1 00:00:01,335 --> 00:00:03,043 Craig: Get ready, america. 2 00:00:03,170 --> 00:00:07,756 One or these three top secret dancing celebrities 3 00:00:07,925 --> 00:00:09,717 is about to be inducted 4 00:00:09,844 --> 00:00:13,012 into the masked universe of champions. 5 00:00:13,097 --> 00:00:18,050 And tonight we're celebrating with a dance party. 6 00:00:18,102 --> 00:00:19,685 ♪ let's go 7 00:00:19,854 --> 00:00:22,646 ♪ 'cause I, I, I'm in the stars tonight ♪ 8 00:00:22,773 --> 00:00:26,942 ♪ so watch me bring the fire and set the night alight ♪ 9 00:00:27,069 --> 00:00:31,363 ♪ shining through the city with a little funk and soul ♪ 10 00:00:31,490 --> 00:00:36,285 ♪ so I'ma light it up like dynamite, whoa-oh-oh ♪ 11 00:00:36,412 --> 00:00:40,414 ♪ dya-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na, na-na-aa, life is dynamite ♪ 12 00:00:40,541 --> 00:00:44,084 ♪ dya-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na, na-na-aa, life is dynamite ♪ 13 00:00:44,211 --> 00:00:47,921 ♪ shining through the city with a little funk and soul ♪ 14 00:00:48,049 --> 00:00:54,261 ♪ so I'ma light it up like dynamite, whoa-oh-oh ♪ 15 00:00:55,931 --> 00:00:59,141 welcome to "the masked dancer: Road to the finals." 16 00:00:59,268 --> 00:01:01,310 later tonight, all will be revealed, 17 00:01:01,479 --> 00:01:05,856 as we crown our first ever "masked dancer" champion. 18 00:01:05,941 --> 00:01:07,191 Get ready, america. 19 00:01:07,276 --> 00:01:08,692 It's time to meet your final three. 20 00:01:08,819 --> 00:01:10,152 ♪ who is that? 21 00:01:10,321 --> 00:01:13,113 Cotton candy. 22 00:01:14,909 --> 00:01:16,617 Sloth. 23 00:01:19,038 --> 00:01:21,038 And tulip. 24 00:01:22,750 --> 00:01:25,250 ♪ if you guess right, I just might take it off ♪ 25 00:01:26,879 --> 00:01:28,962 I'm so happy you guys are here. 26 00:01:29,048 --> 00:01:32,132 We've got something very special in store for our audience tonight. 27 00:01:32,218 --> 00:01:37,304 We'll reveal exclusive never-before-seen footage of their insane journeys. 28 00:01:37,431 --> 00:01:40,057 And each of them will reveal a brand new clue 29 00:01:40,184 --> 00:01:43,393 that could finally crack their true identity. 30 00:01:43,479 --> 00:01:44,895 Let's take a look at cotton candy's wild 31 00:01:45,022 --> 00:01:47,231 and emotional road to the finale. 32 00:01:52,363 --> 00:01:54,729 Look, I've had a blessed career. 33 00:01:54,824 --> 00:01:58,158 When I got the call to be on "the masked dancer," 34 00:01:58,285 --> 00:02:01,662 I was absolutely ecstatic. 35 00:02:01,789 --> 00:02:06,208 I wanted to be something sweet that everyone loves, 36 00:02:06,335 --> 00:02:10,129 something that brings happiness and comfort to millions of people. 37 00:02:10,256 --> 00:02:12,798 I was ready to spin my magic. 38 00:02:12,925 --> 00:02:15,717 ♪ I want candy 39 00:02:17,346 --> 00:02:19,429 ♪ I want candy ♪ 40 00:02:19,557 --> 00:02:21,014 how cute. Oh, she can dance. 41 00:02:22,226 --> 00:02:23,642 That's, like, the best entrance so far. 42 00:02:26,063 --> 00:02:30,566 For my first performance, I wanted to show off my precision and grace. 43 00:02:30,693 --> 00:02:35,154 But during rehearsal, the unthinkable happened, 44 00:02:35,281 --> 00:02:38,323 and it was nowhere near graceful. 45 00:02:40,870 --> 00:02:44,872 - Oh, my god. - Woman: Medic to stage, please. Medic to stage. 46 00:02:44,957 --> 00:02:47,207 - That's one hell of a fall. - As I laid on the ground, 47 00:02:47,293 --> 00:02:51,503 I was reminded that the higher you reach, the further you fall. 48 00:02:51,630 --> 00:02:55,674 When I take a tumble in my personal life, I freeze up. 49 00:02:55,801 --> 00:02:57,801 But when it comes to my work ethic, 50 00:02:57,928 --> 00:03:00,888 I always get right back up and keep going. 51 00:03:00,973 --> 00:03:03,473 "the show must go on" is definitely her motto. 52 00:03:06,395 --> 00:03:10,522 I'm ready more than ever to prove that I'm strong 53 00:03:10,691 --> 00:03:14,193 and nothing can stop me from reaching the top of this competition. 54 00:03:16,238 --> 00:03:19,907 ♪ have you ever fed a lover 55 00:03:20,034 --> 00:03:23,285 ♪ with just your hands? 56 00:03:25,748 --> 00:03:29,917 ♪ closed your eyes and trusted ♪ 57 00:03:30,085 --> 00:03:33,045 ♪ just trusted? 58 00:03:35,257 --> 00:03:37,799 ♪ have you ever thrown 59 00:03:37,885 --> 00:03:41,261 ♪ a fistful of glitter in the air? ♪ 60 00:03:42,556 --> 00:03:44,223 wow. Wow! 61 00:03:44,391 --> 00:03:47,059 ♪ it's only half past 62 00:03:47,186 --> 00:03:49,186 the cotton candy's first performance 63 00:03:49,313 --> 00:03:53,148 really was just one of my favorite performances ever 64 00:03:53,275 --> 00:03:54,524 on any of the shows. 65 00:03:54,652 --> 00:03:56,360 ♪ breath before the kiss ♪ 66 00:03:56,487 --> 00:03:59,154 ♪ and the fear before the flames ♪ 67 00:03:59,281 --> 00:04:03,784 ♪ have you ever felt this way? ♪ 68 00:04:03,911 --> 00:04:06,995 ♪ have you ever wished 69 00:04:07,122 --> 00:04:10,749 ♪ for an endless night? 70 00:04:10,876 --> 00:04:12,709 I think with cotton candy, 71 00:04:12,836 --> 00:04:15,254 knowing that she had fallen the day before 72 00:04:15,381 --> 00:04:18,882 and got up and did it, it just shows, like, 73 00:04:19,009 --> 00:04:20,384 who she is a professional. 74 00:04:20,552 --> 00:04:22,552 ♪ will it even get better 75 00:04:22,638 --> 00:04:27,099 ♪ than tonight? 76 00:04:27,226 --> 00:04:29,059 Beautiful. 77 00:04:30,354 --> 00:04:32,646 - What? - Beautiful job! 78 00:04:32,773 --> 00:04:35,107 Man. 79 00:04:35,192 --> 00:04:37,150 Panel, putting all the clues together, 80 00:04:37,278 --> 00:04:38,944 who do you think this is? 81 00:04:39,029 --> 00:04:40,654 I think this is a performer 82 00:04:40,823 --> 00:04:44,157 who moves really well with a lot of confidence. 83 00:04:44,285 --> 00:04:45,784 There were some clues in the package, 84 00:04:45,953 --> 00:04:48,996 the cloud in the background that said "bird," 85 00:04:49,123 --> 00:04:51,039 but there was an exclamation point 86 00:04:51,125 --> 00:04:52,708 where the "I" was supposed to be, 87 00:04:52,793 --> 00:04:56,336 - which reminded me of p!Nk. - That's a great guess. 88 00:04:56,422 --> 00:04:59,339 - Thank you. - And it could be p!Nk 'cause p!Nk does all the aerial-- 89 00:04:59,425 --> 00:05:01,425 - yeah, yeah. - The wizard hat, 90 00:05:01,552 --> 00:05:05,637 it could be selena gomez from "wizards of waverly place." 91 00:05:05,764 --> 00:05:08,724 but the dancing made me think of julianne hough. 92 00:05:11,645 --> 00:05:15,772 After my fall, I was nervous for my second performance. 93 00:05:15,858 --> 00:05:20,736 But I just live to take this competition one step at a time. 94 00:05:20,821 --> 00:05:22,487 And for my next step, 95 00:05:22,656 --> 00:05:24,865 I was ready to show a different side of myself. 96 00:05:24,992 --> 00:05:27,451 The sassy side. 97 00:05:29,997 --> 00:05:33,498 ♪ I'm sour candy, so sweet, then I get a little angry ♪ 98 00:05:33,584 --> 00:05:37,544 ♪ yeah, sour candy, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 99 00:05:37,671 --> 00:05:40,172 ♪ I'm super psycho, make you crazy ♪ 100 00:05:40,257 --> 00:05:42,090 ♪ when I turn the lights low 101 00:05:42,259 --> 00:05:44,968 ♪ sour candy, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 102 00:05:45,054 --> 00:05:49,389 cotton candy has a magnificence about her. 103 00:05:49,475 --> 00:05:51,808 She's well versed in different styles of dance, 104 00:05:51,935 --> 00:05:53,602 but also very athletic. 