'The Masked Dancer' Quarterfinal Spoilers: Clues about Top 5 and the one mask that won't be in semifinals
The Super Six episode that aired on Wednesday, January 27 revealed the performers who have made it to the quarter-finals. Hammerhead, who we now know was Vinny Guadagnino in disguise, was unmasked on the episode after being eliminated. The rest of the masked celebrities: Sloth, Zebra, Tulip, Cotton Candy, and the Exotic Bird have made it to the next round and will be seen battling each other for a spot in the semi-finals. Here we give you a major spoiler about what to expect next in the competition including the one mask that will be eliminated in the quarter-finals. But before we do that, here are all the clues and guesses about the remaining masks on the show to help you guess their true identities.
Tulip
Tulip begins her 'TMD' journey dancing on one of the biggest hit from the mid-2000's 'Fergalicious' by Fergie. Her very leafy mask and a tulip blossom for a face and petal skirt helps this masked performer to stand out but so does the talent that she brings to the stage. She's considered one among the frontrunners who can take home the winning title and big names have been coming up among judges and audiences about who the person could be under the mask.
Clues
According to a Golden Derby article, some of the visual clues in her clue package on week one included an alarm clock set at 11:00, a box full of mini seeds, and a "Mount Laurel" yearbook. She also said that she was teased all the time while growing up and she also revealed that she was a part of the acrobat team. She did a tap dance as her opening performance and wowed the audiences and judges alike.
The second appearance she made on the show was on Episode 4 and this time the visual clues included chalk and pyramids in Egypt. Tulip opened up about being in a state of constant competition with her best friend whose success she was jealous of. This led to a squabble between the two but they were quick to mend their friendship and Tulip now says that her friend is by her side to support her through every struggle. There's a mention of "Frozen" in the package as well.
Her third appearance was on the Super Six episode where her clue package revealed that she never really enjoyed competing but ever since she signed up for the show, she fell in love with performing. As a super clue, a framed picture of Tulip and her mother at the “2nd Annual Mother Daughter Dance" was highlighted in the video. She also revealed a few things about herself by answering the rapid-fire questions that the judges asked her, including the fact that there's still a long time to go before she thinks about retirement, she can easily memorize dialogues and that she'd rather have her car run out of gas but wouldn't let her phone run out of battery.
Judges guesses
Kristen Bell, Simone Biles, Charli D’Amelio, Sarah Hyland, Hayden Panettiere, Heather Morris, Julianne Hough and Ariana Grande
Cotton Candy
Cotton Candy made her first appearance on the January 6 episode of 'TMD'. Her clue package stated that she has always strived for perfection but even though she's disguised as candy, her life has been far from sweet. Visual clues include a plate of breakfast food, a drawing board with a wizard's hat and some cupcakes with big lips as a topper. She also revealed that she was separated from her family and had to move in with another while she was still young but she had her brother for company. Right before her first performance on the show, she endured a frightful fall while suspended mid-air. But she escaped without any major injury and went on to deliver a performance that set the bar very high.
Her second appearance was on Episode 3 that aired on January 13 where she strutted her stuff to 'Sour Candy' by Blackpink and Lady Gaga. Cotton Candy was determined to outdo her previous performance on the show, she revealed in the clue package. She also shone a light on her growing up years once again saying that she grew up in a place where everyone but her lived without a care in the world. She was hard at practice all through those years and even missed out on important events and felt "iced out" by the rest of the kids of her age. A lipstick and a hawk were a couple of visual clues in the package.
Cotton Candy's third and latest appearance was in the Super Six episode that she kicked off. In the clue package, she revealed that a lot of people in the past had put her down saying that her dancing skills were negligible. A couple of visual clues included diamond rings arranged like the Olympic rings and a bonus clue about her were five golden balloons. During the rapid-fire round, she revealed that ice played a role in her life, she has a lot of tights, she can't do what she's known for doing in heels and that she's physically fit.
Judges guesses
Jenna Dewan, Julianne Hough, Pink, Tara Lipinski, Kristi Yamaguchi, Jennifer Lopez, Gabi Butler and Simone Biles.
