The semi-finals of The Masked Singer went down on Wednesday night time, pitting Gumball, Clock and Goldfish head-to-oversize-head towards each other in not simply three solo performances however an enormous Battle Royale.

For these remaining episodes, a brand new characteristic was added to the panel’s desk. Now, there is a blue button that may be pressed as soon as per episode. As soon as pressed, a package deal can be delivered by (Amazon) Prime with one other clue as to the identification of that night time’s largest stumper. It was used once more tonight, although it actually solely bolstered what among the judges had been already considering.

Let’s bounce proper in with this week’s masks. And don’t be concerned, earlier than we get to the surprising unmasking(s), we will make you energy by the horrible (and sometimes good) guesses made by our illustrious panel of Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora first. We do that as a result of we love … to torture you.

(I Lived, One Republic) Gumball as soon as once more proved he is one of many strongest vocalists of the season — with Jenny McCarthy calling it a “profitable finale efficiency” after a standing ovation.

In his intro package deal, he made it fairly clear he is an actor, whereas additionally making remark a few “quarterback” and his kids. Then, a Superclue was given to the judges, as a cheerleader in a blue and white uniform got here out. That, he mentioned, reminded him of “a task which modified this Gumball’s life eternally.”

Choosing up on the soccer cues, Robin Thicke stored the James Van Der Beek guesses going, pointing to his work in Varsity Blues. Jenny, in the meantime, interpreted soccer a little bit otherwise and instructed Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis. Rita Ora then introduced up Friday Night time Lights and threw star Taylor Kitsch’s identify into the ring.

Followers are pretty sure Gumball is Kitch’s costar, Scott Porter, who performed quarterback Jason Avenue on the identical collection. Additionally, the cheerleaders for his or her staff, the Panthers, additionally wrote blue and white.

(Dancing Within the Avenue, Martha and The Vandellas) Clock as soon as once more delivered some powerhouse vocals and had everybody up on their ft dancing with the throwback tune. In her intro package deal, she mentioned that whereas she’s “not as younger as I was, Mama’s nonetheless received it” — explaining she hoped to introduce herself to a brand new era whereas “twerking my manner into the finale.”

For her Superclue, a stack of gold bars was introduced out — as she mentioned this wasn’t her first stage present the place “each efficiency has been stable gold, child!”

Robin mentioned he knew the voice belonged to a “legend” and “one of many best of all time,” whereas additionally considering the bars could possibly be in reference to the Yellow Brick Highway. For that motive, he felt Clock was Stephanie Mills, most identified for taking part in Dorothy in The Wiz on Broadway.

Jenny guessed Roberta Flack, whereas Rita went with Thelma Houston. McCarthy then requested for an additional clue, earlier than Amazon delivered a pair of curler skates to the studio. This solely bolstered everybody’s perception they had been coping with a disco legend.

(You Oughta Know, Alanis Morissette) Goldfish had everybody rocking out to the Alanis hit, following an intro package deal wherein she mentioned “fame was by no means my objective, I actually thought I used to be going to be a pediatrician.”

Whereas that clue did not actually assist, the judges’ radars went off after she revealed she as soon as “wore a promenade costume to an awards present.” The Superclue, in the meantime, was a particular go to from Anonymouse — who was revealed to be Demi Lovato earlier this season — with the reason, “It is an actual blast from the previous, as a result of me and the Mouse, we go manner, manner again.”

All of them honed in on different Disney stars at that time, with Rita guessing Vanessa Hudgens or Ashley Tisdale, Jenny going with Selena Gomez and Robin throwing Hilary Duff’s identify on the market.

All three contestants had been then thrown right into a Battle Royale, every singing verses of Kelly Clarkson’s American Idol coronation track, “A Second Like This.”

“That is, by far, the most effective Battle Royale we have ever had within the historical past of the present. We witnessed greatness tonight. Unimaginable,” exclaimed Ken after the trio carried out, earlier than the viewers voted on who ought to go on to the finale.

Sadly, Clock was eradicated. Earlier than her unmasking, the three judges threw out their remaining guesses.

• Robin Thicke: Stephanie Mills
• Jenny McCarthy: Roberta Flack
• Ken Jeong: Janet Jackson (which was met with boos by the viewers)
• Rita Ora: Thelma Houston

Ultimately, Ora was appropriate and “Do not Depart Me This Manner” singer Thelma Houston was unmasked. “It’s an honor to be on the stage with you,” Ora exclaimed, after seeing who was hidden beneath the large clock head.