{"id":370522,"date":"2026-04-02T03:29:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T03:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/370522\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T03:29:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T03:29:10","slug":"the-masked-singer-season-14-finale-winner-ashlee-simpson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/370522\/","title":{"rendered":"The Masked Singer Season 14 Finale: Winner Ashlee Simpson"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tSPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 12 \u00a0of \u201cThe Masked Singer<\/a>,\u201d \u201cFinals,\u201d which aired March 25 on Fox.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe stars aligned for Ashlee Simpson<\/a>, who was unmasked on the Season 14 finale of Fox\u2019s \u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d as Galaxy Girl, this season\u2019s champion and winner of the golden \u2018Masked\u2019 trophy. Also revealed on Wednesday\u2019s episode: Phillip Phillips<\/a> as Pugcasso, Kylie Cantrall<\/a> as Cat Witch and Normani<\/a> as Crane.<\/p>\n

\n\tSimpson won it all following two finale numbers: \u201cGood 4 U,\u201d by Olivia Rodrigo, and \u201cTry,\u201d by Pink. Among the panelists, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Rita Ora, Robin Thicke and Ken Jeong all got it right with Ashlee Simpson \u2014 especially since her sister Jessica Simpson<\/a> came out on stage before the final guess.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cIt was nice to have my sister there that day and have her support,\u201d Simpson told Variety. \u201cI had a blast doing the show. For me, just having the freedom of performing with the mask on, and discovering my love for performing again and what joy it brought out of me. This makes me want to keep going. It\u2019s nice to receive the love from the audience, to be back on stage.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tIn second place, Phillips wrapped it up with \u201cTrue Colors,\u201d by Cyndi Lauper, and \u201cSussudio,\u201d by Phil Collins. McCarthy-Wahlberg got it right with Phillips. Ora thought it was Chris Allen. Thicke said Justin Guarini, Jeong picked Bo Bice.<\/p>\n

\n\tFor third place, Cantrall \u2014 who had already been revealed throughout the season to viewers \u2014 was finally unmasked to the panelists as Cat Witch. She finished by singing \u201cLeave (Get Out),\u201d by Jojo, and \u201cGreedy,\u201d by Tate McRae.<\/p>\n

\n\tOra got it right with her \u201cDescendants\u201d co-star Cantrall, and McCarthy-Wahlberg agreed. Jeong went with Ashley Tisdale, Thicke said Victoria Justice.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe first unmasking of the night was Crane, who sang \u201cTogether Again,\u201d by Janet Jackson earlier in the evening. \u00a0For Crane, Ora got it right with Normani, and both McCarthy-Wahlberg and Thicke agreed. Jeong thought it was Kelly Rowland.<\/p>\n

\n\tAshlee Simpson (Galaxy Girl), Phillip Phillips (Pugcasso), Kylie Cantrall (Cat Witch) and Normani (Crane) join Rachel Platten (Pangolin), Evan Ross-N\u00e6ss (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 \u201cBig Papi\u201d Ortiz (Googly Eyes) as the celebrities unmasked on \u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d Season 14.<\/p>\n

\n\tBack for Season 14 are 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 shared behind-the-scenes hints and clues for viewers. The twist: Cantrall was in costume as Cat Witch, but only unmasked for viewers \u2014 so the audience knew who she was, but the panelists didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d Season 14 themed episodes included 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 featured host Johnny Knoxville in a \u201cFear Factor: House of Fear Night,\u201d and an \u201cOzzfest Night\u201d honored 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 included 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 finale episode.<\/p>\n

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

\t\tWINNER: Galaxy Girl\t<\/p>\n

\n\tSongs: \u201cGood 4 U,\u201d by Olivia Rodrigo; \u201cTry,\u201d by Pink<\/p>\n

\n\tPrevious songs: \u201cSuper Graphic Ultra Modern Girl,\u201d by Chappell Roan; \u201cJust A Girl,\u201d by No Doubt; \u201cDrive,\u201d by Incubus; Lights,\u201d by Ellie Goulding; \u201cMisery Business,\u201d by Paramore<\/p>\n

