1 00:00:01,836 --> 00:00:04,670 ( crowd cheering ) 2 00:00:07,383 --> 00:00:11,885 A-list celebrities whisked away in secret, 3 00:00:11,971 --> 00:00:14,221 Their identities concealed. 4 00:00:14,265 --> 00:00:18,308 They'll sing for their lives, but who are they? 5 00:00:18,352 --> 00:00:20,769 "the masked singer" is back! 6 00:00:20,813 --> 00:00:25,149 ( music playing ) 7 00:00:31,365 --> 00:00:36,326 Give it up for our supersleuths, nicole scherzinger! 8 00:00:41,959 --> 00:00:45,127 Jenny mccarthy-wahlberg! 9 00:00:48,591 --> 00:00:49,590 Hi, guys! 10 00:00:51,469 --> 00:00:53,427 Ken jeong! 11 00:00:58,350 --> 00:00:59,391 ( shouts ) 12 00:00:59,435 --> 00:01:02,519 - And robin thicke! - Yeah! 13 00:01:18,537 --> 00:01:19,703 Oh! 14 00:01:19,747 --> 00:01:21,705 Yes! 15 00:01:22,958 --> 00:01:23,916 Let's go! 16 00:01:23,959 --> 00:01:26,460 - Beautiful. - Wow. 17 00:01:29,256 --> 00:01:31,090 Welcome! 18 00:01:31,133 --> 00:01:35,219 It's our season premiere, 19 00:01:35,262 --> 00:01:39,348 And it's a hollywood party tonight 20 00:01:39,350 --> 00:01:42,476 As our first three masked megastars compete 21 00:01:42,520 --> 00:01:47,397 In everyone's favorite celebrity who-sung-it. 22 00:01:47,441 --> 00:01:48,482 We got some new digs this season. 23 00:01:48,526 --> 00:01:50,442 How about this set? 24 00:01:54,156 --> 00:01:59,326 And the biggest audience in "masked singer" history. 25 00:02:00,246 --> 00:02:02,663 Give it up for yourselves. 26 00:02:04,500 --> 00:02:05,707 You guys ready? 27 00:02:05,751 --> 00:02:08,293 ( crowd cheering ) 28 00:02:08,295 --> 00:02:10,671 An epic season is coming your way, 29 00:02:10,714 --> 00:02:13,257 With some huge star power. 30 00:02:13,300 --> 00:02:18,011 But only one secret celebrity will take it all 31 00:02:18,055 --> 00:02:22,224 And walk away with the coveted golden mask trophy. 32 00:02:22,268 --> 00:02:26,603 - Yes. - Panel, how you guys doing? 33 00:02:26,689 --> 00:02:29,106 - We are pumped! - Good, man! 34 00:02:29,150 --> 00:02:30,440 - Feeling good, nick cannon. - ( whooping ) 35 00:02:30,484 --> 00:02:34,278 - Feeling real good. Yeah! - Look at this stage! 36 00:02:34,321 --> 00:02:37,156 Whoo! 37 00:02:37,199 --> 00:02:40,200 Well, we actually have something else new this season. 38 00:02:40,244 --> 00:02:43,370 Uh, that giant bell right there. 39 00:02:43,414 --> 00:02:45,998 - Oh, snap! - What is that bell? 40 00:02:46,041 --> 00:02:47,708 - What is it for? - What is that bell, nick? 41 00:02:47,751 --> 00:02:50,169 We'll explain all of that bell business later. 42 00:02:50,212 --> 00:02:53,130 Wait, you're not telling us? You're not telling us, daddy? 43 00:02:53,174 --> 00:02:55,340 - Come on! - Not yet! Be patient. 44 00:02:55,384 --> 00:02:57,384 Tonight, three singers will perform, 45 00:02:57,386 --> 00:03:01,513 But only one moves on moves on to next week's abba night. 46 00:03:01,557 --> 00:03:04,516 The champion will be decided by a ruthless battle royale. 47 00:03:04,602 --> 00:03:08,020 - Mm. - Yeah, it's an uphill battle, 48 00:03:08,063 --> 00:03:10,522 And no one is safe this season. 49 00:03:10,566 --> 00:03:14,193 All right, let's get this premiere started, shall we? 50 00:03:14,236 --> 00:03:16,486 - Yes! Yes, yes, yes! - It's a party. 51 00:03:16,530 --> 00:03:21,617 Our first challenger, a singer with a "colt" following, 52 00:03:21,660 --> 00:03:24,369 Here comes the mustang. 53 00:03:24,413 --> 00:03:25,913 The mustang? 54 00:03:25,956 --> 00:03:27,456 Oh, look, look, look! 55 00:03:27,499 --> 00:03:32,544 ( music playing ) 56 00:03:32,546 --> 00:03:34,129 Oh, my god! 57 00:03:34,131 --> 00:03:36,590 Oh, my lord, that is so sexy. 58 00:03:39,345 --> 00:03:41,136 She's got some swag, that horse. 59 00:03:41,138 --> 00:03:43,055 I know! Look at that. 60 00:03:43,098 --> 00:03:46,225 All right, mustang. 61 00:03:46,268 --> 00:03:49,853 Oops. Oh, oh, okay. 62 00:03:49,897 --> 00:03:52,314 She's got a nice little body. She might be a dancer. 63 00:03:55,027 --> 00:03:57,319 Who is the mustang? 64 00:03:57,363 --> 00:04:01,490 Here are some clues straight from the horse's mouth. 65 00:04:01,533 --> 00:04:04,743 ( whinnies ) 66 00:04:04,787 --> 00:04:09,456 From the outside, my life may look like a shiny carnival. 67 00:04:09,500 --> 00:04:14,461 I've sold out arenas, I've won awards, 68 00:04:14,463 --> 00:04:16,755 And even collaborated with elvis. 69 00:04:16,799 --> 00:04:20,008 - What? - Is it elvis-elvis or elvis costello? 70 00:04:20,010 --> 00:04:21,468 A-thank you. Thank you very much. 71 00:04:23,430 --> 00:04:28,392 But this ride has come with its fair share of pain. 72 00:04:28,394 --> 00:04:31,270 I've almost died more times than I can count. 73 00:04:35,234 --> 00:04:38,277 But I'm a survivor. I'm hell on heels. 74 00:04:38,279 --> 00:04:40,696 Barbarella? Pamela anderson? 75 00:04:40,739 --> 00:04:42,155 Every time I'm counted out, 76 00:04:42,199 --> 00:04:44,032 I come back stronger than before, 77 00:04:44,076 --> 00:04:46,326 With my herd by my side. 78 00:04:47,997 --> 00:04:51,373 So tonight I'm reigning in all my horsepower 79 00:04:51,375 --> 00:04:54,251 As the sexy, mighty mustang. 80 00:04:54,295 --> 00:04:58,380 And after facing death, how scary can singing here be? 81 00:05:11,020 --> 00:05:15,397 ♪ I don't know where I'm going ♪ 82 00:05:16,400 --> 00:05:19,651 ♪ but I sure know where I've been ♪ 83 00:05:19,653 --> 00:05:21,111 Beautiful voice. 84 00:05:21,196 --> 00:05:23,322 ♪ hanging on the promises 85 00:05:23,365 --> 00:05:27,242 ♪ in the songs of yesterday 86 00:05:27,286 --> 00:05:32,331 ♪ and I've made up my mind 87 00:05:32,374 --> 00:05:35,584 ♪ I ain't wasting no more time ♪ 88 00:05:35,627 --> 00:05:41,006 ♪ here I go again 89 00:05:41,050 --> 00:05:45,552 ♪ here I go again 90 00:05:48,098 --> 00:05:53,435 ♪ and though I keep searching for an answer ♪ 91 00:05:53,479 --> 00:05:58,398 ♪ never seem to find what I'm looking for ♪ 92 00:05:58,442 --> 00:06:04,321 ♪ oh, lord, I pray, give me strength to carry on ♪ 93 00:06:04,365 --> 00:06:08,492 ♪ 'cause I know what it means 94 00:06:08,535 --> 00:06:14,164 ♪ to walk along the lonely street of dreams ♪ 95 00:06:15,334 --> 00:06:20,379 ♪ and here I go again on my own ♪ 96 00:06:20,422 --> 00:06:23,965 ♪ going down the only road I've ever known ♪ 97 00:06:24,009 --> 00:06:26,176 Who is this? 98 00:06:26,220 --> 00:06:31,181 ♪ like a drifter, I was born to walk alone ♪ 99 00:06:32,601 --> 00:06:37,813 ♪ but I made up my mind 100 00:06:37,815 --> 00:06:42,150 ♪ I ain't wasting no more time ♪ 101 00:06:42,194 --> 00:06:47,280 ♪ but here I go again on my own ♪ 102 00:06:47,282 --> 00:06:52,494 ♪ going down the only road I've ever known ♪ 103 00:06:52,496 --> 00:06:57,332 ♪ like a drifter, I was born to walk alone ♪ 104 00:06:57,376 --> 00:07:02,337 ♪ yeah 105 00:07:02,339 --> 00:07:03,630 Oh! 106 00:07:04,967 --> 00:07:06,091 - Yes! - Really good. 107 00:07:06,093 --> 00:07:11,388 Oh, no! Wow! 108 00:07:11,432 --> 00:07:14,433 Mustang! Wow! 109 00:07:14,435 --> 00:07:17,018 - The perfect choice. - Oh, my god! 110 00:07:17,062 --> 00:07:19,479 The tone of her voice is so beautiful. 