105 00:05:53,729 --> 00:05:57,064 ( singing in korean ) 106 00:06:02,404 --> 00:06:05,322 ♪ I'm sour candy, so sweet, then I get little angry ♪ 107 00:06:05,449 --> 00:06:07,157 ♪ yeah, sour candy 108 00:06:07,284 --> 00:06:11,495 ♪ take a bite, take a bite, sour candy ♪ 109 00:06:11,622 --> 00:06:13,497 - yes! - Whoo! 110 00:06:13,582 --> 00:06:17,834 - Whoo! - That was amazing. 111 00:06:17,920 --> 00:06:21,171 Panel, what are you picking up on based on what you've seen? 112 00:06:21,256 --> 00:06:24,633 This is so different from the first performance that we saw. 113 00:06:24,760 --> 00:06:27,719 You are either a gymnast, 114 00:06:27,846 --> 00:06:31,723 a professional dancer, or an ice skater. 115 00:06:31,850 --> 00:06:36,603 I picked up on the hawk in the flag and the lipstick. 116 00:06:36,730 --> 00:06:40,273 I really think this is tara lipinski. 117 00:06:40,401 --> 00:06:42,275 Last time, I thought it was p!Nk. 118 00:06:42,361 --> 00:06:46,321 - But after that performance, that is a figure skater. - Yes. 119 00:06:46,407 --> 00:06:48,323 And there's a book reference in the clue package, 120 00:06:48,450 --> 00:06:51,284 and I know this person is a published author. 121 00:06:51,453 --> 00:06:54,287 She also won "dancing with the stars" at one point, 122 00:06:54,373 --> 00:06:55,622 so I know she can move. 123 00:06:55,707 --> 00:06:58,500 So, I'm going with kristi yamaguchi. 124 00:06:58,585 --> 00:07:01,086 - Ken: Ooh. Like that. - Yeah. 125 00:07:01,213 --> 00:07:03,255 As the competition continued, 126 00:07:03,340 --> 00:07:04,673 I felt like the show was an opportunity 127 00:07:04,800 --> 00:07:07,259 to live out my childhood dreams. 128 00:07:07,344 --> 00:07:11,012 You see, my upbringing was not normal. 129 00:07:11,098 --> 00:07:14,474 I missed out on having a regular teenage life. 130 00:07:14,560 --> 00:07:18,311 This show has given me a chance to feel young again 131 00:07:18,397 --> 00:07:20,397 and get back some of what I lost. 132 00:07:20,524 --> 00:07:23,733 Becoming the cotton candy, it made me realize 133 00:07:23,861 --> 00:07:26,611 I can become anything I want. 134 00:07:30,033 --> 00:07:33,952 - Ken: Oh nice. - Paula: Dancing through the backstage. 135 00:07:34,121 --> 00:07:36,121 Oh, this is so cute. 136 00:07:36,290 --> 00:07:39,458 ( music playing ) 137 00:07:51,138 --> 00:07:53,221 - there she is! - Yeah! 138 00:08:00,981 --> 00:08:02,355 Ha! Yeah! 139 00:08:02,524 --> 00:08:05,484 I think cotton candy is the most diverse. 140 00:08:05,652 --> 00:08:08,445 She's done a little bit of everything. 141 00:08:08,530 --> 00:08:10,989 She covers all to it. She's really good. 142 00:08:35,307 --> 00:08:37,682 - Yeah! - Whoo! 143 00:08:39,728 --> 00:08:43,522 - Ballet? So good. - Ken: Oh, my goodness. 144 00:08:43,649 --> 00:08:45,815 You are the one to beat right now. 145 00:08:45,943 --> 00:08:49,444 Based on the new clues, what names are you getting? 146 00:08:49,530 --> 00:08:52,522 You can move. It was beautiful and funky. 147 00:08:52,658 --> 00:08:55,033 And you get so much lift on your jumps. 148 00:08:55,160 --> 00:08:57,953 I saw grand jetés that were beautiful. 149 00:08:58,038 --> 00:08:59,412 You're definitely an athlete. 150 00:08:59,540 --> 00:09:04,042 - I think you are simone biles. - Ken: Good guess. 151 00:09:05,128 --> 00:09:07,212 I've stumbled, I've fallen, 152 00:09:07,297 --> 00:09:08,588 but through it all, 153 00:09:08,757 --> 00:09:11,841 I'm still here in the final three. 154 00:09:11,969 --> 00:09:15,136 Team cotton candy, when I take of this mask, 155 00:09:15,264 --> 00:09:19,057 you will be in for a super sweet surprise. 156 00:09:19,226 --> 00:09:22,394 Craig: Coming up, exclusive behind the scenes footage, 157 00:09:22,479 --> 00:09:26,189 plus, brand new clues from our top three. 158 00:09:30,487 --> 00:09:32,821 So you're like, what, five months now? 159 00:09:32,990 --> 00:09:36,283 No, I wish. I look five months. 160 00:09:36,410 --> 00:09:39,202 Is lunch soon? What time is lunch? 161 00:09:39,329 --> 00:09:42,247 - Oh. - ( crunching ) 162 00:09:42,332 --> 00:09:44,082 - ( crunching ) - is that possible? 163 00:09:44,209 --> 00:09:46,626 - Sorry. - What is that? Poke? 164 00:09:46,712 --> 00:09:48,044 No, avocado and tomato. 165 00:09:48,130 --> 00:09:49,254 - What are you eating now? - Don't worry. 166 00:09:49,381 --> 00:09:50,964 - I'm on my fourth meal. - My goodness. 167 00:09:51,091 --> 00:09:52,549 - Salmon. - Good for you. 168 00:09:53,927 --> 00:09:55,969 Yes! Yes! 169 00:09:57,764 --> 00:09:59,556 Did you bring enough this time to share with everyone? 170 00:09:59,725 --> 00:10:03,518 No. You can't have any of my stuff. 171 00:10:08,150 --> 00:10:11,067 Welcome back to "the masked dancer: Road to the finals." 172 00:10:11,153 --> 00:10:12,736 now, our first season has been filled 173 00:10:12,863 --> 00:10:15,071 with insane costumes, incredible performances, 174 00:10:15,198 --> 00:10:17,616 and yet the best is still to come. 175 00:10:17,743 --> 00:10:20,619 But before we focus our sights on the finale, let's take a look back 176 00:10:20,746 --> 00:10:22,537 at some of the incredible celebrities 177 00:10:22,623 --> 00:10:26,666 we've unmasked so far on this mind-blowing season. 178 00:10:26,752 --> 00:10:29,586 The first mask to drop the ball was disco ball, 179 00:10:29,755 --> 00:10:32,213 who spun the nation when it turned out to be 180 00:10:32,341 --> 00:10:35,342 superstar rapper and actor ice-t. 181 00:10:35,427 --> 00:10:39,095 - Ice-t! - Oh, snap! 182 00:10:39,181 --> 00:10:42,057 - Oh, my god. - Get out of here! 183 00:10:42,225 --> 00:10:43,767 When disco ball was unmasked, 184 00:10:43,852 --> 00:10:46,686 I was shocked as hell to see ice-t. 185 00:10:46,855 --> 00:10:47,896 I mean, he is a legend. 186 00:10:48,023 --> 00:10:49,856 Oh, my god. 187 00:10:49,983 --> 00:10:52,233 And if you thought the panel was surprised, 188 00:10:52,319 --> 00:10:54,110 just look at his daughter's reaction. 189 00:10:54,237 --> 00:10:56,488 Woman: Okay, let's see who's behind the mask. Let's see. 190 00:10:56,615 --> 00:10:59,658 - Take it off! - Take it off! 191 00:10:59,743 --> 00:11:01,701 ♪ take it off 192 00:11:02,913 --> 00:11:07,499 - dad! - Daddy! 193 00:11:07,626 --> 00:11:09,751 Is this one of the craziest things you've ever done? 194 00:11:09,878 --> 00:11:13,755 Absolutely the craziest thing that I've ever done. 195 00:11:13,924 --> 00:11:17,717 Let's reflect on disco ball's key clues. 196 00:11:17,803 --> 00:11:21,846 There was the shark fin for his character name on "law and order: Svu." 197 00:11:21,973 --> 00:11:25,725 the glass of iced tea for his stage name ice-t. 198 00:11:25,852 --> 00:11:28,103 And this eagle eye for an album he released 199 00:11:28,188 --> 00:11:30,063 under the record label eagle vision. 200 00:11:30,148 --> 00:11:31,690 There was even a gavel, 201 00:11:31,817 --> 00:11:34,651 which was another clue to "law and order: Svu." 202 00:11:34,736 --> 00:11:36,277 it just made me mad at myself 203 00:11:36,363 --> 00:11:39,948 that I didn't pick up on the "law and order" part. 204 00:11:40,117 --> 00:11:41,950 The gavel. 205 00:11:42,035 --> 00:11:43,743 I mean, come on, paula. 206 00:11:43,870 --> 00:11:46,121 During his performance, he was popping and locking 207 00:11:46,248 --> 00:11:50,041 for his iconic history of being an old-school entertainer, 208 00:11:50,127 --> 00:11:53,461 and his finishing salute was for his service in the u.S. Army. 209 00:11:53,588 --> 00:11:55,255 I decided to do "the masked dancer" 210 00:11:55,382 --> 00:11:57,757 because my daughter was watching "the masked singer." 