\n\tCrack the Case Clue: Delivered by Jessica Simpson. \u201cI could not be more proud. This is the moment. How amazing!\u201d Clue: \u201cAll About Me.\u201d \u201cThe book is just a little piece of her story, but an important one,\u201d Jessica Simpson said.<\/p>\n

\n\tPrevious panel guesses: Lindsay Lohan, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Emma Stone, Dixie D\u2019Amelio, Anne Hathaway, Hillary Duff, Ashlee Simpson, Kate Hudson, Gwen Stefani, Taylor Momsen, Avril Lavigne, Aly Michalka<\/p>\n

\n\tGalaxy Girl voiceover: \u201cI\u2019ve been wanting to do the Masked Singer forever. And now that I\u2019m in the finale, I can confidently say it\u2019s more transformative than I ever imagined. It\u2019s not always easy to put yourself out there. When I was young and reckless, I didn\u2019t think twice. It felt like the world was mine. But then one moment changed everything. I was publicly humiliated. Called a fraud, a fake. It was devastating. I was so young, and I thought it would define me forever. From then on, I became cautious. Taking risks just wasn\u2019t worth it. I focused on my family. Being a mom. The school lunches, the soccer pickups. Until one of my kids heard my old music, and couldn\u2019t believe it was me. So, I started saying yes again. Being here I\u2019ve been able to go back to being that fearless performer I was all those years ago. And put my past behind me for good. For now, winning that golden mask trophy would show my kids that taking risks is worth it. And that their mom is, and always has been, a total rock star.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

\t\t2nd Place: Pugcasso\t<\/p>\n

\n\tSong: \u201cTrue Colors,\u201d by Cyndi Lauper; \u201cSussudio,\u201d by Phil Collins<\/p>\n

\n\tPrevious songs: \u201cOrdinary,\u201d by Alex Warren; \u201cFake Plastic Trees,\u201d by Radiohead; \u201cToo Much,\u201d by Spice Girls; \u201cDreams,\u201d by the Cranberries; \u201cBad Dreams,\u201d by Teddy Swims<\/p>\n

\n\tCrack the Case Clue: Delivered by BFF Randy Jackson. \u201cCongrats on making it to the finale. I have to say, I\u2019m not surprised, because it\u2019s always been a yes for me, dawg. And now you\u2019re a real dog!\u201d Final clue: Golden ticket. \u201cIt takes me back to the golden opportunity that started it all.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tPrevious panel guesses: Dan Reynolds, Darren Criss, Ryan Tedder, Jack Johnson, Rob Thomas, Pat Monahan, Vance Joy, Charlie Puth, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Mraz, Shay Mooney<\/p>\n

\n\tPugcasso voiceover: \u201cThis experience has been a roller coaster. I wasn\u2019t sure what to make of this costume. A pug who paints? What even is that? I\u2019m the guy who made a career out of performing with just a microphone and my guitar. After my first rehearsal, I was all turned around. I went back to my trailer and called my kids. They\u2019re not used to their daddy being gone so long. Talking to them made me I needed to embrace this challenge. I spent so much of my career second guessing everything. The industry can rob you of so much joy. But where\u2019s the best place to find it again? The Masked Singer! So, I decided to lean in and I\u2019m a pug who paints, dangit! And I guess I even dance too. Tonight, the competition is on. I\u2019m all in. For my kiddos.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

\t\t3rd Place: Cat Witch\t<\/p>\n

\n\tSong: \u201cLeave (Get Out),\u201d by Jojo; \u201cGreedy,\u201d by Tate McRae<\/p>\n

\n\tPrevious songs: \u201cAbracadabra,\u201d by Lady Gaga; \u201cTeenage Dream,\u201d by Katy Perry; \u201cIt Will Rain,\u201d by Bruno Mars; \u201cStarships,\u201d by Nicki Minaj; \u201cRun to You,\u201d by Whitney Houston<\/p>\n