111 00:07:19,523 --> 00:07:21,440 The confidence. She was so effortless, right? 112 00:07:21,483 --> 00:07:24,443 - Effortless. Effortless. - Effortless. 113 00:07:24,486 --> 00:07:28,530 - A true star. - That "must-stank." 114 00:07:29,616 --> 00:07:31,158 Obviously, we loved her. 115 00:07:31,201 --> 00:07:32,817 Well, it wouldn't be a premiere party 116 00:07:32,828 --> 00:07:36,079 - Without some free stuff, right? - Robin: Whoo! Bring it on. 117 00:07:36,123 --> 00:07:40,292 The men in black have prepared swag bags for our singers... 118 00:07:40,294 --> 00:07:43,920 - Oh, my god, I love swag bags. - ...With a little clue to help us as well. 119 00:07:43,964 --> 00:07:46,965 Men in black, bring out the swag bag. 120 00:07:47,000 --> 00:07:50,051 ( fanfare ) 121 00:07:50,095 --> 00:07:52,053 - Oh, my god. - Swag bag, swag bag! 122 00:07:52,097 --> 00:07:54,556 - Ken: Swag bag! - Bring that swag bag. 123 00:07:54,558 --> 00:07:57,350 Jenny: Oh, she's on the cover of something. 124 00:07:57,394 --> 00:08:00,520 - Nick: Okay. - "people." 125 00:08:00,564 --> 00:08:04,357 I truly believe that beauty comes from the inside, 126 00:08:04,401 --> 00:08:07,477 But this time, it's on the cover. 127 00:08:07,488 --> 00:08:09,196 Ken: On the cover. 128 00:08:09,239 --> 00:08:11,281 Nick: So, picking up any clues? 129 00:08:11,325 --> 00:08:14,326 Yes, ken and her were not in the same issue magazine. 130 00:08:14,328 --> 00:08:17,162 I was a centerfold, and that's the only way I'll do a magazine. 131 00:08:17,206 --> 00:08:21,082 Now, I think the onstage clue, 132 00:08:21,126 --> 00:08:23,251 This being "people magazine's" most beautiful person-- 133 00:08:23,295 --> 00:08:25,128 She was on the cover a few years ago. 134 00:08:25,130 --> 00:08:29,174 Mustang is p!Nk. Hear me out. 135 00:08:29,218 --> 00:08:31,426 - This makes sense. I know what I'm talking about. - ( crowd jeering ) 136 00:08:31,470 --> 00:08:35,639 Do you know what the barbells are for, dude? She's jacked, dawg. 137 00:08:35,682 --> 00:08:37,349 - So stupid! - She's jacked. 138 00:08:37,392 --> 00:08:38,975 Robin, make some sense out of this. 139 00:08:39,394 --> 00:08:43,104 You know, I started looking at the clues, and I'm thinking, okay, the barbell. 140 00:08:43,106 --> 00:08:46,066 This person was famous for their workout videos. 141 00:08:46,109 --> 00:08:46,942 There were three eggs in the nest. 142 00:08:46,985 --> 00:08:48,401 I'm thinking "three's company." 143 00:08:48,779 --> 00:08:52,113 I'm thinking a lot of people didn't know that she could also sing. 144 00:08:52,115 --> 00:08:54,199 I'm thinking this might be suzanne somers. 145 00:08:54,243 --> 00:08:55,909 - You know what? - Oh, wow. 146 00:08:55,953 --> 00:08:58,995 - That is a good guess. - Suzanne somers and the thighmaster? 147 00:08:58,997 --> 00:09:01,957 - Robin! Robin! - I'm going with that. 148 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,792 Jenny: And just to help you out, you know, suzanne somers 149 00:09:03,835 --> 00:09:06,336 Was in a little bit of an accident about a year ago, 150 00:09:06,380 --> 00:09:08,255 Took a long time to rehabilitate herself. 151 00:09:08,298 --> 00:09:09,464 She's also an amazing singer. 152 00:09:09,466 --> 00:09:10,966 This could very well be suzanne somers. 153 00:09:11,009 --> 00:09:12,968 Let's go! Let's go! 154 00:09:12,970 --> 00:09:15,387 Is robin starting the season off the right way? 155 00:09:15,389 --> 00:09:19,391 - You can ring my bell. - I think you guys are all off. 156 00:09:19,393 --> 00:09:22,394 I think that this could be a singer from a group. 157 00:09:22,437 --> 00:09:26,231 She mentioned her herd by her side. 158 00:09:26,233 --> 00:09:28,066 She's got a strong, powerful voice. 159 00:09:28,110 --> 00:09:31,152 I'm getting ann, nancy wilson from heart. 160 00:09:31,196 --> 00:09:35,115 Or chrissie hynde from the pretenders. 161 00:09:35,117 --> 00:09:38,201 Nicole, look at the middle of her chest. What is that? 162 00:09:38,245 --> 00:09:39,995 - Ken: Heart! - Oh! 163 00:09:40,038 --> 00:09:42,706 Oh, snap! 164 00:09:42,708 --> 00:09:45,292 Well, we don't know who you are, but we do think you're amazing. 165 00:09:45,335 --> 00:09:47,294 - Robin: Absolutely. Amazing. - Thank you so much. 166 00:09:47,337 --> 00:09:49,004 - Thank you. Mwah! - Ken: So good. 167 00:09:49,047 --> 00:09:51,214 - All right, well, mustang... - Thank you. 168 00:09:51,258 --> 00:09:54,467 ...You can giddy-up on backstage. 169 00:09:54,469 --> 00:09:56,636 Keep it going for mustang, y'all. 170 00:09:59,933 --> 00:10:02,726 - She's good. - She's very good. 171 00:10:02,769 --> 00:10:04,561 We are back, baby. Whoo! 172 00:10:06,064 --> 00:10:07,272 ♪ who is that? 173 00:10:11,111 --> 00:10:12,143 ♪ who is that? 174 00:10:12,145 --> 00:10:14,946 It's the season nine premiere 175 00:10:14,990 --> 00:10:18,116 - Of "the masked singer!" - whoo! 176 00:10:18,118 --> 00:10:19,659 - Season nine! - The place is so hot, 177 00:10:19,703 --> 00:10:22,287 Security's turning people away. 178 00:10:22,331 --> 00:10:25,874 And yet they let ken jeong in here. 179 00:10:25,917 --> 00:10:29,127 I'm distinguished now. I'm wearing glasses. How dare you? 180 00:10:29,171 --> 00:10:32,964 Sit your distinguished butt down. Let's go. 181 00:10:32,966 --> 00:10:35,508 Our next singer also made it through the door. 182 00:10:35,552 --> 00:10:38,345 Ladies and gentlemen, it's the gnome. 183 00:10:38,388 --> 00:10:41,181 - Robin: The gnome? - A gnome? 184 00:10:41,266 --> 00:10:44,017 ( music playing ) 185 00:10:44,061 --> 00:10:46,186 - Oh, my god! - Oh, wow. 186 00:10:46,229 --> 00:10:49,564 - It's a big rig. - He's so cute! 187 00:10:49,566 --> 00:10:51,358 Oh, my god. 188 00:10:51,401 --> 00:10:55,362 He brought the whole olive garden buffet with him. 189 00:10:55,364 --> 00:10:57,364 Jenny: Oh, this is gonna be the hardest one ever. 190 00:10:57,366 --> 00:11:00,367 I have no idea how tall he is, how big he is, 191 00:11:00,410 --> 00:11:03,453 How old he is, how young he is. 192 00:11:03,497 --> 00:11:06,331 He's so cute. 193 00:11:10,962 --> 00:11:15,965 Just like a wise magical gnome observing the forest around him, 194 00:11:16,009 --> 00:11:18,176 I've become a mainstay in your lives 195 00:11:18,178 --> 00:11:20,720 Over the course of my storied career. 196 00:11:20,764 --> 00:11:24,140 Just ask the producers. I really have done it all. 197 00:11:24,184 --> 00:11:26,935 I've joked with the cleverest comedians, 198 00:11:26,978 --> 00:11:29,437 From robin williams to ben stiller. 199 00:11:29,481 --> 00:11:33,191 I've performed with the biggest names in music, 200 00:11:33,235 --> 00:11:35,485 From lin-manuel miranda to madonna. 