Flavor Flav Unmasked on “The Masked Singer” during Spectacular “Ghostbusters Night”
SPOILER ALERT: Recap of Season 13, Episode 5 of “The Masked Singer,” titled “Ghostbusters Night,” which aired on March 12 on Fox.
Flavor Flav Reveals Himself as the Space Ranger
The latest celebrity unmasked on the popular singing competition “The Masked Singer” is none other than Flavor Flav, who appeared as the Space Ranger during the show’s Ghostbusters-themed night. Known for his distinct personality, Flav delivered an energetic performance before being eliminated after singing “Cleaning Up the Town” by the Bus Boys.
Flav shared his excitement about participating in the show, calling it a “bucket list” experience. He stated, “I love surprising people and fooling people. I love being like that, the center of attention.” His enthusiasm was evident as he expressed delight at seeing his episode air, adding, “I am my biggest fan. I love me some me. I had fun doing the show.”
Panelists and Clues
Host Nick Cannon quickly deduced that the Space Ranger was Flavor Flav, even divulging to the panelists that he was one of his favorite personalities. By the episode’s conclusion, three of the judges correctly identified him as Flav, while Ken Jeong humorously guessed DJ Jazzy Jeff.
In his initial clue package, the highlights included the letters “P.E.” signifying his association with Public Enemy and mentioning “the hardware that I wear around my neck,” referring to the iconic clock that is part of his image. Flav remarked, “They kind of did me dirty on that,” indicating that his clues were quite revealing. He felt a strong connection to the show, saying, “When it comes to Flavor Flav, you get a high ratin’.”
Other Contestants and Performances
Flavor Flav is not the only celebrity to be unmasked this season. Other revealed contestants include Sheana Shay as Bat, Aubrey O’Day as Ant, Oscar de la Hoya as Fuzzy Peas, and Cedric the Entertainer as Honey Pot. This episode also featured performances from the remaining contestants in Group B, following the ascent of Group A winners, Coral and Paparazzo, to the next round.
Performance Highlights
Pearl
Song: “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” by Blue Oyster Cult
Panel Guesses: Joan Jett, Madonna, Melissa Etheridge
Ghostbusters Clue: “Best Seller.”
Griffin
Song: “Disturbia” by Rihanna
Panel Guesses: Freddie Prinze Jr., Jason Segel, Robert Pattinson
Ghostbusters Clue: Mentioned his work with McKenna Grace.
Boogie Woogie
Song: “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons
Panel Guesses: Neil Patrick Harris, Jason Mraz, George Clooney
Season Dynamics and New Elements
Returning for Season 13 are Nick Cannon as host and panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, and Robin Thicke. This season sees the introduction of a new character, Detective Lucky Duck, who will appear throughout the episodes to provide hints to the contestants’ identities. The show has also included “Crack the Case” clues, with the Space Ranger revealing additional clues after his elimination.
Formerly unmarked contestants this season include Honey Pot, Cherry Blossom, Coral, Fuzzy Peas, Ant, Paparazzo, Griffin, Boogie Woogie, and Bat, with more identities to be revealed as the competition continues.
Future Episodes and Themed Nights
Upcoming themed episodes of “The Masked Singer” promise tributes to iconic franchises such as “Shrek” and “Ghostbusters,” alongside other themes celebrating music’s rich history, including a Grand Ole Opry centennial celebration. The show continues to entertain with elaborate costumes and performances while keeping audiences guessing about the identities concealed beneath the masks.
“The Masked Singer” is produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment, with executive producers including Nick Cannon, Rosie Seitchik, and Craig Plestis, based on a concept originally developed by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.