\n\tCrack the Case Clue: Delivered by her \u201cbestie,\u201d Season 13 finalist Meg Donnelly. \u201cIt is no shock to me that you are in the finale because you are so hard working.\u201d Here\u2019s the clue: Mousetrap. \u201cI\u2019ve never been afraid of a mouse. In fact, one helped launch my whole career.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tPrevious panel guesses: Charli D\u2019Amelio, Addison Rae, Lisa from Blackpink; Victoria Justice, Ashley Tisdale, Zendaya, Hailee Steinfeld,Jamie Lynn Spears, Katseye members, Vanessa Lachey, Noah Cyrus, Kylie Cantrall<\/p>\n

\n\tCat Witch voiceover: \u201cI was the little girl who would practice performances all day, waiting for my parents to come home from work to show them what I could do. I\u2019ve always had big dreams, and they\u2019re still coming true. The last few years have been a total whirlwind. I remember going out on Halloween and seeing all these little girls dressed up like me. And I\u2019m so thankful. But it\u2019s a lot of pressure. I\u2019m growing up now, and trying to figure out who I am. To be taken seriously. Who knew becoming Cat Witch was exactly what I needed. Being here I\u2019ve grown so much and learned that I\u2019m confident, powerful, sexy, fun. And I\u2019m ready for whatever\u2019s next. But I\u2019m going to miss this. It\u2019s been the best experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

\t\t4th Place: Crane\t<\/p>\n

\n\tSong: \u201cTogether Again,\u201d by Janet Jackson<\/p>\n

\n\tPrevious songs: \u201cIt\u2019s Not Right But It\u2019s Okay,\u201d by Whitney Houston; \u201cSay You\u2019ll Be There,\u201d by Spice Girls; \u201cGood Luck, Babe!\u201d by Chappell Roan; \u201cBreak Free,\u201d by Ariana Grande<\/p>\n

\n\tCrack the Case Clue: Delivered by her \u201cbestie,\u201d Khalid. \u201cI\u2019m so proud of the Crane,\u201d Khalid said. \u201cThe Crane is like my sister, we go way back. The Crane is one of the most hard working women in the industry and I\u2019m so grateful to be standing by the Crane\u2019s side.\u201d Here\u2019s what was inside: VMA, AMA, Guinness World Records, Kids Choice Award. \u201cIt\u2019s not easy winning all these awards, but luckily, Crane had some help doing it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tPrevious panel guesses: Misty Copeland, Mya, Ashanti, Keke Palmer, Ciara, Taylor Swift, Normani, Tate McCrae, Halle Bailey, SZA<\/p>\n

\n\tCrane voiceover: \u201cThe moment I got the call for The Masked Singer, I knew it would be a blast. But I had no idea it would be so healing. When I first rose to fame, I had my close friends by my side. Together, we dominated. I\u2019m talking shopping sprees, world tours, sold out stadiums. But behind closed doors, I was suffering silently. The more fame we found together, the more it felt like the world was trying to rip us apart. And eventually, the world won. There is a lot that I had wished had been different. So when we recently had the chance to reunite, we worked it. With a birds eye view of the past, we did the best that we could with what we were given. The crane represents loyalty. And those are my girls forever. But it also represents good fortune. Longevity. This has been for me.\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 12 \u00a0of \u201cThe Masked Singer,\u201d \u201cFinals,\u201d which aired March 25…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":370523,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[178243,146,85,46,53072,178244,153286,178245,80595,411],"class_list":{"0":"post-370522","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tv","8":"tag-ashlee-simpson","9":"tag-entertainment","10":"tag-il","11":"tag-israel","12":"tag-jessica-simpson","13":"tag-kylie-cantrall","14":"tag-normani","15":"tag-phillip-phillips","16":"tag-the-masked-singer","17":"tag-tv"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/370522","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=370522"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/370522\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/370523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=370522"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=370522"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=370522"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}