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SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for “The Masked Singer” season 12, episode 4, “Sports Night,” which aired Oct. 16 on Fox.

In the year two thousand (and 24) … Andy Richter will be eliminated as Dust Bunny in “The Masked Singer.” The “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” and fellow “Conan” – plus “Andy Richter Controls the Universe” / “Andy Barker PI” star – managed to smash the “Masked Singer” panelists, since no one got it right.

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Panelist Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg said it was John C. Reilly. Ken Jeong even though he was Will Ferrell. Robin Thicke called Chevy Chase. Rita Ora said it was Jay Leno.

“Singing has always been a secret ambition of mine,” Richter-as-Dust-Bunny said in his “Masked Singer” package. “When I was a rookie first coming into the business, I had one very important job: making coffee. Until I was asked to stand in for a person to test the lighting, and wouldn’t you know it, I seemed to have a face for television. Since then, I’ve compiled a long list of co-stars. Anne Hathaway, even Marlon Brando. Although no one has ever seen these pictures!”

“Sports Night” kicked off with guests Joel McHale and Nikki Glaser introducing a performance by panelists Thicke and Ora. Thicke and Ora faced off in a boxing ring, singing “Rock You Like a Hurricane” by Scorpion, with Ora ultimately chosen as the winner of her team. Glaser previously appeared on “Masked Singer” Season 8 as “Snowstorm,” while McHale is a frequent guest panelist on the series. Earlier this season, he was seen in a clip promoting his relationship with Showbird, who ended up being his “Community” co-star Yvette Nicole Brown. McHale and Glaser were seen throughout the episode as side commentators.

Andy Richter as Dusty Bunny joins Paula Cole as Ship, Marsai Martin as Woodpecker, Yvette Nicole Brown as Showbird and John Elway as Leaf Sheep as the unmasked celebrities on “The Masked Singer” season 12.

Returning for Season 12 is host Nick Cannon, along with panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, while Ora also returned to the desk for the second consecutive season to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.

“The Masked Singer” season 12 themed episodes include tributes to Mattel’s Barbie as it reaches its 65th birthday and the movie “Footloose” as it marks its 40th anniversary. Miley Cyrus will also be honored with an episode dedicated to her music catalog, while there’s also a new ‘Who Are You Fest’, featuring music from ‘memorable festival lineups’, as well as a ‘Sports Night’ and a ‘Night of the 60s”. ” Tentpole tracks returning include “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Night”.

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

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 were Group B’s first performances from Wednesday’s episode 4, “Sports Night”:

Wasp

song: “Rock Your Body” by Justin Timberlake

Panel guesses: Taye Diggs, Bruno Mars, Jason Derulo

Masked Ambassador clue: Ne-Yo (Cow, Season 10): “I think it’s about time my Wasp boy got into the game. I’ve known him since he was fresh on the scene, and he found great success by taking my words of wisdom. I think he has what it takes to get the Golden Mask trophy, just like I did in Season 10.”

Vespa voice over: “I mean, I grew up in a tough neighborhood. There was no reason for me to do that. But I learned to dig deep and fight. My career became a high activity. We’re talking about the biggest stages and screens of the world”.

Athletic evening shoe runway: Basketball shoes. “Well Nick, the new kicks help keep me on my game.”

Chess piece

song: “Believe,” by Cher

Panel guesses: Serena Williams, Regina King, Ashley Graham

Masked Ambassador clue: Nikki Glaser (Snowstorm, Season 8): “I know when you think of Nikki Glaser, you think of fashion icon. And that’s why I’m here. Introducing the most avant-garde friend I know.

Chess Piece Voiceover: “”Look, I love a fashion moment. I just never thought I’d be here. There were times when I felt like an unprotected pawn. People doubted me all my life. But I had to believe in myself. And making bold moves across the board, to secure my crown and this starring role that changed my game.”

Evening Sports Shoes Track: Tennis shoes. “In the first round of the match, it’s love in the service of love.”

blue bell

song: “We Belong” by Pat Benatar

Panel guesses: Taylor Momsen, Elle Goulding, Paris Hilton, Leighton Meester

Masked Ambassador clue: Kelly Osbourne (Ladybug, Season 2): “I’m here to offer some secret information about my friend Bluebell. Who certainly knows a thing or two about tabloid fodder. He should know, we even made headlines together. It was a worldwide success overnight. But with great fame comes great gossip.”

Bluebell Voiceover: “As my career was blossoming and rumors were flying about my alleged relationships with rock stars, billionaires and even members of the royal family, the truth is that my true love never blossomed until recently. Now that I’ve found him, I’ve never been happier. And now I’m here because, well, I’m having a moment.”

Evening Sports Shoes Track: Playgrounds for rollers. “I try to adapt to the situation, but I always rock and roll.”

Dust Bunny

Song: “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond

Panel guesses: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Jay Leno

Masked Ambassador clue: Dick Van Dyke (Gnome, Season 9): “Hello, ladies and gentlemen. It’s me, Dick Van Dyke. You may remember me as the cute gnome from Season 9. I’m 98 now. So, I know a little about collecting dust. So here is my friend, the Dust Bunny.

Voiceover by Dust Bunny: “Thanks Dick! Hi, I’m Dust Bunny. I’m here to audition for The Masked Singer because singing has always been one of my secret ambitions. When I was a rookie first coming into the business, I had a very important.Until I was asked to stand in for lighting, and you wouldn’t know it.Since then, I’ve compiled a great list of co-stars Hathaway, David Bowie, even Marlon Brando. Although no one has ever seen these pictures.”

Evening Sports Shoes Track: ice skates “Well, my attitude in this competition is to burn it in a blaze of glory.”

wow

song: “Losing Control,” by Teddy Swims

Panel guesses: Jon Batiste, Shaboozey, Khalid

Masked Ambassador clue: Keenan Allen (Gargoyle, Season 9): “Excited to be a masked ambassador, with some classified information. In season 9 as a gargoyle, everyone got to see my softer, more sensitive side. Even though I’m known as tough. And in Goo, I can say it’s the same.”

Goo Voiceover: “Growing up, I wanted to tackle everything in my path. But inside he was very sensitive. Overflowing with emotions. When my older brother started playing the guitar, I found my escape. After difficult days at school, I would sit in my room crying, sitting in front of the pains of high school trauma. I became a total music nerd. Starting acapella groups, music labs and even winning awards.”

Evening Sports Shoes Track: Music spots. “For me, you might want to focus on the soles of the shoes.”

Last season’s performers included Vanessa Hudgens, who won the Season 11 crown as Goldfish, beating out Scott Porter, who had starred as 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 are 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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