The Masked Singer Season 14 Episode 5 Recap: Calla Lily Revealed
SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 5 of The Masked Singer, Red, White and Clue, which aired on February 4th on Fox.
Teddi Mellencamp's journey on The Masked Singer was a transformative experience, pulling her out of a dark place and giving her a renewed sense of purpose. As Calla Lily, she performed Jack and Diane, a song made famous by her father, John Mellencamp, during his John Cougar era. She had previously performed Fight Song by Rachel Platten.
The panelists had varying guesses for her identity. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg correctly identified Teddi Mellencamp, while Ken Jeong thought it was Christina Applegate, Rita Ora guessed Selma Blair, and Robin Thicke went with Danielle Fishel.
Mellencamp shared her challenges as a non-singer, her skewed memory due to brain surgery, and her excitement to push herself beyond her comfort zone. She decided to join the show because her children recognized her after her first performance, and she sought her father's singing advice.
Mellencamp's recent battle with Stage 4 cancer was a significant part of her story. She discussed her immunotherapy treatment and the emotional impact of her father's comments about her health. In a clue package, she hinted at her health struggles, emphasizing the importance of facing fears and finding strength.
Among the contestants, High Voltage, Owl, Pangolin, and Eggplant advanced to the next round, joining Galaxy Girl, Stingray, Cat Witch, Pugcasso, Snow Cone, and Crane. The unmasked celebrities so far include Claudia Oshry (Queen Corgi), Taraji P. Henson (Scarab), Tone Loc (Handyman), Tiffany Haddish (Le Who Who), Todd and Julie Chrisley (Croissants), and David "Big Papi" Ortiz (Googly Eyes).
The show's host, Nick Cannon, and panelists Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, and Robin Thicke returned for Season 14. Thicke opened the episode with a performance of James Brown's Living in America.
A new segment, America's Insider, features singer, dancer, and social media personality Kylie Cantrall, who provides behind-the-scenes hints and clues. Cantrall is in costume as Cat Witch but will only unmask for viewers, keeping the panelists in the dark.
The season's themed episodes pay tribute to Star Trek, Clueless, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Twilight Saga. Additionally, the Fear Factor reboot will feature Johnny Knoxville, and Ozzfest Night will honor Ozzy Osbourne with a special tribute by Kelly Osbourne.
The 18 contestants in Season 14 include Eggplant, Pugcasso, Queen Corgi, The Croissants, Owl, 14 Karat Carrot, Snow Cone, Galaxy Girl, High Voltage, Googly Eyes, Scarab, Handyman, Crane, Le Who Who, Pangolin, Stingray, Cat Witch, and Calla Lily.
These contestants have collectively sold 94 million records, received numerous award nominations, and achieved notable milestones in their careers.
The episode's performances included:
High Voltage
Song: Miles On It by Kane Brown and Marshmello
Previous song: Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears
Clue: Guitar, symbolizing finding one's rhythm and staying true to it.
Owl
Song: Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers
Previous song: Wild Thing by The Troggs
Clue: Super Bowl, highlighting the excitement of being part of a major American event.
Eggplant
Song: American Woman by Lenny Kravitz
Previous song: Rocket Man by Elton John
Clue: Hot sauce, suggesting a successful and spicy career.
Pangolin
Song: Ironic by Alanis Morissette
Clue: Winner, emphasizing the triumph of passion and hard work.
Past winners of The Masked Singer include T-Pain as Monster, Wayne Brady as Fox, Kandi Burruss as Night Angel, and many others, each bringing their unique story to the show.
