The Masked Singer Season 10: Ne-Yo Wins as Cow
The Masked Singer season 10 came to an epic conclusion with R&B singer Ne-Yo being crowned as the winner, unmasking as Cow. This milestone season featured some of the best performers in the history of the show and raised the bar for future contestants.
The Unmasking of Cow: Ne-Yo Revealed
Cow Performs "Rhythm Nation" by Janet Jackson | Season 10 | The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer season 10's Cow was crowned the winner of the competition, and he was unmasked and revealed to be R&B singer, songwriter, actor, and dancer, Ne-Yo. For its milestone tenth season, The Masked Singer welcomed back host Nick Cannon and panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Nicole Scherzinger. After Anonymouse was revealed to be Demi Lovato in a special unmasking during premiere night, 16 mystery celebrities competed in three groups for the Golden Mask Trophy.
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The Incredible Reveals and Performances
The Masked Singer season 10 had some incredible reveals throughout the season. They included Group A's Rubber Ducky (Anthony Anderson), Diver (Tom Sandoval), Pickle (Michael Rapaport), and S'More (Ashley Parker Angel). Group B unmasked Royal Hen (Billie Jean King), Hawk (Tyler Posey), Husky (Ginuwine), and Tiki (Sebastian Bach). Group C included Hibiscus (Luann de Lesseps), Cuddle Monster (Metta World Peace), Anteater (John Oates), and Candelabra (Keyshia Cole). The Masked Singer season 10 finale featured four finalists--Cow, Donut, Gazelle, and Sea Queen--competing for the Golden Mask trophy.
Cow got his start in the competition with a spirited rendition of 'Bones' by Imagine Dragons. He followed that with 'Treasure' by Bruno Mars on NFL Night and 'Cry Me a River' by Justin Timberlake on 2000s Night. Cow easily earned a spot in the Group A finals, which took place on Disco Night. He got everyone dancing with his fun rendition of 'Ring My Bell' by Anita Ward. During the Group A finals, he went head-to-head with Gazelle in the Battle Royale, singing 'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor. Cow sailed into the season finale, while Ken saved Gazelle with the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell. On The Masked Singer season 10 finale night, Cow left it all on the stage with his two showstopping performances. First, he sang and danced to 'Rhythm Nation' by Janet Jackson in round one. After Sea Queen and Gazelle were eliminated, in round two, he competed against Donut. Cow slowed it down and sang an emotional version of 'Take A Bow' by Rihanna. Cow was later declared the winner of The Masked Singer season 10.
The Finalists and Their Performances
The Masked Singer season 10 also revealed the other three finalists, who were huge stars. The fourth place finisher was Group B Wild Card Sea Queen, who was revealed to be singer Macy Gray. Throughout the competition, Macy sang songs including 'Love Potion No. 9' by The Searchers on Harry Potter Night, 'To Be With You' by Mr. Big and 'Nothin' But A Good Time' by Poison (Battle Royale) during the Group B finals on 'I Wanna Rock' Night, and 'Winter Wonderland' by Ella Fitzgerald during the Holiday Sing-A-Long. In the season finale, for her final performance, she sang a rousing rendition of 'Rescue Me' by Fontella Bass, placing fourth in the competition. All four panelists guessed Macy correctly, and said her name while holding hands.
Gazelle placed third, and was revealed to be actress and singer Janel Parrish. She showcased her versatile vocals and stunning stage presence in routines that included her first performance of 'Uninvited' by Alanis Morissette, 'The One That Got Away' by Katy Perry on NFL Night, 'Lucky' by Britney Spears on 2000s Night, 'On the Radio' by Donna Summer and 'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor (Battle Royale) during the Group A finals on Disco Night, and 'Underneath the Tree' by Kelly Clarkson during the Holiday Sing-A-Long. For Janel's final performance in the season finale, she sang a heartfelt version of 'Chasing Cars' by Snow Patrol, and placed third. None of the panelists were able to guess her true identity. They guessed Ashley Tisdale (Robin and Jenny), Constance Wu (Ken), and Gina Rodriguez (Nicole), instead of Janel.
The Masked Singer season 10 runner-up was Donut, who was unmasked and revealed to be actor and singer John Schneider. As a member of Group C, he stole everyone's hearts throughout the competition with his beautiful performances, and his love for his late wife, Alicia Allain, who passed away on February 22, 2023.
In the first round of the Masked Singer season finale, John sang a heart-wrenching version of 'You Are So Beautiful' by Joe Cocker. As he once again paid tribute to his late wife, John brought the panelists to tears with his moving performance. In round two versus Cow, he sang 'Drift Away' by Dobie Gray. He brought the house down with this song, dancing with the panelists at the table. John placed second in The Masked Singer season 10, after giving his whole heart and soul to the competition. Before he was unmasked, the panelists offered their final guesses for his identity, including Tom Jones (Robin and Ken) and Engelbert Humperdinck (Nicole). Only Jenny guessed John correctly.