201 00:11:35,529 --> 00:11:39,447 Umbrella. Maybe it's "rainn" wilson from "the office"? 202 00:11:39,449 --> 00:11:40,782 Get out. 203 00:11:40,826 --> 00:11:44,202 And my address book includes all the president's men, 204 00:11:44,204 --> 00:11:46,079 From barack to biden. 205 00:11:46,081 --> 00:11:48,331 Tony danza! Could be a famous costar of his. 206 00:11:48,333 --> 00:11:50,834 But there's always more to do, 207 00:11:50,877 --> 00:11:54,295 Especially when you're working for the fun of it. 208 00:11:54,339 --> 00:11:58,383 Because being a true entertainer isn't about money or awards. 209 00:11:58,427 --> 00:12:00,510 It's about going to bed every night 210 00:12:00,554 --> 00:12:03,304 Having put a smile on someone's face 211 00:12:03,348 --> 00:12:06,641 And being proud of what you've done. 212 00:12:19,322 --> 00:12:22,407 - Wow! - That's so cool. 213 00:12:24,703 --> 00:12:28,037 ♪ when you're smiling 214 00:12:28,081 --> 00:12:30,457 ♪ the whole world 215 00:12:30,500 --> 00:12:33,418 ♪ smiles with you 216 00:12:33,503 --> 00:12:36,045 ♪ when you're laughing 217 00:12:36,047 --> 00:12:39,382 ♪ oh, when you're laughing 218 00:12:39,426 --> 00:12:44,554 ♪ the sun comes shining through ♪ 219 00:12:44,598 --> 00:12:46,890 ♪ but when you're crying 220 00:12:46,933 --> 00:12:49,225 - I recognize the voice. - I do, too. 221 00:12:49,227 --> 00:12:50,977 ♪ you bring on the rain 222 00:12:50,979 --> 00:12:53,688 ♪ so stop that sighing 223 00:12:53,690 --> 00:12:56,024 ♪ be happy again 224 00:12:56,067 --> 00:12:59,194 ♪ keep on smiling 225 00:12:59,196 --> 00:13:02,113 ♪ 'cause when you're smiling 226 00:13:02,115 --> 00:13:07,202 ♪ the whole world smiles with you ♪ 227 00:13:07,245 --> 00:13:10,205 - ♪ when you're smiling - ♪ when you're smiling 228 00:13:10,207 --> 00:13:11,956 ♪ yeah, when you're smiling 229 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,500 ♪ keep on smiling 230 00:13:13,543 --> 00:13:19,088 ♪ the whole world smiles with you ♪ 231 00:13:19,132 --> 00:13:21,633 - ♪ when you're laughing - ♪ keep on smiling now 232 00:13:21,676 --> 00:13:23,092 ♪ yeah, when you're laughing 233 00:13:23,094 --> 00:13:25,094 ♪ you'll get through somehow ♪ 234 00:13:25,180 --> 00:13:28,598 ♪ that sun comes shining through ♪ 235 00:13:28,642 --> 00:13:30,266 ♪ when I'm with you 236 00:13:30,268 --> 00:13:33,436 ♪ but when you're crying 237 00:13:33,480 --> 00:13:36,022 ♪ you just bring on the rain 238 00:13:36,066 --> 00:13:39,108 ♪ stop that sighing 239 00:13:39,152 --> 00:13:41,611 ♪ be happy again 240 00:13:41,655 --> 00:13:44,322 ♪ so keep on smiling 241 00:13:44,366 --> 00:13:48,451 - ♪ 'cause when you're smiling - oh, my gosh! 242 00:13:48,495 --> 00:13:52,247 ♪ the whole world smiles with you ♪ 243 00:13:53,124 --> 00:13:56,334 ♪ yes, the whole world 244 00:13:56,378 --> 00:14:00,547 - ♪ just smiles with you - aww. 245 00:14:07,430 --> 00:14:10,431 Oh, my god. I'm freaking out right now. 246 00:14:10,475 --> 00:14:14,310 - Ken: Wow. Wow! - Robin: Whoo! Look at that. 247 00:14:14,354 --> 00:14:17,355 - Nick: Smiling indeed! - Whoo! 248 00:14:17,399 --> 00:14:20,942 Such a great performance. Panel, talk to the gnome. 249 00:14:20,986 --> 00:14:23,444 Gnome, I'm just captivated by you. 250 00:14:23,530 --> 00:14:25,488 I'm in awe looking at you and all the detail. 251 00:14:25,532 --> 00:14:27,448 You're just gorgeous. 252 00:14:27,492 --> 00:14:30,192 And I wanted to say that your vocals, 253 00:14:30,203 --> 00:14:32,495 Your voice just melted my heart. 254 00:14:32,539 --> 00:14:36,583 You made this entire country smile after that performance. 255 00:14:36,626 --> 00:14:38,167 Robin: Amazing. 256 00:14:39,546 --> 00:14:43,381 I think that this is the biggest celebrity legend 257 00:14:43,383 --> 00:14:46,259 We've ever had on "the masked singer!" 258 00:14:46,303 --> 00:14:49,137 - Nicole: Wow. - Robin: Maybe, yeah, if it's who I think it is. 259 00:14:49,180 --> 00:14:51,139 I don't think you and I think it's the same person. 260 00:14:51,182 --> 00:14:53,099 - Jenny: Maybe not. - But I'm pretty sure I know that voice very well. 261 00:14:53,143 --> 00:14:54,309 Really? 262 00:14:54,644 --> 00:15:00,106 - I think I "gnome" exactly who this is. - Jenny: Oh! 263 00:15:00,108 --> 00:15:04,611 All right, bring out the swag bag, men in black. 264 00:15:04,696 --> 00:15:06,195 ( fanfare ) 265 00:15:06,239 --> 00:15:08,656 The swag bag! Uh-oh! 266 00:15:14,497 --> 00:15:18,082 Nick: All right, what's in the bag? Wow. 267 00:15:18,084 --> 00:15:21,044 - Ken: Oh, jfk. A kennedy medal. - Robin: Kennedy center. 268 00:15:21,087 --> 00:15:23,463 - Kennedy center. - Kennedy center honor. 269 00:15:23,506 --> 00:15:25,131 - Robin: Honoree. - Nicole: Wow. 270 00:15:25,133 --> 00:15:26,716 Gnome: I met president biden. 271 00:15:26,760 --> 00:15:30,219 I said, "you know, I used to be as tall as you." 272 00:15:30,263 --> 00:15:34,849 And he said, "I used to have hair like you." 273 00:15:34,893 --> 00:15:38,102 - So he still has his hair. - And his sense of humor. 274 00:15:38,104 --> 00:15:41,064 All right, are you picking up on any clues? 275 00:15:41,107 --> 00:15:43,191 - It's a new year, y'all. - "it's a new year, y'all." 276 00:15:43,234 --> 00:15:46,027 It's season nine. We are going big. 277 00:15:46,029 --> 00:15:49,155 We are going bigger. And we are going biggest! 278 00:15:49,199 --> 00:15:53,117 And I think that this could be the legendary 279 00:15:53,161 --> 00:15:56,079 Tootsie himself, dustin hoffman! 280 00:15:56,164 --> 00:15:57,997 - Ken: Good guess! - You never know. 281 00:15:58,041 --> 00:15:59,791 - Ken: Oh, my god. - Yeah. 282 00:15:59,834 --> 00:16:02,961 - We had the ben stiller clue. "meet the fockers." - I like that. 283 00:16:03,004 --> 00:16:04,295 - Ken: "meet the fockers." - yes. 284 00:16:04,381 --> 00:16:06,422 We had the robin williams. "hook." 285 00:16:06,424 --> 00:16:08,383 - Oh, that's right. - Oh, I'm sorry, that's right. 286 00:16:08,385 --> 00:16:12,095 You all saw the umbrella. For what? "rain man!" 287 00:16:12,097 --> 00:16:14,931 - Ken: Wow! - That's our method gnome. 288 00:16:14,975 --> 00:16:17,392 This is "the graduate" himself, dustin hoffman. 289 00:16:17,435 --> 00:16:18,851 - Why not? - Ken: That's a great guess. 290 00:16:18,895 --> 00:16:22,188 It's not bad. Robin said he was feeling somebody. 291 00:16:22,232 --> 00:16:24,357 Yeah, from the clue packages, we saw producers, 292 00:16:24,401 --> 00:16:27,276 We saw the tony danza on an award, 293 00:16:27,320 --> 00:16:30,530 Which is tony awards, and we saw the stethoscope. 294 00:16:30,573 --> 00:16:34,075 And I was thinking, okay, could this be mel brooks from "the producers" films, 295 00:16:34,119 --> 00:16:35,284 And the stethoscope for "high anxiety." 