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The Masked Singer season 13 semi-finals are just around the corner as judges Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora, as well as host Nick Cannon, return to reveal exciting plot twists. Heading to the semi-finals are the contestants Boogie Woogie, Coral, Pearl, and Mad Scientist Monster.
Viewers are curious to know who Pearl is as they decoded the clues and predicted that Gretchen Wilson is behind the mask. Keep reading to find out more!
The Masked Singer season 13 contestant Pearl is predicted to be Gretchen Wilson
It is believed by The Masked Singer fans that Gretchen Wilson is behind the Pearl mask. The week 2 clue package points towards Pearl's background, where she shared having a "tough exterior" and "drifting away" from home before graduating from high school.
Wilson dropped out of school when she was in ninth grade and has previously revealed that she went through tough times in her life. As per the clue package, Pearl performed in bars, which is similar to what Wilson did before she was recognized as a well-renowned artist. Pearl said:
"So I took any gig I could — from discount stores to dive bars — praying that someone would find a pearl of talent within me. Eventually, the world was my oyster, but I've never been able to shake that hard exterior."
During The Masked Singer season 13 week 3, Pearl disclosed that she has performed alongside Dolly Parton, which was an honour for her. This revelation matches Wilson's career highlight from 2019, where she shared a stage with Parton and reportedly borrowed her pants.
In the recent April 23, 2025 The Soundtrack of My Life episode, Pearl's soon to be son in law praised Pearl for being a single mother and taking care of her daughter on her own. He said:
"Pearl raised her daughter all by herself. She had to be two parents in one. When she gave me her blessing, I was so relieved. That was a big win for me.There was no scarier moment in my life than asking Pearl for her daughter's hand in marriage."
This information also matches Gretchen Wilson's personal life, who is a single mother to her daughter Grace, whom she shares with her ex-boyfriend Mike Penner. After Pearl performed Saving All My Love for You on the FOX series, she shared that she didn't have much interest in wearing designer clothes.
Additionally, Wilson is known for shopping for clothes to wear on the red carpet from Walmart. Meanwhile, at the Ghostbusters Night, Pearl's clue 'Best Seller' points towards Wilson's song Redneck Woman which topped the Country charts. With the panelists guessing who is behind the Pearl mask, The Masked Singer contestant clarified that she wasn't Sheryl Crow or Madonna but managed to sell a gold-certified record.
Wilson's debut album, Here for the Party, has been certified as five times platinum. Pearl continued, stating:
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"I can tell you that I've never dressed this fancy before. Usually when I'm on the red carpet and they ask me what I'm wearing I just say, 'I got it on sale.'"
The upcoming episodes will reveal Pearl's true identity, fans hope their prediction is correct. The Masked Singer Season 13 airs every week on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT exclusively on FOX.
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