'The Masked Singer' Season 12 Episode 7 Recap: Macaron Revealed

SPOILER ALERT: Details for “The Masked Singer” Season 12, Episode 7, “Who Are You Fest Night,” which aired November 13 on Fox, follow.

It may have been a letdown, but surfer Bethany Hamilton told Variety that she still enjoyed her brief appearance on “The Masked Singer.” Hamilton was the latest celebrity to be unmasked, emerging as the star beneath the macaron costume as the series' Group C competition began in Wednesday's episode.

“I originally wanted to do 'The Masked Singer' because I thought it would be fun,” Hamilton said. “I sing to my children every day and thought maybe I could sing better. And it’s also an opportunity to encourage people, and that’s what my life is about.”

Among the show's panelists, Rita Ora was right and named Bethany Hamilton – and Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg agreed. Ken Jeong thought it was Gypsy Rose Blanchard. Robin Thicke calls Ariana Madix.

“I loved my costume, but it was also a real challenge to move and dance in – it was super hard,” Hamilton added. “I feel like learning dance moves in a short period of time is not my strong point. I've never been a TikTok dancer where you can just learn it in a few minutes. It was super hard to remember everything, even remembering my lyrics felt hard. Let’s just say I can surf better!”

Bethany Hamilton as Macaron joins Natalie Imbruglia as Bluebell, Laverne Cox as Chess Piece, Andy Richter as Dusty Bunny, Paula Cole as Ship, Marsai Martin as Woodpecker, Yvette Nicole Brown as Showbird and John Elway as Leaf Sheep as the celebrities featured in The Masked Singer Season 12

Returning for season 12 are host Nick Cannon as well as panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, while Ora also returned to the panel for the second year in a row to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.

Thematic episodes of The Masked Singer Season 12 include tributes to Mattel's Barbie on its 65th anniversary and the film Footloose on its 40th anniversary. Miley Cyrus will also be honored with an episode dedicated to her music catalog. Also new is a “Who Are You Fest” with music from “memorable festival lineups,” as well as a “Sports Night” and a “60’s Night.” Returning tentpole themes include “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Night.”

New this season are cues that are “strategically embedded into costumes, song choices and stage moments.” And the fifteen celebrity contestants will be joined by a “celebrity masked ambassador” made up of previous contestants including Dick Van Dyke (Season 9 Gnome), Jewel (Season 6 winner as Queen of Hearts), and Ne-yo (Season 10 winner). as the cow) and DeMarcus Ware (Koala from season 11). And the “Ding Dong Keep It On” bell rings again this morning, but only one singer from the three group finals can be saved.

Season 12 features 15 contestants in new costumes, including “Ship”, “Leaf Sheep”, “Woodpecker”, “Chess Piece”, “Bluebell”, “Buffalo”, “Showbird”, “Dust Bunny”, “Goo” , “Strawberry Shortcake” and more.

Here were Group C's first performances in episode 7, “Who Are You Fest Night,” on Wednesday:

Royal knight

Song: “You and I” by Lady Gaga

Panel estimates: Ashley Tisdale, Lily James, Hayden Panettiere

Note on the merch wall: T-shirt that says “Ready to sleigh.” “No matter the season, I’m always ready to take the competition.”

Masked Ambassador: Savannah Chrisley (Season 11, Afghan Hound) “It's no secret that my life has been pretty tough lately. But I'm here to introduce you to the toughest woman I know: Royal Knight. You’re one of the fiercest friends I have and I think you’re going to kill for your performance tonight.”

Royal Knight voiceover: “Chapter 1. As a young girl, I thought I would live this fairytale life. So I went looking for it. But it turns out my fantasy wasn't a fantasy. Grief and terror lurked around every corner. And I had to quickly learn to protect myself with multiple layers of armor. Until I became the warrior I am today. I had to free myself from the idea of ​​“you and me” and learn to be myself. Now I don’t care about castles or kings as long as I give energy to the main character.”

Sherlock Hound

Song: “Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Panel assumptions: Eddie Vedder, Gavin Rossdale, Chad Kroeger, Brandon Boyd

Note on the merch wall: T-shirt that says “#1 Hit.” “I know what it's like to be number 1 in the world.”

