We didn't see these "Masked Singer" reveals coming. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the biggest celebrity contestants who took everyone by surprise on versions of The Masked Singer.
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00:00 I wanted to do your show because it seemed so fun and it has been so fun and I get to
00:05 sing.
00:06 Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the biggest celebrity contestants
00:11 who took everyone by surprise on versions of the masked singer.
00:15 Spoiler alert!
00:16 Look at your face!
00:17 Oh!
00:18 What do you see?
00:19 Oh my God!
00:20 Number 10.
00:24 Michelle Williams
00:25 In 2019, Butterfly's incredible vocals seriously impressed both the audience and judges.
00:32 And when the unmasking revealed the Destiny's Child star, the crowd went wild.
00:36 "She has performed at the Super Bowl, Coachella, Grammys, so many places all over the world."
00:43 However, the singer's journey on the show didn't end there.
00:46 A few years later, the rock-hopper made it through several rounds on the UK version before
00:51 the audience was surprised by Michelle's return.
00:53 But she wasn't done yet!
00:54 "Have you enjoyed yourself?"
00:55 "I've had a blast!
00:56 Did you come out here and be silly?"
01:01 Over in Australia, the microphone turned out to be the Grammy-nominated artist once again.
01:06 Now, the decorated musician can add a record for appearing on the most versions of the
01:10 masked singer to her collection.
01:11 "This was something for me to know, like, 'No, you got this!'
01:15 What a confidence builder!"
01:17 Number 9.
01:18 Johnny Rotten
01:19 "Well, we got no choice, all the girls and boys, missing all the noise."
01:29 On Season 6, the jester made a splash with a charismatic but slightly unsettling appearance.
01:35 And his full-out version of "School's Out" had the crowd headbanging along.
01:39 Taking note of the contestants' edgier performance style, the judges ended up guessing members
01:43 of Kiss and The Who.
01:44 However, it was Johnny Rotten, the UK punk legend whose face popped out from under the
01:49 clown-like mask.
01:50 "Literally the inventor of punk rock!"
01:51 "Johnny freakin' Rotten!"
01:52 "Johnny Rotten right here, will I am!"
01:57 Proving he wasn't just a scoundrel, the legend shared that he participated in the show to
02:01 bring his wife, who was then fighting dementia, some well-deserved joy.
02:05 "It's my job as a main protector and love of my life to look after her.
02:10 And she will love this."
02:13 Number 8.
02:14 Ninja
02:15 "I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road.
02:18 I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more."
02:22 After Ice Cream performed renditions of "Old Town Road" and "Whip It," the judges were
02:26 divided on who could be behind the costume.
02:28 While they were able to guess that it might be someone in the digital sphere, they had
02:32 no idea this particular viral star was standing in front of them.
02:36 "Can't nobody tell me nothing.
02:38 You can't tell me nothing."
02:42 So, when dyed pink and blue hair peeked out from under the mask, the popular streamer
02:47 took everyone by surprise.
02:49 His millions of fans could barely believe it.
02:52 And while Ninja was eliminated in the season 2 premiere, his reveal had a lasting impact.
02:57 "I just wanted to step outside my comfort zone, man.
02:59 And my wife and I loved the season last year.
03:01 So when the opportunity came and presented itself, we're like, 'Yeah, let's just do it.'"
03:05 Number 7.
03:06 Seal
03:07 "I know you love me.
03:08 I know you do.
03:09 I know you do."
03:10 In 2019, Leopard came prowling into season 2 with drama and charisma.
03:18 The character's fun antics managed to keep the judges off the scent, and the big cat
03:22 quickly became a fan favorite.
03:24 Performing everything from Nicole's very own "Don't Cha" to an iconic rendition of "Big
03:29 Spender," the singer delivered every time.
03:31 "If you wanna have fun, fun, fun, if you wanna have a good time."
03:39 By the end, people had started to guess it might be a wolf in sheep's clothing, or rather
03:44 a seal in leopard's clothing.
03:46 It's safe to say the UK music legend set the bar high for future contestants.
03:50 "Well, it's certainly one that I won't forget, that's for sure.
03:53 But it was a lot of fun, and I'm kind of sad that it's over."
03:56 Number 6.
03:57 Mickey Rourke
03:58 "Stand by me, stand by me, stand by me."
04:05 This actor is no stranger to stirring up controversy, and his brief time on "The Masked Singer"
04:10 was no exception.
04:12 After "The Gremlin" performed "Stand By Me" on season 4, the audience was left wondering
04:16 who the unique, raspy voice could belong to.
04:18 However, they didn't have to wait long.
04:20 "I won't cry, I won't cry.
04:24 I won't shed a tear."
04:29 The movie star and professional boxer interrupted Nick Cannon to say that it was getting hot
04:33 in the elaborate costume.
04:34 And just like his uppercuts, Mickey caught everyone off guard when he became the first
04:39 competitor to take the unmasking into his own hands.
