SPOILER ALERT: Don’t learn forward in case you have not watched Season 11, Episode 3 of “The Masked Singer,” “Billy Joel Night time,” which aired March 20 on Fox.
In a Fox actuality crossover, “MasterChef” choose Joe Bastianich was revealed to be the singer underneath the Spaghetti & Meatballs costume on this week’s episode of “The Masked Singer.” And in a coincidence, the restauranteur appeared on “Billy Joel Night time” — and the Piano Man occurs to be a buddy.
“I grew up on Lengthy Island within the 70s and 80s,” Bastianich advised Selection. “That was the soundtrack of that period. Among the biggest songs ever written. I do know Billy Joel, personally, from rising up and as a buyer in all of the eating places. I hope he will get to see it!”
For Bastianich, not one of the panelists received it proper. Robin Thicke guessed Stanley Tucci. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg mentioned Man Fieri. Ken Jeong picked Bobby Flay. New panelist Rita Ora was shut, naming Bastianich’s “MasterChef” co-star Gordon Ramsay.
“It had slightly little bit of a large spaghetti al dente head, so slightly bit powerful on my dance strikes,” Bastianich mentioned of his expertise. “However other than {that a} fairly cell costume. I used to be very snug… I’m a singer songwriter. You possibly can test me out on Spotify, and I do play numerous music. So being throughout the Fox household, once they requested me to come back over and present my expertise, I used to be excited to do it. This was slightly bit intimidating, however an incredible expertise.”
Spaghetti & Meatballs and Lizard had been the 2 lowest vote-getters of the night time, and so they confronted off within the smackdown — each performing Billy Joel’s “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Track).” Spaghetti & Meatballs was voted out, leaving Lizard, Poodle Moth and Clock to return for the subsequent spherical.
Joe Bastianich as Spaghetti & Meatballs joins Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (E book) because the celebrities unmasked on “The Masked Singer” this season.
As a result of it was “Billy Joel Night time,” Thicke opened the present together with his rendition of the Piano Man’s hit “My Life.”
Again for Season 11 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, whereas Rita Ora has joined the desk to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger, who was in London to star on the West Finish’s “Sundown Boulevard.”
“The Masked Singer” Season 11 will characteristic themed episodes together with “The Wizard of Oz,” in celebration of the eighty fifth anniversary of the basic movie; “Transformers” (marking the model’s fortieth anniversary) and music tributes together with “Billy Joel Night time” and “Queen Night time.” Extra themes embody “Woman Teams,” “Soundtrack of My Life,” “TV Theme Night time” and “Bathe Anthems.”
With sixteen complete superstar singers, together with three “wildcards,” Season 11 options new costumes together with “Gumball,” “Lizard,” “Ugly Sweater,” “Goldfish,” “Starfish,” “E book,” “Gumball,” “Miss Cleocatra,” “Afghan Hound,” “Beets,” “Poodle Moth,” “Clock,” “Spaghetti & Meatballs” and “Lizard.” In keeping with the present, the Season 11 contestants boast a mixed 22 Grammy nominations, 11 platinum albums, 33 Teen Alternative nominations, 108 million information offered, 326 movie appearances and 1.7 billion Spotify streams.
Right here had been the opposite Group C performances on Wednesday’s Episode 3, “Billy Joel Night time”:
Poodle Moth, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker / Fox)
Pete Dadds
Poodle Moth
Track: “Simply the Manner You Are,” by Billy Joel
Panel guesses: Trisha Yearwood, Wynonna Judd, Rita Wilson
Clue: Baseball that claims “Opry.” “I felt like an enormous shot once I carried out on the Grand Ol Opry.”