Masked Ambassador: Barry Zito (Season 3, Rhino) “You know what they say, you can't teach an old dog new tricks. But I can tell you firsthand that my friend Sherlock Hound disagrees. We even had some of the best jam sessions ever. Now you're tasked with the Masked Singer's biggest case ever. America, will you find out his identity? Or will the case stay cold?”

Sherlock Hound voiceover: “My whole family was passionate about music. My grandma taught me and my old man played the keys. But I wanted to be outside and run wild. Not locked up playing the cello. When I heard rock and roll, it sparked a passion in me. Some would say it was a mystery I had to solve. From there I followed that scent through campfires, pubs and tour buses. I had something planned. Something big.”

Ice King

Song: “Tonight Tonight” by Hot Chelle Rae

Panel estimates: Pete Wentz, Joe Jonas, Mr Beast

Note on the merch wall: T-shirt that says “Drop the Fire Beat.” “I traveled around the world playing beats to huge crowds. But tonight was the brightest.”

Masked Ambassador: Hanson (Season 5, Russian Dolls) “Now we know another secret, the identity of our cool friend Ice King. The biggest stadiums were sold out for him and he was treated like royalty, like he was one of the Beatles. And we know how good you really are. Finally, we have made it easier for you to get started. So we hope you break out tonight and melt everyone’s hearts.”

Voiceover by Ice King: “Pretty cool, right? I ruled the school. But Hollywood can be a little cold. So I ran away. And went into a deep freeze that lasted for years. But now I have found the courage to come back and be in the spotlight again. I'm here as an icebreaker to bring the focus back to what I love most: singing. It's nice to be able to immerse yourself in the music behind this mask again.

Macaron

Song: “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen

Panel estimates: Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Monica Lewinsky, Ariana Madix

Note on the merch wall: T-shirt that says “Unstoppable, blooming all year round.” “I have overcome a lot in my life and no matter what comes my way, I know that I am unstoppable.”

Masked Ambassador: Willie Robertson (Season 6, Mallard) “My world was turned upside down when I became Mallard in Season 6. And if anyone knows how life can change in an instant, it's my friend Macaron. She's a tough cookie. You are a true inspiration, Macaron. So, trust this duck and call me afterwards. Perhaps.”

Macaron voiceover: “Yeah, adult life was pretty sweet. Until my life changed forever. And it was like being struck by lightning. Instead of my spirit collapsing, I dug deep. I fought hard and started from scratch. Since then, everything else seems a little less serious.”

Strawberry cake

Song: “Slow Burn” by Kacey Musgraves

Panel estimates: Renee Rapp, Lana del Rey, Rachel Ziegler

Note on the merch wall: T-shirt with the words “Break a leg”. “My groundbreaking role showed the world my potential.”

Masked Ambassador: Hayley Orrantia (Season 7, Ringmaster) “I'm so excited to introduce my friend and it's perfect that she's making her debut tonight because she's truly a festival favorite.”

Voiceover by Strawberry Shortcake: “When I was young, I dreamed of going to a music festival. But one with me in the lineup. But even though I thought I was making headlines, I was sitting on the sidelines watching everyone else having fun. For years. Until one day I got the call to open one of the most iconic. It was the sweetest day ever. It’s a slow burn, but the best things are worth the wait.”

Last season's cast included Vanessa Hudgens, who won the Season 11 crown as Goldfish, defeating Scott Porter, who appeared as Gumball. Other cast members included Thelma Houston (Clock), Chrissy Metz (Poodle Moth), Corey Feldman (Seal) and Clay Aiken/Ruben Studdard (Beets), Jenifer Lewis (Miss Cleocatra), Kate Flannery (Starfish), Charlie Wilson (Ugly Sweater) . , DeMarcus Ware (Koala), Colton Underwood (Love Bird), Sisqó (Lizard), Billy Bush (Sir Lion), Joe Bastianich (Spaghetti & Meatballs), Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (Book).

“The Masked Singer” comes from Fox Alternative Entertainment. Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis and Cannon are executive producers, while Seitchik serves as showrunner. The series is based on the South Korean format of Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.