Drake Bell, the former Nickelodeon star, was revealed as Ice King during The Masked Singer Season 12's Miley Cyrus Night on November 20, 2024. The unmasking occurred during the hour-long episode on FOX after his performance of "Midnight Sky."
Bell's elimination from Group C came after Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg initially identified him correctly but switched her final guess to James Franco. Viewers were shocked by the revelation. One stunned viewer took to X as the mask came off,
"Oh My God! Is @DrakeBell"
The reveal marks the fifth elimination of The Masked Singer Season 12, which features contestants with collective achievements, including 21 Grammy nominations, 14 Emmy nominations, and 202 film appearances. Bell joins the roster of unmasked celebrities this season, following his former Drake & Josh costar, Yvette Nicole Brown, and was eliminated last month.
Fans react as Drake Bell revealed as Ice King on The Masked Singer
Ice King's final appearance on The Masked Singer Season 12 featured a powerful rendition of Cyrus's "Midnight Sky." Throughout the performance, his vocal range captured the audience's attention, leading McCarthy-Wahlberg to name him the "crowd favorite" of the evening.
The revelation of the Teen Choice Award winner clue sparked intense speculation among The Masked Singer panel members. Rita Ora analyzed the clues and suggested Shia LaBeouf, while Ken Jeong confidently pointed toward Joe Jonas. Robin Thicke, considering the performance style and hints, predicted Cole Sprouse.
The night's emotional atmosphere was liked by viewers. One X user shared:
"It was great to see you smile @DrakeBell after all you've been through. Thank you for shedding light with your story and bringing light with your singing."
Another fan expressed on the platform:
"YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS it makes me so happy to see drake bell on #TheMaskedSinger <3 I love him and he deserves the world."
The Miley Cyrus-themed episode began with a group performance of "Party In The USA," bringing together Ice King, Sherlock Hound, Strawberry Shortcake, and Royal Knight. The collaborative opening number showcased each performer's unique style while maintaining the song's energetic spirit. As viewers watched the performances unfold, many took to social media to share their support.
One of The Masked Singer viewers declared on X,
"#IceKingMask should have won the entire season…holy shit I was not expecting that!"
McCarthy-Wahlberg's initial correct identification of Bell made the final reveal more dramatic, as she changed her guess to James Franco at the last moment. A viewer noted,
"Props to Drake Bell being the Ice King! Wonderful performance!"
Another viewer noted,
"drake bell on The Masked Singer, he's healing."
Another fan posted,
"I was not expecting that reveal on Masked Singer."
The Miley Cyrus Night featured a carefully curated sequence of performances. Following the group opening of "Party In The USA," Sherlock Hound took the stage with "Used To Be Young," receiving praise from Rita Ora, who called it a "beautiful opening to the show." Strawberry Shortcake followed with "Wrecking Ball," earning recognition from Robin Thicke as his "favorite frontrunner of the season."
Royal Knight closed the individual performances with "When I Look At You," moving Ken Jeong to shower the performer with emotional compliments.
Before Ice King's elimination from The Masked Singer Season 12 Episode 8, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg participated in a memorable moment, swinging from a giant strawberry prop, paying homage to Cyrus's iconic "Wrecking Ball" music video. One viewer commented on X,
"I'm so proud of Drake Bell for being on #TheMaskedSinger,"
Season 12's impressive roster maintains its high profile even after Ice King's departure. Fans expressed support for Bell's participation, with one X user commenting,
"It was great to see you smile after all you've been through."
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The Masked Singer Season 12 Episode 8 sets up an intense Group C finals, where Sherlock Hound, Strawberry Shortcake, and Royal Knight will compete for the single advancement spot in next week's Thanksgiving special, airing Thursday instead of the usual Wednesday time slot.
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