Hold onto your sequined masks, folks! In a night that was all things Miley Cyrus, The Masked Singer served up another dramatic episode that left one celebrity out in the cold—literally. On Wednesday night's episode, the Ice King melted away, revealing none other than former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell. Talk about a chilly farewell!
The Masked Singer continues to be television's most gloriously bizarre musical guessing game. Fifteen celebrities don outrageous costumes—ranging from "Leaf Sheep" to "Woodpecker"—and perform popular songs while a panel of celebrity judges tries to unmask their true identities.
Hosted by Nick Cannon, with panelists Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke, and Rita Ora, the show blends musical performance, costume drama, and celebrity detective work.
This season introduces strategic clues embedded in costumes and performances, with a twist of celebrity "Masked Ambassadors" offering behind-the-scenes insights.
Each week, contestants risk elimination, stripping away their elaborate disguises to reveal surprising celebrity identities that leave audiences wondering why they couldn’t guess their favorite celebrities’ voices, but hey that's The Masked Singer for you.
Who was eliminated on The Masked Singer Season 12 Episode 8?
The episode, aptly dubbed "Miley Cyrus Night," was a pop culture fever dream where contestants belted out Cyrus classics, ranging from the nostalgic "Party in the U.S.A." to the dramatic Wrecking Ball.
Bell's Ice King persona took on Midnight Sky, delivering a performance that was part musical theatre, part personal revelation. Despite some impressive vocal efforts, he couldn't escape elimination, becoming the latest celebrity to be unmasked in the show's twelfth season.
The panelists were, as usual, hilariously off-base with their guesses.
Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg almost nailed it by initially suggesting Drake Bell, only to pivot to James Franco. Rita Ora threw her chips in with Shia LeBeouf, while Ken Jeong was convinced it was Joe Jonas. Robin Thicke? He named Cole Sprouse, proving once again that celebrity disguise detection is not a transferable Hollywood skill.
Bell's unmasking came with a poignant moment, as he referenced his recent appearance in the documentary Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids' TV.
In his pre-performance package on this episode of The Masked Singer, he spoke candidly about sharing his personal story and the emotional turmoils of going through something so "brutal", during his formative years.
"I finally felt ready to tell my truth to the world,"
He shared, adding that while he initially regretted speaking out and wanted to take back everything he said owing to unbridled fear, he eventually found strength in the support he received.
What were the performances on this episode?
The night wasn't just about Bell's dramatic exit. The remaining contestants on The Masked Singer brought their A-game with Miley Cyrus tributes that ranged from the heartfelt to the slightly bonkers.
Strawberry Shortcake belted out Wrecking Ball with enough drama to make even Miley proud, while Royal Knight's rendition of When I Look At You came with a backstory that could rival a Netflix original series.
Sherlock Hound continued to perplex the panel, performing Used to Be Young and dropping cryptic clues about breaking a century-long curse—because apparently, masked singers have a penchant for mysterious backstories.
The episode was a delightful mashup of musical prowess, celebrity guessing games, and enough drama to fill a reality TV marathon.
Eliminations so far on The Masked Singer Season 12
This season's twist includes strategic clues hidden in costumes, song choices, and on-stage moments, making the guessing game more challenging than ever. With fifteen contestants sporting outrageous getups like "Leaf Sheep," "Woodpecker," and "Ship," the competition is anything but predictable.
For those keeping track, Bell joined an impressive lineup of unmasked celebrities on this season of The Masked Singer, including Bethany Hamilton, Natalie Imbruglia, Laverne Cox, and Andy Richter.
Each elimination adds another layer to the show's delightful chaos, proving that The Masked Singer is less about perfect vocals and more about pure, unadulterated entertainment.
As for Drake Bell, he's taking his elimination in stride.
"What originally drew me to The Masked Singer was just doing something out of my element and doing something fun," he shared.
Mission accomplished, Ice King—mission accomplished.
The show continues to prove that in the world of reality TV, it is wise to expect the unexpected, dress in the most outrageous costume possible, and always be ready to belt out a Miley Cyrus hit at a moment's notice.
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The Ice King was eliminated on The Masked Singer Season 12 Episode 8, and was revealed to be Drake Bell.
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