The Masked Singer Season 14 Episode 4 Recap: Queen Corgi Revealed

SPOILER ALERT: Details to follow for Season 14, Episode 4 of “The Masked Singer,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Night,” which aired Jan. 28 on Fox.

Cowabunga, dude. “The Masked Singer” sent home his latest song during “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Night” on Wednesday. Unmasked in the episode was comedian Claudia Oshry, of the popular Instagram account @GirlWithNoJob and podcast ‘The Toast’.

Oshry ended her role as Queen Corgi after starring in Sia’s “Unstoppable” in this week’s episode. (She had previously performed Barbara Streisand’s “Don’t Rain on My Parade” in the season 14 premiere episode.) But instead of being eliminated, Oshry/Queen Corgi announced she was withdrawing from the competition.

Osry told it Variety that she decided to leave the show after realizing the time commitment was affecting her role as a new mother. “I moved my whole family there,” she said. “I had a four-month-old at the time. I was exclusively breastfeeding. I was pumping in the trailer and it was really starting to take its toll. I was spending a lot of time without my baby. It just wasn’t what I thought it would be. I was having so much fun, but I was so conflicted between continuing and, of course, winning, and being at home with my baby. Ultimately, I decided that after a few performances of my performances, this was a dream come true. This ticked the box. I sang on national television, I did what I came here for. And then I thought, ‘You know what, I think I can go out and let someone else win.’ And leave gracefully.

Given the episode’s unusual ending, there wasn’t even a final guess from panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora. Previously, Jeong thought it was Amy Schumer, Ora suspected Ali Wong and Thicke went with Whitney Cummings.

Oshry said she informed producers of her desire to quit early, but the panelists were unaware. “I can say everyone was pretty much supportive,” she said. “The producers, the executives, and everyone I worked with were mostly women. One of them was even pregnant. So I felt like I was talking to people who understood, and they really wanted to make me feel comfortable. They told me this was an option. And I thought, you know what? I think that would work for me. I think it would work for the show. I didn’t want to super disrupt the flow of the show, because they know how it works. But I also just wanted to prioritize my experience and myself. I feel like we made a really good point of it. And I think it turned out to be kind of a storybook.

This is the second time a “Masked Singer” decided to unmask rather than wait to be eliminated; in season 4, Mickey Rourke decided to take off his costume himself after a performance.

Celebrating 40^e celebrating the anniversary of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” the night opened with Jeong singing along to the franchise’s theme song — which coincidentally means songwriter Chuck Lorre will now get a check from the show.

Galaxy Girl, Stingray, Cat Witch and 14 Karat Carrot advance to the next round along with Pugcasso, Snow Cone and Crane. Still waiting their turn: High Voltage, Calla Lily, Owl and Eggplant.

Claudia Oshry (Queen Corgi) joins 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 will also feature host Johnny Knoxville in a “Fear Factor: House of Fear Night,” and an “Ozzfest Night” will honor late rocker Ozzy Osbourne, including a special tribute from “Masked Singer” alum Kelly Osbourne (Season 2’s Ladybug) who salutes 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.

These were the performances from Wednesday’s two-hour premiere episode.

Cat witch

Song: ‘Teenage Dream’ by Katy Perry

Previous issue: ‘Abracadabra’ by Lady Gaga

Note: Pocket watch with the indication 10:10. “Having only had a limited amount of time in the business, I’ve been in some incredible films and films. I even think some of you have seen them.”

Panel guesses: Victoria Justice, Ashley Tisdale, Lisa from Blackpink

Previous panel estimates: Charli D’Amelio, Addison Rae, Lisa from Blackpink

Cat Witch voiceover: “One of the coolest things about the Ninja Turtles has always been collecting action figures. It was the first question I asked when I became a star: Am I going to be a toy? The first time I saw it at Walmart, I was shocked. And to my surprise, they couldn’t keep them on the shelves. But the coolest part? Knowing that this is probably the first action figure some kids will ever get. That’s a dream come true. See you in the toy box.”

Stingray

Song: ‘Momma Song’ by Benson Boone

Previous issue: ‘Stay Alive’ by Bee Gees

Clue: Sushi. “Owning restaurants is just part of my empire.”

Panel guesses: Jaden Smith, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Donald Glover

Previous panel estimates: Lenny Kravitz, Jaden Smith, Lil Romeo

Voiceover from Stingray: “When you’re swimming with the sharks in Hollywood, it’s easy to get swept up in the currents of fame. But I had a secret weapon: I had an oracle at home. I go to them for all my advice. Relationships, career. She literally changed the world. Especially mine. She’s my mother. Life moves fast and we don’t always get a chance to say it. So let me tell you right now: Mom, thank you for all your advice, for holding my hand, making Er there was room for me in your bed when I was scared. I love you.’

Galaxy girl

Song: ‘Just a girl’, no doubt

Previous issue: ‘Super graphic ultra-modern girl’, by Chappell Roan

Note: Jingle bells. “Holidays are definitely an important period in my career. I love the holidays and the fun.”

Panel guesses: Dixie D’Amelio, Anne Hathaway, Hillary Duff

Previous panel estimates: Lindsay Lohan, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Emma Stone

Galaxy Girl voiceover: “I know firsthand that when you spend your whole life in front of cameras, people try to control your every move. Especially as a woman. They try to tell you what to wear, how to talk, your whole image. But that’s not what I’m here for. The night before one of the biggest shoots of my life, I changed my entire look. And I didn’t tell anyone. The next day, when they saw what I had done, everyone panicked. But they don’t know what’s best for me. I know that. yes.” And I was right: the shoot went worldwide. Oh, and my appearance?

Queen Corgi

Song: ‘Unstoppable’, by Sia

Previous issue: ‘Don’t Rain on My Parade’ by Barbra Streisand

Clue: Avocado toast. “I would be nothing without my morning toast.”

Panel guesses: Amy Schumer, Ali Wong, Whitney Cummings

Previous panel estimates: Nikki Blonsky, Maya Rudolph, Aidy Bryant

Queen Corgi voiceover: “Come to cha from New York, it’s the Call Me Corgi podcast. Queen Corgi, great to have you on the podcast.” “Thank you, it’s so great to be back in my hometown. I waddled past Madison Square Garden and dreamed that one day this would be my name in the lights. That’s for Lady Gaga, not for me. But I look better in a meat dress than Lady Gaga. But when I finally got the chance to headline my first tour, you know I saved the best for last. Madison Square Garden. And guess what, I sold out. As a new mom, I want my baby to know that no single dream is too big.”

Wildcard: 14-carat carrot

Song: ‘Wait a minute, I’m coming’, by Sam and Dave

Clue: Five 24K carrots. “I made some bad decisions when I was younger. But now I’m living the golden life.”

Panel guesses: Al Green, Otis Williams of the Temptations, Morgan Freeman, Verdine White

14-karat carrot voiceover: “Being a wild card is a little bit out of my comfort zone. Because I play by the rules. But it wasn’t always that way. I used to be a problem. I eventually hit rock bottom. I was locked up. With no promise of a golden future. I abandoned my family. And that was no way to live. So I cleaned up my act. I guess deep down I was always a good guy. Justice is really the balance between carrot and stick.”

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.