211 00:11:57,843 --> 00:12:01,010 back in the day I danced. I could cut a rug. 212 00:12:01,096 --> 00:12:02,887 But now my dancing is in my mind. 213 00:12:03,014 --> 00:12:06,391 I can imagine that I can still do the splits, 214 00:12:06,518 --> 00:12:08,393 but truthfully, I won't get back up. 215 00:12:14,526 --> 00:12:17,610 The next dancer to melt away was ice cube, 216 00:12:17,696 --> 00:12:20,655 who was everyone's favorite science guy bill nye. 217 00:12:22,117 --> 00:12:24,325 ( screaming ) 218 00:12:24,453 --> 00:12:28,288 who did you think he was? Did our clues guide you to his identity? 219 00:12:28,457 --> 00:12:31,374 There were dollar bills for his first name bill. 220 00:12:31,501 --> 00:12:34,502 This tv dinner for his extensive work on television. 221 00:12:34,588 --> 00:12:39,632 The bag of corn niblets was because he graduated from cornell university. 222 00:12:39,718 --> 00:12:43,887 The picture of the white house was a nod to his hometown, washington d.C. 223 00:12:44,014 --> 00:12:48,808 And that periodic table was a huge clue, especially when ice cube said... 224 00:12:48,935 --> 00:12:51,352 I finally feel in my element. 225 00:12:51,521 --> 00:12:54,272 The panel's guesses were mostly ice cold. 226 00:12:54,357 --> 00:12:57,150 - Anderson cooper. - This is bill maher. 227 00:12:57,277 --> 00:13:00,361 Except for ken, who actually guessed ice cube's identity. 228 00:13:00,489 --> 00:13:02,739 Bill nye, the science guy. 229 00:13:02,824 --> 00:13:06,159 - Ken, you called it! - This is the happiest night of my life! 230 00:13:07,788 --> 00:13:10,580 I never get anything right on that other show. 231 00:13:10,665 --> 00:13:13,792 - Mark it, please. - Ice cube otf, soft sticks, marker. 232 00:13:13,919 --> 00:13:16,586 - Oh! Oof. - ( laughter ) 233 00:13:16,713 --> 00:13:18,505 oh, yeah, I'm very proud to come in on this show. 234 00:13:18,590 --> 00:13:20,256 Talk about out of my wheelhouse! 235 00:13:20,425 --> 00:13:23,134 But it was cool. I mean, it was an adventure. 236 00:13:23,220 --> 00:13:24,594 It's fun! It's joy! 237 00:13:24,721 --> 00:13:25,970 There's a lot of trouble in the world. 238 00:13:26,097 --> 00:13:27,639 It's good to have some joy. 239 00:13:27,724 --> 00:13:29,390 I hope you enjoyed watching the show. 240 00:13:29,518 --> 00:13:30,809 Thanks for having me on, you all. 241 00:13:30,936 --> 00:13:33,353 Good-bye, ice cube head. 242 00:13:33,480 --> 00:13:35,688 It's been great working together. 243 00:13:35,816 --> 00:13:37,273 Keep smiling. 244 00:13:43,365 --> 00:13:44,739 Craig: The next famous face 245 00:13:44,825 --> 00:13:46,658 to fly towards the light was miss moth, 246 00:13:46,785 --> 00:13:48,785 who turned out to be the shock of the season, 247 00:13:48,954 --> 00:13:51,037 elizabeth smart. 248 00:13:51,206 --> 00:13:53,540 ( ken screaming ) 249 00:13:55,043 --> 00:13:56,459 brian: Can I just say that 250 00:13:56,545 --> 00:13:58,586 for what you've dealt with in your life, 251 00:13:58,755 --> 00:14:01,756 you have been an inspiration for so many people 252 00:14:01,883 --> 00:14:03,499 and you've done so much good 253 00:14:03,593 --> 00:14:06,386 with a really difficult situation. 254 00:14:06,513 --> 00:14:07,971 Thank you. 255 00:14:08,056 --> 00:14:10,181 Did you catch miss moth's clues? 256 00:14:10,308 --> 00:14:12,600 These dates hanging from a line were a nod 257 00:14:12,686 --> 00:14:15,979 to elizabeth's first major interview on "dateline." 258 00:14:16,064 --> 00:14:18,398 the picture of "moth-er" theresa with a ladder 259 00:14:18,525 --> 00:14:20,316 was because elizabeth is a member 260 00:14:20,402 --> 00:14:22,652 of the jesus christ church of latter-day saints. 261 00:14:22,821 --> 00:14:24,362 There were clues to her alma mater 262 00:14:24,447 --> 00:14:26,114 brigham young university, 263 00:14:26,199 --> 00:14:28,950 like this navy blue dress for their team colors 264 00:14:29,035 --> 00:14:32,120 and this hidden message of "byu" in her moth talk. 265 00:14:32,163 --> 00:14:33,788 The cacti in her performance 266 00:14:33,915 --> 00:14:36,666 was a clue to elizabeth's home state of utah. 267 00:14:36,751 --> 00:14:39,544 She even gave the shaka sign, which fans proudly display 268 00:14:39,671 --> 00:14:42,255 during every byu cougars football game. 269 00:14:42,382 --> 00:14:44,257 When I was in college and I'd go out 270 00:14:44,426 --> 00:14:46,968 with my roommates and we'd go dance, 271 00:14:47,053 --> 00:14:48,511 they laughed, 272 00:14:48,597 --> 00:14:52,223 and so going from that to performing on stage 273 00:14:52,350 --> 00:14:54,142 has been so much fun. 274 00:14:54,227 --> 00:14:56,060 It's been an experience I will remember forever. 275 00:14:56,146 --> 00:14:59,063 - How you doing girl? - My inspiration that brought me here 276 00:14:59,149 --> 00:15:00,848 was my grandmother. 277 00:15:00,942 --> 00:15:02,859 She would have done this. She would want me to do this. 278 00:15:03,028 --> 00:15:05,945 And she'd be like, "that's my granddaughter! Do you see her?" 279 00:15:06,031 --> 00:15:09,157 I miss her so much, and I'll always love her. 280 00:15:18,126 --> 00:15:20,460 Craig: The next celebrity to be unmasked was cricket, 281 00:15:20,587 --> 00:15:24,339 who turned out to be music legend brian mcknight. 282 00:15:24,466 --> 00:15:26,382 Ken: Oh! 283 00:15:26,551 --> 00:15:30,637 Oh, my god. 284 00:15:30,722 --> 00:15:32,931 Did you guess who the cricket was? 285 00:15:33,058 --> 00:15:34,891 Let's jump into his clues. 286 00:15:36,144 --> 00:15:37,518 This constellation was a nod 287 00:15:37,687 --> 00:15:40,730 to brian's gemini astrological sign. 288 00:15:40,857 --> 00:15:43,900 And the slot machine was packed full of hidden messages. 289 00:15:44,027 --> 00:15:48,154 The three bombs, that was a clue to his song "you got the bomb." 290 00:15:48,281 --> 00:15:51,699 the ten gold bars, that's for his chart-topping album "ten." 291 00:15:51,826 --> 00:15:53,618 and the "90210" prize money 292 00:15:53,745 --> 00:15:55,620 was for brian's hit single "love is" 293 00:15:55,747 --> 00:15:57,956 on the original "90210" soundtrack. 294 00:15:58,166 --> 00:15:59,499 ♪ this is how we do it 295 00:15:59,626 --> 00:16:01,709 his backup dancers even had clues, 296 00:16:01,836 --> 00:16:04,921 like these faces set to 1:00 for brian's hit songs 297 00:16:05,048 --> 00:16:07,382 "anytime" and "back at one." 298 00:16:07,467 --> 00:16:09,926 I thoroughly enjoyed being anonymous. 299 00:16:10,053 --> 00:16:11,970 There's no way I would've done this 300 00:16:12,097 --> 00:16:14,555 if people would've known that that was me under there. 301 00:16:19,020 --> 00:16:22,021 The lengths that we had to go security-wise in this show 302 00:16:22,148 --> 00:16:26,401 is better than I've ever seen for presidents, for heads of state. 303 00:16:28,697 --> 00:16:30,279 The mask we have wear in and out, 304 00:16:30,407 --> 00:16:32,156 the clothes we wear, we're completely covered. 305 00:16:32,242 --> 00:16:34,158 There was no way anybody was gonna know 306 00:16:34,285 --> 00:16:35,660 if you were under these masks. 307 00:16:35,787 --> 00:16:37,286 It's pretty top secret. 308 00:16:40,583 --> 00:16:42,041 It kind of sucked being unmasked, 309 00:16:42,168 --> 00:16:44,210 but I think it's great to try new things. 310 00:16:44,295 --> 00:16:46,629 I'm the kind of person that gives my all no matter what it is, 311 00:16:46,756 --> 00:16:48,840 and I went in thinking that I was gonna make sure 312 00:16:48,967 --> 00:16:50,633 that I did the best that I possibly could, 313 00:16:50,760 --> 00:16:52,552 and I think that I did. 314 00:16:57,726 --> 00:16:59,308 Craig: Coming up, we'll crack the clues 315 00:16:59,436 --> 00:17:01,561 behind more unmasked dancers. 