‘The Masked Singer' recap: Who won the Golden Mask trophy on ‘Lucky Season 13 Finale'?

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08-05-2025

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In the grand culmination of lucky Season 13, the final four battle it out for the Golden Mask trophy on The Masked Singer! Boogie Woogie, Coral, Mad Scientist Monster, and Pearl take the stage for the last time as panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora make their final guesses for a chance to win their own Golden Ear trophy.
Four mystery celebs will be unmasked, but only one can walk away a winner as Nick Cannon hosts "The Two-Hour Lucky Season 13 Finale" episode of The Masked Singer airing Wednesday, May 7 (8 p.m. ET/PT) on Fox.
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So far this season, 11 famous faces have been unmasked: Cedric the Entertainer as Honey Pot, Oscar De La Hoya as Fuzzy Peas, Aubrey O'Day as Ant, Scheana Shay as Bat, Flavor Flav as Space Ranger, James Van Der Beek as Griffin, Candace Cameron Bure as Cherry Blossom, Method Man as Stud Muffin, Erika Jayne as Yorkie, Matthew Lawrence as Paparazzo, and Edwin McCain as Nessy. Find out who the final four are by following our live blog below.
Pearl
Kicking things off is the show-stopping Pearl, who shares what making the finale means to the performer who always brings shine and sizzle to the stage: "Every time I put on this Pearl costume, I think it's so strange that I've pulled off being this bejeweled princess. It's so unlike me. I'd say the hoodie and sweatpants is more in line with who I am. What can I say? I'm gritty, raw, unapologetic. I've always been that way. A lot of times, especially when I was first starting out, it stood in the way of my success. I'll never forget this one time I was singing for a record exec, and I see out of the corner of my eye, him writing down 'N-O.' I was about to break into tears right then there, so I just closed my eyes, kept on going, and finished the audition. Turns out, what that note said was 'N-O-W.' Sign her now! What a difference one letter can make. Even after all these years, I think people still don't know what I'm capable of — until now! Being here, I've been able to come out of my shell and show my range. Tonight, I'm hoping to get another 'W.' It would mean the world to win that Golden Mask trophy."
Pearl sang "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" by KT Tunstall before receiving a surprise phone call from her daughter. Pearl responded, "That means the world. I'm so proud of my daughter. To hear her say that she's proud of me — I'm floored. I am crying." The panelists' then reviewed their guesses for the season including Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Kacey Musgraves, Madonna, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, and Melissa Etheridge.
Coral
Next up is Coral, who shares what this journey has been like for her: "As a little girl, I had those Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's dreams. Staring at the old Hollywood movies from the other side — wishing one day to be just like the glamorous stars in them. My wish came true! I became a part of one of the biggest franchises of all time. Now there are little girls watching me! It's so surreal. But, I didn't want it to just stop there. For years I was trying to release my music — to be a pop star. But people weren't listening. They just thought of me as that girl from those movies. The Masked Singer is the perfect place to come when you've got something to prove. Here, I was given the opportunity to show that I am a triple threat. I've grown so much since I've started this. I've found my confidence, I've found my range, and I've even found that I can do it all in knee-high boots! Tonight, I'm dreaming about that trophy. Winning it would take me over the moon."
The Masked Singer Coral
Coral sang "Moon River" by Audrey Hepburn before receiving a surprise phone call from her dad. Coral responded, "It means so much. Coming on this show, I just wanted to be more confident in my singing and performing. My dad and mom are my biggest supporters." The panelists' then reviewed their guesses for the season including Rachel Zegler, Meg Donnelly, Sofia Carson, Dove Cameron, Hailee Steinfeld, Hilary Duff, Selena Gomez, Brittany Snow, and Anna Kendrick.
Boogie Woogie
Next up is everyone's favorite disco daddy, Boogie Woogie, who shared this: "Before I got here I watched Masked Singer at home and thought it looked like such a good time, but it's been so much more. Becoming Boogie has brought tons of joy. It's also unlocked so many emotions. Back when I was just getting started, I was doing the starving artist hustle. I practiced in my tiny apartment performing for no one, telling my family, 'Don't give up on me. I've got this.' Until one day, I got a knock at the door and a neighbor told me, 'Your voice sucks. Give up the dream.' Their words hit me hard. They pierced my positivity, but I refused to let them stop me. Now that I'm a dad, I would give anything to protect my kids from rejection, but I've realized that a big part of life is learning how to push through the pain. There's always beauty on the other side. You find yourself where you're meant to be — like here tonight! If I can win that Golden Mask trophy, it will be the ultimate sign for my kids that no dream is ever worth giving up on."
