SEASON 9 of The Masked Singer is underway, leaving fans guessing who is behind the elaborate costumes.
On March 1, 2023, the audience discovered who was behind the Polar Bear costume.
(c)Pete DaddsPolar Bear was unmasked on the third episode, revealed to be Grandmaster Flash[/caption]
Who is Polar Bear on The Masked Singer?
Polar Bear was revealed to be DJ legend Grandmaster Flash.
Nick Cannon told the audience immediately after the reveal that they were in the presence of an icon.
He added: “A pioneer of a whole culture.”
Only one panelist, Nicole Scherzinger, guessed correctly who was under the mask.
Who is Grandmaster Flash?
Grandmaster Flash is a rapper and a DJ.
He is credited with pioneering hip-hop DJing, including mixing, scratching, and cutting music.
He was part of the first-ever hip-hop group inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
After his unmasking, Grandmaster Flash shared what made him join the competition.
He said: “In the world today, there’s a lot of sadness, and when I saw this show on a rough day I had for business, I was laughing. It actually had me laughing.”
Trae PattonGrandmaster Flash is an iconic DJ and has been credited with pioneering scratching, cutting, and mixing music[/caption]
Which singers have been unmasked so far?
Viewers have already seen several unmaskings unfold, including:
Episode One:
Gnome as Dick Van Dyke Mustang as Sara Evans
Episode Two:
Rock Lobster as Howie MandelNight Owl as Debbie Gibson
Episode Three:
Polar Bear as Grandmaster Flash
The following contestants remain:
MedusaWolfSquirrelJackalopeGargoyleAxolotlCalifornia Roll
When did The Masked Singer season 9 begin?
Season 9 of The Masked Singer began on February 15, 2023.
It airs Wednesdays at 8pm on Fox or can be streamed on Hulu.
The judges are Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong, and Nicole Scherzinger, while Nick Cannon hosts.
