The Masked Singer Season 14 Episode 11 Reveal: Pangolin

SPOILER ALERT: Details to follow for season 14, episode 11 of “The Masked Singer,” “Semi-Finals,” which aired March 25 on Fox.

There was no more fighting in Rachel Platten. The “Fight Song” singer was the latest celebrity to be revealed on season 14 of the Fox singing reality competition “The Masked Singer.” Platten was exposed as Pangolin.

Among the panelists, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg was right with Platten. Ken Jeong recommended Lea Michelle. Robin Thicke went with Michelle Branch. Rita Ora thought it was Vanessa Carlton.

Meanwhile, before being unmasked, Pangolin provided another “crack the case” clue to her identity: boxing gloves. “I like to stand strong in a fight. Especially when it counts. And this whole thing represents a huge victory for me.”

Pangolin’s final performance was ‘It Must Have Been Love’ by Roxette; in previous episodes she sang ‘What A Feeling (Flashdance)’ by Irene Cara; ‘Ironic’ by Alanis Morrisette; and Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mama, I’m Coming Home.”

With Pangolin gone, that leaves Galaxy Girl, Cat Witch, Pugcasso, and Crane all for next week’s finale.

Rachel Platten (Pangolin) joins Evan Ross-Næss (Stingray), judge Greg Mathis (14 Karat Carrot), Alexi Lalas (High Voltage), Jack Wagner (Eggplant), Heidi Montag (Snow Cone), Billy Ray Cyrus (Owl), Teddi Mellencamp (Calla Lily), Claudia Oshry (Queen Corgi), Taraji P. Henson (Scarab), Tone Loc (Handyman), Tiffany Haddish (Le Who Who), Todd and Julie Chrisley (Croissants) and David “Big Papi” Ortiz (Googly Eyes) as the celebrities unmasked so far in season 14 of “The Masked Singer.”

Back for season 14 are host Nick Cannon, along with panelists McCarthy Wahlberg, Jeong, Ora and Thicke.

New this season is “America’s Insider,” in which singer, dancer and social media personality Kylie Cantrall will share behind-the-scenes hints and clues for viewers. The twist: Cantrall is dressed as Cat Witch, but will only unmask in front of viewers – so the audience knows who she is, but the panelists don’t.

The Masked Singer season 14 themed episodes include a tribute to “Star Trek,” the ’90s comedy “Clueless,” the comedy franchise “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and the blockbuster “Twilight Saga” films. Fox’s new “Fear Factor” reboot also featured host Johnny Knoxville in a “Fear Factor: House of Fear Night” and an “Ozzfest Night” in honor of late rocker Ozzy Osbourne, including a special tribute by “Masked Singer” alumnus Kelly Osbourne (Season 2’s Ladybug) who saluted her father’s musical influence.

The 18 masked contestants in season 14 include Aubergine, Pugcasso, Queen Corgi, the Croissants, Owl, 14 Karat Carrot, Snow Cone, Galaxy Girl, High Voltage, Googly Eyes, Scarab, Handyman, Crane, Le Who Who, Pangolin, Stingray, Cat Witch and Calla Lily.

According to the show, the season 14 contestants have sold a total of 94 million records, received 47 Teen Choice Award nominations, 12 Emmy nominations, two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one Tony Award win and one Academy Award nomination.

Here were the performances from Wednesday’s episode.

Cat witch

Song: “Run to You,” by Whitney Houston

Previous issues: “Abracadabra,” by Lady Gaga; “Teenage Dream,” by Katy Perry; “It Will Rain,” by Bruno Mars; “Starships,” by Nicki Minaj

Note: Related to Robin Thicke. “Robin, last time I mentioned you worked with one of my family members. But we know each other because you welcomed my family into your home. You recorded with one of my parents. Have a connection with Rita as well.”

Panel guesses: Noah Cyrus, Kylie Cantrall

Previous panel estimates: Charli D’Amelio, Addison Rae, Lisa from Blackpink; Victoria Justice, Ashley Tisdale, Zendaya, Hailee Steinfeld, Jamie Lynn Spears, Katseye Members, Vanessa Lachey

Cat Witch voiceover: “My diary, I write all my personal secrets in it. But tonight turn to page 20 for my top secret message: A letter for someone special: Mom. All this is possible because of you. You believed in me as a little girl and showed me exactly who I could be. And when I got a role in a major franchise, you were by my side. The older I get, the more I hang out with you. All those lessons you taught me, maybe I didn’t understand them then. I think I understand. And while my life story is yet to be written, I feel safe to follow in your footsteps. You are such a queen. Watch me chase the crown.”

Galaxy girl

Song: ‘Misery Business’, by Paramore

Previous issues: “Super Graphic Ultra-Modern Girl,” by Chappell Roan; “Just A Girl”, no doubt; ‘Riding’, by Incubus; Lights,” by Ellie Goulding

Note: Connected to Nick Cannon. “You’re definitely closer to my husband. We go back to the early 2000s. I think you probably partied with my husband, but not with me.”