316 00:17:01,646 --> 00:17:03,354 And the sloth tells all, 317 00:17:03,523 --> 00:17:06,691 revealing his biggest secrets from behind the scenes. 318 00:17:11,239 --> 00:17:12,530 The butterfly. Doing the butterfly. 319 00:17:12,657 --> 00:17:14,407 Oh, I know. Yeah, I'm all about that. 320 00:17:14,492 --> 00:17:15,825 Knees in an out. 321 00:17:15,910 --> 00:17:17,910 No, I think the butterfly is like this. 322 00:17:18,038 --> 00:17:20,997 - Okay. Um, sure. - Yep. 323 00:17:21,124 --> 00:17:23,583 "yo, I'm a butterfly! Look at my effect!" 324 00:17:23,668 --> 00:17:26,544 - does this look cool? - You know, it does. 325 00:17:26,629 --> 00:17:28,087 No, it doesn't. 326 00:17:31,760 --> 00:17:33,801 Welcome back to "the masked dancer: Road to the finals." 327 00:17:33,928 --> 00:17:36,804 later tonight, a tulip, some cotton candy 328 00:17:36,931 --> 00:17:39,724 and this loveable sloth will take the dance floor 329 00:17:39,809 --> 00:17:41,684 and duke it out for the diamond mask trophy. 330 00:17:41,853 --> 00:17:43,436 Only one can win. 331 00:17:43,521 --> 00:17:46,647 Sloth, let's take a peek at your road to the finals. 332 00:17:52,072 --> 00:17:54,697 Sloth: Being on this show has been the most exciting thing 333 00:17:54,824 --> 00:17:57,825 I have done in my entire life! 334 00:17:57,952 --> 00:18:01,412 I have fallen in love with being the sloth. 335 00:18:01,539 --> 00:18:06,417 From the beginning, I was ready for some healthy competition. 336 00:18:06,544 --> 00:18:11,089 And I must say, I've been kicking some major butt! 337 00:18:12,425 --> 00:18:14,842 ( music playing ) 338 00:18:14,969 --> 00:18:16,886 oh! 339 00:18:17,013 --> 00:18:19,472 ♪ I'm sexy and I know it 340 00:18:19,599 --> 00:18:21,724 yes! 341 00:18:23,311 --> 00:18:26,145 He's big! He might be an athlete. Wow. 342 00:18:26,272 --> 00:18:28,856 - ( laughter ) - whoa. 343 00:18:28,983 --> 00:18:30,775 For my first performance, 344 00:18:30,902 --> 00:18:35,154 I wanted to start out slow and lazy like a sloth, 345 00:18:35,281 --> 00:18:39,117 but then transform to into super sloth. 346 00:18:39,285 --> 00:18:41,619 ( alarm ringing ) 347 00:18:43,998 --> 00:18:45,206 ♪ hey 348 00:18:47,001 --> 00:18:49,085 ♪ uh-huh 349 00:18:49,170 --> 00:18:52,630 ♪ what I like about you 350 00:18:52,757 --> 00:18:56,092 ♪ you hold me tight 351 00:18:56,219 --> 00:18:58,010 ♪ tell me I'm the only one 352 00:18:58,138 --> 00:19:02,723 ♪ wanna come over tonight, yeah ♪ 353 00:19:02,892 --> 00:19:04,851 ♪ keep on whispering in my ear ♪ 354 00:19:04,936 --> 00:19:07,937 ♪ tell me all the things that I wanna hear ♪ 355 00:19:08,064 --> 00:19:10,022 ♪ 'cause it's true 356 00:19:10,108 --> 00:19:12,817 ♪ that's what I like about you ♪ 357 00:19:12,986 --> 00:19:16,070 ♪ what I like about you 358 00:19:16,197 --> 00:19:19,615 ♪ you really know how to dance ♪ 359 00:19:19,742 --> 00:19:21,951 ♪ when you go up, down, jump around ♪ 360 00:19:22,036 --> 00:19:22,869 ♪ think about true romance 361 00:19:22,954 --> 00:19:24,370 he's good! 362 00:19:24,497 --> 00:19:28,624 The sloth is so athletic and just so all-around good, 363 00:19:28,751 --> 00:19:31,919 he's like the lebron james of "the masked dancer." 364 00:19:32,088 --> 00:19:33,838 ♪ 'cause it's true 365 00:19:33,923 --> 00:19:36,632 ♪ that's what I like about you ♪ 366 00:19:36,759 --> 00:19:40,344 ♪ that's what I like about you ♪ 367 00:19:40,471 --> 00:19:42,889 ♪ that's what I like about you ♪ 368 00:19:43,016 --> 00:19:46,350 one of my favorites is the sloth, 369 00:19:46,436 --> 00:19:48,728 because he can kick ass dancing, 370 00:19:48,855 --> 00:19:52,523 but he also has such great comedic timing. 371 00:19:53,526 --> 00:19:54,567 ♪ hey 372 00:19:56,154 --> 00:19:59,071 ♪ uh-huh 373 00:19:59,199 --> 00:20:00,990 ♪ hey 374 00:20:01,993 --> 00:20:03,409 ♪ uh-huh 375 00:20:04,913 --> 00:20:06,204 ♪ hey 376 00:20:06,331 --> 00:20:09,290 - oh, my-- - oh, my goodness. 377 00:20:09,459 --> 00:20:10,333 - Yes! - That was amazing. 378 00:20:10,418 --> 00:20:11,751 Sloth is so much fun. 379 00:20:11,878 --> 00:20:14,045 Panel, what clues are you picking up on? 380 00:20:14,172 --> 00:20:15,421 You are a trained dancer 381 00:20:15,590 --> 00:20:17,131 because you have to be a trained dancer 382 00:20:17,258 --> 00:20:19,592 in order to have reckless abandon like you do. 383 00:20:19,677 --> 00:20:21,552 Ken: Yep. I think it's someone who's an actor. 384 00:20:21,679 --> 00:20:24,222 Maybe someone who's a comedian. 385 00:20:24,349 --> 00:20:27,225 And what guy can shake his hips like that? 386 00:20:27,310 --> 00:20:30,102 I saw the "l" for loser in your performance. 387 00:20:30,230 --> 00:20:33,105 This means "glee" to me. And then there was a toothpaste. 388 00:20:33,233 --> 00:20:35,441 It said "gleem", but the "m" was blocked off. 389 00:20:35,526 --> 00:20:37,818 So "glee," toothpaste, loser. 390 00:20:37,987 --> 00:20:41,197 I think you're matthew morrison. 391 00:20:41,324 --> 00:20:44,116 Paula being fierce with this game. 392 00:20:46,204 --> 00:20:48,454 My first dance was fast, 393 00:20:48,623 --> 00:20:52,291 so I decided to slow things down 394 00:20:52,377 --> 00:20:56,003 for my next performance with a ribbon dance. 395 00:21:03,388 --> 00:21:07,974 ♪ who knows what tomorrow brings ♪ 396 00:21:08,059 --> 00:21:09,558 oh, my god. 397 00:21:09,644 --> 00:21:14,522 ♪ in a world few hearts survive? ♪ 398 00:21:14,691 --> 00:21:17,984 I'm most excited to see sloth unmasked 399 00:21:18,152 --> 00:21:20,236 because he is just, like-- 400 00:21:20,321 --> 00:21:21,904 there's something about him. 401 00:21:21,990 --> 00:21:26,284 He's so, so talented with dancing and with movement. 402 00:21:26,411 --> 00:21:29,161 I just do have a little bit of a feeling 403 00:21:29,289 --> 00:21:31,455 sloth might bring it home. 404 00:21:31,582 --> 00:21:35,251 ♪ love lift us up when we belong ♪ 405 00:21:35,420 --> 00:21:37,712 sloth is really funny. 406 00:21:37,839 --> 00:21:39,130 He's an amazing dancer, 407 00:21:39,257 --> 00:21:41,173 but he's also really funny. 408 00:21:41,259 --> 00:21:44,260 He's got a real good sense of who he is 409 00:21:44,387 --> 00:21:46,220 when he's up on stage. 410 00:21:48,975 --> 00:21:50,641 So cute! 411 00:21:50,768 --> 00:21:53,394 Panel, what are you picking on based on what you've seen? 412 00:21:53,479 --> 00:21:56,022 I think whoever is inside the costume 413 00:21:56,149 --> 00:21:57,732 is in really good shape. 414 00:21:57,859 --> 00:21:59,900 Ribbon dancing is very technical. 415 00:22:00,028 --> 00:22:01,485 He knew what he was doing. 416 00:22:01,571 --> 00:22:03,029 - And they were coordinated. - Ashley: Yes. 417 00:22:03,156 --> 00:22:06,449 I originally thought he was jason derulo, 418 00:22:06,534 --> 00:22:10,494 but it gives me will ferrell vibes, to be honest. 419 00:22:10,621 --> 00:22:14,248 Will farrell is very tall and he's a comedian. 420 00:22:14,334 --> 00:22:16,584 And he did the ribbon dance in "old school." 421 00:22:16,711 --> 00:22:18,210 yes, he did! 422 00:22:18,296 --> 00:22:19,712 That's what I was thinking of, "old school." 423 00:22:19,839 --> 00:22:21,213 brian: Yeah, yeah. Yeah. 424 00:22:21,382 --> 00:22:23,591 - Ashley: Yes! - Good guess. 425 00:22:23,718 --> 00:22:26,886 Sloth: I danced my heart out and it paid off. 426 00:22:26,971 --> 00:22:30,890 But soon after, I developed a major problem. 427 00:22:30,975 --> 00:22:32,767 Even though I'm in great shape, 428 00:22:32,894 --> 00:22:36,228 I was getting more and more fatigued from the costume. 