‘The Masked Singer’ Season 12 Episode 4 Recap: Dust Bunny Revealed

SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 12, Episode 4 of “The Masked Singer,” “Sports Night,” which aired Oct. 16 on Fox.

In the year two thousand (and 24)… Andy Richter is eliminated as Dust Bunny on ‘The Masked Singer’. The ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien,’ ‘Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien’ and ‘Conan’ sidekick – plus ‘Andy Richter Controls the Universe’/’Andy Barker PI’ star – managed the ‘Masked Singer’ panelists to beat, because no one got it right.

Panelist Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg said it was John C. Reilly. Ken Jeong thought it was Will Ferrell. Robin Thicke mentioned Chevy Chase. Rita Ora said it was Jay Leno.

“Singing has always been a secret ambition of mine,” said Richter-as-Dust-Bunny in his “Masked Singer” package. “When I was a newcomer first entering the industry, I had a super important job: making coffee. Until I was asked to replace someone to test the lighting, and wouldn’t you know it, I apparently had a face for TV. Since then, I’ve amassed quite a list of co-stars. Anne Hathaway, David Bowie and even Marlon Brando. Although no one has ever seen those images!’

“Sports Night” opened with guests Joel McHale and Nikki Glaser introducing a performance by panelists Thicke and Ora. Thicke and Ora faced off in a boxing ring and sang “Rock You Like a Hurricane” by Scorpion, with Ora ultimately chosen as the winner of their tag team. Glaser previously appeared on Season 8 of “Masked Singer” as “Snowstorm,” while McHale is a regular guest panelist on the series. Earlier this season, he was seen in a clip touting his relationship with Showbird, who eventually became his “Community” co-star Yvette Nicole Brown. McHale and Glaser were seen as side commentators throughout the episode.

Andy Richter as Dusty Bunny joins Paula Cole as Ship, Marsai Martin as Woodpecker, Yvette Nicole Brown as Showbird and John Elway as Leaf Sheep as the celebrities unmasked in season 12 of “The Masked Singer.”

Returning for season 12 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, while Ora also returned to the desk for the second consecutive season to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.

The themed episodes from Season 12 of “The Masked Singer” include tributes to Mattel’s Barbie, which is celebrating its 65th anniversary, and the movie “Footloose,” which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Miley Cyrus will also be honored with an episode dedicated to her music catalogue, while also new is a ‘Who Are You Fest’, featuring music from ‘memorable festival line-ups’, as well as a ‘Sports Night’ and a ’60’s Night’. ” Tentpole themes that are back include “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Night.”

New this season, cues will be “strategically embedded in costumes, song choices and moments on stage.” And the fifteen celebrity contestants will be supported by a “celebrity Masked Ambassador,” made up of past contestants including Dick Van Dyke (Season 9 Gnome), Jewel (Season 6 winner as the Queen of Hearts), Ne-yo (Winner of season 10). as the cow) and DeMarcus Ware (Koala from season 11). And the “Ding Dong Keep It On” bell sounds again this morning, but only one singer can be saved across the three group finals.

In season 12, 15 contestants perform in new costumes, including ‘Ship’, ‘Leaf Sheep’, ‘Woodpecker’, ‘Chess Piece’, ‘Bluebell’, ‘Buffalo’, ‘Showbird’, ‘Dust Bunny’, ‘Goo’ , ‘Strawberry Shortcake” and more.

These were the first performances of Group B in Wednesday’s episode 4, ‘Sports Evening’:

Wasp

Song: ‘Rock Your Body’ by Justin Timberlake

Panel guesses: Taye Diggs, Bruno Mars, Jason Derulo

Masked Ambassador clue: Ne-Yo (Cow, Season 10): “I think it’s time my boy Wasp got in on the game. I have known him since he was new on the scene, and he achieved tremendous success by accepting my wise words. I think he has what it takes to lift the Golden Mask trophy, just like I did in season 10.”

Wasp voice-over: “I mean, I grew up in a tough neighborhood. There was no reason why I should have made it. But I have learned to dig deep and fight. My career turned into a high activity. We are talking about the biggest stages and screens in the world.”

