The Masked Singer Season 12: Highlights from “60s Night”
In the sixth episode of The Masked Singer Season 12, titled “60s Night,”the Group B finalists, Wasp, Goo, and Bluebell, faced off for a coveted quarterfinal spot. The first contestant to be unmasked was Bluebell, who turned out to be the talented Grammy-nominated singer, Natalie Imbruglia. In an intense duel, Wasp triumphed over Goo, sending him to the brink of elimination. However, in a twist of fate, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg activated the “Ding Dong Keep It On”button, allowing both Goo and Wasp to proceed to the quarterfinals.
Wasp’s Stellar Performances
Wasp captivated the audience with his rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “Ain’t No Way”during his solo performance. He later paired up with Goo to deliver an electrifying duet of Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine.”His smooth transition to the quarterfinals garnered praise across social media, with many fans theorizing that he might be the well-known singer, Mario Barrett.
“AYEEEEEEEE congratulations Wasp!!”said one X user.
“The Wasp did it for me!”added another user.
“Yayyyyyy Mario (Wasp) is safe. I was scared they were going to send him home,”a third user commented.
“Yeah, Wasp!!!!”wrote another.
Audience Reactions: A Celebration of Wasp
Many fans expressed their support for Wasp even before his victory was announced, showcasing a strong community backing. Reactions included:
“I knew the Wasp would win, sorry Goo,”noted one Twitter user.
“The Wasp is the Group B champion, and he’s moving on to the quarterfinals,”another exclaimed.
“Awe sh** the Wasp killed it. Sorry green chubby guy!”said one enthusiastic viewer.
“Congratulations, Wasp!”added another fan.
Heartfelt Clues and Backstory
Wasp’s performances were complemented by an emotional backstory shared in his clue package. He revealed that his mother had a passion for costumes and protected him from imaginary monsters during his childhood. As he matured, she faced significant challenges, and he expressed profound grief over her passing:
“As I got older… she faced her darkest battle yet. I tried everything I could to save her, but no amount of money or love could mend her broken wings. When she passed, I thought I’d never recover from the sting.”
Wasp conveyed that he often thinks about her and believes she would have been immensely proud to see him on the show, likely even trying on his costume. For her sake, he is determined to continue his journey on The Masked Singer.
A Dramatic Face-Off for the Finals
After the studio audience voted out Bluebell, Wasp and Goo engaged in a fierce battle for the quarterfinal spot, performing “I Heard It Through the Grapevine.”Wasp’s win inevitably put Goo in the elimination spotlight. Thanks to the strategic button-pushing by Wahlberg, Goo was spared as well.
Stay Tuned for More!
To catch the latest developments on The Masked Singer, tune in every Wednesday at 8 pm ET on FOX.
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