'The Masked Singer' Season 12 Episode 4 Recap: Dust Bunny Revealed

SPOILER ALERT: Details for “The Masked Singer” Season 12, Episode 4, “Sports Night,” which aired October 16 on Fox, follow.

In the year two thousand (and 24) … Andy Richter is eliminated as Dust Bunny in “The Masked Singer”. The “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” and “Conan” sidekick — plus “Andy Richter Controls the Universe”/“Andy Barker PI” star — managed to win the “Masked Singer”. Panelists since no one got it right.

Panelist Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg said it was John C. Reilly. Ken Jeong thought it was Will Ferrell. Robin Thicke calls himself Chevy Chase. Rita Ora said it was Jay Leno.

“Singing has always been a secret ambition of mine,” Judge-as-Dust-Bunny said in his “Masked Singer” package. “When I started in the business as a newbie, I had a super important job: making coffee. Until I was asked to fill in for someone testing the lighting, and unbeknownst to you, I apparently had a face for TV. Since then, I've lined up quite a few co-stars. Anne Hathaway, David Bowie, even Marlon Brando. However, no one has ever seen this footage!”

“Sports Night” opened with guests Joel McHale and Nikki Glaser introducing an appearance by panelists Thicke and Ora. Thicke and Ora competed in a boxing ring while singing “Rock You Like a Hurricane” by Scorpion. Ora was ultimately crowned the winner of their tag team. Glaser previously appeared on the eighth season of “Masked Singer” as “Snowstorm,” while McHale is a frequent guest panelist on the series. Earlier this season, he was seen in a clip praising his relationship with Showbird, who ended up being his “Community” co-star Yvette Nicole Brown. McHale and Glaser appeared as side commentators throughout the episode.

Andy Richter as Dusty Bunny joins Paula Cole as Ship, Marsai Martin as Woodpecker, Yvette Nicole Brown as Showbird and John Elway as Leaf Sheep as the celebrities unmasked in season 12 of The Masked Singer.

Returning for season 12 are host Nick Cannon as well as panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, while Ora also returned to the panel for the second year in a row to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.

Thematic episodes of The Masked Singer Season 12 include tributes to Mattel's Barbie on its 65th anniversary and the film Footloose on its 40th anniversary. Miley Cyrus will also be honored with an episode dedicated to her music catalog. Also new is a “Who Are You Fest” with music from “memorable festival lineups,” as well as a “Sports Night” and a “60’s Night.” Returning tentpole themes include “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Night.”

New this season are cues that are “strategically embedded into costumes, song choices and stage moments.” And the fifteen celebrity contestants will be joined by a “celebrity masked ambassador” made up of previous contestants including Dick Van Dyke (Season 9 Gnome), Jewel (Season 6 winner as Queen of Hearts), and Ne-yo (Season 10 winner). as the cow) and DeMarcus Ware (Koala from season 11). And the “Ding Dong Keep It On” bell rings again this morning, but only one singer from the three group finals can be saved.

Season 12 features 15 contestants in new costumes, including Ship, Leaf Sheep, Woodpecker, Chess Piece, Bluebell, Buffalo, Showbird, Dust Bunny, Goo , “Strawberry Shortcake” and more.

Here were Group B's first performances in episode 4, “Sports Night,” on Wednesday:

wasp

Song: “Rock Your Body” by Justin Timberlake

Panel assumptions: Taye Diggs, Bruno Mars, Jason Derulo

Note on the Masked Ambassador: Ne-Yo (Cow, Season 10): “I think it's time for my boy Wasp to come into play. I have known him since he was new on the scene and he has had great success by accepting my words of wisdom. I think he has what it takes to claim the Golden Mask trophy, just like I did in Season 10.”

Wasp voiceover: “I mean, I grew up in a tough area. There was no reason why I should have made it. But I learned to dig deep and fight. My career became highly active. We’re talking about the biggest stages and screens in the world.”

Notes on the Sports Night shoe: Basketball shoes. “Well Nick, fresh kicks help me keep my game up.”

