“Ain’t Fooling Me!!!” – Fans Speculate Mario Barrett is the Wasp on The Masked Singer

The recent episode of The Masked Singer, season 12, episode 5, which aired on October 23, celebrated the 65th anniversary of Barbie. In this episode, Group B faced the possibility of elimination, leading to the revelation of ChessPiece as Laverne Cox, known for her role in Orange is the New Black.

Other participants in the competition included Bluebell, Goo, and Wasp. Performances from Goo and Wasp received high praise on social media platform X, with many fans speculating that Wasp is actually R&B artist Mario Barrett, particularly after his rendition of Demi Lovato’s “Skyscraper.”

Although the judging panel did not identify Wasp as Mario Barrett, viewers at home claimed to recognize him based on his unique vocal style and the hints shared during his voiceover. Mario’s fans surged onto social media, convinced about their favorite artist being behind the Wasp disguise.

“Mario Barrett, you may trick them, but you’re not fooling me!!! I’ve been a fan since day one,”one enthusiastic viewer asserted.

“Wasp is definitely Mario, without a doubt! I recognize that voice,”another fan declared.

“I might be late to the game, but Wasp is Mario!!!! #MaskedSinger I’d recognize that voice anywhere!!!!!”a third fan commented.

“Excellent performance tonight, Wasp! I’m convinced you are the R&B singer Mario. Good luck to you; I know that voice!”another user remarked.

Some The Masked Singer viewers expressed disbelief at the panelists’ inability to identify Wasp’s voice.

“These judges must be guessing wrong on purpose because there’s no way Robin Thicke is unaware that Wasp is Mario,”claimed an X user.

“Mario!! What are you doing on #TheMaskedSinger? I know you’re under that Wasp costume,”another X user pointed out.

“Some individuals have irreplaceable voices, and Mario is one of them,”commented a third fan.

“You better sing your heart out, Mario!!! I’m feeling all the emotions behind this song!!!”another wrote.

Wasp’s Performance, Clues, and Judges’ Guesses from Episode 5 of The Masked Singer Season 12

During Barbie Night on The Masked Singer, Wasp showcased his skills with a heartfelt rendition of “Skyscraper,”the popular track by Demi Lovato. In his voiceover for episode 5, Wasp shared a poignant message, implying that while Barbie might have her dream home, it took him a while to find his own.

He elaborated on his struggles, mentioning that he grew up in a bustling environment surrounded by family members, all ambitious in their pursuits. Despite the “so much noise”and love present in his household, he felt the absence of his father. Wasp expressed his journey:

“Without my father’s guidance, I often felt lost. As I set out into the world as a young wasp with grand aspirations, I had to learn to be self-sufficient. When I eventually achieved my dreams, I returned home, only to find my entire family there, including an unexpected yet welcoming presence—my dad.”

During their conversation, he received heartfelt praise from his father, instilling within him a sense of boundless potential. Wasp reflected on the interplay of good and bad memories in his life, referring to it as a “dream house,”a representation of nurturing his aspirations.

The panelists had varying guesses for Wasp’s true identity, with Rita Ora suggesting he might be Miguel, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg leaning toward Frank Ocean, and Ken Jeong speculating he could be Daveed Diggs. Only time will reveal if Wasp truly is Mario or if the panelists’ guesses have any merit.

Tune in to FOX every Wednesday at 8 PM ET for new episodes of The Masked Singer season 12.

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