296 00:16:35,328 --> 00:16:37,161 But then I heard the voice 297 00:16:37,247 --> 00:16:40,206 And I've seen, I think, every single one of your films. 298 00:16:40,250 --> 00:16:41,457 - Ken: Really? - I'm one of your biggest fans. 299 00:16:41,501 --> 00:16:43,418 Even hung out with your son a few times. 300 00:16:43,461 --> 00:16:45,378 I know that voice. That's dustin hoffman, no doubt. 301 00:16:45,380 --> 00:16:47,922 - Nicole: Whoo! - Could it be? 302 00:16:47,966 --> 00:16:49,841 No doubt. I know the voice. 303 00:16:49,843 --> 00:16:51,467 Ken: I feel like we're in the presence of greatness, 304 00:16:51,469 --> 00:16:54,429 But I'm thinking right now someone who I've wanted 305 00:16:54,472 --> 00:16:56,222 Since the very beginning of "the masked singer." 306 00:16:56,266 --> 00:17:00,226 Someone like, oh, I don't know, robert deniro. 307 00:17:00,228 --> 00:17:03,062 - Jenny: Oh, my god! - Nicole: Oh, my-- 308 00:17:03,064 --> 00:17:06,232 Yeah! He worked with robin williams in "awakenings," 309 00:17:06,276 --> 00:17:08,192 Ben stiller in "meet the parents." 310 00:17:08,194 --> 00:17:10,111 How about that tony danza? Who's the boss? 311 00:17:10,113 --> 00:17:12,697 I'll tell you who's the boss. You know. 312 00:17:12,699 --> 00:17:15,366 "hey! Hey, you talking to me?" you know what I mean? 313 00:17:15,410 --> 00:17:19,037 - That is not robert deniro! - Nick: You never know. 314 00:17:19,080 --> 00:17:21,247 But one thing we do know, 315 00:17:21,291 --> 00:17:24,375 - We are in the presence of greatness. - This is exciting! 316 00:17:24,419 --> 00:17:27,670 - I'm so excited. - You guys, keep it going one more time 317 00:17:27,714 --> 00:17:31,340 For such a terrific performance from the gnome. 318 00:17:31,384 --> 00:17:33,259 - I think you're right. - I know that voice. 319 00:17:33,303 --> 00:17:37,305 That's amazing. You guys, this is awesome! 320 00:17:38,633 --> 00:17:39,599 ♪ who is that? 321 00:17:43,730 --> 00:17:45,104 ♪ who is that? 322 00:17:45,148 --> 00:17:49,192 It's our big season nine premiere. 323 00:17:49,235 --> 00:17:51,903 We're on to our last performer of the night. 324 00:17:51,946 --> 00:17:55,990 Give it up for medusa. 325 00:17:56,034 --> 00:17:58,117 ( music playing ) 326 00:17:58,203 --> 00:17:59,869 Robin: Oh, my god! 327 00:17:59,913 --> 00:18:03,247 - Wow. - Oh, my god! 328 00:18:03,249 --> 00:18:06,000 Nicole: Oh, wow. She's got a great, great body. 329 00:18:06,002 --> 00:18:10,171 - Wow. - Wow, that is a lot of snakes. 330 00:18:18,306 --> 00:18:21,057 I mean, that's one of my favorite costumes ever. 331 00:18:21,101 --> 00:18:26,229 - Nicole: I love the eyes. - Jenny: Look how tall she is next to nick. 332 00:18:26,231 --> 00:18:27,897 Oh, you're right. She is tall. 333 00:18:27,941 --> 00:18:31,067 - Maybe she's a model. - Oh, you're right. 334 00:18:31,069 --> 00:18:33,653 Such an amazing costume. 335 00:18:38,526 --> 00:18:40,660 I grew up far from the spotlight, 336 00:18:40,703 --> 00:18:43,955 A dancer in the dark, and I never quite fit in. 337 00:18:43,998 --> 00:18:47,959 I mean, look at me. 338 00:18:48,044 --> 00:18:50,211 But fitting in was never something 339 00:18:50,255 --> 00:18:52,338 I really worried about, 340 00:18:52,340 --> 00:18:56,092 Because I knew early on I was born to stand out. 341 00:18:57,220 --> 00:19:00,680 So I did my own thing and ignored anyone 342 00:19:00,723 --> 00:19:02,265 Who wanted me to conform. 343 00:19:02,308 --> 00:19:04,517 Oh, my gosh, is that buckingham palace? 344 00:19:04,519 --> 00:19:10,189 Embracing my oddities, snakes and all, has taken me far. 345 00:19:12,986 --> 00:19:15,778 From the super bowl to this very stage. 346 00:19:15,822 --> 00:19:19,198 That's right. Technically, I've been here before. 347 00:19:19,242 --> 00:19:21,492 Did someone perform her song here? 348 00:19:21,494 --> 00:19:24,704 But this time, I'm here to compete, 349 00:19:24,747 --> 00:19:27,999 And "masked singer" feels like the perfect stage for me. 350 00:19:28,042 --> 00:19:30,209 Because, honestly? Look around. 351 00:19:30,253 --> 00:19:33,212 It doesn't get much weirder than this. ( laughs ) 352 00:19:42,223 --> 00:19:47,560 ♪ when I'm away from you 353 00:19:47,645 --> 00:19:52,231 ♪ I'm happier than ever 354 00:19:52,266 --> 00:19:57,945 ♪ wish I could explain it better ♪ 355 00:19:57,989 --> 00:20:02,325 ♪ I wish it wasn't true 356 00:20:02,368 --> 00:20:03,534 Whoa. 357 00:20:10,710 --> 00:20:13,211 ♪ you call me again 358 00:20:13,213 --> 00:20:15,213 ♪ drunk in your benz 359 00:20:15,256 --> 00:20:19,217 ♪ driving home under the influence ♪ 360 00:20:19,260 --> 00:20:24,096 ♪ you scared me to death, but I'm wasting my breath ♪ 361 00:20:24,098 --> 00:20:27,558 ♪ 'cause you only listen to your friends ♪ 362 00:20:27,560 --> 00:20:29,894 ♪ I don't relate to you 363 00:20:29,938 --> 00:20:31,938 - What? What? - Yeah! 364 00:20:31,981 --> 00:20:35,024 ♪ I don't relate to you, no 365 00:20:35,068 --> 00:20:39,654 ♪ 'cause I'd never treat me this badly ♪ 366 00:20:39,697 --> 00:20:44,116 ♪ you made me hate this city 367 00:20:44,118 --> 00:20:46,494 ♪ and I don't talk bad about you ♪ 368 00:20:46,537 --> 00:20:48,913 - Oh, my god! Yes! - ♪ on the internet 369 00:20:48,957 --> 00:20:53,042 ♪ never told anyone anything bad ♪ 370 00:20:53,086 --> 00:20:55,211 ♪ 'cause that's just embarrassing ♪ 371 00:20:55,255 --> 00:20:57,213 ♪ you were my everything 372 00:20:57,257 --> 00:21:01,133 ♪ all that you did was make me freaking sad ♪ 373 00:21:01,135 --> 00:21:03,094 Nicole, who is this beast? 374 00:21:03,137 --> 00:21:07,014 ♪ you ruined everything good 375 00:21:07,058 --> 00:21:12,019 ♪ always said you were misunderstood ♪ 376 00:21:12,063 --> 00:21:16,565 ♪ made all my moments your own ♪ 377 00:21:16,567 --> 00:21:18,484 ♪ just leave me 378 00:21:18,528 --> 00:21:24,657 ♪ alone 379 00:21:24,701 --> 00:21:26,575 Yeah! 380 00:21:26,619 --> 00:21:30,663 ♪ leave me alone 381 00:21:30,707 --> 00:21:32,331 ♪ leave me 382 00:21:32,375 --> 00:21:39,630 ♪ alone 383 00:21:39,674 --> 00:21:42,633 ♪ leave me 384 00:21:42,677 --> 00:21:47,555 ♪ alone 385 00:21:47,598 --> 00:21:50,433 ( vocalizing ) 386 00:21:53,146 --> 00:21:56,105 I'm done. I'm done. 387 00:21:56,149 --> 00:21:58,566 I don't even know what just happened. 388 00:21:58,568 --> 00:22:01,527 Wow. That was awesome. 389 00:22:01,571 --> 00:22:02,570 Wow. 390 00:22:04,866 --> 00:22:10,119 We definitely can't leave you alone after that performance. 391 00:22:10,121 --> 00:22:13,789 Nicole, you look like you're still in shock. 392 00:22:13,833 --> 00:22:19,295 I don't think I've ever been this speechless in nine seasons, nick. 393 00:22:22,175 --> 00:22:24,133 What I love more than anything in the world 394 00:22:24,135 --> 00:22:27,094 Is singing and connecting with people. 395 00:22:27,138 --> 00:22:29,096 And if you don't freaking take your heart 396 00:22:29,098 --> 00:22:31,390 And rip it inside out and put it on the stage, 397 00:22:31,434 --> 00:22:35,978 Then what are you doing it for? You're wasting people's times! 