429 00:22:36,356 --> 00:22:40,566 I pulled a muscle during rehearsals for the semi-finals 430 00:22:40,693 --> 00:22:43,069 and finally hit a wall. 431 00:22:43,154 --> 00:22:47,198 I was strongly considering quitting the show. 432 00:22:47,283 --> 00:22:52,036 The carefree and happy version of sloth was slipping away. 433 00:22:53,456 --> 00:22:54,914 But then my dance partner 434 00:22:54,999 --> 00:22:57,625 came to me with a very special gift. 435 00:22:57,794 --> 00:23:00,169 She made me a book filled with photos 436 00:23:00,296 --> 00:23:03,798 from our amazing journey together on the show. 437 00:23:03,925 --> 00:23:08,552 That book motivated me to get back up on stage, 438 00:23:08,721 --> 00:23:11,180 power through, and dance my way 439 00:23:11,265 --> 00:23:15,309 into the finals with a tango! 440 00:23:15,395 --> 00:23:18,312 ♪ I don't wanna be alone tonight ♪ 441 00:23:19,899 --> 00:23:24,402 ♪ it's pretty clear that I'm not over you ♪ 442 00:23:24,487 --> 00:23:26,695 ♪ I'm still thinking 'bout the things you do ♪ 443 00:23:26,864 --> 00:23:30,282 the sloth is so funny and makes me laugh, 444 00:23:30,410 --> 00:23:34,161 but at the same time, is so technically good. 445 00:23:34,288 --> 00:23:37,790 That combination right there has been an unexpected gem 446 00:23:37,917 --> 00:23:39,333 that I've thoroughly enjoyed 447 00:23:39,419 --> 00:23:41,585 this season on "the masked dancer." 448 00:23:42,880 --> 00:23:45,297 ♪ look what you made me do 449 00:23:45,425 --> 00:23:47,341 ♪ I'm with somebody new 450 00:23:47,427 --> 00:23:52,304 ♪ oh, baby, baby, I'm dancing with a stranger ♪ 451 00:23:52,390 --> 00:23:57,309 I think I'm the most excited to see the sloth unmasked 452 00:23:57,437 --> 00:24:00,604 because I'm a huge fan of his work. 453 00:24:00,690 --> 00:24:03,899 I've really-- he's completely committed, 454 00:24:04,026 --> 00:24:05,526 and I've been all over the place 455 00:24:05,653 --> 00:24:08,237 trying to figure out who this guy is. 456 00:24:08,322 --> 00:24:11,449 ♪ dancing with a stranger 457 00:24:15,121 --> 00:24:17,496 you were amazing! Doing samba rolls. 458 00:24:17,623 --> 00:24:20,166 Being able to partner dance like that, 459 00:24:20,293 --> 00:24:22,668 that's a special skill. It was impeccable. 460 00:24:22,795 --> 00:24:26,005 Just judging off the clue package, stethoscope-- 461 00:24:26,132 --> 00:24:28,591 someone who played a doctor on tv. 462 00:24:28,676 --> 00:24:30,384 I'm thinking someone from "grey's anatomy." 463 00:24:30,553 --> 00:24:34,680 someone like patrick dempsey fits the profile. 464 00:24:34,807 --> 00:24:37,725 I think that you are maks chmerkovskiy 465 00:24:37,852 --> 00:24:39,518 from "dancing with the stars" 466 00:24:39,687 --> 00:24:43,022 because today I saw a spice jar 467 00:24:43,149 --> 00:24:45,691 with a Halloween pumpkin mask on it. 468 00:24:45,776 --> 00:24:47,443 That made me think of scary spice, 469 00:24:47,570 --> 00:24:49,987 and you danced with mel b from the spice girls. 470 00:24:50,156 --> 00:24:52,615 Well, the only thing we know for sure, 471 00:24:52,742 --> 00:24:55,326 the sloth slayed. 472 00:24:57,079 --> 00:25:00,414 Everyone on this show feels like family to me now. 473 00:25:00,541 --> 00:25:02,875 Lots of people say they have fallen in love with me, 474 00:25:03,002 --> 00:25:07,004 but honestly, I have fallen in love with them. 475 00:25:08,466 --> 00:25:09,924 I've just gotta win this. 476 00:25:10,051 --> 00:25:11,467 Not only for me, 477 00:25:11,594 --> 00:25:13,886 but for mrs. Sloth and little baby sloth. 478 00:25:13,971 --> 00:25:17,223 Taking the diamond mask trophy home to them 479 00:25:17,350 --> 00:25:19,892 would be a dream come true. 480 00:25:20,061 --> 00:25:22,686 If my competition thinks they can win this, 481 00:25:22,813 --> 00:25:24,146 they better watch out, 482 00:25:24,232 --> 00:25:25,856 because this is one sloth 483 00:25:25,942 --> 00:25:30,486 who won't be taking things slow in the finale tonight. 484 00:25:30,571 --> 00:25:32,029 Craig: Coming up, brand new clues 485 00:25:32,114 --> 00:25:33,855 from our top three finalists 486 00:25:33,991 --> 00:25:37,117 and more exclusive footage from behind the scenes. 487 00:25:42,333 --> 00:25:43,999 Time for the audio team to wake up 488 00:25:44,126 --> 00:25:45,793 and remove the voice modulation from-- 489 00:25:45,878 --> 00:25:47,586 ( babbling ) 490 00:25:47,713 --> 00:25:49,255 ( high-pitched ) "time for the audio team to wake up and--" 491 00:25:49,382 --> 00:25:51,090 ♪ things that make you go hmm ♪ 492 00:25:51,217 --> 00:25:55,678 as they battle it out one final-- damn! 493 00:25:55,805 --> 00:25:58,055 It's gonna be fire! 494 00:25:58,224 --> 00:25:59,056 ( babbling ) 495 00:25:59,225 --> 00:26:01,433 the only thing... 496 00:26:01,552 --> 00:26:02,685 Fire! 497 00:26:02,770 --> 00:26:04,353 About the only thing the panel-- 498 00:26:04,480 --> 00:26:06,522 - ay, ay, ay. - ♪ girlfriend 499 00:26:06,607 --> 00:26:09,525 ♪ things that make you go hmm, hmm, hmm ♪ 500 00:26:09,694 --> 00:26:11,277 fire! 501 00:26:11,362 --> 00:26:13,988 ♪ robbie rob, break it down, down, down ♪ 502 00:26:15,866 --> 00:26:17,992 ♪ give it to me, give it to me, give it to me, give it to me ♪ 503 00:26:18,119 --> 00:26:20,202 ♪ give it to me, give it to me, give it to me, give it to me ♪ 504 00:26:20,329 --> 00:26:22,788 - ken: Yes, yes! - Go, craig. 505 00:26:22,873 --> 00:26:24,290 ♪ get it, craig 506 00:26:24,417 --> 00:26:25,708 ♪ things that make you go hmm ♪ 507 00:26:25,835 --> 00:26:28,252 - whoo! - My knee hurt. 508 00:26:32,842 --> 00:26:35,593 Welcome back to "the masked dancer: Road to the finals." 509 00:26:35,678 --> 00:26:37,094 the countdown is on. 510 00:26:37,221 --> 00:26:39,430 Tonight, we'll finally reveal the identities 511 00:26:39,515 --> 00:26:41,223 behind our final three's famous places, 512 00:26:41,350 --> 00:26:45,853 and one of them will take home the diamond mask trophy. 513 00:26:45,980 --> 00:26:48,606 But now, it's time to look back 514 00:26:48,691 --> 00:26:50,190 at more phenomenal celebrities 515 00:26:50,359 --> 00:26:53,402 we've unmasked so far in our very first season. 516 00:26:53,529 --> 00:26:54,653 Check it out. 517 00:26:56,073 --> 00:26:57,448 The first superstar to be nailed 518 00:26:57,533 --> 00:26:59,658 from the super 6 was hammerhead... 519 00:27:02,330 --> 00:27:03,871 ...Who turned out to be the world-famous 520 00:27:03,956 --> 00:27:07,499 "jersey shore" star vinny guadagnino. 521 00:27:07,585 --> 00:27:09,752 Oh, my god. 522 00:27:09,837 --> 00:27:11,337 Did you catch who he was? 523 00:27:11,422 --> 00:27:13,047 It's time to hit you over the hammerhead 524 00:27:13,174 --> 00:27:15,674 with his ocean of clues. 525 00:27:15,760 --> 00:27:18,218 Don't blink. You will miss the clues. They are hardcore. 526 00:27:18,346 --> 00:27:20,596 This las vegas sign 527 00:27:20,681 --> 00:27:22,890 and tear-away shirt in his performance 528 00:27:23,017 --> 00:27:25,684 were clues to his residency with the chippendales. 529 00:27:25,853 --> 00:27:28,562 This eye chart was a clue to his former clothing brand 530 00:27:28,648 --> 00:27:30,064 "I have a vision." 531 00:27:30,191 --> 00:27:32,149 "jersey shore" clues were everywhere, 532 00:27:32,234 --> 00:27:33,984 like this sea on the side of a surfboard 533 00:27:34,111 --> 00:27:36,528 for seaside heights, where the show was filmed. 534 00:27:36,614 --> 00:27:38,322 And this suntan bottle for the famous 535 00:27:38,449 --> 00:27:41,075 "jersey shore" catchphrase "gym, tan, laundry." 