‘The Masked Singer’ Season 10, Episode 3 Recap: Diver’s Reveal

Spoiler Alert: Do not read on if you haven’t seen “The Masked Singer” season 10, episode 3, “NFL Night,” which aired on FOX on October 4th.

“Vanderpump Rules” villain Tom Sandoval has become perhaps the second most hated character in “The Masked Singer” history, revealed Wednesday night. (The first, of course, is Rudy Giuliani, the American traitor and despicable man who nearly destroyed “The Masked Singer” in season seven.) Sandoval is unmasked as a diver.

Ken Jeong faced Tom Sandoval for the second week in a row and had great success. Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg thought it was Sandoval, too. Robin Thicke and Nicole Scherzinger both accompanied Pauly D. Kennedy.

Sandoval’s true identity was perhaps the biggest secret of “The Masked Singer” season 10, as fans of the show (and Sandoval anti-fans) quickly sniffed out his participation. (variety I wrote about it here before. )

Sandoval, who played the role of Diver, sang One Direction’s “I Ain’t Worried” for his performance. (As it turns out, he was supposed to be.) His clue package narration reads: “It was very rewarding to make my debut as a diver last week. I was so happy to receive all the love from the panelists and audience. As a child, I always wanted to be famous. I modeled, acted, and of course sang. I was always waiting to be famous. I never thought that everyone would hate me. But I’m here to show the world that I’m more than a mistake. I feel like just being here is already a healing experience. Sharing my talent, not my drama, was exactly what I needed. So tonight I’m going to keep my eye on the ball, because I’m not ready to take the mask off yet.”

Sandoval also appeared in another film, “Special Forces: The World’s Toughest Test.” fox series. Clues that help viewers quickly figure out it’s the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ star include a teaser video in which he said he was “pretty excited” to be on the show. It was. And Sandoval is no stranger to playing music through his cover band, Tom Sandoval & the Most Extras.

Tom Sandoval, who plays Diver, joins Anthony Anderson who plays Rubber Ducky, and one-time special guest Demi Lovato who plays Anonymous as season 10’s unmasked celebrities.

“The Masked Singer” features a new format this season, with three groups followed by a battle royale semifinal episode. This season also includes the return of a wild card contestant, introducing one wild card of his in each group, and the battle royale semi-final episode sees the return of “Ding Dong Keep It On Bell”, with the judges You can save one contestant. Go directly from Elimination to the Finale.

Featuring a total of 16 famous singers, Season 10 will include the donut, anteater, hawk, hibiscus, diver, gazelle, royal hen, life-sized s’mores and more. New costumes will appear. ” Also, to celebrate the show’s 10th edition, celebrities who have not previously revealed their true identities since the show began will also return. According to the show, the season 10 contestants “boast a total of 40 medals, 33 Grammy nominations, seven Hall of Fame awards, three lifetime achievement awards, and more than 50 tattoos.”

The season’s theme episode includes a tribute to Elton John. “Trolls Night” in conjunction with the November release of DreamWorks Animation’s “Trolls Band Together.” “Harry Potter Nights” airs during the week of Halloween. “NFL Night”; “One-Hit Wonder”. “Disco”; “Nights of the 2000s”. “I want to do something”; and “Soundtrack of My Life”. Season 10 returns host Nick Cannon and features panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong, and Robin Thicke.

Other performances from this week’s episode include:

Cow

song: “Treasure” by Bruno Mars

The panel speculates that: Usher, Trey Songz, Ne-Yo, Mario, Nelly, Jason Derulo

clue: I brought up Le’veon Bell. tap shoes. “Like the Super Bowl halftime show, I’m known for my killer moves.”

package narration: “Last week was amazing and I’m thrilled to have made it this far on a high note. I’m honored to be a part of NFL Night tonight. I don’t really remember watching the big game with my dad. He wasn’t really around and I didn’t have many positive male role models. I grew up in an all-female household, which made me more sensitive. Now, as a parent, I know the importance of being there for my children. I have always had a lot of success in life, but my greatest accomplishment has always been my children. It’s very easy to get overwhelmed by the smoke and mirrors of fame, but I told myself early on that I was the family cow first. I want to remember that and cherish every moment.”