398 00:22:36,064 --> 00:22:38,939 And that's what you did tonight. 399 00:22:38,983 --> 00:22:42,401 Indeed. Well, we are ready for another clue. 400 00:22:42,445 --> 00:22:46,530 Men in black, bring out the swag bag. 401 00:22:46,574 --> 00:22:51,243 ( fanfare ) 402 00:23:00,129 --> 00:23:03,130 - Robin: Whoo! - Jenny: Okay, what's that say? 403 00:23:03,174 --> 00:23:06,342 - Uh, "medusa." - "medusa, three hundred and--" 404 00:23:06,344 --> 00:23:08,427 Jenny: Wait a minute. "340 million sold." 405 00:23:08,471 --> 00:23:10,930 - Oh. - She's sold a lot of albums. 406 00:23:10,932 --> 00:23:14,600 Sometimes success comes 407 00:23:14,644 --> 00:23:17,436 In the grayest of places. 408 00:23:17,480 --> 00:23:20,022 - Ken: Grayest of places. - Grayest. 409 00:23:20,066 --> 00:23:21,232 Oh, wait a minute. Wait a minute. 410 00:23:21,275 --> 00:23:23,150 We saw that dvd and I thought, 411 00:23:23,194 --> 00:23:25,528 "oh, maybe someone that possibly sang on a soundtrack." 412 00:23:25,571 --> 00:23:30,241 A massive movie with a massive soundtrack, "50 shades of gray." 413 00:23:30,284 --> 00:23:32,118 - Oh. - Ken: Oh, I love that. 414 00:23:32,161 --> 00:23:36,288 - Right? Ellie goulding. She's british. - Robin: Yes. 415 00:23:36,332 --> 00:23:38,290 - I think I'm on to something, you guys. - You are. 416 00:23:38,334 --> 00:23:40,084 - Right? - That's a great guess. 417 00:23:40,128 --> 00:23:42,503 - Well said. - Ellie's a good guess. 418 00:23:42,505 --> 00:23:45,339 You know, I heard "dancer in the dark" in the clue package. 419 00:23:45,383 --> 00:23:47,925 Immediately thought of my muse, bjork. 420 00:23:47,969 --> 00:23:52,721 But I think the medusa is meghan markle, and I'll tell you why. 421 00:23:52,723 --> 00:23:54,098 - Nicole: Oh... - This-- hear me out. 422 00:23:54,434 --> 00:23:56,725 - I'm going. Good night, everybody. - Hear me out. Hear me out. 423 00:23:56,727 --> 00:23:58,602 - Good night. - Hear me out. 424 00:23:58,646 --> 00:24:01,105 She grew up far from the spotlight. 425 00:24:01,190 --> 00:24:03,649 Something I can relate to. I'm on fox. 426 00:24:03,693 --> 00:24:06,360 Now, hear me out. 427 00:24:06,404 --> 00:24:08,320 There was a-- a knighted chess piece. 428 00:24:08,364 --> 00:24:13,117 Duh-doy! Royalty. Meghan markle. 429 00:24:13,119 --> 00:24:14,994 We gonna say "no, ken," on three. 430 00:24:14,996 --> 00:24:16,287 One, two, three. 431 00:24:16,330 --> 00:24:20,332 - All: No, ken! - Sit your ass down. 432 00:24:22,128 --> 00:24:25,671 Nick I am two words-- "in-trigued." 433 00:24:27,717 --> 00:24:30,426 Okay? Okay, first of all, we saw buckingham palace. 434 00:24:30,470 --> 00:24:32,887 So immediately I'm thinking of some english singers. 435 00:24:32,930 --> 00:24:34,346 - Right. - So I'm like, is it jessie j? 436 00:24:34,390 --> 00:24:37,433 Is it charli xcx? Is it dua lipa? 437 00:24:37,477 --> 00:24:40,352 But that was such a lorde tone, 438 00:24:40,396 --> 00:24:42,354 - The way that she started out with. - It's true. 439 00:24:42,356 --> 00:24:43,189 - Ooh, yeah. - I love her so much. 440 00:24:43,441 --> 00:24:45,399 - Right? - It could definitely be lorde. 441 00:24:45,401 --> 00:24:47,526 Listen, I don't know who you are yet, 442 00:24:47,570 --> 00:24:50,654 But I'm going to lay in bed and think of this song tonight. 443 00:24:50,698 --> 00:24:52,490 Thank you. 444 00:24:52,533 --> 00:24:56,202 All right, ladies and gentlemen, keep it going for her. 445 00:24:57,205 --> 00:25:00,331 Medusa, you can slither on back. 446 00:25:00,374 --> 00:25:03,375 This was the best raw performance... 447 00:25:03,419 --> 00:25:06,504 - Yeah, right? - ...In ages. 448 00:25:06,547 --> 00:25:08,547 It's already been a spectacular premiere. 449 00:25:08,591 --> 00:25:11,175 We've seen three incredible performances. 450 00:25:11,219 --> 00:25:16,138 But, as promised, it's time to talk about that bell. 451 00:25:16,140 --> 00:25:20,518 - Ken: Yeah! - Finally, the bell. 452 00:25:20,561 --> 00:25:24,313 Panel, now I know in seasons past, 453 00:25:24,357 --> 00:25:26,941 You've lost some of your favorites early on, 454 00:25:26,984 --> 00:25:28,526 Like panther, mermaid. 455 00:25:28,528 --> 00:25:29,527 - Yes. - Right. 456 00:25:29,570 --> 00:25:32,404 So, we think we've found a solution. 457 00:25:32,448 --> 00:25:33,948 What? 458 00:25:33,991 --> 00:25:37,368 You can save a mask from elimination 459 00:25:37,411 --> 00:25:41,038 By ringing what we are calling 460 00:25:41,082 --> 00:25:45,209 The ding-dong keep it on. 461 00:25:45,253 --> 00:25:47,378 - Ken: Wow! - Okay! 462 00:25:47,463 --> 00:25:51,549 - Are you kidding me? - Somebody needed to tell you that nick, okay? 463 00:25:51,592 --> 00:25:54,927 - Oh! - Oh! 464 00:25:54,971 --> 00:25:56,095 - Oh! - Slap! 465 00:25:56,097 --> 00:25:58,430 - That was good. - Thank you, nick. 466 00:25:58,474 --> 00:26:02,059 - Can I carry on, please? - Yes. Carry on, carry on. 467 00:26:02,061 --> 00:26:05,187 You can only ring the bell three times 468 00:26:05,231 --> 00:26:07,356 Throughout the first three rounds. 469 00:26:07,400 --> 00:26:10,484 Those three saved singers will battle it out 470 00:26:10,486 --> 00:26:15,322 On a special episode to rejoin the competition. 471 00:26:18,160 --> 00:26:23,956 Okay, now that we have a clear understanding, 472 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,207 Let's do this. 473 00:26:25,251 --> 00:26:29,295 Audience and panel, voting is now open. 474 00:26:29,338 --> 00:26:32,798 - Wow. - Who is your favorite of the night? 475 00:26:32,842 --> 00:26:37,720 Which singers will duke it out in the battle royale? Who's going home first? 476 00:26:37,755 --> 00:26:41,098 The results and our first celebrity unmasking 477 00:26:41,183 --> 00:26:44,101 Of the season right after the break. 478 00:26:44,103 --> 00:26:47,396 - Wow, this is gonna be tough. - Brutal. 479 00:26:49,066 --> 00:26:50,190 ♪ who is that? 480 00:26:53,988 --> 00:26:55,696 ♪ who is that? 481 00:26:57,491 --> 00:27:01,160 The premiere party is going strong here 482 00:27:01,203 --> 00:27:03,954 On "the masked singer." 483 00:27:03,998 --> 00:27:06,498 But it's that time of the night 484 00:27:06,542 --> 00:27:11,462 Where we have our first unmasking of the season. 485 00:27:11,505 --> 00:27:16,383 Is it yay or "neigh" for the mustang? 486 00:27:16,427 --> 00:27:20,054 - Oh! - Is it time to go home for the gnome? 487 00:27:20,097 --> 00:27:21,555 ( jeering ) 488 00:27:21,599 --> 00:27:25,351 Have things gotten a little hairy for medusa? 489 00:27:25,394 --> 00:27:26,977 ( jeering ) 490 00:27:27,063 --> 00:27:29,271 The results are in. 491 00:27:29,273 --> 00:27:30,105 Aah! 492 00:27:30,149 --> 00:27:33,317 The first singer of the season 493 00:27:33,319 --> 00:27:36,612 - To get unmasked is... - Whoo! 494 00:27:41,452 --> 00:27:44,244 Don't do it, don't do it, don't do it. 495 00:27:50,503 --> 00:27:54,213 - ...The gnome. - ( all groaning ) 496 00:27:54,298 --> 00:27:55,923 Keep it going for the gnome. 