in this group? Perhaps!
The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays at 8:00 pm EST on FOX. All episodes are available to stream on Hulu.