{"id":429148,"date":"2026-01-22T03:54:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T03:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/429148\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T03:54:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T03:54:09","slug":"the-masked-singer-season-14-episode-3-recap-handyman-scarab-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/429148\/","title":{"rendered":"The Masked Singer Season 14 Episode 3 Recap: Handyman, Scarab Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tSPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 3 of \u201cThe Masked Singer<\/a>,\u201d \u201cClueless Night,\u201d which aired Jan. 21 on Fox.<\/p>\n

\n\tAs if! \u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d sent home two celebrities on Wednesday during \u201cClueless night\u201d Whatever. Unmasked on the episode were \u201cWild Thing\u201d rapper Tone Loc<\/a> as Handyman, and Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson<\/a> as Scarab.<\/p>\n

\n\tEliminated first was Handyman. Panelist Robin Thicke got it right with Tone Loc. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg guessed Chuck D, Ken Jeong thought it was Mr. T and Rita Ora went with Ice-T.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tLater, Scarab was the second contestant eliminated. Ora got it right with Taraji P. Henson. Thicke thought it was Regina King, McCarthy-Wahlberg went with Angela Bassett and Jeong guessed Cynthia Erivo.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tTone Loc told Variety that he agreed to appear on \u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d after his friends dared him to do the show. \u201cThey didn\u2019t think that I would,\u201d he said. \u201cProbably because I have this macho type of image or something like that. Like, \u2018you would not get up on here, put a costume on and go dance and do whatever at this age.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tBut he did, and he\u2019s glad he said yes. \u201cIt was fun,\u201d the \u201cFunky Cold Media\u201d star said. \u201cI mean, it was real secretive, like some FBI-type stuff. They cover you up from head to toe and put you in your dressing room immediately\u2026 of course, part of my voice is a dead giveaway.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cClueless Night\u201d opened with Snow Cone, Scarab, Handyman and Pugcasso singing \u201cKids In America,\u201d the song that also opens 1996\u2019s \u201cClueless\u201d film.<\/p>\n

\n\tPugcasso, Snow Cone and Crane move on from this round. Still waiting their turn: High Voltage, Calla Lily, Owl, Eggplant, Galaxy Girl, Stingray, Cat Witch, and Queen Corgi, along with another wild card.<\/p>\n

\n\tTaraji P. Henson (Scarab) and Tone Loc (Handyman) join Tiffany Haddish (Le Who Who), Todd and Julie Chrisley (Croissants) and David \u201cBig Papi\u201d Ortiz (Googly Eyes) as the celebrities unmasked so far on \u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d Season 14.<\/p>\n

\n\tBack for Season 14 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists McCarthy Wahlberg, Jeong, Ora and Thicke.<\/p>\n

\n\tNew this season is \u201cAmerica\u2019s Insider,\u201d in which singer, dancer and social media personality Kylie Cantrall will share behind-the-scenes hints and clues for viewers. The twist: Cantrall is in costume as Cat Witch, but will only unmask for viewers \u2014 so the audience knows who she is, but the panelists don\u2019t.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d Season 14 themed episodes include a tribute to \u201cStar Trek,\u201d the \u201890s comedy \u201cClueless,\u201d the comic franchise \u201cTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles\u201d and the blockbuster \u201cTwilight Saga\u201d films. Also Fox\u2019s new \u201cFear Factor\u201d reboot will feature host Johnny Knoxville in a \u201cFear Factor: House of Fear Night,\u201d and an \u201cOzzfest Night\u201d honors late rocker Ozzy Osbourne, including a special tribute by \u201cMasked Singer\u201d alum Kelly Osbourne (Season 2\u2019s Ladybug) saluting her father\u2019s musical influence.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe 18 Masked contestants in Season 14 include Eggplant, 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.<\/p>\n

\n\tPer the show, the Season 14 contestants have sold a combined 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.<\/p>\n

\n\tHere were the performances on Wednesday\u2019s episode.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tNick Cannon and Snow Cone, \u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\tSnow Cone\t<\/p>\n

\n\tSong: \u201cStronger,\u201d by Britney Spears<\/p>\n

\n\tPrevious song: \u201cWhen I Grow Up,\u201d by the Pussycat Dolls<\/p>\n

\n\tClueless clue: \u201cRebooting.\u201d \u201cLife had taken everything away from me so many times. But I keep getting up for my family and my kids. Because Snow Cone is bright and beautiful on the outside and he gives me the confidence to feel that way on the inside.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tPanel guesses: Avril Lavigne, Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore<\/p>\n

\n\tPrevious panel guesses: Mischa Barton, Nicole Richie, Taylor Momsen<\/p>\n

\n\tSnow Cone voiceover: \u201cIf you\u2019re a fan of the iconic \u2018Clueless\u2019 soundtrack, you\u2019re guaranteed to love the hottest CD of the summer. Snow Cone. And let me tell you, there\u2019s one album that everybody needs. Mine! (\u201cSnow Real.\u201d) I poured everything I had into it. Even turned down a record deal with David Foster. But when I released it, nobody bought it. For years, I was devastated. But when I was at my lowest point, everyone rallied behind me. Fans started buying my music again. And this once again album became No. 1. (\u201cOnly $19.84\u201d) So, hurry up and get your copy. Operators are standing by.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tNick Cannon and Scarab, \u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\tScarab\t<\/p>\n