Sports Night shoe clue: Basketball shoes. “Well, Nick, new kicks help me stay on my game.”

Chess piece

Song: “Faith,” by Cher

Panel guesses: Serena Williams, Regina King, Ashley Graham

Masked Ambassador clue: Nikki Glaser (Snowstorm, Season 8): “I know when you think of Nikki Glaser, you think of a fashion icon. And that’s why I’m here. To introduce the most fashion-forward friend I know.”

Voice-over chess piece: “Look, I love a fashion moment. I just never thought I would be here. There were times when I felt like a pawn without protection. People have doubted me my whole life. But I had to believe in myself. And make bold moves across the board to secure my crown and that leadership role that changed my game.”

Sports night shoe indication: Tennis shoes. “In the first round of the competition, it is love serving love.”

Bell

Song: “We Belong,” by Pat Benatar

Panel guesses: Taylor Momsen, Elle Goulding, Paris Hilton, Leighton Meester

Masked Ambassador clue: Kelly Osbourne (Ladybug, Season 2): “I’m here to give some top secret information about my friend Bluebell. Who certainly knows a thing or two about gossip fodder. I should know, we even made headlines together. She achieved worldwide success overnight. But with great fame also comes great gossip.”

Bluebell voiceover: “While my career has flourished and rumors have spread about my alleged relationships with rock stars, billionaires and even royals, the truth is that my true love never blossomed until recently. Now that I’ve found it, I’ve never been happier. We belong together. And now I’m here because I’m having a moment of sorts.

Sports night shoe indication: Roller skates. “I try to go with the situation, but I always rock.”

Fabric bunny

Song: ‘Dear Caroline’, by Neil Diamond

Panel guesses: Will Ferrell, John C Reilly, Jay Leno

Masked Ambassador clue: Dick Van Dyke (Gnome, Season 9): “Hello there, ladies and gentlemen. It’s me, Dick Van Dyke. You may remember me as the cute leprechaun from season 9. Now I’m 98 years old. So I know something about collecting dust. So here’s my friend, the Dust Bunny.

Voiceover by Dust Bunny: “Thanks Dick! Hello, I’m Dust Bunny. I’m here to audition for The Masked Singer because singing has always been a secret ambition of mine. When I was a newcomer first entering the industry, I had a super important job. Make coffee. Until I was asked to replace someone to test the lighting, and wouldn’t you know it, I apparently had a face for TV. Since then, I’ve amassed quite a list of co-stars. Anne Hathaway, David Bowie and even Marlon Brando. Although no one has ever seen those images.’

Sports night shoe indication: To skate. “Well, my attitude in this competition is to burn through it in a blaze of glory.”

Gunk

Song: “Lose Control,” by Teddy Swims

Panel guesses: Jon Batiste, Shaboozey, Khalid

Masked Ambassador clue: Keenan Allen (Gargoyle, Season 9): “Excited to be a masked ambassador, with some secret information. In Season 9 as the Gargoyle, everyone got to see my softer, sensitive side. Even though they know me as tough. And on Goo I can say he is the same.

Good voice-over: “Growing up, I wanted to do everything my way. But inside I was very sensitive. Bursting with emotions. When my older brother started playing guitar, I found my escape. After hard days at school, I would sit in my room crying as I dealt with the pain of high school trauma. I became a total music nerd. Starting acapella groups, a music lab and even winning prizes.”

Sports night shoe indication: Music cleats. “For me, you might want to focus on the sole of the shoes.”

Last season’s performers included Vanessa Hudgens, who won the season 11 crown as Goldfish, beating out Scott Porter, who had performed as Gumball. Other performers included Thelma Houston (Clock), Chrissy Metz (Poodle Moth), Corey Feldman (Seal) and Clay Aiken/Ruben Studdard (Beets), Jenifer Lewis (Miss Cleocatra), Kate Flannery (Starfish), Charlie Wilson (Ugly Sweater), DeMarcus Ware (Koala), Colton Underwood (Love Bird), Sisqó (Lizard), Billy Bush (Sir Lion), Joe Bastianich (Spaghetti & Meatballs), Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (Book).

“The Masked Singer” 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.