The Masked Singer Scares Up Double Elimination On Fear Night — Who's Under The Other Masks?

January 14 was another busy night on "The Masked Singer," with the introduction of five new competitors, as well as the double unmasking of two — actually, make that three — celebrities.

Following last week's cliffhanger, the episode kicked off with the oh-so-shocking reveal that the Croissants are none other than "Chrisley Knows Best" stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, fresh from the big house. (TVLine spoke with the Chrisleys about their time on the show, including their incredibly on-the-nose decision to perform "Jailhouse Rock.")

The show then welcomed "Fear Factor: House of Fear" host Johnny Knoxville to the stage to kick off "Fear Night," a spine-tingling hour that required the show's judges to work a little harder than usual for their coveted clues; Rita Ora discovered latent snake-charming abilities, Robin Thicke had to fight off a tarantula, Jenny McCarthy wrestled with rats, Ken Jeong screamed his way through a container of poisonous millipedes, and Nick dug into a box of rowdy cockroaches. ("We had these in my projects growing up," he said. "I'm not scared of these!") 

As for the five new contestants introduced this week: Le Who Who started with a fun (albeit out-of-breath) cover of Blondie's "One Way or Another," High Voltage treated us to an impressive performance of Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," Calla Lily inspired everyone with Rachel Platten's "Fight Song," Owl pretty much spoke his way through The Troggs' "Wild Thing," and Eggplant had everyone stumped after crushing Elton John's "Rocket Man."

The audience voted to eliminate Le Who Who, ending the night with the reveal of comedian Tiffany Haddish hiding under that hauntingly adorable mask. Haddish thanked the show's judges and host, as "every single one of them has been a part of [her] life." She then turned to Cannon, saying, "Now I would like you to be part of my life. I hear you got those swimmers, man." Yikes.

Le Who Who may be out, but who's hiding under the High Voltage, Calla Lily, Owl, and Eggplant costumes? And what about the mystery contestants from last week? Read on for an alphabetical breakdown of every major Season 14 clue, along with our best guesses, then drop a comment with your own predictions below.

Calla Lily

"Fear Night" clues: Lilies are representations of nature's beauty, "the happy and the sad," and Calla Lily was recently reminded how precious it all is. When she received a difficult diagnosis from her doctors, Calla Lily's world stopped. But then she thought about her children, at which point she says, "I chose to face my fears and fight." She also acknowledges having "good days and bad ones" amid her health journey. Her participation also makes sense because "The Masked Singer" is apparently her kids' favorite show. One final clue came via a clapboard with the word "director" on it. "This is the most important role of my life," she told the curious judges.

Visual clues: An engagement ring in a box, a photograph with three children, a dove, and an anchor on a watering can.

TVLine's guess: While we appreciate the judges' guesses of either Selma Blair or Christina Applegate, neither actress has three children, as seen in a photo from Calla Lily's clue package. Our gut told us it was "Boy Meets World" star Danielle Fishel, a prolific TV director who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer... but she only has two sons. And we don't know what the engagement ring would be alluding to with her. Help?!

Cat Witch Is Kylie Cantrall!

"The Masked Singer" didn't even give us a chance to guess this one. In the Season 14 premiere, Disney Channel darling Kylie Cantrall revealed herself to be Cat Witch. The catch? Only the audience knows who she is, with the host and judges — including Rita Ora, who plays Cantrall's mother in the "Descendants" franchise — still being left in the dark. Frankly, we were a little disappointed that Ora didn't immediately recognize her on-screen daughter's voice in the premiere. (And if we're being real, she's probably the only member of the judges' panel who actually knows her.) 

With her identity known to the viewers at home, Cantrall will be providing behind-the-scenes intel in a way no other contestant has been able to do before. Given that she's a professional singer, and a gosh darn good one at that, there's a decent chance Cantrall will make it pretty far in the competition. As for whether any of the judges (*cough* Ora *cough*) will correctly identify her, that's another matter entirely.

Croissants Are Todd And Julie Chrisley!

Jenny McCarthy called it right away in the season premiere, and her suspicions were confirmed on "Fear Night": the Croissants are none other than "Chrisley Knows Best" stars Todd and Julie Chrisley.

TVLine spoke with the Croissants about their early elimination, and Todd didn't waste a second throwing his wife under the bus: "There were two Croissants," he reminded us. "I was pulled down. ... I was always laughing at Julie over sh*t that she was doing or tripping or bumping into things or whatever. I'm like, 'Julie, why are you making this like it's the Croissant's fault that you're doing this? You trip and fall into stuff all the time anyway!'"

Our full chat with the Croissants includes the thought process behind their decision to perform "Jailhouse Rock," as well as how they feel they're "misunderstood" by the general public.

Eggplant

"Fear Night" clues: In his political-themed package, Eggplant convinced viewers why we should vote for him, including his "five decades worth of experience playing in many fields." He also says he stands up for the people. ("I represent the doctors, ship captains, and a whole lot of lovers.") He also promises endorsements from several of the famous people with whom he has schmoozed, including Jason Bateman, Jack Nicholson, and Clint Eastwood. One last clue? Just one word: "Broadway."