497 00:27:55,966 --> 00:28:01,095 Mustang and medusa, race on back... 498 00:28:01,180 --> 00:28:05,182 - Oh, no! - ...To prepare for the battle royale. 499 00:28:05,226 --> 00:28:08,185 - Ken: Wow. - The gnome. 500 00:28:08,229 --> 00:28:10,312 Let's show him some love. 501 00:28:10,356 --> 00:28:14,483 ( chanting ) gnome! Gnome! Gnome! 502 00:28:17,321 --> 00:28:19,780 - Should we use the bell? - No, I want to see. 503 00:28:19,782 --> 00:28:22,157 I want to see-- I want to see who's under the mask. 504 00:28:22,201 --> 00:28:25,494 Gnome, we are so sorry that your journey is ending here, 505 00:28:25,496 --> 00:28:28,956 - But we cannot wait to see your famous face. - Yes! 506 00:28:28,999 --> 00:28:31,917 Whoo! Come on! 507 00:28:31,919 --> 00:28:33,961 But right before we get to that, 508 00:28:33,963 --> 00:28:36,588 We got to get to our panel's final guesses. 509 00:28:36,590 --> 00:28:38,257 Ken, what you got? 510 00:28:38,300 --> 00:28:40,718 He worked with ben stiller in "meet the parents," 511 00:28:40,761 --> 00:28:42,553 Robin williams in "awakenings." 512 00:28:42,638 --> 00:28:44,263 "you talking to me?" 513 00:28:44,306 --> 00:28:47,599 Yes, I am, robert deniro. 514 00:28:49,395 --> 00:28:52,062 - No. - Jenny: I don't think it is. 515 00:28:52,106 --> 00:28:54,356 - "you talking to me?" - I kinda get why he goes that big. 516 00:28:54,400 --> 00:28:56,525 I do think this is legendary status. 517 00:28:56,569 --> 00:28:58,318 I saw that tony award, 518 00:28:58,362 --> 00:29:00,154 And then I thought of maybe tony bennett. 519 00:29:00,197 --> 00:29:03,115 Robin: Mm. That'd be nice. 520 00:29:03,159 --> 00:29:06,994 - Nick: Robin, what you got? - There was a clue that said, "all the president's men." 521 00:29:06,996 --> 00:29:09,788 And there was the jfk kennedy center honors. 522 00:29:09,832 --> 00:29:12,791 But I really didn't put all the clues together until I heard the voice. 523 00:29:12,835 --> 00:29:15,210 It was the voice that struck me. I'm going with dustin hoffman. 524 00:29:15,296 --> 00:29:17,755 - Jenny: Nice. - Ken: Good guess. 525 00:29:17,798 --> 00:29:20,424 Nicole: I'm picking up what you're putting down, robin. 526 00:29:20,426 --> 00:29:23,677 This is a man who has won two oscars, 527 00:29:23,721 --> 00:29:28,015 - Which is two more than ken has won. - Okay, I know-- 528 00:29:28,100 --> 00:29:31,351 This is the legendary dustin hoffman. 529 00:29:31,395 --> 00:29:33,187 Ken: Good guess. Good guess. 530 00:29:33,230 --> 00:29:35,147 Nick: Great guesses up there. 531 00:29:35,191 --> 00:29:38,567 But I think we really want to know who the gnome is right now, right? 532 00:29:38,611 --> 00:29:40,569 - Yeah! - Let's go! 533 00:29:40,613 --> 00:29:42,029 Say it with me. 534 00:29:42,072 --> 00:29:45,991 ( all chanting ) take it off! Take it off! 535 00:29:46,035 --> 00:29:48,193 - ♪ who, who, who, who - oh, my god! Who is it? 536 00:29:48,204 --> 00:29:51,914 ♪ who are you? 537 00:29:51,957 --> 00:29:53,999 Take it off! Take it off! 538 00:29:54,043 --> 00:29:57,002 ( chanting continues ) 539 00:29:57,046 --> 00:29:59,630 This is crazy! 540 00:29:59,673 --> 00:30:02,132 Aah, I'm freaking out! 541 00:30:02,176 --> 00:30:04,384 Is it? Is it? Is it? 542 00:30:04,428 --> 00:30:08,889 The legendary tony, grammy, and emmy award-winner, 543 00:30:08,933 --> 00:30:11,391 The one and only dick van dyke! 544 00:30:11,435 --> 00:30:13,435 - ( screaming ) - oh, my gosh! 545 00:30:13,479 --> 00:30:17,105 - Oh, my god! Wow! - Dick van dyke. 546 00:30:17,149 --> 00:30:20,108 Nick: Wow! 547 00:30:21,403 --> 00:30:23,612 Wow! 548 00:30:23,656 --> 00:30:26,031 Nick: Such an honor! 549 00:30:26,033 --> 00:30:28,617 We are in the presence of an icon, 550 00:30:28,661 --> 00:30:30,619 - Ladies and gentlemen. - Whoa! 551 00:30:30,663 --> 00:30:33,455 Oh, my god. 552 00:30:33,457 --> 00:30:35,541 Jenny: Oh, my god. 553 00:30:35,584 --> 00:30:38,877 This is the most seasoned 554 00:30:38,921 --> 00:30:42,381 And decorated entertainer 555 00:30:42,424 --> 00:30:46,885 We have had on our show, ladies and gentlemen. 556 00:30:46,929 --> 00:30:51,098 - Wow. Wow. - Truly a legend. 557 00:30:51,141 --> 00:30:53,225 What was it like being the gnome? 558 00:30:53,227 --> 00:30:55,477 It was real dark in there. 559 00:30:55,479 --> 00:30:58,647 Oh, yeah. You couldn't see anything. 560 00:30:58,649 --> 00:31:01,900 I just loved it that they thought I was robert deniro. 561 00:31:03,529 --> 00:31:06,613 I didn't know robert deniro could sing, to tell you the truth. 562 00:31:06,615 --> 00:31:09,074 Well, we definitely know you can sing. 563 00:31:09,076 --> 00:31:12,035 And, nicole, you are in tears. 564 00:31:12,079 --> 00:31:14,872 Like, it's-- I love you so much. 565 00:31:14,915 --> 00:31:15,706 We love you. 566 00:31:15,958 --> 00:31:18,375 The whole world loves you so much. 567 00:31:18,419 --> 00:31:23,046 It's an honor to have you on our show. 568 00:31:23,090 --> 00:31:25,424 Like, I can't-- I can't believe you're here! 569 00:31:25,467 --> 00:31:29,011 I gotta-- I'm trying to play it cool, but-- 570 00:31:29,054 --> 00:31:31,430 And you look so gorgeous. You look so handsome. 571 00:31:31,473 --> 00:31:33,098 Oh, thank you! 572 00:31:33,142 --> 00:31:36,226 - I am so blown away. - I'm 97 years old. 573 00:31:36,228 --> 00:31:40,022 - Ken: Wow. - Jenny: Oh, my god! 574 00:31:40,065 --> 00:31:44,067 - Amazing. - I love dick van dyke, like-- 575 00:31:44,111 --> 00:31:48,071 You are-- you are one of the reasons why I got into comedy. 576 00:31:48,115 --> 00:31:50,699 - You are comedy. - Jenny: You're the goat. 577 00:31:50,743 --> 00:31:52,200 - Thank you. - You are comedy. 578 00:31:52,202 --> 00:31:53,952 - You're our childhood. - You're our childhood. 579 00:31:53,996 --> 00:31:56,955 - Thank you. - Our greatest reveal ever. 580 00:31:56,957 --> 00:32:00,250 Oh, thank you. 581 00:32:00,252 --> 00:32:04,463 You gave us an amazing performance. 582 00:32:04,465 --> 00:32:06,381 And I'm telling you, you made the whole world smile once again. 583 00:32:06,383 --> 00:32:09,468 - Wow. - Let's get one more song. 584 00:32:09,511 --> 00:32:15,265 Make some noise for the artist formerly known as the gnome. 