previous song: “Bones” Imagine Dragons

The previous panel infers: Sean Stockman, Usher, Leslie Odom Jr.

diver

song: One Direction’s “I Ain’t Worried”

The panel speculates that: Pete Davidson, Tom Sandoval, Pauly D

clue: Provided by Superfans: Club. “I’m suited for this club. I know how to move the club well, Wassup.”

package narration: “It was very rewarding to make my debut as a diver last week. I was so happy to receive all the love from the panelists and the audience. As you know, there are things I haven’t been getting as much lately. As a child, I always wanted to be famous. I modeled, acted, and of course sang. I was always waiting to be famous. I never thought that everyone would hate me. But I’m here to show the world that I’m more than a mistake. I feel like just being here is already a healing experience. Sharing my talent, not my drama, was exactly what I needed. So tonight I’m going to keep my eye on the ball, because I’m not ready to take the mask off yet.”

previous song:Journey’s “Any Way You Want It”

The previous panel infers: Adam Levine, Tom Sandoval, Scott Disick

gazelle

song: “The One That Got Away” Katy Perry

The panel speculates that: Leighton Meester, Constance Wu, Auli’i Cravalho

clue: Presented by Antonio Gates: “Villain.” “I’m not really a villain, but I can play the role. Gazelle has range.”

package narration: “Last week was a very helpful experience. Now I’m ready to take on the competition because I feel at home on this stage. There are many times when I don’t know if there’s a place for me in the entertainment industry. There I was. At just 8 years old, I was pressured to change my name to blend in more with the herd. Casting directors couldn’t figure out where I fit because of my unique look. I wondered if I could truly be myself and pursue my greatest passion. Fortunately, the world is changing and there are more opportunities every day. I am proud of my heritage and I’m proud to continue paving the way for girls who look like me.”

previous song: “The Uninvited” Alanis Morissette

The previous panel infers: Camila Mendes, Lucy Hale, Vanessa Hudgens

s’mores

song: “Moves Like Jagger” (Maroon 5)

The panel speculates that: JC Chase, Kevin Richardson, Simu Liu

clue: Provided by Desean Jackson: Orange. “I’ve tasted victory before, and it was delicious. I want to taste victory again here on The Masked Singer.”

package narration: “Last week, I was thrilled to be on NFL Night with all my bravado. I was born to live fearlessly in the spotlight. But a father has given his son the illusion of fame. When I was still in high school, a big opportunity came along to work with an industry legend. But when my dad found out, he told me to turn down the gig. I made the tough decision to move. A few years later, I conquered the Broadway stage, a lifelong goal. It couldn’t have gotten any better. One night, after the curtain call, I walked onto the stage. Until I saw my dad behind the scenes. Hearing him tell me he was proud of me was really the biggest victory for me. So dad, this is yours.”

previous song: “Slow Hands” by Niall Horan

The previous panel infers: Joey McIntyre, Justin Guarini, Kevin Richardson

Wildcard: Pickle

song: The Who’s “Pinball Wizard”

The panel speculates that: Craig Kilborn, Dax Shepard, Conan O’Brien, Howard Stern

clue: VIP Presentation: “On Air”. “When I speak, people listen. Are you listening, Ken? I get paid a lot to speak. I’m bringing that BDE, big dill energy.”

package narration“Honestly, I never imagined myself singing on center stage dressed as Pickle. But now that I’m here, this wild boy plans on winning. And Believe me, I have learned to never take myself into account. When I was younger, all my teachers thought I was nothing. He said he was a very destructive child with no interest in anything. Basically, I was determined to be a no-good kid with no future. But once I found my true passion, I became focused. Nothing or no one was going to get in my way. Lo and behold, I was a huge success, rubbing shoulders with some of the most famous people on the planet. Tarantino, Scorsese, Short. Maybe you’ve heard of it. Yes, my mouth still gets hooked on beef. But that very destructive child, very successful, very I became a destructive adult.”

The Masked Singer is produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment and executive produced by James Breen (who also serves as showrunner), Craig Prestis, and Cannon.