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Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gretchen Wilson reveals why she 'felt bad' about winning The Masked Singer
Fox's The Masked Singer brought its 13th season to a close in epic fashion on Wednesday with a two-hour finale that revealed Gretchen Wilson as the winner. The 51-year-old singer shot into the stratosphere with her first single Redneck Woman in 2004, with her debut album certified 5x platinum. More than two decades later, Wilson stunned fans week after week under the Pearl costume on The Masked Singer, ultimately taking home The Golden Mask trophy over Boogie Woogie, who was revealed as singer Andy Grammer. After her big win, Wilson, whose last album was 2017's Ready To Get Rowdy, revealed that she was quite surprised to win in a new interview with People. She revealed that in the weeks leading up to the finale, she was so positive that Boogie Woogie would win that she actually 'felt bad' for winning. The singer and mother to 24-year-old Gracie revealed, 'I was absolutely positive that Boogie won. I thought he was just the most amazing singer.' 'In my head, he had won it weeks before. I was so stunned because I had myself ready to hear that I was second place. I was so ready for it, I had already decided that that's what it should be in my head,' Wilson admitted. There were four singers left heading into the finale - Pearl, Boogie Woogie, Coral (Meg Donnelly) and Mad Scientist Monster (Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley). After she was announced as the winner, Wilson admitted, 'But being a mom, I felt bad. It was like, "No, no, no, no, no, no, I'm happy with second! He won!"' she said. Wilson added, 'I think that's probably how he would've felt, too. He's just such an incredibly, incredibly likable person. I wished I could have shared it with him.' She admitted after being unmasked, 'I've had a rough couple of years. I was injured. I was in a wheelchair. And there was a moment where I didn't think I'd ever get back to this place. And I worked really hard, I prayed really hard, and I got so far. But this opportunity has really proven to me that there's nothing I can't do.' The singer also added in the new interview that, despite 'feeling bad' about the win, she still views it as, 'a career comeback.' 'I feel like it's sort of a comeback moment. I'm ready to take on anything,' Wilson said, adding she wanted to do the show to prove that she's more than a 'redneck woman.' 'I've had to spend a lot of time being that rough and tumble, girl next door, no dresses, no makeup, just be kind of plain Jane kind of girl. So, when I saw that costume, I was like, this is an opportunity for me to be a girly girl,' she admitted. She admitted after being unmasked, 'I've had a rough couple of years. I was injured. I was in a wheelchair. And there was a moment where I didn't think I'd ever get back to this place. And I worked really hard, I prayed really hard, and I got so far. But this opportunity has really proven to me that there's nothing I can't do' 'This is an opportunity for me to be a side of me that I don't often get to show because it's not what people are expecting from me,' Wilson admitted. When asked if winning the show helped show another side to her, Wilson said, 'I feel like that there are a lot of people out there who had me summed up as this one thing, that are now going to be able to go, 'Oh, wow, she's multidimensional.'' 'There was a big part of me that was just like, I want people to see that I'm not just that one thing that they have decided that I am. That was important to me,' she said. When asked if dressing up as Pearl unleashed more of her 'girly' side, she admitted, 'it did rub off a little bit.' 'I did buy a dress for an award show. I'm not going to wear it, but I bought it. That's a step in the right direction,' she joked.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gretchen Wilson as Pearl joins ‘The Masked Singer' winners list: Who's your favorite of all time?
