"So sad" — The Masked Singer fans react to the Space Ranger unmasking

On March 12, 2025, Fox aired Episode 5 of The Masked Singer Season 13, which included mesmerizing performances and poignant revelations. There was a startling unmasking in the episode, as Space Ranger said goodbye to the competition. When the candidate took off the Space Ranger mask to reveal their identity, many were devastated. Social media was flooded with reactions to the reveal.

Space Ranger's strong vocals and stage presence captivated the judges and the audience during the episode. Fans found it difficult to accept the candidate's departure after Space Ranger sang Cleanin' Up the Town by The BusBoys. Finally, it was revealed that that person behind the mask was hip-hop star, Flavor Flav. He bid goodbye and thanked the show for their time. It was an emotional moment for his fans.

This unmasking of Space Ranger left social media flooded with reactions. While some fans shared disappointment with the reveal, others shared their happiness because they has guessed the masked celebrity's identity correctly.

A fan of The Masked Singer posted on X:

"So sad to see Space Ranger go … what a joy to watch him perform every week💯🔥@MaskedSingerFOX #TheMaskedSinger"

Another admirer wrote on social media:

"Flavor Flav? No way! I would never have guessed that! #TheMaskedSinger"

"Still floored that Flava Flav was unmasked tonight!! So excited for next weeks episode!! #TheMaskedSinger," an X post read.

Some viewers of The Masked Singer shared their excitement upon realizing they had guessed the face behind the Space Ranger mask rightly.

A netizen posted:

"Right again @JennyMcCarthy Flavor Flav, yes always doing things to have fun 👏🏾👏🏾 #TheMaskedSinger #SpaceRangerMask"

"FLAVOR FLAV! Knew it! #TheMaskedSinger," a fan wrote.

Another comment on X read:

"I was right! The Space Ranger is Flavor Flav! YES! 🙌🏽👏🏽 #TheMaskedSinger."

Many praised the contestant for his performance in Episode 5 of The Masked Singer Season 13.

A person shared:

"Flavor Flav ! So cool! Bowing down to a legend #TheMaskedSinger @JennyMcCarth @FlavorFlav @MaskedSingerFOX"

"@FlavorFlav WOW!!! Amazing performance!!! Loved it!!!#TheMaskedSinger #FlavorFlav," an X user posted.

"@FlavorFlav you did incredible and we are so proud of you!!!! 💟🫶🏼 #TheMaskedSinger, " another post on social media read.

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Space Ranger gets eliminated on The Masked Singer Season 13 Episode 5

Space Ranger was eliminated in The Masked Singer Season 13 Episode 5, although he impressed the judges with his powerful vocals and dramatic stage presence throughout the competition. The judges praised Flava Flav's emotional performance of The BusBoys' Cleanin' Up the Town.

The tension in the room was evident when the judges made their last guesses. The audience was taken aback by the revelation as Space Ranger took off the mask. Following the elimination, many viewers expressed their disappointment on social media. The remaining masked celebs will need to hone their skills in the upcoming episodes as the competition gets difficult.

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You can watch the entire episode of The Masked Singer Season 13 on Fox.