Package deal voiceover: “Should you’re like me, you’re in all probability questioning what a Poodle Moth is. Would you consider, just one has ever been discovered on the earth. Fortunately, getting found as soon as is all you want. For my total life, I used to be drawn to the flame. However I at all times felt like the intense lights had been by no means meant for me. I advised myself I used to be by no means going to be fairly sufficient or humorous sufficient or proficient sufficient to truly make it. So, I took a step again and helped others obtain their desires. And whereas I really like that, I desperately wished to unfold my very own wings. But when I might simply get that first step, the sunshine I assumed was so not possible to search out can be one step nearer. So, I took the leap. And I used to be found. It confirmed me that I’m one in all a sort. And like Billy says, you’re good, simply the best way you might be.”
Clock, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker / Fox)
Pete Dadds
Clock
Track: “Piano Man,” by Billy Joel
Panel guesses: Anita Baker, Evelyn Champagne King, Diana Ross
Clue: Track clue: “Vienna.” “Vienna is all about seizing the day. And I even have a date in my identify.”
Package deal voiceover: “I’m delighted being right here on Billy Joel night time. As a result of let’s face it, we’re each timeless. As soon as upon a time, I used to be the belle of the ball. I had the entire world dancing from nightfall until daybreak. Everybody knew my identify. However, because the years handed, tendencies began to alter, and I all of a sudden felt like I used to be changing into frozen in time. So, this queen reinvented herself. And I achieved large success once more, by myself phrases. With the crowning achievement of performing for a president. Now, just like the Piano Man says, I’m going to sing you a music tonight. So, all of you different singers higher be careful. As a result of your time’s about to be up.”
Spaghetti & Meatballs, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker / Fox)
Pete Dadds
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Track: “Solely the Good Die Younger,” by Billy Joel
Panel guesses: Gordon Ramsay, Man Fieri, Stanley Tucci
Clue: Big pizza field that claims, “Present Time.” “I spend a great portion of my time on a success present.”
Package deal voiceover: “All through my profession, I’ve worn many alternative hats. Looking for a life that’s stuffed with taste. I began out on Wall Avenue chasing the almighty greenback. However when it began to really feel slightly bit stale, I raced for the dough as a substitute in an entire new trade. And finally, I mastered the key recipe to success. The largest lesson I realized? You don’t need to die younger in a path you don’t love. So, spice issues up, the pastabilities are countless. Now I’m right here at The Masked Singer with a Billy Joel particular. Mangia!”
Lizard, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker / Fox)
Pete Dadds
Lizard
Track: “Uptown Woman,” by Billy Joel
Panel guesses: Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, Ronnie DeVoe, Ralph Tresvant, Ray J
Clue: Taxi that claims “Billboards.” “I’ve had a No. 1 billboard, and I’m not speaking about Instances Sq..”
Package deal voiceover: “Some individuals may label me a women’ man. The unhealthy boy kind in Billy Joel songs. However that’s not the true me. And regardless of a few of my higher identified hits, I are likely to see individuals for who they’re on the within. Like once I met the love of my life, she was the definition of an Uptown Woman. And this downtown daredevil was smitten. Years later although, she was fed up with my famous person shenanigans. She threatened to stroll out that door. That’s once I had a premonition. I advised her, I assumed she was pregnant. And it seems, she was. I promised proper then to alter my methods. Now, my complete world is all about being a great husband and a cool dad. And what’s cooler than displaying up on my household’s favourite present? This downtown boy is about to show issues up.”
Final season’s performers included Ne-Yo as Cow, John Schneider as Donut, Macy Grey as Sea Queen and Janel Parrish as Gazelle be a part of John Oates as Anteater, Keyshia Cole as Candelabra, Sebastian Bach as Tiki, Ginuwine as Husky, Ashley Parker Angel as S’extra, Metta World Peace as Cuddle Monster, Luann de Lesseps as Hibiscus, Tyler Posey as Hawk, Billie Jean King as Royal Hen, Michael Rapaport as Pickle, Tom Sandoval as Diver, Anthony Anderson as Rubber Ducky and one-time particular visitor Demi Lovato as Anonymouse.
Fox Various Leisure is behind “The Masked Singer,” which is exec produced by showrunner James Breen, Craig Plestis, and Nick Cannon. The sequence relies on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.