536 00:27:41,160 --> 00:27:44,078 and even this book-- "navigating the shores of life." 537 00:27:44,163 --> 00:27:45,704 so I'm not married. 538 00:27:45,790 --> 00:27:47,831 The wedding cake was because me and my boy pauly d 539 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:50,793 got "bro-mitted" on an episode of "jersey shore." 540 00:27:50,920 --> 00:27:53,629 I have a scorpion tattoo right here 541 00:27:53,756 --> 00:27:55,047 because I'm a scorpio. 542 00:27:55,174 --> 00:27:56,674 My birthday is November 11th. 543 00:27:58,177 --> 00:28:01,220 "the masked dancer" is the best experience 544 00:28:01,305 --> 00:28:03,097 I've ever had in my whole career. 545 00:28:03,182 --> 00:28:06,392 I love this show and it was an amazing, amazing experience. 546 00:28:06,519 --> 00:28:09,269 Thank you to everybody that supported me. 547 00:28:14,777 --> 00:28:16,694 Our next celebrity to fly the coop 548 00:28:16,779 --> 00:28:21,824 was singer-songwriter and actress jordin sparks. 549 00:28:21,909 --> 00:28:23,367 Did you figure out who she was? 550 00:28:23,494 --> 00:28:25,494 Let's pluck this bird's clues. 551 00:28:25,579 --> 00:28:27,037 There were hints to "american idol", 552 00:28:27,123 --> 00:28:28,747 like the number "07" 553 00:28:28,833 --> 00:28:31,875 for the year 2007 when jordan won "american idol," 554 00:28:32,002 --> 00:28:34,503 and the number 17, because jordin won "american idol" 555 00:28:34,630 --> 00:28:36,964 when she was just 17 years old. 556 00:28:37,091 --> 00:28:38,507 There was this football trophy 557 00:28:38,634 --> 00:28:40,718 for her dad who played in the nfl. 558 00:28:40,886 --> 00:28:44,596 There was even a dj for her son's name-- dj. 559 00:28:44,724 --> 00:28:47,516 There was a michael jordan jump shot and jersey 560 00:28:47,643 --> 00:28:51,353 as a clue to her first name-- jordin. 561 00:28:51,522 --> 00:28:54,440 Her performances were filled with clues, 562 00:28:54,525 --> 00:28:57,484 like the umbrellas for jordin's song "let it rain," 563 00:28:57,653 --> 00:29:01,822 the number six for winning season 6 of "american idol." 564 00:29:01,949 --> 00:29:03,741 and the nowhere diner? 565 00:29:03,868 --> 00:29:07,327 That was a clue to her hit song "no air." 566 00:29:07,455 --> 00:29:09,329 jordin: The perfume was because 567 00:29:09,457 --> 00:29:12,458 I actually did have a line of perfumes come out. 568 00:29:12,626 --> 00:29:15,753 The apple pie was alluding to the fact 569 00:29:15,880 --> 00:29:18,380 that I was on broadway in "waitress" last year, 570 00:29:18,466 --> 00:29:21,216 which was all about the diner and where they serve pie. 571 00:29:21,343 --> 00:29:24,470 The panel's guesses were all over the place. 572 00:29:24,597 --> 00:29:26,972 I really felt like you were kat von d. 573 00:29:27,099 --> 00:29:28,557 Venus williams. 574 00:29:28,726 --> 00:29:30,684 My first guess and my first time seeing you, 575 00:29:30,770 --> 00:29:33,479 I thought you're my girl jordin sparks. 576 00:29:33,606 --> 00:29:36,190 Little did paula know, she was right 577 00:29:36,317 --> 00:29:38,984 and got to be reunited with jordin. 578 00:29:39,069 --> 00:29:40,819 I'm trying not to get emotional, 579 00:29:40,946 --> 00:29:42,738 but to have paula on the show 580 00:29:42,823 --> 00:29:44,281 was a big deal for me. 581 00:29:44,366 --> 00:29:45,616 It was a very big full circle moment. 582 00:29:45,743 --> 00:29:49,328 She knew me when I was 16 years old. 583 00:29:49,455 --> 00:29:52,998 I go way back with jordin because she won "american idol." 584 00:29:53,125 --> 00:29:55,417 when I heard paula was gonna be a judge, I screamed. 585 00:29:56,295 --> 00:29:57,419 For real, I screamed. 586 00:29:57,588 --> 00:30:00,088 I'm going to cry! I love you so much. 587 00:30:00,216 --> 00:30:01,757 I love you, too. I love you. 588 00:30:01,926 --> 00:30:03,884 Jordin sparks is so special 589 00:30:03,969 --> 00:30:06,512 and I was so excited that I guessed her. 590 00:30:06,639 --> 00:30:09,014 Jordin: I love paula. I always have. 591 00:30:09,099 --> 00:30:11,683 And so it was a really special moment for me to be on the show. 592 00:30:11,769 --> 00:30:14,520 And to dance to her song in front of her... 593 00:30:15,815 --> 00:30:17,356 I-- I-- you guys saw it. 594 00:30:17,483 --> 00:30:18,941 That was crazy! It was crazy. 595 00:30:19,068 --> 00:30:21,109 I'm just happy that I got that moment. 596 00:30:21,237 --> 00:30:23,570 I'm so sad. 597 00:30:23,739 --> 00:30:26,406 I had such a good time with my bird mask, 598 00:30:26,534 --> 00:30:27,950 being the bird. 599 00:30:28,077 --> 00:30:29,535 Good-bye, exotic bird. 600 00:30:29,662 --> 00:30:30,994 I will miss you. 601 00:30:36,710 --> 00:30:38,335 Craig: The celebrity who lost their stripes 602 00:30:38,462 --> 00:30:40,671 in the semi-finals was the zebra... 603 00:30:42,758 --> 00:30:45,425 ...Who turned out to be 11 world title 604 00:30:45,511 --> 00:30:48,220 and world-famous boxer oscar de la hoya. 605 00:30:48,347 --> 00:30:52,224 My favorite unmasking was oscar de la hoya. 606 00:30:52,351 --> 00:30:56,812 You've been in character from the very beginning. 607 00:30:56,897 --> 00:30:59,523 The clues were there for you in black and white, 608 00:30:59,692 --> 00:31:01,483 but here they are for those who missed them. 609 00:31:01,610 --> 00:31:03,277 There were hints to his name, 610 00:31:03,404 --> 00:31:07,281 like this "os" on a car for os-car. 611 00:31:07,408 --> 00:31:11,535 This clapper board with the names of oscar winners. 612 00:31:11,662 --> 00:31:15,122 And this hotdog suit for america's favorite hotdog. 613 00:31:15,249 --> 00:31:18,667 The zeo gold nameplate was a clue to his role 614 00:31:18,794 --> 00:31:21,879 as ceo of golden boy promotions. 615 00:31:21,964 --> 00:31:25,841 There were clues all over his performances, 616 00:31:25,926 --> 00:31:27,384 like these cash cannons 617 00:31:27,511 --> 00:31:29,970 for his success as a wealthy businessman, 618 00:31:30,055 --> 00:31:33,307 these skyscrapers for his deep love of architecture. 619 00:31:35,019 --> 00:31:37,436 And a las vegas setting complete with a millennium sign 620 00:31:37,563 --> 00:31:40,522 and pair of dice was for his fight of the millennium 621 00:31:40,691 --> 00:31:43,817 which took place in paradise, nevada. 622 00:31:43,944 --> 00:31:46,194 He's been famous my entire life. 623 00:31:46,280 --> 00:31:50,741 This is the closest I've ever been to this legend of boxing. 624 00:31:50,826 --> 00:31:52,284 I never in a billion years 625 00:31:52,411 --> 00:31:54,286 thought that I would make it into the top four. 626 00:31:54,371 --> 00:31:56,038 I just decided I'm going to be myself, 627 00:31:56,123 --> 00:31:57,664 and I'm going to be silly, 628 00:31:57,791 --> 00:31:59,249 and I'm going to just have a good time and laugh. 629 00:31:59,376 --> 00:32:01,168 Every time I was dancing on there, 630 00:32:01,295 --> 00:32:03,045 I had the biggest smile on my face. 631 00:32:03,130 --> 00:32:04,796 It was hilarious. It was so funny. 632 00:32:04,924 --> 00:32:06,715 You did a great job, 633 00:32:06,800 --> 00:32:08,550 hold you head up high, 634 00:32:08,677 --> 00:32:10,010 and I love you. 635 00:32:14,934 --> 00:32:17,059 Craig: Coming up, the tulip tells all 636 00:32:17,186 --> 00:32:21,271 as she reveals her biggest secrets from behind the scenes. 637 00:32:29,114 --> 00:32:30,197 Welcome back to "the masked dancer" 638 00:32:30,282 --> 00:32:31,949 and our epic road to the finals. 639 00:32:32,034 --> 00:32:35,535 Soon the top secret identities behind our masked dancers 640 00:32:35,621 --> 00:32:37,955 will be revealed in front of the entire world. 