585 00:32:15,267 --> 00:32:19,186 The legend, the icon, dick van dyke! 586 00:32:19,188 --> 00:32:21,021 Oh, I love him so much. 587 00:32:22,399 --> 00:32:25,776 ♪ because I was afraid to speak when I was just a lad ♪ 588 00:32:25,778 --> 00:32:28,403 ♪ my father gave my nose a tweak and told me I was bad ♪ 589 00:32:28,489 --> 00:32:31,698 ♪ and then one day I learned the word that saved me aching nose ♪ 590 00:32:31,700 --> 00:32:35,202 ♪ the biggest word you ever heard, and this is how it goes ♪ 591 00:32:35,287 --> 00:32:38,497 ♪ supercalifragilistic- expialidocious ♪ 592 00:32:38,499 --> 00:32:41,708 ♪ supercalifragilistic- expialidocious ♪ 593 00:32:41,752 --> 00:32:44,503 ♪ even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious ♪ 594 00:32:44,546 --> 00:32:47,631 ♪ supercalifragilistic- expialidocious ♪ 595 00:32:47,675 --> 00:32:49,299 ♪ um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-lay 596 00:32:49,334 --> 00:32:50,342 ♪ um-dittle-ittl- um-dittle-lay ♪ 597 00:32:50,386 --> 00:32:53,136 - ( screaming ) - oh, my god! 598 00:32:56,016 --> 00:32:59,184 ♪ supercalifragilistic- expialidocious ♪ 599 00:33:00,229 --> 00:33:03,063 Dick van dyke, ladies and gentlemen! 600 00:33:03,107 --> 00:33:06,358 It's been such a pleasure having you here on our show. 601 00:33:06,360 --> 00:33:09,152 Ladies and gentlemen, give it up one more time... 602 00:33:09,154 --> 00:33:10,946 - God bless. - ...For dick van dyke. 603 00:33:10,948 --> 00:33:15,325 - ( cheering ) - yes! Wow! 604 00:33:15,369 --> 00:33:19,079 Now there can only be one champion of the night. 605 00:33:19,123 --> 00:33:21,248 Will it be mustang or medusa? 606 00:33:21,250 --> 00:33:24,292 An epic battle royale and another unmasking 607 00:33:24,336 --> 00:33:27,129 Right after the break. Don't go anywhere. 608 00:33:27,172 --> 00:33:29,464 Dick van dyke, ladies and gentlemen! 609 00:33:29,508 --> 00:33:32,509 - Robin: Bow down. Bow down. - Nicole: Wow. 610 00:33:36,015 --> 00:33:40,100 ( fanfare ) 611 00:33:40,102 --> 00:33:42,102 The time has come 612 00:33:42,104 --> 00:33:46,189 For the battle royale. 613 00:33:46,233 --> 00:33:48,108 - Yes! - Ken: Yes! 614 00:33:48,152 --> 00:33:49,943 - Robin: Yeah! - Nicole: Woohoo! 615 00:33:49,987 --> 00:33:51,987 - The battle royale! - Let's go! 616 00:33:52,031 --> 00:33:53,321 Ken: Yes! 617 00:33:53,365 --> 00:33:58,410 The mustang and medusa are going head to head 618 00:33:58,454 --> 00:34:02,164 In this season's first battle royale. 619 00:34:02,207 --> 00:34:03,540 This gonna be good. 620 00:34:05,127 --> 00:34:08,587 They'll perform the same song, but two different styles. 621 00:34:08,589 --> 00:34:11,298 From that, the panel will decide 622 00:34:11,300 --> 00:34:13,425 Who will be named champion 623 00:34:13,469 --> 00:34:17,387 - And who goes home tonight. - Whoo! 624 00:34:17,431 --> 00:34:20,557 Oh, my gosh. This is gonna be hardcore. 625 00:34:20,601 --> 00:34:24,436 Let the battle commence! 626 00:34:25,564 --> 00:34:27,397 Whoo! 627 00:34:31,278 --> 00:34:33,695 ♪ shine light in the beautiful sea ♪ 628 00:34:33,739 --> 00:34:36,448 ♪ I choose to be happy 629 00:34:36,492 --> 00:34:39,034 ♪ you and I, you and I 630 00:34:39,078 --> 00:34:41,620 ♪ we're like diamonds in the sky ♪ 631 00:34:41,663 --> 00:34:44,122 ♪ at first sight I 632 00:34:44,166 --> 00:34:48,168 ♪ felt the energy of sunrays 633 00:34:48,212 --> 00:34:52,255 ♪ I saw the life inside of your eyes ♪ 634 00:34:52,299 --> 00:34:55,383 - Whoo! - ♪ tonight 635 00:34:55,427 --> 00:34:59,304 - ♪ you and I - wow. Wow. 636 00:34:59,348 --> 00:35:03,517 ♪ we're beautiful, like diamonds in the sky ♪ 637 00:35:03,560 --> 00:35:09,106 ♪ eye to eye, so alive 638 00:35:09,149 --> 00:35:13,068 ♪ we're beautiful like diamonds in the sky ♪ 639 00:35:13,070 --> 00:35:14,945 ♪ shine bright like a diamond 640 00:35:14,988 --> 00:35:15,779 ♪ shine bright like a diamond 641 00:35:16,031 --> 00:35:18,406 God, her voice sounds so familiar. 642 00:35:18,450 --> 00:35:20,617 ♪ shine bright like a diamond 643 00:35:20,661 --> 00:35:24,121 ♪ oh 644 00:35:24,164 --> 00:35:28,875 ( vocalizing ) 645 00:35:28,919 --> 00:35:30,627 Whoo! Yeah! 646 00:35:30,671 --> 00:35:33,463 Yeah, mustang! 647 00:35:33,507 --> 00:35:36,258 ♪ find light in the beautiful sea ♪ 648 00:35:36,260 --> 00:35:38,969 ♪ I chose to be happy 649 00:35:39,012 --> 00:35:42,130 ♪ you and I, you and I 650 00:35:42,132 --> 00:35:44,099 ♪ we're like diamonds in the sky ♪ 651 00:35:44,101 --> 00:35:46,309 ♪ at first sight, I 652 00:35:46,353 --> 00:35:51,106 ♪ felt the energy of sunrays 653 00:35:51,150 --> 00:35:56,069 ♪ I saw the light inside, so shine bright ♪ 654 00:35:56,113 --> 00:35:57,863 ♪ tonight 655 00:35:57,906 --> 00:36:01,324 - ♪ you and I - yes, girl! 656 00:36:01,368 --> 00:36:05,495 ♪ we're beautiful like diamonds in the sky ♪ 657 00:36:05,539 --> 00:36:08,123 - ♪ eye to eye - yes! 658 00:36:08,125 --> 00:36:11,626 - Whoo! - ♪ so alive 659 00:36:11,670 --> 00:36:15,463 ♪ we're beautiful like diamonds in the sky ♪ 660 00:36:15,507 --> 00:36:18,049 ♪ shine bright like a diamond 661 00:36:18,093 --> 00:36:20,969 ♪ shine bright like a diamond 662 00:36:21,013 --> 00:36:23,555 ♪ shine bright like a diamond 663 00:36:23,599 --> 00:36:25,599 ( vocalizing ) 664 00:36:25,684 --> 00:36:28,393 ♪ shine bright like a diamond 665 00:36:28,437 --> 00:36:31,188 ♪ shine bright like a diamond 666 00:36:31,273 --> 00:36:36,401 ♪ shine bright like a diamond 667 00:36:36,445 --> 00:36:39,279 - Ken and jenny: Wow. - Nicole: Yeah. 668 00:36:39,323 --> 00:36:42,073 - Jenny: Wow. - Nicole: That was a battle. 669 00:36:42,075 --> 00:36:43,366 That was a pretty even fight. 670 00:36:43,410 --> 00:36:48,914 Keep it going for both mustang and medusa. 671 00:36:48,916 --> 00:36:52,209 - Mind-blowing. - Panel, what are your thoughts? 672 00:36:52,252 --> 00:36:55,170 Yeah, I feel both of them. Mustang, just so effortless. 673 00:36:55,214 --> 00:36:57,797 Again, you make this song your own in your own unique way. 674 00:36:57,841 --> 00:36:59,382 - Just so incredible. - Right? 675 00:36:59,676 --> 00:37:04,512 And then, medusa, you just have this raw power that makes it incredible. 676 00:37:04,514 --> 00:37:05,889 Passion. Passion. 677 00:37:06,266 --> 00:37:07,891 Ken: I mean, this is maybe the best battle royale we've ever had. 678 00:37:07,935 --> 00:37:10,977 - Jenny: Yeah, for sure. - Yeah, maybe the most evenly matched. 679 00:37:11,021 --> 00:37:12,062 - Yes. - Absolutely. 680 00:37:12,105 --> 00:37:14,231 It's gonna be so difficult yet again. 681 00:37:14,233 --> 00:37:15,523 And we're all equally confused, 682 00:37:15,567 --> 00:37:17,984 'cause you guys are frigging amazing! 683 00:37:18,028 --> 00:37:20,153 - Nicole: Yeah. - Thank you! 684 00:37:21,114 --> 00:37:23,198 Now, panel, it's all on you. 685 00:37:23,242 --> 00:37:26,451 Your vote determines who will move on 686 00:37:26,495 --> 00:37:30,163 And who will get unmasked tonight. 