The Masked Singer Season 14 Episode 8 Recap: Eggplant revealed

SPOILER ALERT: Details to follow for Season 14, Episode 8 of “The Masked Singer,” “OzzFest Night,” which aired March 4 on Fox.

All Jack Wagner needs is just a little more time. To be sure what he feels. Was it all in his head? Because it seems hard to believe… that “The Masked Singer” was all he needed.

Unfortunately for the ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Melrose Place’ alum, he was the star coming out tonight. And now he’s so sure where he stands: Wagner was the latest celebrity to be unmasked on season 14 of the Fox singing reality competition, as Eggplant.

This week’s “The Masked Singer” paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with “OzzFest Night,” featuring guest panelist Kelly Osbourne (who appeared as Ladybug in Season 2).

Among the panelists, no one got it right — although Ken Jeong, who guessed that another “General Hospital” alum, Rick Springfield, was closest. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg went with REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin. Rita Ora thought it was Nathan Lane, and Robin Thicke went with Kenny Loggins. Osbourne mentioned Alice Cooper.

Here’s what Wagner, as Eggplant, said in his first appearance of the season: “I have five decades of experience playing in many fields. I stand up for the people. I represent the rock stars, ship captains and a lot of loved ones. When it comes to connections, I’ve chatted with everyone. Jason Bateman, Jack Nicholson, Clint Eastwood. They would all support me. So cast your vote and join me. Together we’ll shoot for the stars.”

In his second appearance, he added: “Life comes at you fast. Especially in the land of opportunity. Like the time I crashed the most iconic event in pop history: the recording of ‘We Are the World.’ I got the private invitation from Quincy Jones. Suddenly I’m hanging out with 45 of the biggest legends in music. Now I was at the top of the charts myself, but I was star struck. Springsteen. Turner. Dylan. Then MJ comes over and he tells me, ‘I loved your album. And your voice. Keep doing your thing.’ I was so inspired.”

Wagner’s recent credits include “When Calls the Heart” and several Hallmark Channel films. He also appeared on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ in 2012.

Contestants Pangolin, Eggplant, High Voltage and Galaxy Girl opened the show by singing “Crazy Train,” Osbourne’s signature song.

In this week’s episode, the bottom two were Aubergine and High Voltage. They battled by both performing their own version of Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Iron Man’. High Voltage was saved, forcing Eggplant to be unmasked as Wagner.

With Eggplant gone, that leaves High Voltage, Pangolin, Galaxy Girl, Stingray, Cat Witch, Pugcasso and Crane in the competition.

Jack Wagner (Eggplant) joins 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 to date unmasked 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.

Here were the performances from Wednesday’s episode.

High voltage

Song: ‘Paranoid’ by Black Sabbath

Previous issues: ‘Everyone Wants to Rule the World’, by Tears for Fears; ‘Miles On It’, Kane Brown and Marshmello

Clue: Bandwagon. “Let’s just say that because of me and others, some people jumped on the bandwagon.”

Panel guesses: Billie Joe Armstrong, John Rzeznik, Tim Allen

Previous panel estimates: Conan O’Brien, Julian Edelman, Jimmy Fallon, John Stamos

High-voltage voice-over: “I grew up listening to Ozzy. Big fan. He and I know what it’s like to break away from a group and go solo. I had my own brother band. We’ve been through everything together. The training, the wins, and the defeats. But I knew that if I wanted a higher stake in the game, I’d have to do more than play. So I cut the cord. And struck out on my own. It could have been a huge disaster. But I crushed it. I run companies, bands, podcasts, anything to stay current. My life has been a crazy train, but I don’t think I’ve reached my final destination yet.

Galaxy girl

Song: ‘Riding’, by Incubus

Previous issues: “Super Graphic Ultra-Modern Girl,” by Chappell Roan; ‘Just a girl’, no doubt

Note: Halo. “Not everyone deserves a halo in life, but in my lifetime this girl certainly did.”

Panel guesses: Ashlee Simpson, Kate Hudson, Gwen Stefani

Previous panel estimates: Lindsay Lohan, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Emma Stone, Dixie D’Amelio, Anne Hathaway, Hillary Duff

Galaxy Girl voiceover: “It’s an honor to pay tribute to Ozzy tonight, and especially to Ozz Fest. My first concert was Lilith Fair. I remember seeing the girls on stage thinking, I want to be you! For years I was lost in the background. I wasn’t the one singing! So I kept that dream a secret. I waited until everyone left the house. I sat at the piano and sang my heart out. Just for me. When I finally built the confidence to tell my family, I didn’t want to hope, or worse, failure. I was so nervous to sing, I expected the worst. But they were shocked. Because I was completely good and completely myself. And in the end, those festivals I dreamed of as a child didn’t seem so impossible.

Eggplant

Song: ‘One Step Closer’ by Linkin Park

Previous issues: “Rocket Man,” by Elton John; ‘American Woman’ by Lenny Kravitz

Clue: Classical guitar. “I’ve played a lot of them in my time, and now there’s even one named after me.”

Panel guesses: Slash, Kevin Cronin, Rick Springfield, Richie Sambora, Alice Cooper

Previous panel estimates: Martin Short, Nathan Lane, Billy Joel, Daryl Hall, Kenny Loggins

Eggplant voiceover: “Ozzy. What an inspiration. Talented and fearless, and he knew how to rock. And so did I. I used to live big, from Billboard to Broadway. Even shared the spotlight with Sharon. I have to admit, the fame went to my head, I got a little too wild. I started dating the girlfriend of a famous rocker. Big mistake. He sent his friends to talk to me. That’s right, I was about to eat eggplant parmesan Nowadays I have mellowed. Sorry girls, this vegetable is no longer on the market. But you still have that rock ‘n’ roll spirit?

Pangolin

Song: “Mommy, I’m Coming Home,” by Ozzy Osbourne

Previous issue: ‘Ironic’, by Alanis Morrisette

Clue: Diamond. “I have achieved many milestones, but this one really shined.”

Panel guesses: Christina Perri, Vanessa Carlton, Michelle Branch

Previous panel estimates: Sara Bareilles, Christina Perri, Katy Perry

Voiceover from Pangolin: “It’s such an honor to be a part of this tribute to Ozzy. He stood up for himself. He’s such an inspiration. And I had to learn how to do that too. When I started, I was living and working out of my van, on the verge of giving up. Then suddenly fame hit and I was pulled in so many directions. I felt the need to please everyone or what I’d worked so hard for could all disappear. But sometimes all it takes is a powerful song to to pull you out of trouble. I found mine. It became my armor to stand up for myself. Kelly, I know you lost more than we could imagine. We were all fortunate enough to honor your father tonight.

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.