‘The Masked Singer’ Season 12 Episode 8 Recap: Ice King Revealed

SPOILER ALERT: Details to follow for Season 12, Episode 8 of “The Masked Singer,” “Miley Cyrus Night,” which aired Nov. 20 on Fox.

Drake Bell got a little serious on Wednesday night’s episode of “The Masked Singer,” revealing what it felt like to be at the center of a media firestorm earlier this year. Bell, who was unmasked as the Ice King this week, shared some personal thoughts in the voiceover package before his performance.

“I finally felt ready to tell my truth to the world,” said Bell – under the disguise of the Ice King. “And so I did. And immediately regretted it. I imagined my words on the news and on the internet, and I was in total panic. I begged them to get my story. I didn’t want it to run. But that power was beyond my reach. The night it was released, I was a total disaster. Frozen. But once I saw how many people could relate, I felt the weight lifted from my shoulders. My story is there. And I don’t need everyone to understand me. But I worked hard to put that chapter behind me, and that’s what I wanted most. To those of you who support me, thank you. Because your support makes me feel like the sky is the limit.”

Bell-as-Ice King referenced the Investigation Discovery documentary series “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids’ TV,” in which he shared his personal story of sexual abuse while starring in the Nickelodeon series “Drake and Josh ‘. ”

Bell recently toured the country performing his music, including a show next month in Los Angeles. Last year he appeared in the Mexican version of ‘The Masked Singer’, ‘¿Quién es la máscara?’, as the Baby Alien.

“What originally drew me to the ‘Masked Singer’ was just doing something that was out of my element and doing something fun,” he said. “I’m always working and performing. And I thought, to put on a crazy costume and sing different songs that you wouldn’t normally sing, to learn this choreography and have these big productions around you, it just seemed like it would be a total blast .

Continuing next week, Bell planned to sing Elvis Presley’s “Burning Love.” Instead, he ended the show with Miley Cyrus’ “Midnight Sky.”

Among the show’s panelists, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg almost got it right, first mentioning Drake Bell, but then following up with James Franco. Rita Ora said Shia LeBeouf. Ken Jeong thought it was Joe Jonas. Robin Thicke mentioned Cole Sprouse.

It was “Miley Cyrus Night” on the show, and even though the pop star wasn’t in the studio, her music certainly was — starting with a performance of “Party in the USA” by contestants Strawberry Shortcake, Ice King, Royal Knight and Sherlock dog. Later, the panelists had some fun with Thicke’s infamous association with Cyrus (via their twerking performance at the 2013 MTV VMAs). “Robin, you know Miley very well,” McCarthy-Wahlberg said. Hurt Thicke: “Uh no, uh, Miley and I have never met!”

Drake Bell as Ice King joins Bethany Hamilton as Macaron, Natalie Imbruglia as Bluebell, Laverne Cox as Chess Piece, Andy Richter as Dusty Bunny, 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, alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, while Ora also returned to the desk for the second consecutive season to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.

The themed episodes from Season 12 of “The Masked Singer” include tributes to Mattel’s Barbie, which is celebrating its 65th anniversary, and the movie “Footloose,” which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Miley Cyrus will also be honored with an episode dedicated to her music catalogue, while also new is a ‘Who Are You Fest’, featuring music from ‘memorable festival line-ups’, as well as a ‘Sports Night’ and a ’60’s Night’. ” Tentpole themes that are back include “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Night.”

New this season, cues will be “strategically embedded in costumes, in song choices and onstage moments.” And the fifteen celebrity contestants will be supported by a “celebrity Masked Ambassador,” made up of past contestants including Dick Van Dyke (Season 9 Gnome), Jewel (Season 6 winner as the Queen of Hearts), Ne-yo (Winner of season 10). as the cow) and DeMarcus Ware (Koala from season 11). And the “Ding Dong Keep It On” bell sounds again this morning, but only one singer can be saved across the three group finals.

In season 12, 15 contestants perform in new costumes, including ‘Ship’, ‘Leaf Sheep’, ‘Woodpecker’, ‘Chess Piece’, ‘Bluebell’, ‘Buffalo’, ‘Showbird’, ‘Dust Bunny’, ‘Goo’ , ‘Strawberry Shortcake’, ‘Sherlock Hound’, ‘Royal Knight’, ‘Ice King’, ‘Macaron’ and more.

