THIS POST CONTAINS spoilers for this week’s episode of The Masked Singer.
Earlier than the revealing of this week’s Masked Singer, some followers had already suspected Vanderpump Rules antagonist Tom Sandoval. In latest episodes, Sandoval pelted viewers with hints like “everybody’s favourite individual to hate” and a “scapegoat for each dangerous dude,” alluding to his dishonest scandal. Panelist Ken Jeong, who accurately recognized Anthony Anderson within the season premiere, shortly picked up the clues, as did Jenny McCarthy.
“For me, all of the speak of previous errors and being publicly judged within the final yr can solely be one individual, he’s been all around the information,” Keong mentioned earlier than the unmasking.
Through the NFL-themed night time, that includes visitor appearances from soccer professionals, Tremendous Bowl halftime tunes and dancing footballs, Sandoval was the following contestant booted from the competitors. Panelists showered Sandoval with sympathy all through the episode, acknowledging his vulnerability and honesty.
“I’ve made errors, however truthfully I did it for love,” Sandoval mentioned previous to the unmasking.
After the reveal, a mustache-less Sandoval mentioned, “That is a lot enjoyable… Not being judged, simply being judged on my efficiency, it was very nice… I felt protected beneath the masks. This costume is unbelievable. There’s so many proficient individuals right here, I’m simply honored to be a part of it.”
Famously the topic of what grew to become generally known as #Scandoval, the truth star shortly grew to become a villain in Season 10 of Vanderpump Guidelines after viewers found he had a monthslong affair with co-star Raquel Leviss, probably the greatest pals of his girlfriend of practically a decade, Ariana Madix. The couple had been beloved by Vanderpump followers and even bought a house collectively in 2019. However in March, the couple separated after Madix stumbled upon an specific video of Leviss and Sandoval on his telephone. Regardless of the scandal, Season 10 drew record-breaking ratings and even obtained an Emmy nomination.
Exterior of Vanderpump Guidelines, Sandoval additionally options in Fox’s reality-competition sequence Particular Forces: World’s Hardest Check.
Wearing a diver’s helmet and adorned in squid tentacles as Diver, Sandoval slithered onto the stage giving an auto-tune-like rendition of One Republic’s “I Ain’t Frightened.” Through the season premiere, he admitted the costume served as a pleasant escape from information headlines.
“I used to be at all times ready to turn into a family identify, I simply didn’t know it could be for everybody hating me,” Sandoval mentioned earlier than the unmasking.
Every contestant sang a track featured throughout a Tremendous Bowl halftime present. Cow kicked off the night time with Bruno Mars’ “Treasure,” Gazelle serenaded audiences with Katy Perry’s “The One That Received Away,” S’Extra moonwalked to Maroon 5’s “Strikes Like Jagger,” and new contestant Pickle, wearing a prime hat and bow tie, shocked panelists with The Who’s “Pinball Wizard.”
The NFL-themed episode additionally boasted particular appearances from former Pittsburgh Steelers working again and Season Eight’s Milkshake Le’Veon Bell, former Chargers tight finish Antonio Gates, and former Eagles large receiver DeSean Jackson. Through the present’s season premiere final week, Anderson, costumed as Rubber Ducky, was unmasked, and through a particular standalone episode on Sept. 10, Anonymouse turned out to be none apart from Demi Lovato.
