A Trailblazer Goes Home onThe Masked Singer's Barbie Night — and 1 Contestant Has 'Everyone in Tears'

Mar. 15, 2025

‘The Masked Singer’ season 12’s Chess Piece, Goo and Wasp.Photo:Michael Becker

Michael Becker

Warning: This article contains spoilers from the latest episode ofThe Masked Singer.

The Masked Singerturned into Barbie World on Wednesday, Oct. 23, for Barbie Night.

From there, hostNick Cannonwelcomed Bluebell back to the stage.

“As a seedling, I believed I could be a star,” Bluebell said in her clue package. “I even wrote a list of all my goals and never questioned if they would manifest.”

A dragon, a ripped Polaroid and a sunflower popped up in the clue package, too.

“My career wilted, money dried up and I found myself struggling to make stems meet, but I never stopped believing in myself,” Bluebell continued.

Bluebell on ‘The Masked Singer’ season 12.Michael Becker

Eventually, “a new career bloomed and now I never miss an opportunity to dance the night away,” Bluebell said.

The flower grooved along toDua Lipa’s “Dance the Night Away.”

After each performance, the Men in Black — this week, the Men in Pink — brought out a toy that best represents the performer for an extra clue. Bluebell received an astronaut.

“I’ve been ready to take you out of this world ever since my arrival,” Bluebell said.

The panel thought Bluebell might beAmy Adams,Anne HathawayorLindsay Lohan.

“There’s one go-getter gal in my life, my future Mrs. Goo,” the slimy disguised singer said.

Goo performing on ‘The Masked Singer’ season 12.Michael Becker

The package also showed popcorn, an apple with a pastry, a golden ticket and a church robe.

“You have one of the best voices I’ve ever heard in my entire life,” Ora, 33, said to Goo.

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The Men in Pink delivered a Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse to the stage for Goo’s extra clue.

“This right here is a dream house, which is pretty fitting for Robin because I know he’s a fan,” Goo said.

Gerard Butler,Robert Downey Jr.,Kirk Franklin, Al Green,CeeLo Greenand Johnny Gil arose as possibilities for Goo’s identity.

Chess Piece played her way up next.

“As a kid, I was a rich target for others to tease,” Chess Piece said in her clue package that showed Cleopatra. “It seemed like every piece of me was something others could poke at. And on top of that, I loved Barbie, but the part that hurt is that I wasn’t allowed to play with her.”

Chess Piece performing on ‘The Masked Singer’ season 12.Michael Becker

Finally, Chess Piece’s Barbie moment came. “I had to take control of my own board and the one thing that helped me heal was the one thing I was missing all along,” she said. “I started buying them for myself and realized it’s never to lot to have a happy childhood, even decades later. And now they even modeled one after me.”

Chess Piece coveredChaka Khan’s “I’m Every Woman,” and McCarthy, 51, told her, “You are every woman, I felt it.”

A vanity came to the stage as Chess Piece’s toy clue.

“I actually have this toy at home, but it’s the life-size version,” Chess Piece explained.

The judges suspected Chess Piece might beTyra Banks,Misty CopelandorIssa Rae.

The insect shared in his clue package that he lived with 12 family members. But “there was one thing missing and that was my dad,” Wasp said. “Without his guidance, I felt like I didn’t know my purpose. So, when I ventured out into the world as a young wasp with big dreams, I had to learn to stand on my own.”

Wasp performing on ‘The Masked Singer’ season 12.Michael Becker

However, Wasp’s dad came back after the bug “made it big,” he said. “He told me he was proud of me and for the first time, I felt like I had limitless potential.”

Wasp got the crowd emotional with his version ofDemi Lovato’s “Skyscraper,” which Jeong, 55, called “the best performance of the season.”

“You had everyone in tears,” McCarthy added.

For Wasp’s toy clue, two Barbie dolls on stage with one arm in the air.

“Every minute I’m out there, I take my live performances to new heights,” Wasp said.

Daveed Diggs,MiguelandFrank Oceancame up as possibilities for Wasp.

After the studio audience and the panel voted for their favorite performance of the night, Cannon, 44, revealed that Chess Piece received the fewest votes and would unmask. When Chess Piece popped off their mask,Orange Is the New Blackactress and LGBTQ+ activistLaverne Coxappeared underneath.

Laverne Cox as Chess Piece.Michael Becker; John Shearer/WireImage

Michael Becker; John Shearer/WireImage

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The Masked Singerairs Wednesdays on 8 p.m. ET on Fox.

source: people.com