641 00:32:38,082 --> 00:32:43,585 And one of them will be this lovely tulip standing with me right here. 642 00:32:43,671 --> 00:32:46,088 Let's take a look at the tulip's journey. 643 00:32:48,425 --> 00:32:50,509 Becoming the tulip on "the masked dancer" 644 00:32:50,678 --> 00:32:55,180 has been an incredible once in a lifetime experience. 645 00:32:55,265 --> 00:32:57,975 It's been a long ride to get this far in the competition, 646 00:32:58,102 --> 00:33:00,227 but also to get this far in life. 647 00:33:00,354 --> 00:33:01,770 In my past, I've allowed other people 648 00:33:01,897 --> 00:33:03,355 to push me off to the side. 649 00:33:03,440 --> 00:33:05,357 I've always been in search of a place 650 00:33:05,526 --> 00:33:06,858 where I can just be myself, 651 00:33:06,986 --> 00:33:08,694 and that place is right here. 652 00:33:08,821 --> 00:33:12,364 ♪ I don't care, I love it 653 00:33:12,491 --> 00:33:14,866 ashley: Look at that! Aah! 654 00:33:14,994 --> 00:33:16,868 - Whoo! - Wow. Look at her energy. 655 00:33:16,996 --> 00:33:19,287 Ashley: She looks really tiny. 656 00:33:19,373 --> 00:33:21,206 She's got stage presence. She can move. 657 00:33:22,626 --> 00:33:24,668 That is somebody that is used to being in front of people. 658 00:33:24,753 --> 00:33:26,336 Paula: Yeah. 659 00:33:26,463 --> 00:33:29,089 During rehearsals, I was scared and nervous. 660 00:33:29,174 --> 00:33:31,591 But as soon as it was time for my first performance, 661 00:33:31,719 --> 00:33:35,178 the adrenaline kicked in and my feet were ready to tap. 662 00:33:35,305 --> 00:33:37,389 ♪ fergalicious definition 663 00:33:37,516 --> 00:33:40,517 - oh, my god! I know! - Paula, the tulip is tapping! 664 00:33:40,602 --> 00:33:42,644 ♪ so they get their pleasures from my photo ♪ 665 00:33:42,771 --> 00:33:44,771 ♪ you can see me, you can't squeeze me ♪ 666 00:33:44,857 --> 00:33:46,523 ♪ I ain't easy, I ain't sleazy ♪ 667 00:33:46,650 --> 00:33:49,359 ♪ I got reasons why I tease 'em ♪ 668 00:33:49,486 --> 00:33:52,112 - yeah! - ♪ fergalicious 669 00:33:52,239 --> 00:33:55,365 when I first saw tulip, I was blown away. 670 00:33:55,492 --> 00:33:57,776 She started so strongly in tap. 671 00:33:57,828 --> 00:34:01,580 So I was excited that there definitely was a trained dancer. 672 00:34:01,665 --> 00:34:03,165 ♪ and they be lining down the block ♪ 673 00:34:03,292 --> 00:34:05,584 ♪ just to watch what I got 674 00:34:05,753 --> 00:34:07,753 ♪ it's so delicious 675 00:34:07,921 --> 00:34:08,879 ♪ it's hot, hot 676 00:34:08,964 --> 00:34:10,422 ♪ it's so delicious 677 00:34:10,591 --> 00:34:12,632 ♪ I put them boys on rock, rock ♪ 678 00:34:12,760 --> 00:34:14,176 ♪ so delicious 679 00:34:14,303 --> 00:34:16,178 ♪ they want a taste of what I got ♪ 680 00:34:16,305 --> 00:34:17,637 ♪ fergalicious 681 00:34:17,765 --> 00:34:21,349 ♪ t-t-tasty, tasty 682 00:34:23,771 --> 00:34:25,645 ♪ hey 683 00:34:25,773 --> 00:34:27,689 ♪ hey 684 00:34:27,816 --> 00:34:31,026 ♪ t to the a to the s-t-e-y, girl ♪ 685 00:34:31,153 --> 00:34:35,155 ( music stops ) 686 00:34:35,282 --> 00:34:37,157 - whoo! - The tiktok sign! 687 00:34:37,284 --> 00:34:38,909 That is the tiktok sign. 688 00:34:39,036 --> 00:34:40,869 Maybe it's a tiktok star. 689 00:34:40,996 --> 00:34:43,163 - That was mind-blowing. - Wow. 690 00:34:43,290 --> 00:34:46,124 Panel, what clues are you picking up on? 691 00:34:46,293 --> 00:34:47,417 This might be a singer. 692 00:34:47,544 --> 00:34:49,419 Paula: I saw three heel clicks. 693 00:34:49,546 --> 00:34:51,129 That's like "wizard of oz" to me. 694 00:34:51,256 --> 00:34:53,006 Yes, but ariana grande is being considered 695 00:34:53,133 --> 00:34:55,967 to be lead for film-- "wicked." 696 00:34:56,095 --> 00:34:58,428 - ken: Oh! - Ashley: Oh. 697 00:34:58,514 --> 00:35:02,432 The way you move, I think you're fairly young. 698 00:35:02,518 --> 00:35:05,352 - I saw tiktok. - Yes, yes. 699 00:35:05,521 --> 00:35:07,104 - There was a little clock. - Yeah. 700 00:35:07,189 --> 00:35:08,438 Ashley: And two of the biggest tiktok stars 701 00:35:08,565 --> 00:35:11,024 are addison rae and charli d'amelio. 702 00:35:11,151 --> 00:35:12,984 But I believe addison is a lot taller. 703 00:35:13,153 --> 00:35:15,278 - Brian: Yeah. - It took everything I had 704 00:35:15,405 --> 00:35:17,531 to keep up with my first performance. 705 00:35:17,658 --> 00:35:20,117 I'm clumsy, and the floor was so slippery 706 00:35:20,285 --> 00:35:23,703 that during rehearsal I actually fell. 707 00:35:23,789 --> 00:35:26,915 I started crying under my mask and no one knew it but me, 708 00:35:27,000 --> 00:35:29,251 which is a feeling I've had a lot in my life. 709 00:35:29,419 --> 00:35:32,129 Sometimes I feel so much hurt 710 00:35:32,256 --> 00:35:34,005 and I'm the only one who knows it 711 00:35:34,133 --> 00:35:35,882 except for my best bud. 712 00:35:35,968 --> 00:35:39,052 She's the one person I share everything with. 713 00:35:39,138 --> 00:35:42,514 I decided my next performance should be dedicated to her, 714 00:35:42,683 --> 00:35:45,183 and I wanted it to be perfect. 715 00:35:45,310 --> 00:35:48,854 ♪ you'll remember me 716 00:35:49,022 --> 00:35:52,858 ♪ when the west wind moves 717 00:35:53,026 --> 00:35:57,821 ♪ along the fields of barley 718 00:35:57,990 --> 00:36:00,198 ♪ you can tell the sun 719 00:36:00,325 --> 00:36:03,743 ♪ in his jealous sky 720 00:36:03,829 --> 00:36:08,456 ♪ when we walked in fields of gold ♪ 721 00:36:09,459 --> 00:36:12,210 ♪ so, she took her love 722 00:36:12,337 --> 00:36:17,090 ♪ for to gaze awhile 723 00:36:17,217 --> 00:36:18,800 ♪ among the fields of barley 724 00:36:18,927 --> 00:36:21,261 tulip is a beautiful dancer. 725 00:36:21,388 --> 00:36:25,056 Tulip has really commanded the stage. 726 00:36:25,225 --> 00:36:27,684 She's brought a lot of heart to what she's done. 727 00:36:27,811 --> 00:36:31,938 And to feel that through a costume just through a performance 728 00:36:32,024 --> 00:36:33,565 is really-- it really means something. 729 00:36:33,692 --> 00:36:39,738 ♪ when we walked in fields of gold ♪ 730 00:36:39,865 --> 00:36:42,324 ♪ when we walked 731 00:36:42,492 --> 00:36:47,454 ♪ in fields of gold 732 00:36:52,127 --> 00:36:55,337 whoo! 733 00:36:55,464 --> 00:36:57,088 Whoo! 734 00:36:58,634 --> 00:37:01,551 - That was so amazing. - Paula: Yes. 735 00:37:01,678 --> 00:37:03,762 Honestly, it made me emotional. 736 00:37:03,889 --> 00:37:06,556 Paula: Yeah. 737 00:37:06,683 --> 00:37:09,059 Last time I saw you, I thought you were ariana grande. 738 00:37:09,144 --> 00:37:11,228 But now after seeing this performance, 739 00:37:11,355 --> 00:37:13,563 I see that you're truly a trained dancer. 740 00:37:13,649 --> 00:37:15,273 And you perform with so much emotion 741 00:37:15,400 --> 00:37:17,234 that I think you're someone else, 742 00:37:17,319 --> 00:37:18,777 maybe an actress. 743 00:37:18,862 --> 00:37:22,280 I would say sarah hyland or even hayden panettiere. 744 00:37:22,366 --> 00:37:26,243 Ooh! I saw chalk in the air with a dollar sign 745 00:37:26,328 --> 00:37:30,205 which made me think of gymnast simone biles. 746 00:37:30,290 --> 00:37:32,415 I heard "best buds" and you are a team. 747 00:37:32,542 --> 00:37:35,126 I am going with simone biles. 748 00:37:35,254 --> 00:37:37,963 That's a good guess. Really great. 