687 00:37:30,207 --> 00:37:32,332 ( crowd chanting ) me-du-sa! Me-du-sa! 688 00:37:32,334 --> 00:37:34,292 - All right. - Oh, my gosh! 689 00:37:34,336 --> 00:37:37,420 Me-du-sa! Me-du-sa! Me-du-sa! 690 00:37:37,464 --> 00:37:43,510 Panel, who do you want to see move on to next week? 691 00:37:43,553 --> 00:37:45,262 You have to vote now. 692 00:37:45,264 --> 00:37:46,054 Oh, man. 693 00:37:46,056 --> 00:37:48,056 ( groans ) this is so hard. 694 00:37:48,100 --> 00:37:49,516 Nick: The pressure is on. 695 00:37:49,559 --> 00:37:52,018 We'll be right back with the results 696 00:37:52,062 --> 00:37:55,146 And another unmasking. Stay right here. 697 00:37:58,568 --> 00:37:59,567 ♪ who is that? 698 00:38:04,533 --> 00:38:07,659 Let's get to the final results. 699 00:38:07,703 --> 00:38:10,287 The champion of the night 700 00:38:10,330 --> 00:38:15,250 Advancing to next week is... 701 00:38:24,219 --> 00:38:27,262 - This is a really tough one. - This is really tough. 702 00:38:34,646 --> 00:38:37,939 Medusa! 703 00:38:37,983 --> 00:38:39,274 ( fanfare ) 704 00:38:39,276 --> 00:38:41,693 Oh! 705 00:38:41,695 --> 00:38:44,279 - Whoo! - So excited. 706 00:38:44,323 --> 00:38:46,072 Nick: Congratulations. 707 00:38:46,116 --> 00:38:48,700 You are moving on to abba night, 708 00:38:48,744 --> 00:38:54,247 And you're one step closer to the golden mask trophy. 709 00:38:54,291 --> 00:38:58,460 Head on back and enjoy this moment, medusa. 710 00:38:58,503 --> 00:39:00,670 Let's give it up for medusa, y'all. 711 00:39:05,886 --> 00:39:11,389 And, mustang, we are so sorry that your journey ends here. 712 00:39:11,391 --> 00:39:17,270 But we are so excited to see your famous face. 713 00:39:17,314 --> 00:39:20,940 But, first, panel, you've gotta make your final guesses. 714 00:39:20,942 --> 00:39:24,694 - Jenny: Oh, no. - Let's start with, uh, ken. 715 00:39:24,738 --> 00:39:27,822 First of all, I just have to say, this was incredibly tough. 716 00:39:27,866 --> 00:39:31,159 I think maybe the most competitive season premiere we've ever had. 717 00:39:31,203 --> 00:39:33,161 - For sure. - Hear me out, 718 00:39:33,205 --> 00:39:35,330 "people's" most beautiful issue 719 00:39:35,374 --> 00:39:37,207 Sealed the deal on my guess. 720 00:39:37,250 --> 00:39:39,376 She said she defied death 721 00:39:39,419 --> 00:39:42,420 Because of all those aerial performances she does. 722 00:39:42,464 --> 00:39:45,048 Mustang is p!Nk. 723 00:39:45,092 --> 00:39:49,719 ( crowd jeering ) 724 00:39:49,721 --> 00:39:51,346 Okay, you know what? 725 00:39:51,390 --> 00:39:54,391 Even mustang's like, "what are you thinking?" 726 00:39:54,393 --> 00:39:57,394 - Nick: Jenny? - You know, that hell on heels 727 00:39:57,437 --> 00:39:59,604 Made me think of, like, a joan jett. 728 00:39:59,648 --> 00:40:02,524 - Oh, good-- - and there was a soap clue, 729 00:40:02,526 --> 00:40:05,110 And she's got that song, "dirty deeds." 730 00:40:05,153 --> 00:40:08,613 So I'm gonna go with joan jett. 731 00:40:08,657 --> 00:40:10,156 Robin: That's a good guess. 732 00:40:10,200 --> 00:40:14,077 But, you know, I've been stuck on this exercise equipment, 733 00:40:14,121 --> 00:40:16,204 And then I saw the three eggs in the nest 734 00:40:16,206 --> 00:40:17,455 And I'm thinking "three's company." 735 00:40:17,499 --> 00:40:22,293 - I'm gonna go with suzanne somers. - Okay. 736 00:40:22,337 --> 00:40:25,380 - And nicole. - I'ma switch it up, nick. 737 00:40:25,465 --> 00:40:28,007 - Ken: Oh! - I felt like in that battle royale 738 00:40:28,009 --> 00:40:32,429 And that tone, I felt like I heard just a smidgeon of country. 739 00:40:32,472 --> 00:40:35,140 I know that this person has been public about her struggles. 740 00:40:35,183 --> 00:40:37,475 I think this could be wynonna judd. 741 00:40:37,519 --> 00:40:39,519 - Jenny: It's not bad. - Nick: Okay. 742 00:40:39,521 --> 00:40:41,771 - Nicole: It's something to chew on. - Ken: Good guess, good guess. 743 00:40:41,815 --> 00:40:46,192 All right, panel, let's see if any of you are correct. 744 00:40:46,236 --> 00:40:49,362 Audience, you know the drill. Say it with me. 745 00:40:49,364 --> 00:40:52,949 ( all chanting ) take it off! Take it off! 746 00:40:52,993 --> 00:40:55,994 ♪ who, who, who, who 747 00:40:55,996 --> 00:40:58,913 ♪ who are you? 748 00:40:58,957 --> 00:41:01,666 ♪ who, who, who, who 749 00:41:01,668 --> 00:41:04,711 ♪ I really wanna know 750 00:41:04,754 --> 00:41:05,712 ♪ I really wanna know 751 00:41:05,714 --> 00:41:07,922 Oh, my god! Who is this? 752 00:41:07,966 --> 00:41:09,382 ♪ tell me, who are you? 753 00:41:09,468 --> 00:41:11,217 - Nicole: Aah! Oh, my god! - Robin: Wow. 754 00:41:11,261 --> 00:41:15,221 - ♪ are you - nick: Country superstar 755 00:41:15,223 --> 00:41:20,518 And award-winning platinum artist sara evans. 756 00:41:20,562 --> 00:41:22,979 - Thank you! - Wow. 757 00:41:23,023 --> 00:41:26,107 - No way! - Wow! 758 00:41:26,109 --> 00:41:30,028 Nick: Thank you so much for gracing us-- 759 00:41:30,071 --> 00:41:32,113 - You were right with the country. - Yeah! 760 00:41:32,157 --> 00:41:34,073 I heard the country! 761 00:41:34,117 --> 00:41:35,950 Well, I mean, it's an honor. 762 00:41:35,994 --> 00:41:37,368 What makes you want to come on our show? 763 00:41:37,412 --> 00:41:40,205 Oh, I love the show, and, you know, 764 00:41:40,207 --> 00:41:42,540 I don't think there's enough country artists represented. 765 00:41:42,584 --> 00:41:45,251 - I agree. - Nicole: Yeah. 766 00:41:45,286 --> 00:41:46,920 Yeah. 767 00:41:46,963 --> 00:41:49,088 Sara, your voice is absolutely beautiful. 768 00:41:49,132 --> 00:41:50,215 - Robin: Gorgeous. - Thank you. 769 00:41:50,550 --> 00:41:54,302 - Oh, my gosh. - Thank you, thank you. It was so fun. 770 00:41:54,346 --> 00:41:56,054 Is it true that you\ didn't tell anyone 771 00:41:56,097 --> 00:41:58,014 In your family that you were doing this? 772 00:41:58,058 --> 00:41:59,516 No, I have three children 773 00:41:59,559 --> 00:42:01,100 And we're gonna watch it together. 774 00:42:01,186 --> 00:42:04,103 - Oh, that's gonna be so awesome. - Oh! 775 00:42:04,105 --> 00:42:06,606 - That's so good! - Well, we're watching it now. 776 00:42:06,608 --> 00:42:08,107 Mommy got you! 777 00:42:09,402 --> 00:42:12,195 That's so awesome. Well, and speaking of awesome, 778 00:42:12,239 --> 00:42:15,156 She was a joy to have on our show, right? 779 00:42:15,200 --> 00:42:18,952 That is it for our season premiere... 780 00:42:18,995 --> 00:42:21,204 - Thank you so much. - ...But the competition continues next week 781 00:42:21,248 --> 00:42:25,291 When medusa faces two new challengers in abba night. 782 00:42:25,335 --> 00:42:30,672 In the meantime, the stage belongs to the artist 783 00:42:30,715 --> 00:42:33,174 Formerly known as the mustang. 784 00:42:33,218 --> 00:42:37,178 Make some noise for sara evans! 785 00:42:39,099 --> 00:42:43,434 ♪ but I made up my mind 786 00:42:43,478 --> 00:42:47,522 - Whoo! - ♪ I ain't wasting no more time ♪ 787 00:42:47,566 --> 00:42:49,691 ♪ here I go again 788 00:42:49,734 --> 00:42:53,486 ♪ again on my own 789 00:42:53,530 --> 00:42:58,950 ♪ going down the only road I've ever known ♪ 790 00:42:58,994 --> 00:43:04,330 ♪ like a drifter I was born to walk alone ♪