‘The Masked Singer’ season 10 contestants Anteater, Donut and Candelabra.Photo:Michael Becker / FOX
Michael Becker / FOX
Warning: This post contains spoilers from the latest episode ofThe Masked Singer.
Group C belted the soundtracks to their lives on Wednesday’s episode but for two of them, their lives onThe Masked Singerwould come to an end.
“It’s a song about heartbreak, which I definitely experienced,” Candelabra said. “I was in a relationship for a long time with someone I deeply loved. We had a child and built a life together. But he proved to me over and over again that I couldn’t trust him. I tried to stay for our child but, ultimately, staying wasn’t good for any of us and I chose to walk away.”
The package also showed a box “from the angels” and a royal flush of hearts.
Candelabra on ‘The Masked Singer’ season 10.Michael Becker / FOX
After Candelabra’s performance, the Men in Black brought out an additional clue: a mixed tape of Party Jams dedicated to judgeNicole Scherzinger.
“Nicole, I’ll never forget the fun we had partying at an industry party,” Candelabra explained.
Nicole, 45, and her fellow PanelistsKen Jeong,Jenny McCarthyandRobin Thicketossed outTamar Braxton,Keyshia Cole, Dawn Richard andRozonda “Chilli” Thomasas possibilities for Candelabra’s identity.
“I collected all his 45 RPM singles,” Anteater said, adding that, when his mom signed him up for guitar lessons, “this was one of the first songs I learned to play on my homemade, right-handed guitar — it’s not easy when you’re a lefty.”
Anteater performing on ‘The Masked Singer’ season 10.Michael Becker/FOX
Michael Becker/FOX
A record with a kiss on it and a four-leaf clover appeared in the clue package, too.
“You are a true rock ‘n’ roll legend, I know it,” Jenny, 51, said to Anteater following his performance.
Anteater made a Deep Thoughts mixed tape for Jenny for his extra clue. “I had the greatest conversation when I was talking to Jenny,” Anteater said.
Jackson Browne,Paul StanleyandSteven Van Zandtcame up as options for Anteater.
Donut rolled to the stage to close out the solo performances.
Jenny sung Donut’s praises after he wrapped. “We adore you. We love you. Amazing job tonight!” she said.
The Men in Black brought out a Poker Night mixed tape for Donut’s additional clue.
Donut performing on ‘The Masked Singer’ season 10.Michael Becker / FOX
“Robin, this mixed tape was on repeat every time I hung out with your dear, sweet dad,” Donut said.
Robin, 46, didn’t find the clue helpful though, because “my dad knew everybody!” he said.
The judges thought Donut might beEngelbert Humperdinck,Tom JonesorJohn Schneider.
HostNick Cannonasked the studio audience to vote for their favorite performer of the night, and the undercover celebrity who received the fewest votes would unmask immediately, while the remaining two would go head to head in the Battle Royale.
Nick, 43, revealed that Anteater landed in the bottom and would be the one heading home. When Anteater popped off his long-nosed mask,Hall & OatesmusicianJohn Oatesappeared.
John Oates as Anteater.Michael Becker / FOX; Ivan Apfel/Getty
Michael Becker / FOX; Ivan Apfel/Getty
Then country starHunter Hayes—season 3’s Astronaut— introduced the song Candelabra and Donut would battle it out to, his hit “Wanted.” Candelabra and Donut proceeded to put their own spins on the song — and impressed the 32-year-old Grammy nominee.
“I had to stand out of respect for those two performances,” Hunter said. “Both were so different, so unique, but both had such incredible emotion. Thank you for singing that song. It was an honor to hear it."
The judges voted for Donut to stay and compete in the finale, sending home Candelabra. The multi-armed candle holder turned out to be the judges’ guess of “I Should Have Cheated” singer Keyshia, 45.
Keisha Cole as Candelabra.Michael Becker / FOX; Prince Williams/WireImage
Michael Becker / FOX; Prince Williams/WireImage
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The Masked Singerairs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
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