The Masked Singer Season 13, Episode 11 Recap: Edwin McCain Unmasked as Nessy
In a shocking turn of events, singer-songwriter Edwin McCain was unmasked as Nessy on Season 13, Episode 11 of "The Masked Singer," which aired on April 23 on Fox. According to a report by Variety, McCain’s reveal as Nessy came after he performed Lady Gaga’s "Million Reasons."
Why Edwin McCain Joined The Masked Singer
In an interview with Variety, McCain explained that he joined the show for the adventure, stating, "Honestly, I’ve done so many different things in my career… If life be an adventure, this certainly falls in that category. I was like, of course, I’ll do that."
The Challenges of Performing in the Nessy Costume
McCain also discussed the challenges of performing in the Nessy costume, including the heat, saying, "It was about 10,000 degrees in there, but they gave me a vest that had ice packs all over it, which made it doable."
McCain’s Musical Career
McCain recently released a new album, "Lucky," his 11th solo release and first collection of new music since 2011. As reported by Variety, he will hit the road in August and September, joining Train on a U.S. tour.
The Episode’s Performances
The episode, titled "Soundtrack of My Life Night," featured the final five contestants standing: Group A’s Coral, Group B’s Pearl and Boogie Woogie, and Group C’s Mad Scientist Monster and Nessy. The episode opened with the group singing "More Than a Feeling," by Boston.
The Contestants’ Performances and Panel Guesses
- Coral performed Avril Lavigne’s "Sk8er Boi" and received panel guesses including Hilary Duff and Ashley Tisdale.
- Nessy performed Lady Gaga’s "Million Reasons" and received panel guesses including John Popper, Uncle Kracker, and ultimately, Edwin McCain.
- Boogie Woogie performed Jvke’s "Golden Hour" and received panel guesses including Daniel Powter and Charlie Puth.
- Pearl performed The Outfield’s "Your Love" and received panel guesses including Bonnie Tyler and Winona Judd.
- Mad Scientist Monster performed Coldplay’s "The Scientist" and received panel guesses including Gary LeVox from Rascal Flatts and Kane Brown.
The Host and Panelists
The show was hosted by Nick Cannon, with panelists Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, and Robin Thicke.
Upcoming Episodes and Themes
According to Variety, upcoming themed episodes include tributes to franchises "Shrek" and "Ghostbusters," as well as the Grand Ole Opry. The series is based on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp. and is produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment.