Panel guesses: Ashlee Simpson, Aly Michalka

Previous panel estimates: Lindsay Lohan, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Emma Stone, Dixie D’Amelio, Anne Hathaway, Hillary Duff, Ashlee Simpson, Kate Hudson, Gwen Stefani, Taylor Momsen, Avril Lavigne

Galaxy Girl voiceover: ‘There’s one little detail I should probably share with you: this necklace. [Heart necklace with “best” and “friends,” broken in two.] I’ve looked up to one star all my life. During the day we sang karaoke in her convertible. But overnight, she took the world’s biggest stages by storm. And I looked in awe. I saw the prizes, the glitz, the glamour. But I also saw the public criticism, the headlines. I remember how much my heart would break for her. When it was my turn to be in the spotlight, I was afraid to follow in her footsteps. But she prepared me for what was to come. And she has always been my guiding light. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t healthy competition. And that’s why I want to go to the final. She might be a huge star. But at the end of the day, I am the entire galaxy. I win!”

Pangolin

Song: ‘It must have been love’, by Roxette

Previous issues: “Ironic,” by Alanis Morrisette; “Mommy, I’m Coming Home,” by Ozzy Osbourne; “What a feeling (Flashdance)” by Irene Cara

Clue: Connected to Ken Jeong: “This person and I have been on camera together.”

Panel guesses: Leah Michelle, Rachel Platten

Previous panel estimates: Sara Bareilles, Christina Perri, Katy Perry, Vanessa Carlton, Michelle Branch, Meghan Trainor, Jennifer Nettles

Voiceover from Pangolin: “My best friend in the world was my grandma. She would carry news clips of me and force people to read them. Like, ‘Have you heard of my granddaughter? She’s on the Emmys! She was feisty, funny, and full of heart. I lost her a few years ago and I miss her every day. Just like when I became a mother, I went through a really hard time. I would sit there wondering how I was going to get through it. But then I think of Nana, and I hear her saying, ‘You got this!’ And it really got me through it. That fierceness runs in the family. And it’s what drives me now to make new headlines. To fight and reach the final!”

Pugcasso

Song: ‘Bad Dreams’, by Teddy Swims

Note: Connected to Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg. “We shared a stage together.”

Panel guesses: Shay Mooney, Darren Criss

Previous issues: “Just,” by Alex Warren; “Fake Plastic Trees,” by Radiohead; “Too Much,” by Spice Girls; ‘Dreams’, by the Cranberries

Previous panel estimates: Dan Reynolds, Darren Criss, Ryan Tedder, Jack Johnson, Rob Thomas, Pat Monahan, Vance Joy, Charlie Puth, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Mraz

Pugcasso voiceover: “There was a moment when everyone in America had their eyes on me. This hometown boy was being cast in interviews and photo shoots. The problem is that I’ve always thought of myself as a musician, not a celebrity. I work very hard to have a life that is as normal as possible for me and my family. I mean, my own child doesn’t know I’m famous. As you can imagine, I would love to do the show, and I was lucky enough to be chosen. For me, it’s about the art, the music.” That’s why I want to make it to the final. This allows me to do what I am good at.”

Crane

Song: ‘Break Free’ by Ariana Grande

Clue: Connection with Rita Ora. “We like a bit of healthy competition. We were on TV together. Not a talk show, we were competing.”

Panel guesses: Tate McCrae, Normani, Halle Bailey, SZA

Previous issues: “It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay,” by Whitney Houston; “Say You’ll Be There,” by Spice Girls; “Good luck, honey!” by Chappell Roan

Guesses from previous panelists: Misty Copeland, Mya, Ashanti, Keke Palmer, Ciara, Taylor Swift, Normani

Crane voiceover: “Look deeper into my DNA. When I had my breakthrough, I talked about multiplatinum. There was so much pressure to strike while the iron was hot. But behind closed doors, my world was falling apart. My parents were both sick. I had to be there for them. But when I shared my work with them, I could see joy. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I inspired them to fight. And seeing their light pushed me to keep going. We leaned on each other, and after a few tough years, we can finally take a deep breath. That’s why I want to make it to the final. Being a fighter is in my blood.”

Previous winners of ‘The Masked Singer’ include T-Pain as Monster (Season 1), Wayne Brady as Fox (Season 2), Kandi Burruss as Night Angel (Season 3), LeAnn Rimes as Sun (Season 4), Nick Lachey as Piglet (Season 5), Jewel as Queen of Hearts (Season 6), Teyana Taylor as Firefly (Season 7), Amber Riley as Harp (Season 8), Bishop Briggs as Medusa (Season 6). 9), Ne-Yo as Cow (Season 10), Vanessa Hudgens as Goldfish (Season 11), Boyz II Men as Buffalos (Season 12) and Gretchen Wilson as Pearl (Season 13).

“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.