The Masked Singer 12 Week 6: Who Was Unmasked on 60s Night?
The Masked Singer season 12 moved into Week 6 with Nick Cannon returning as host and Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora on the panel. This episode was themed 60s Night and featured the Group B final, with contestants Goo, Blue Bell and Wasp battling for advancement. Early episode promos suggested two celebrities might be unmasked, but a twist involving the “Ding Dong Keep It On” bell changed the outcome.
A key rule this season: the panel can use the Ding Dong Keep It On bell to save only one singer across the three group finals. That one-time save loomed large over the evening and had the potential to alter who would be revealed and who would move on to the quarterfinals.
The show opened with a group performance of the Beach Boys classic “Fun Fun Fun.” As with many group numbers, the song appeared tightly produced to showcase each masked voice ahead of their individual performances.
Goo
Clues: Clues for Goo referenced a big goal he once set and gave himself a year to achieve, along with symbols like a rotary phone, gold coins and a conductor’s baton. Other hints touched on 1960s inventions and familiar patriotic phrasing that seemed meaningful to the performer.
Performance: Goo sang “House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals, showing control in the lower register and building into a falsetto in the final verse. The performance revealed a wide vocal range and a soulful tone. Onstage clues emphasized 60s-era objects and moments. Panel guesses included Anthony Hamilton (Rita), Brian McKnight (Ken), and Leon Bridges (Robin).
Blue Bell
Clues: Blue Bell’s package suggested a longtime career at the top of her field, a period when things slowed and she questioned her path, and the influence of motherhood and songwriting on her life. Props and references implied international roots.
Performance: Blue Bell performed “Do You Love Me” by The Contours. Her costume allowed strong stage movement while she sang, and her voice leaned pop rather than deeply soulful. The performance felt lively though slightly light on grit. An Easy-Bake Oven prop and a Vegemite sandwich hint signaled an Australian connection. Panel guesses included Rose Byrne (Ken), Kylie Minogue (Rita) and Naomi Watts (Jenny).
Prediction: Viewers online had linked Blue Bell to Australian singer-actress Natalie Imbruglia, who previously competed on Masked Singer UK as Panda.
Wasp
Clues: Wasp’s clues told a personal story: a creative mother who inspired costumes and performance, a treasured map, and hints of loss as his mother aged and passed away. Emotional language like “my queen bee” framed a sentimental backstory.
Performance: Wasp tackled “Ain’t No Way” by Aretha Franklin, delivering a rich, emotive tone with a compelling falsetto and broad range. He stood out vocally among the three, offering both power and nuance. Onstage clues included an ATM and a novelty million-dollar bill featuring Robin’s face, accompanied by a line suggesting the performer had once “hit a million.” Panel guesses ranged from Mario (Rita’s guess and a popular online theory) to Eric Benet (Robin) and Jason Derulo (Jenny).
Prediction: Many viewers suspected Wasp was R&B singer Mario, based on voice and clues.
First Unmasking
The first reveal of the night came when Blue Bell was unmasked. Final panel guesses had included Naomi Watts (Jenny), Isla Fisher (Robin) and Rose Byrne (Ken). Blue Bell was revealed to be Natalie Imbruglia, confirming the online speculation. She acknowledged her Masked Singer UK history and admitted Vegemite isn’t her favorite snack.
Battle Royale
After Blue Bell’s unmasking, Goo and Wasp faced off in a Battle Royale, each performing Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” in their own styles. Goo delivered a solid rendition, but Wasp brought greater energy and dynamic range with a faster, more dramatic arrangement. The Battle Royale winner would be decided solely by the panel, and the looming bell twist made the judges debate whether to use their single save.
The panel uses the Ding Dong Keep it On Bell. Only ONE unmasking this week!
The panel ultimately awarded the Battle Royale win to Wasp, who earned a spot with the Buffalos in the quarterfinals. Crucially, the judges used the Ding Dong Keep It On bell to save Goo, allowing him to advance as well. That decision meant only one contestant—Blue Bell—was unmasked during the episode, despite earlier expectations of two reveals.
Final panel guesses for Goo included Anthony Hamilton, Brian McKnight, Johnny Gill and Leon Bridges, reflecting the range of soulful possibilities suggested by his vocal performance and clues. With Wasp moving forward and Goo saved, Group B concluded with two singers advancing to the next round and one revealed, leaving fans to look ahead to Group C and the remaining quarterfinal matchups.