This was the second round of Group C performances on Wednesday’s Episode 8, “Miley Cyrus Night”:

Sherlock dog

Song: ‘Used to be Young’ by Miley Cyrus

Panel guesses: Adam Levine, Johnny Rzeznik (of Goo Goo Dolls), Scott Stapp (of Creed), Hozier, Nate Ruess (of Fun)

Miley clue: Wig. “Hannah Montana isn’t the only one with beautiful long hair.”

Sherlock Hound voiceover: “As a young Hollywood star, Miley was known for being free-spirited and fun-loving. Just like this old dog. See, when I was younger I ran wild, crazy and free. Always looking for a challenge. Then I found myself in the bullpen, faced with my biggest case yet. To break a curse that has lasted almost a century. Many men had gone before me and failed. But with my drive I knew I could get us out of these problems. We were between a rock and a hard place, but I didn’t roll over. And with my band behind me, I single-handedly broke the curse and claimed our place in history. And even though I reinvented myself afterward, just like Miley, I’ll never forget those glory days when I was fun, wild, and young.

Previous issue: ‘Under the Bridge’ by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Previous panel estimates: Eddie Vedder, Gavin Rossdale, Chad Kroeger, Brandon Boyd

Ice King

Song: ‘Midnight Sky’ by Miley Cyrus

Panel guesses: Joe Jonas, Shia LaBeouf, Drake Bell, James Franco

Miley clue: Teen Choice 2008 surfboard. “For both Miley and me, our teenage dreams came true.”

Ice King voice-over: “Miley and I actually have a lot in common. We both know that the media can be totally uncool. And this year I was part of a firestorm of press. I finally felt ready to tell my truth to the world. And so I did. And immediately regretted it. I imagined my words on the news and on the internet, and I was in total panic. I begged them to get my story. I didn’t want it to run. But that power was beyond my reach. The night it was released, I was a total disaster. Frozen. But once I saw how many people could relate, I felt the weight lifted from my shoulders. My story is there. And I don’t need everyone to understand me. But I worked hard to put that chapter behind me, and that’s what I wanted most. For those of you who support me, thank you. Because your support makes me feel like the sky is the limit.”

Previous issue: ‘Tonight Tonight’ by Hot Chelle Rae

Panel guesses: Pete Wentz, Joe Jonas, Mr Beast

Strawberry Shortcake

Song: ‘Wrecking Ball’ by Miley Cyrus

Panel guesses: Chloe Fineman, Hilary Duff, Ashley Tisdale

Miley clue: Boxing gloves. “Miley has always been in my corner. She was even by my side when I made my debut.”

Voiceover by Strawberry Shortcake: “Miley night hits close to home for me. As close as Hannah Montana could get. Literal. That’s because Miley and I literally have the same dreams about cooking. And apparently the same recipe for success. We both grew up in front of the world. We lived the sweet life. And at one point he shared a stage. We even connected with the same famous brothers. And even leaned on each other when we finally broke their hearts. Let’s not sugarcoat it. So it’s fitting that I sing one of her most iconic break-up songs tonight. The girl gets it, and I love paying tribute to the cream of the crop. Miley.”

Previous issue: ‘Slow Burn’ by Kacey Musgraves

Previous panel estimates: Renee Rapp, Lana del Rey, Rachel Ziegler

Royal Knight

Song: ‘When I Look at You’ by Miley Cyrus

Panel guesses: Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kate Hudson, Aubrey Plaza

Miley clue:Nashville. “Like ‘Party in the USA,’ Miley and I would both prefer a party in Nashville.”

Royal Knight voiceover: ‘Tonight we celebrate Miley. And just as she has had many chapters in my life, so have I. Chapter 2: Even though I stand on this stage in shining protective armor, I’ve felt broken for much of my life. A series of bad relationships, betrayals and heartbreak left me feeling shattered. And worst of all: as if everything was my fault. But I knew love existed for me. So I kept fighting, and I can tell you it was a battlefield. Just as my world was falling apart, I saw someone on the horizon. A beacon calling me to safety. And now he is my north star. I look to him when I feel lost, and he calls me his warrior. That’s why I broke down in tears when I first saw this mask. Kind of fitting, right? Tonight this song is for him. The night I found my light, in total darkness.”

Previous issue: ‘You and I’, by Lady Gaga

Previous panel estimates: Ashley Tisdale, Lily James, Hayden Panettiere

Last season’s performers included Vanessa Hudgens, who won the season 11 crown as Goldfish, beating out Scott Porter, who had performed as Gumball. Other performers 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 created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.