Visual clues: A coin with the Eggplant on it, a red swimsuit, and a red police siren.

TVLine's guess: Hear us out, could Eggplant be... Sting? Not only did he write the music for the 2014 Broadway musical "The Last Ship" (hence the "Broadway" and "ship captains" clue), but the police siren could be a nod to his band The Police. Plus, he sang the heck out of "Rocketman."

Galaxy Girl

Premiere clues: From a young age, Galaxy Girl was "on top of the world," accepted to the best schools on scholarship, and the youngest on stage — all before she could drive. Perfection was never her thing, however, so she walked away from all of that. Despite being "lost in the background" for years, she always believed she was meant for something more, so she worked her butt off — and her eventual rise was nothing short of "meteoric."

Visual clues: A shiny gold heart stone, a "Welcome 2 LA" sign, and a calendar with "Friday the 13th" circled.

TVLine's guess: The clues don't all necessarily add up, but the moment we heard Galaxy Girl sing, the only name that immediately came to mind was... Ashlee Simpson? She does have a song on the soundtrack for 2003's "Freaky Friday." Is that too much of a stretch? All we're saying is, if Galaxy Girl isn't Simpson, she could provide vocals for her — and we know how much our girl likes to lip sync.

Googly Eyes Is David Ortiz!

No mystery here! Googly Eyes was the first "Masked Singer" contestant to be eliminated in Season 14, following his performance of DJ Snake and Lil Jon's "Turn Down For What" in the two-hour premiere. Towards the end of the broadcast, this five-eyed creature was unmasked, revealing himself to be former professional baseball player David Ortiz (aka "Big Papi"), who famously played for the Minnesota Twins (1997–2002) before being traded to the Boston Red Sox (2003–2016) for the remainder of his career.

Handyman

Premiere clues: Looking back on his "scrappy" upbringing, this raspy, low-voiced gentleman grew up on the west coast. He considered himself to be a "tough guy" who rolled around with an "interesting crew." Somewhere along the way, however, he decided to use his image to "shift gears." All of a sudden he was hanging with an A-list crowd, including names like Robert DeNiro and Courteney Cox. 

Visual clues: In addition to seeing Handyman driving around in a convertible, we also saw a "hot cup of tea," a license plate with the Ace of Spades on it, and a "wild guy" face.

TVLine's guess: We knew we recognized that deep, raspy voice as soon as we heard it. And while we initially thought the clues were pointing towards "Law & Order: SVU" star Ice-T, further research has led us to conclude that Handyman is actually rapper/actor Tone Loc.

High Voltage

"Fear Night" clues: When High Voltage began his career, his biggest fear was the idea of having to "blend in," as he feels you have to get "a little crazy" to draw a lot of attention. He was always more interested in being a leader in his field, so he listened to his gut, and "billions" took notice. ("Suddenly, everyone was plugged in!") According to the contestant, he's been called "a patriot" and "a revolutionary," as he's "changing the fabric of American culture." One final clue? "The Rose Bowl."

Visual clues: Two big batteries with "Grease" on them, a lit-up map of the United States, and an American Eagle on a rock. (The "ZZ" and/or "V" on his costume could also be a potential clue.)

TVLine's guess: The verdict is definitely still out on this one, and if it turns out to be a professional athlete, we're going to need even more help.

Le Who Who Is Tiffany Haddish!

This cuddly collectible knock-off was the third contestant to be eliminated in Season 14, revealing herself to be Tiffany Haddish.

"You've been guessing me for long enough, so here I am!" Haddish announced in her clue package, in which she referred to herself as a "late-night legend" and "one of the most influential people on the planet." And with her total box-office earnings at over $1 billion, who are we to argue?

Haddish's package also included a suitcase with a crown it, referring to Haddish's movie "Girls Trip," as well as a cell phone that said "ghosted," referring to her role in the Disney movie "The Haunted Mansion."

And for those of you doubting that Haddish is halfway to EGOT-ing, just know that she won an Emmy for her 2018 hosting turn on "Saturday Night Live" and a Grammy for her 2021 comedy album "Black Mitzvah," making her just an Oscar and a Tony away from having all four.

Pugcasso

Premiere clues: According to Pugcasso, he was originally supposed to take over his family's business, "but sometimes you have to color outside of the lines." Emboldened to forge his own path in life, Pugcasso threw his hat into the ring in a major competition... and won! He considers himself to be a very private person — er, dog — and has never worn anything close to the costume he's currently rocking on "The Masked Singer."

Visual clues: A live TV studio, a baseball home plate, Big Ben, and an "All Star" sign.

TVLine's guess: OK, hear us out — could Pugcasso be "American Idol" Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips? Not only did he work at his family's pawn shop before auditioning for "Idol," but his biggest song is "Home," hence the home base. And Pugcasso can sing!