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Warning: this article contains spoilers from the Season 13 finale of The Masked Singer — read at your own risk! The lucky 13th season of The Masked Singer ended on May 7 with Grammy-winning country star Gretchen Wilson as Pearl winning the coveted Golden Mask over Andy Grammer as Boogie Woogie, Meg Donnelly as Coral, and Brian Kelley as Mad Scientist Monster. How does Wilson stack up to all of the winners who've come before her? Vote in our poll below to tell us your favorite of all time. More from GoldDerby "I worked really hard, I prayed really hard, and I got so far," Wilson told host Nick Cannon about her struggles in her personal life. "This opportunity has really proven to me that there's nothing I can't do." When asked about how this TMS honor compares to others in her life, such as winning a Grammy for "Redneck Woman," the 51-year-old artist declared, "My greatest accomplishment obviously is my daughter ... but this is definitely something for the books." SEEWhy 'The Masked Singer' is taking a longer-than-ever break after Season 13 Every year on The Masked Singer, a gaggle of secret celebrities in extravagant costumes compete to win the coveted Golden Mask. Fox's wild and wacky reality TV who-sung-it began as a mild curiosity in 2019, but soon grew to become one of television's most-watched shows. Fans at home analyze every clue and costume detail as they try to guess who's hiding behind the masks. But in the end, only one celeb is named the winner by a combination of votes from the studio audience and panelists Robin Thicke, Jennifer McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Nicole Scherzinger, and Rita Ora. Season 1: T-Pain as Monster This rapper and hit-making producer made history as the first winner of The Masked Singer on Feb. 27, 2019. None of the panelists correctly guessed T-Pain was really the Monster, making it one of the most shocking reveals of all time. The runner-up that season was Donny Osmond as Peacock. Season 2: Wayne Brady as Fox This five-time Emmy winner, comedian, and Broadway star had developed a plan from day one to confuse the panel and lead them to believe he was Jamie Foxx. It worked ... sort of. In the Dec. 18, 2019, finale, Jenny and Ken both picked Jamie as their final guess, while Robin and Nicole both knew Wayne Brady was the Fox. The runner-up that season was Chris Daughtry as Rottweiler. Season 3: Kandi Burruss as Night Angel At long last, a woman took home the Golden Mask on May 20, 2020. The Night Angel was revealed to be business mogul/Grammy-winning songwriter/realty TV star Kandi Burruss, as correctly guessed by Robin and Jenny. The runner-up that season was Jesse McCartney as Turtle. Season 4: LeAnn Rimes as Sun Country superstar LeAnn Rimes became the second female winner after claiming the Golden Mask on Dec. 16, 2020. Both Jenny and Nicole correctly named the Sun's true identity as the former child singer. The runner-up that season was Aloe Blacc as Mushroom. Season 5: Nick Lachey as Piglet Nick Lachey became the fifth champion when he claimed the Golden Mask on May 26, 2021. Only Jenny was savvy enough to name the boy band singer as her first impression, winning her a second consecutive Golden Ear trophy. 'This experience has [reminded] me how much I love singing, how much I love music,' the artist formerly known as Piglet said as the final credits rolled. The runner-up that season was JoJo as Black Swan. Season 6: Jewel as Queen of Hearts Jewel became the sixth champion when she claimed the Golden Mask on Dec. 15, 2021. None of the panelists correctly guessed the music superstar as their first impressions, however all but Ken switched to her for their final picks. 'It really is an honor to be in the hall of costumes and with the other amazing winners,' said the artist formerly known as the Queen of Hearts. The runner-up that season was Todrick Hall as Bull. Season 7: Teyana Taylor as Firefly Teyana Taylor became the seventh champion when she claimed the Golden Mask on May 18, 2022. In the grand finale of this Good, Bad, and Cuddly cycle, both Robin and Jenny correctly guessed the singer-songwriter-actress-dancer was hiding underneath the Firefly mask. The runner-up that season was Hayley Orrantia as Ringmaster. Season 8: Amber Riley as Harp Amber Riley became the eighth champion when she claimed the Golden Mask on November 30, 2022. In the grand finale of this Queens and Kings edition, only Nicole was savvy enough to correctly guess the Glee star was masquerading as the golden instrument. The runner-up that season was Wilson Phillips as Lambs. Season 9: Bishop Briggs as Medusa Bishop Briggs became the ninth champion when she claimed the Golden Mask on May 17, 2023. Amazingly, she was supposed to unmask during the third episode of the season, but was saved when the judges rang the 'Ding Dong Keep It On' Bell. Nicole was the only panelist to name the British singer in the finale. The runner-up that season was David Archuleta as Macaw. Season 10: Ne-Yo as Cow Ne-Yo became the 10th champion when he claimed the Golden Mask on December 20, 2023. Both Nicole and Robin correctly guessed that the three-time Grammy winner was hiding underneath the female cow costume. The runner-up that season was John Schneider as Donut. Season 11: Vanessa Hudgens as Goldfish Vanessa Hudgens became the 11th champion when she claimed the Golden Mask on May 22, 2024. New judge Rita and Jenny both correctly guessed that the High School Musical star was hiding underneath the fish costume. The runner-up that season was Scott Porter as Gumball. Season 12: Boyz II Men as Buffalos Boyz II Men became the 12th champion when they claimed the Golden Mask on Dec. 18, 2024. They're the first group ever to win the Fox singing competition. All of the judges were able to guess the identity of this Grammy-winning trio. There is no mistaking those voices! The runner-up that season was Mario as Wasp. Season 13: Gretchen Wilson as Pearl The underwater jewel opened up during the 13th cycle by belting out the following songs: "Saving All My Love for You," "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," "Here You Come Again," "Conga," "Your Love," "You Don't Own Me," "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree," and "I'll Stand by You." SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby Sign up for Gold Derby's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The whole thing is just ridiculous': [Spoiler] on finishing second in ‘The Masked Singer'