Chess piece

Song: “Believe” by Cher

Panel assumptions: Serena Williams, Regina King, Ashley Graham

Note on the Masked Ambassador: Nikki Glaser (Snowstorm, Season 8): “I know when you think of Nikki Glaser, you think of a fashion icon. And that's why I'm here. To introduce the most fashion forward friend I know.”

Chess Piece Voiceover: “Look, I love fashion moments.” I just never thought I would be here. There were times when I felt like a chess piece with no protection. People have doubted me my whole life. But I had to believe in myself. And take bold steps across the board to secure the crown and the leadership role that has changed my game.”

Notes on the Sports Night shoe: Tennis shoes. “The first round of the game says: Love serves love.”

Bluebell

Song: “We Belong” by Pat Benatar

Panel assumptions: Taylor Momsen, Elle Goulding, Paris Hilton, Leighton Meester

Note on the Masked Ambassador: Kelly Osbourne (Ladybug, Season 2): “I'm here to reveal some top secret information about my friend Bluebell. Who surely knows a thing or two about tabloid fodder. I should know, we even made headlines together. She had worldwide success overnight. But with great fame comes great gossip.”

Bluebell voiceover: “While my career blossomed and the rumors swirled about my alleged relationships with rock stars, billionaires and even royals, the truth is that my true love never blossomed until recently. Now that I've found it, I've never been happier. We belong Together. And now I’m here because I kind of have a moment.”

Notes on the Sports Night shoe: Rollerblades. “I’m trying to cope with the situation, but I’m always rocking.”

Dust bunny

Song: “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond

Panel assumptions: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Jay Leno

Note on the Masked Ambassador: Dick Van Dyke (Gnome, Season 9): “Hello, ladies and gentlemen. It's me, Dick Van Dyke. You may remember me as the cute gnome from Season 9. I'm 98 years old now. So I know a little about collecting dust. So here’s my buddy the dust bunny.”

Dust Bunny voiceover: “Thanks Dick! Hello, I'm Dust Bunny. I'm here to audition for The Masked Singer because singing has always been a secret ambition of mine. When I started in the business as a newbie, I had a super important job. Make coffee. Until I was asked to fill in for someone testing the lighting, and unbeknownst to you, I apparently had a face for TV. Since then, I've lined up quite a few co-stars. Anne Hathaway, David Bowie, even Marlon Brando. However, no one has ever seen this footage.”

Notes on the Sports Night shoe: Ice skates. “Well, my attitude towards this competition is to burn through it in a blaze of glory.”

Goo

Song: “Lose Control” by Teddy Swims

Panel assumptions: Jon Batiste, Shaboozey, Khalid

Note on the Masked Ambassador: Keenan Allen (Gargoyle, Season 9): “I'm happy to be a masked ambassador with some secret information. In Season 9 as Gargoyle, everyone got to see my softer, more sensitive side. Even if they know me to be tough. And with Goo, I can tell he’s the same.”

Goo voiceover: “Growing up, I wanted to do everything my way. But inside I was really sensitive. Full of emotions. When my older brother started playing guitar, I found my way out. After hard days at school, I sat in my room crying, suffering from the pain of high school trauma. I became a total music nerd. Creation of a capella groups, music laboratory and even awards.”

Notes on the Sports Night shoe: Music studs. “For me, you might want to focus on the sole of the shoes.”

Last season's cast included Vanessa Hudgens, who won the Season 11 crown as Goldfish, defeating Scott Porter, who appeared as Gumball. Other cast members included Thelma Houston (Clock), Chrissy Metz (Poodle Moth), Corey Feldman (Seal) and Clay Aiken/Ruben Studdard (Beets), Jenifer Lewis (Miss Cleocatra), Kate Flannery (Starfish), Charlie Wilson (Ugly Sweater) . , DeMarcus Ware (Koala), Colton Underwood (Love Bird), Sisqó (Lizard), Billy Bush (Sir Lion), Joe Bastianich (Spaghetti & Meatballs), Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (Book).

“The Masked Singer” comes from Fox Alternative Entertainment. Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis and Cannon are executive producers, while Seitchik serves as showrunner. The series is based on the South Korean format of Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.