Queen Corgi

Premiere clues: Queen Corgi was a college student when she discovered... that college was not for her. Instead of focusing on her studies, the ruff royal dedicated her time to producing content for social media — and much to her surprise, the world took notice! She prides herself on not waiting for permission or following the rules, which is how she "literally" became known as a trailblazer. After her first performance, Queen Corgi shocked the judges by revealing that while she's "not new to the stage," she is new to "performing and singing live... if you can believe it." Her choice to sing Barbra Streisand's "Don't Rain on My Parade" in the premiere also suggests a possible musical theater connection.

Visual clues: A bottle of mouthwash, a ring light, a "Live from New York" sign, and a report card with an "F" in physics.

TVLine's guess: Our original guess of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" star Rachel Bloom was way off — but in our defense, we're always trying to dream cast Bloom into the shows we watch. No, further research has led us to conclude that Queen Corgi is actually social media personality Claudia Oshry. Did we know who this person was before our commenters suggested her name? No, but hey, "The Masked Singer" is nothing if not educational, right?

Owl

"Fear Night" clues: When the Owl first took flight, he says you couldn't go anywhere without hearing his name. People even started copying his iconic look, "imagine that!" His biggest fear was people starting to laugh at him, instead of with him, so he chose to focus on his family. Then, life gave him "the chance to do something big," which led his haters "eating their words." In his clear Southern twang, he advised viewers that if haters are talking behind their backs, "just give them the bird and do your thing."

Visual clues: A kite with a spyglass on it, movie popcorn, and a reindeer. Speaking of animals, his bonus was clue was simply... a goat (or possibly the GOAT).

TVLine's guess: Honestly, Billy Bob Thornton wouldn't have been our first guess, but Ken Jeong made a compelling argument. Plus, we're struggling to come up with anyone better at the moment.

Scarab

Premiere clues: "Under the ancient stars of a midnight sky, we find the legend of the Scarab Queen," her package began. Also referred to as a "golden goddess," Scarab is "perhaps the most decorated" contestant the show has seen thus far. "I have done it all," Scarab says, including dining with presidents. Major celebrities like Brad Pitt and the late, great Prince have known her name. At this stage in her career, "most people would be ready to retire," but Scarab is looking for a new challenge. When pressed for another clue, Scarab likened herself to Beetlejuice — as in, the judges have guessed her name so many times over the years, she figured she might as well appear "and show you who the real Beetlejuice is."

Visual clues: A golden globe (award?), a golden lion, and scales of justice. 

TVLine's guess: Let's see, someone the judges have guessed quite a bit over the years. Could she be... Taraji P. Henson? Not only has the actress earned many accolades (including a Golden Globe) during her career, but her character's last name on "Empire" was Lyon, hence the lion in the clue package. She also appeared opposite Pitt in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," and is famously a fan of Prince. That said, we're thrilled that the judges guessed Viola Davis, if only because it resulted in Scarab's incredible impression of the "How to Get Away With Murder" star's iconic walk — and who else but Henson would dare to do that?

Snow Cone

Premiere clues: Snow Cone has always believed she was destined for stardom, and woefully misunderstood. She started out modeling boots as a child, then got her big break when she landed a role on "one of TV's hottest shows." However, one moment "spoiled everything," and Snow Cone suddenly found herself "kicked to the curb." She still can't believe what the headlines said about her at the time, which she claims were "all lies." She's been trying to shake that public image ever since.

Visual clues: Her first clue package featured an "America's Sweetheart" sash, and her first performance included a male snow cone salesman.

TVLine's guess: As unabashed fans of her 2010 debut album "Superficial," we knew this was "The Hills" star Heidi Montag from her first note. Jenny McCarthy thought she was clever, guessing that the "CO" boots were actually hinting at "The OC," but no — it stands for Colorado, aka Montag's home state. The male snow cone salesman in the first performance was clearly a nod to Montag's husband Spencer Pratt.

Stingray

Premiere clues: According to Stingray, he's everywhere, "from Michelin to the Met Gala." He's also a self-proclaimed party boy, specifically asking, "Who else parties on the roof of the Chateau Marmont?" (Um, Robin Thicke would like a word, sir!) Stingray also confirmed that he's a nepo baby, looking back fondly on the "amazing" parties his mom used to host, with guests including Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, and Stevie Wonder. After his performance, Nick Cannon immediately knew who he was, saying that it's definitely a friend of his.

Visual clues: In the first episode, we saw a five-star "Kelp" review, a picture of Paris Hilton, and an ant.

TVLine's guess: This feels like another easy one — Stingray is none other than Evan Ross, son of legendary disco diva Diana Ross. He's close friends with Paris Hilton, which explains her photo; he even has a song called "Paris," which he released with wife Ashlee Simpson, who we think is this season's Galaxy Girl! Ross also dated Aubrey O'Day, who was the Ant in Season 13 of "The Masked Singer," hence the ant in his clue package.

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