04:41 "We didn't get to vote, the other people didn't get to come out.
04:42 Mickey said, 'Damn it, it's hot, I'm taking it off.'"
04:49 Number 5.
04:50 Logan Paul
04:51 "One, two, three, four, five, everybody in the car, so come on, let's ride."
04:55 The Grandpa Monster threw his walker aside and came out swinging with a lively version
05:00 of Mambo No. 5.
05:01 The clues were all pointing to a public figure going through a rebrand, and it all led to
05:06 an energetic cover of "Bad Reputation."
05:08 "And I'm only doing good when I'm having fun, and I don't gotta please no one.
05:13 And I don't give a damn 'bout my bad reputation."
05:16 The mustached character was fully prepared to go big or go home.
05:20 While some recognized his voice, Nicole even came painfully close when she guessed the
05:25 contestant might be Jake Paul.
05:27 But when it came time for the reveal, the YouTube personality-turned-boxer set the record
05:31 straight once and for all.
05:33 "You thought it was Jake?
05:35 America, get close to us.
05:37 Not Jake Paul!"
05:41 Number 4.
05:42 Tony Hawk
05:43 "I don't care if Monday's blue, Tuesday's gray and Wednesday too."
05:49 On the show's third season, the Elephant delivered a fun rendition of The Cure's "Friday I'm
05:53 in Love."
05:54 And while there have been many difficult guesses on the show, this one truly stumped everyone.
05:59 "Tuesday, Wednesday, heart attack.
06:02 Thursday, never looking back."
06:06 A cryptic clue package had them throwing out guesses like Lance Armstrong and Beto O'Rourke.
06:11 However, the studio let out a collective gasp when the Trunk and Tusks came off to uncover
06:16 skating legend Tony Hawk.
06:18 While he may not have delivered the best vocals the show's ever seen, audiences were just
06:22 as impressed as they were surprised by his performing talent.
06:25 "San Diego representing!"
06:26 "How did we not figure that out?"
06:27 "You were close, now."
06:28 "Really close."
06:29 "If there would have been a skateboard anywhere, I wouldn't have gotten it."
06:30 "That's why they didn't put a skateboard in there."
06:31 "Anywhere!"
06:32 Number 3.
06:33 Lil Wayne
06:34 "You got to try.
06:35 You got to breathe and have some fun."
06:36 Apparently, after seeing T-Pain win the first season of The Masked Singer, Lil Wayne first
06:46 reached out because he thought none other than Nicki Minaj should go on the show.
06:50 But when the rapper began 2020 by releasing a number one album, no one guessed his next
06:55 step would be going on a reality singing competition in a giant robot head.
06:58 "I have come to save the day, and I won't leave until I'm done."
07:04 His reveal left the crowd starstruck, and the legendary artist opened the doors for
07:09 a new level of A-list celebrity participation.
07:12 Even Nick Cannon commented,
07:14 "He just made this show so much cooler, right?"
07:16 "Ah, thank you."
07:18 Number 2.
07:19 Demi Lovato
07:20 "Say it with me."
07:21 "Yes!"
07:22 "Take it off!
07:23 Take it off!"
07:26 Season 10 kicked off with a reveal for The Books.
07:29 While the show has featured all kinds of celebrities, it's more known for B-listers and throwback
07:34 stars.
07:35 But when Anonymous stepped on stage, the familiar voice that sang the first few lines of "What
07:39 About Love?"
07:40 took everyone by surprise.
07:41 "I only want to show you."
07:42 "I only want to share with you."
07:43 "No, no."
07:44 The performer did not hold back with their vocal talent, and the impressive heart cover
07:55 proved the contestant was definitely a trained singer.
07:58 Could it really be Demi under the mask?
08:01 Sure enough, it turned out the iconic artist wanted in on the fun.
08:04 "And the energy from this audience is so great."
08:07 "That's right."
08:08 "Thank you all.
08:09 Thank you for having me."
08:10 "Thank you."
08:11 "Thank you."
08:12 "Thank you for having me."
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08:29 Number 1.
08:30 Ryan Reynolds
08:31 "Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow, there'll be sun."
08:38 In 2018, the reality show The King of Mask Singer had taken South Korea by storm.
08:44 That same year, Ryan was doing international promotions for the upcoming Deadpool sequel
08:48 when his team pitched him this crazy idea.
08:51 So that's how the star ended up on stage in a unicorn mask singing "Tomorrow."
08:55 "Come what may, tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya, tomorrow."
09:04 The actor has said the stress of the experience was, quote, "traumatic."
09:07 But you would never know from his performance.
09:10 He was the first Western star to ever appear on the program, and the crowd's larger-than-life
09:14 reaction proves this was definitely the show's most unexpected reveal.
09:24 Which of these reveals caught you the most off guard?
09:26 And what celebrity would you like to see on the show next?
09:29 Let us know in the comments below!
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