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways At the Masked Singer Season 13 finale on Wednesday, Boogie Woogie watched as Pearl was crowned champion and whisked away with the Golden Mask trophy. It was a bittersweet ending for the orange disco daddy, who had amazed panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora throughout the season. After the confetti settled, Boogie Woogie turned on the charm as he removed his mask to reveal multiplatinum recording artist Andy Grammer. More from GoldDerby "I'm very competitive, so I can't say I didn't care," Grammer tells Gold Derby (watch the video interview above). "But there is something about being in a huge mascot monster costume that just brings the vibe to a chill place. You're very aware that while the music is telling me this is the most important thing in the world — this is so fun and ridiculous. Whatever it is, it's so fun to be here." Pearl's reveal as Grammy-winning country icon Gretchen Wilson capped off the finale, while third and fourth place finishers Coral and Mad Scientist Monster were unveiled as actress Meg Donnelly and former Florida Georgia Line singer Brian Kelley, respectively. SEE 'How dare you!': 'The Masked Singer's' Ken Jeong on 13 seasons of wacky fun, his favorite reveal of all time, and Emmys Here's our full Q&A with the artist formerly known as Boogie Woogie: Gold Derby: Were you in it to win it from the beginning or did the fire start burning a little more the closer you got to the finale? Andy Grammer: I think that the biggest fear was if you don't go all out, then you're really in danger. If you're not having a blast in a Boogie Woogie costume, that's awkward. If you're halfway trying and not really — you have to go full tilt all the way, slide on your knees, go crazy, and then whatever happens, happens, and then it's fun. Did you have any idea that you were standing next to Gretchen Wilson? No. I couldn't even really hear. Side stage is not a great place to watch — and you're back behind the stage. So through muffled tones you hear the crowd screaming or you can tell what song they're singing, but you can't hear much more than that. None of the panelists was able to guess you. They said Ryan Tedder, Daniel Powter, Ed Sheeran and Daniel Criss. What were you thinking in that moment? It's really funny because — you know it's all ridiculous — but in the mask it would be funny to see. They go like, "Oh, he looks pretty tall. He looks like he's an athlete." And I'm in there like, "Honestly, I do feel like I'm an athlete. I'm sure my wife is laughing so hard." Or they say you look like someone who's got an incredible voice. You're like, "Yeah, yeah, man. That does feel pretty good." It's so silly. The whole thing is just ridiculous. It was really fun. Who were your biggest musical influences growing up? Ryan Tedder was a huge one. I've got to write a couple of songs with him, and that's been amazing. But he was someone that — when I started as a street performer — I would just study all of One Republic's songs and whatever he was writing for everybody else. Songwriting wise — studying pre-courses, choruses, bridges — why is he doing melodies like this? He's one of my bigger inspirations for sure. What was it like going from a street performer to a successful artist? When did you think you had finally made it? In art it's always a little bit of insanity. Having started as a street performer, when you go on your first tour and people show up in cities that you haven't been to before, you go like, "Oh, something's happening here that's really special." And I'm just so grateful. You just released The Friends & Family Sessions EP featuring tracks from your Monster album from last fall, as well as some of your multi-platinum hits. What can you share about that? Really fun to strip it back. I produced that. To bring in musicians and go for a super minimalist approach with these songs that I love, just let's let them breathe a little bit and air it out. I'm all about the lyric. I usually start mostly on lyric, and so when you strip things down that even shines more. So it was a really fun artistic thing to do. And you're touring this summer on your own, but also doing a few dates with Shania Twain. Yeah, go to I think there's 2025 dates all across the U.S. The summer tour — a lot of the shows are outside — and it's just the best vibe ever. It's so fun. What does that mean to you to be called "The happy pop artist"? It's actually really sweet that when people feel sad sometimes they'll go and put on my music and it will affect their day. That is unbelievable, honestly. That's the best thing that could ever be. I wear it proudly. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby Sign up for Gold Derby's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Click here to read the full article.