\n\tSong: \u201cGirls Just Want to Have Fun,\u201d by Cyndi Lauper<\/p>\n

\n\tPrevious song: \u201cSet Fire to the Rain,\u201d by Adele<\/p>\n

\n\tClueless clue: Cookie dough. \u201cI love baking under pressure to get where I am.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tPanel guesses: Cynthia Erivo, Angela Bassett<\/p>\n

\n\tPrevious panel guesses: Whoopi Goldberg, Viola Davis, Sheryl Lee Ralph<\/p>\n

\n\tScarab voiceover: \u201cIn \u2018Clueless,\u2019 Cher\u2019s dad was always there for her. And I know the support of a parent means everything. My dad saw it first. He told me I was going to be a huge star, and that I might be nominated for an Oscar. My mom was a little more hesitant. A single mother who didn\u2019t want me to struggle like she did. That all changed when she saw me on stage. And all of dad\u2019s predictions came true. Even that nomination. (\u201cMost Influential.\u201d) But when it came time for Hollywood\u2019s biggest night, my dad wasn\u2019t there. Sadly, he passed away a week prior. It was hard to smile in those photos that night. But mom and I made the most of it. He would have loved it. I am equal parts my mom and dad. Smart like my mom, strong like my dad. And one hell of a dreamer.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tHandyman, \u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\tHandyman\t<\/p>\n

\n\tSong: \u201cCan I Kick It?,\u201d by A Tribe Called Quest<\/p>\n

\n\tPrevious song: \u201cShake Your Groove Thing,\u201d by Peaches & Herb<\/p>\n

\n\tClueless clue: Candy wrappers. \u201cI always have had a sweet flow.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tPanel guesses: Vanilla Ice, Ice-T, Mr. T<\/p>\n

\n\tPrevious panel guesses: Idris Elba, Tone Loc, Vin Diesel<\/p>\n

\n\tHandyman voiceover: \u201cClueless was one of a kind. The music, outfits, everything made it stand out in the 90s. And to tell you the truth, I\u2019ve been known to stand out too. But, it wasn\u2019t all perfect. And without warning, a painful accident. Changed my voice overnight. But, I didn\u2019t let that hold me back. And you know what? My voice got people\u2019s attention. And suddenly you could hear me everywhere. The radio, movies, even kids shows. The very thing I thought was too different turned out to be the thing that made me stand out.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tNick Cannon and Pugcasso, \u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\tPugcasso\t<\/p>\n

\n\tSong: \u201cFake Plastic Trees,\u201d by Radiohead<\/p>\n

\n\tPrevious song: \u201cOrdinary,\u201d by Alex Warren<\/p>\n

\n\tClueless clue: Aloha shirt. \u201cI like the beach, and I like cameras.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tPanel guesses: Jack Johnson, Rob Thomas<\/p>\n

\n\tPrevious panel guesses: Dan Reynolds, Darren Criss, Ryan Tedder<\/p>\n

\n\tPugcasso voiceover: \u201cComing from a small town, I thought I knew everybody. And then I saw her. Instantly my heart went boom. A few weeks later, I saw her again. Life was trying to tell me something, so I took my shot. And that was it. It was like a real life romcom. Cue the montage, guys. We were so in love. Until, I was asked to hit the road, and worse, to live a world away from my girl. Fast forward to when I got to the airport and there she was, with a suitcase in hand. And ever since then, when fame feels superficial, she keeps me grounded..\u201d<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tCrane, \u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\tWild Card: Crane\t<\/p>\n

\n\tSong: \u201cIt\u2019s Not Right But It\u2019s Okay,\u201d by Whitney Houston<\/p>\n

\n\tClueless clue: Ballet shoes. \u201cI\u2019m not the one to shy away from center stage.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tPanel guesses: Misty Copeland, Mya, Ashanti<\/p>\n

\n\tCrane voiceover: \u201cIt\u2019s seamless for me to make my Masked Singer debut on Clueless night. Because the 90s literally represent everything that I did. And I do it all. Whether it\u2019s primetime, film or billions of streams. I\u2019ve brushed wings with Janet, Michelle and even Angelina\u2019s a fan. But, I\u2019ve had to work ten times harder just to be seen. And at times, yeah, my confidence has been shattered. So I\u2019ve spent many transformative moments taking control over my destiny. I\u2019m proud to say it\u2019s my own wings that got me to climb this high. But I\u2019m not done yet. And any chance I get to go for gold, I take it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tPast \u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d winners 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 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).<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 3 of \u201cThe Masked Singer,\u201d \u201cClueless Night,\u201d which aired Jan.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":429149,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[64,63,134,224976,194460,224977,427],"class_list":{"0":"post-429148","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tv","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-entertainment","11":"tag-taraji-p-henson","12":"tag-the-masked-singer","13":"tag-tone-loc","14":"tag-tv"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/429148","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=429148"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/429148\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/429149"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=429148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=429148"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=429148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}