Boogie Woogie sang "Freedom! '90" by George Michael before receiving a surprise phone call from his daughter. Boogie Woogie responded, "That was my little booger! I love my daughters and I want to show them that positivity and sincerity can win." The panelists' then reviewed their guesses for the season including Neil Patrick Harris, Criss Angel, Andy Samberg, Ryan Tedder, Darren Criss, Ed Sheeran, and Charlie Puth.
Mad Scientist Monster
Mad Scientist Monster gave the fourth and final performance before the audience vote, but first shared what this journey has meant to him: "To be honest, this music thing was sort of a happy, crazy accident. I had always thought I'd be an athlete, and when that wasn't the case, I was lost. My dad was the one who motivated me — and he encouraged me to go the unconventional route. Wow, am I glad I did! Watching him see my success with so much joy over the years is why I keep going. When my group parted ways, he's the one who gave me the strength to know I could go out on my own. Being here has been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reintroduce myself to the world. The warm response has been validating and intoxicating. It's made me think going solo is the right choice after all. Making it to the finale, I'm more encouraged than ever that I'm on the right path. I'll always be grateful to Masked Singer for giving me this chance to shine on my own. Regardless, this grand experiment has been a success."
Mad Scientist Monster sang "Stay" by Sugarland before receiving a surprise phone call from his mom and dad. Mad Scientist Monster responded, "My parents literally mean everything to me. I'm very blessed. They've been there every step of my life. I'm feeling the love up here." The panelists' then reviewed their guesses for the season including Tim McGraw, Jelly Roll, Sam Hunt, Brian Kelley, Trace Adkins, John Rich, Big Kenny, Gary LeVox, and Billy Ray Cyrus.
Fourth Place
After the audience vote, the masked singer in fourth place is Mad Scientist Monster. Before he revealed himself, the panelists got to open up a "Crack the Case" clue case. Mad Scientist's case held a golden fish necklace. He said, "It represents a lot to me. I love the outdoors, I grew up on and near the waters, and I love fishing with my dad still to this day." The panelists then submitted their final guesses: Sam Hunt (Rita), Trace Adkins (Robin), Brian Kelley (Jenny), and Kane Brown (Ken). Mad Scientist Monster then pulled off his mask and revealed himself as Grammy-nominated country singer from Florida Georgia Line, Brian Kelley! That's another point on the board for Jenny!
Third Place
The singer finishing in third place is Coral. Before she revealed herself, the panelists got to open up a "Crack the Case" clue case. Coral's case held a cheerleader outfit. She said, "This uniform changed my life and gave me the ability to chase my dreams. Now, people cheer for me!" The panelists then submitted their final guesses: Meg Donnelly (Rita), Hailee Steinfeld (Jenny), Brittany Snow (Robin), and Peyton List (Ken). Coral then pulled off her mask and revealed herself as Zombies star Meg Donnelly! That's another point for Rita toward the Golden Ear trophy.
Final Showdown
Prior to the final vote, Boogie Woogie and Pearl had one more chance to make a final impression. Boogie Woogie sang "Love the Hell Out of You" by Lewis Capaldi and Pearl belted out "I'll Stand By You" by The Pretenders. Next, the audience chose their favorite and Nick crowned a winner ...
Runner-up
The singer finishing in second place is Boogie Woogie. Before he revealed himself, the panelists got to open up a "Crack the Case" clue case. Boogie Woogie's case held a pink ribbon. He responded, "I lost my mom to breast cancer so I do a lot of work to raise money and awareness for breast cancer." The panelists then submitted their final guesses: Ryan Tedder (Jenny), Daniel Powter (Robin), Ed Sheeran (Ken), and Darren Criss (Rita). When Boogie took it off for America, he was revealed as the positive pop hitmaker, Andy Grammer! He stumped the panel.
Winner
The Season 13 champ and winner of the Golden Mask trophy is Pearl! But before she revealed herself, the panelists opened up the final "Crack the Case" clue case. Pearl's case held a pair of pants with a tag that reads, "To Pearl From Dolly." Pearl responded, "It's a pair of pants for the record books. Not only did my idol, Dolly Parton, give them to me, but I also got to perform with her while I was wearing them." The panelists then submitted their final guesses: Ann Wilson (Ken), Natalie Maines (Rita), Trisha Yearwood (Jenny), and Gretchen Wilson (Robin). When Pearl finally pulled off that shiny head of hers, she was revealed as Grammy-winning country superstar Gretchen Wilson! Robin pulled one out of the hat right at the end.
The Golden Ear Trophy
The co-winners of this season's Golden Ear trophy — with five correct guesses each — are Robin and Jenny.
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