749 00:37:38,048 --> 00:37:39,464 For my next performance, 750 00:37:39,549 --> 00:37:41,675 I just wanted to let loose and have fun, 751 00:37:41,760 --> 00:37:43,677 and I totally did. 752 00:37:43,804 --> 00:37:47,264 ♪ he went away, you hung around ♪ 753 00:37:47,391 --> 00:37:50,934 ♪ and bothered me every night ♪ 754 00:37:51,019 --> 00:37:52,602 ♪ when I wouldn't go out with you ♪ 755 00:37:52,688 --> 00:37:55,397 ♪ you said things that weren't very nice ♪ 756 00:37:55,482 --> 00:37:59,025 ♪ my boyfriend's back and you're gonna be in trouble ♪ 757 00:37:59,111 --> 00:38:01,778 ♪ hey-la-day-la, my boyfriend's back ♪ 758 00:38:01,905 --> 00:38:05,490 ♪ when you see him coming, better cut out on the double ♪ 759 00:38:05,659 --> 00:38:08,910 ♪ hey-la-day-la, my boyfriend's back ♪ 760 00:38:09,037 --> 00:38:12,414 ♪ you've been spreading lies that I was untrue ♪ 761 00:38:12,541 --> 00:38:15,792 ♪ hey-la-day-la, my boyfriend's back ♪ 762 00:38:15,877 --> 00:38:19,087 ♪ so look out now, 'cause he's coming after you ♪ 763 00:38:19,172 --> 00:38:22,590 ♪ hey-la-day-la, my boyfriend's back ♪ 764 00:38:22,676 --> 00:38:25,635 ♪ and he knows what you've been trying ♪ 765 00:38:25,762 --> 00:38:28,263 tulip is definitely a professional dancer, 766 00:38:28,390 --> 00:38:30,807 and you can tell she's been doing it for so long. 767 00:38:30,892 --> 00:38:36,229 I feel really close to feeling like I know who tulip is. 768 00:38:36,356 --> 00:38:37,856 So she's one of my favorites 769 00:38:37,983 --> 00:38:39,607 and I love watching her perform. 770 00:38:39,693 --> 00:38:42,360 ♪ hey-la-day-la, my boyfriend's back ♪ 771 00:38:42,487 --> 00:38:45,572 ♪ you're gonna be sorry you were ever born ♪ 772 00:38:45,699 --> 00:38:49,451 ♪ hey-la-day-la, my boyfriend's back ♪ 773 00:38:49,578 --> 00:38:51,953 ♪ la-day-la, my boyfriend's back ♪ 774 00:38:52,039 --> 00:38:54,956 ♪ here he comes, la-day-la ♪ 775 00:38:55,167 --> 00:38:57,083 ♪ yeah, my boyfriend's back 776 00:38:58,253 --> 00:39:01,421 yes! Whoo! 777 00:39:01,548 --> 00:39:03,631 - Paula: That was cute. - That was awesome. 778 00:39:03,717 --> 00:39:06,718 Through this undercover journey, 779 00:39:06,845 --> 00:39:10,930 I was able to realize my dance moves are enough and I'm enough. 780 00:39:11,058 --> 00:39:14,851 I'm the very last mask standing from my entire group, 781 00:39:14,978 --> 00:39:17,562 and that gives me all the confidence I need 782 00:39:17,689 --> 00:39:20,357 to crush it in my final performance. 783 00:39:22,694 --> 00:39:25,820 Craig: Coming up, it's the moment you've been waiting for. 784 00:39:25,947 --> 00:39:28,782 Our top three finalists expose brand new 785 00:39:28,909 --> 00:39:30,950 earth-shattering clues. 786 00:39:35,374 --> 00:39:35,914 If I was going to be a masked dancer, 787 00:39:37,334 --> 00:39:41,127 I would be a mermaid because I love mermaids. 788 00:39:41,213 --> 00:39:43,630 I probably would be a goldendoodle, 789 00:39:43,757 --> 00:39:49,344 you know, really inspired by our family dog mocha. 790 00:39:49,471 --> 00:39:54,808 I think it would be a rock. 791 00:39:54,935 --> 00:39:58,520 Either a fierce little chihuahua 792 00:39:58,647 --> 00:40:01,689 because I've grown up with chihuahuas my whole life, 793 00:40:01,858 --> 00:40:05,026 or ken jeong. 794 00:40:09,282 --> 00:40:10,448 Welcome back to "the masked dancer" 795 00:40:10,534 --> 00:40:12,200 and our road to the epic finale. 796 00:40:12,327 --> 00:40:14,619 Later tonight, we'll finally reveal 797 00:40:14,788 --> 00:40:17,288 the secret identities behind tulip, 798 00:40:17,374 --> 00:40:18,832 cotton candy, and sloth. 799 00:40:18,917 --> 00:40:21,751 Think you're tapped in to their secret identities? 800 00:40:21,837 --> 00:40:23,962 Well, listen up, because this is your last chance 801 00:40:24,089 --> 00:40:26,005 at some never before seen clues. 802 00:40:26,091 --> 00:40:29,008 There's no "rumba" for error. 803 00:40:31,179 --> 00:40:35,640 Hey, guys! We're about to hit you with exclusive new clues. 804 00:40:35,767 --> 00:40:38,268 That's right, and this time our clues 805 00:40:38,353 --> 00:40:40,353 will be hidden in the shadows. 806 00:40:40,522 --> 00:40:42,981 Listen and watch our hands closely, 807 00:40:43,108 --> 00:40:45,859 because it's clue time! 808 00:40:45,944 --> 00:40:47,652 Okay, I'll go first. 809 00:40:47,779 --> 00:40:51,114 If you're looking for a clue to my identity, 810 00:40:51,241 --> 00:40:55,410 you should know my dog days are far from over. 811 00:40:55,537 --> 00:40:57,620 Ha ha ha ha ha! 812 00:40:57,747 --> 00:40:58,955 My turn. 813 00:40:59,082 --> 00:41:01,040 If you want to know who I am, 814 00:41:01,168 --> 00:41:03,251 you can always count on my fingers 815 00:41:03,378 --> 00:41:07,380 to give you a clue. 816 00:41:07,507 --> 00:41:08,840 ( chuckles ) 817 00:41:08,967 --> 00:41:11,009 okay, guys, check this out. 818 00:41:11,094 --> 00:41:13,470 I know I may sound crazy, 819 00:41:13,597 --> 00:41:16,681 but my best bud has a very special relationship 820 00:41:16,808 --> 00:41:19,601 with penguins. 821 00:41:19,686 --> 00:41:21,436 ( giggles ) 822 00:41:21,563 --> 00:41:25,190 craig: Everyone wants to know who's behind the masks, 823 00:41:25,317 --> 00:41:26,858 and no one knows their journey better 824 00:41:26,943 --> 00:41:28,902 than their own dance partners. 825 00:41:28,987 --> 00:41:31,112 Okay, so nobody know this, 826 00:41:31,198 --> 00:41:35,200 but cotton candy is so committed to rehearsing late at night 827 00:41:35,285 --> 00:41:37,702 that she actually fell asleep inside her costume last week. 828 00:41:37,787 --> 00:41:42,457 She deserves to win because no one in this competition works harder than her. 829 00:41:42,626 --> 00:41:44,876 Tulip is so anxious to win this. 830 00:41:45,003 --> 00:41:47,921 She always bites her nails when she's nervous, 831 00:41:48,006 --> 00:41:50,215 but I've never seen her bite them as much as this. 832 00:41:50,342 --> 00:41:52,634 I'm in total awe of the sloth. 833 00:41:52,719 --> 00:41:54,719 He's the biggest celebrity I've ever worked with. 834 00:41:54,888 --> 00:41:58,097 He's rubbed elbows with virtually everyone in hollywood. 835 00:41:58,225 --> 00:42:00,475 I am so thankful we met. 836 00:42:00,560 --> 00:42:02,685 I know he has the star power to win it all. 837 00:42:05,524 --> 00:42:08,441 Sloth: When you find out who we are, 838 00:42:08,527 --> 00:42:11,727 your eyes are in for a huge surprise. 839 00:42:11,821 --> 00:42:15,365 Craig: Our gigantic season finale is just moments away. 840 00:42:15,492 --> 00:42:18,076 I cannot wait to see who the winner is. 841 00:42:18,203 --> 00:42:21,204 We have whittled it down to the three competitors 842 00:42:21,289 --> 00:42:25,458 that I think are the strongest entertainers of them all. 843 00:42:25,585 --> 00:42:27,627 Any one of them could win the finale. 844 00:42:27,754 --> 00:42:31,130 I think it's just I'm excited for everybody to be unmasked. 845 00:42:31,258 --> 00:42:34,133 I just can't wait to see if I get anyone right. 846 00:42:34,219 --> 00:42:38,763 All season long, the wowed us with their unbelievable talent, 847 00:42:38,890 --> 00:42:41,683 but now just three remain. 848 00:42:43,520 --> 00:42:45,687 It's their very last shot 849 00:42:45,814 --> 00:42:47,897 to prove they have what it takes 850 00:42:48,024 --> 00:42:50,024 to win the diamond mask trophy. 851 00:42:50,151 --> 00:42:52,110 - ♪ who is that? - Take it off! 852 00:42:52,237 --> 00:42:54,028 - Get ready, america. - Take it off! 853 00:42:54,155 --> 00:42:58,616 The masks are coming off! 854 00:42:58,702 --> 00:43:00,326 ( screaming ) 855 00:43:00,453 --> 00:43:02,745 ♪ who is that? Who is that? Take it off ♪ 856 00:43:02,872 --> 00:43:06,749 our epic "masked dancer" finale starts now!