Sloth
Sloth first appeared on the show during the January 6 episode. He was seen running at high speed on the treadmill, displaying polar opposite traits that the extremely slow-moving mammals are known for. He was seen sipping from a cup that had the number 13 on it. Other visual clues included a DR badge — this could either mean a doctor or the Dominican Republic. There was also a clock on the wall where the time was set to 11:35, and a toothpaste box with the visible word 'Glee' written on it.
On January 13, he returned for Group B playoffs and in the clue package, he said that he didn't always feel like a star. He had to move to a new place while he was young and didn't know the language of where he'd now arrived to live out the next couple of years of his life. He was perceived as a bad boy and said that he didn't really fit in with the rest of the people around him.
In the Super Six episode that marked his third appearance on the show, Sloth said that he was out of his comfort zone while on the 'TMD' stage but the anonymity did provide some relief. He also said that he couldn't wait for his kid and wife to find out about his stint on the show and he also revealed that he will be displaying a new style of dancing every week leading to the finale. The super clue in the new clue package was the number 18. During the rapid-fire round, he revealed that he would've been an elephant if he didn't have the option to disguise himself as a sloth. He also said that it was tough living away from his family and someone on the judges' panel picked up that he didn't really live in Los Angeles where the show was being filmed.
Judges guesses
Jason Derulo, Kevin Federline, Matthew Morrison, John Cusack, Will Ferrell, Jonathan Groff, Keegan Michael Key, Bradley Cooper, John C Reilly, and Sacha Baron Cohen.
Zebra
The Zebra is one of our favorites. The ever-moving, never-still performer has one of the most enticing costumes on the show and looks absolutely adorable when all the fringes on his costume move as he constantly shifts from one foot to another. He debuted on the show in the second episode and his clue package mentioned Bon Joon-ho and Roger Deakins, a director/cinematographer combo, both of whom won big at the Oscars in 2020, according to the outlet. Zebra revealed that he grew up in a rough neighborhood and also revealed that the president (he was talking about Donald Trump as these episodes were shot during his term) knows him by name.
Some of the visual clues in the episode including the initials 'OS' inscribed on a side of a red car that also had the mention of 'One Direction'. Zebra was also seen dancing with a hot dog in the package. A poster with a zebra on it, a medal around the masked celebrity's neck that was highlighted for a couple of seconds, and a desert where a couple of zebras were running free also featured in the video.
During the Group B playoffs, Zebra's clue package opened with him saying that after his first performance on 'TMD' he got back some of what he’s been missing “ever since my golden promotion to ZEO.” He was also looking at a website that said "Dad's Appliance Store". He also said that he was thankful for the “support of great mentors and friends.” Zebra also said that “love will always help you fight through,” adding, “If I can channel the love, I’ll come out on top," according to a Heavy report. Some visual clues included a leopard print desk, a UFO with the letters “UFC” on the side of it, a vinyl record that he broke in half, a detonated bomb as well as a cinnamon powder bottle.
During the Super Six episode, he revealed that he is claustrophobic and getting into costume took a lot of getting used to. Visual clues included a Graham cracker with the letter E on it, which guest judge Whitney Cummings deduced could be a mention of a Grammy Award that Zebra could've won. A super clue about his identity was a t-shirt that revealed the letters K.O.
Judges guesses
Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather, Tito Ortiz, Tony Robin, Mario Lopez, Ricky Martin, Pitbull and Kevin Richardson.
Exotic Bird
She is one of the sexiest performers on the show but her shyness is what leads to her holding back. In the Group A playoffs that aired last year on December 27, she was seen on the racetrack pointing out the fact that she was an athlete. Exotic Bird admitted to being a highly competitive being and that she had to face a lot of flak for losing. It was also revealed that she has a perfume line and that she enjoys cooking.
During her second appearance on the show, she revealed that right before she could go out and seize the biggest opportunity of her life, she contracted terrible bird flu. She had a lot of trouble breathing and the only person that helped her was her Mama Bird. Visual clues during her second outing on the show include a small statue of a football and apple pie.
During the Super Six episode, it was revealed that people made fun of her dancing earlier but she kept moving to the tune of the music because none of what anyone said mattered. She also said that her life changed after she embraced motherhood but being under the mask helped her get back in touch with her sultry side. A bonus clue included a tattoo of a rose on her sleeve. Her performance left everyone floored with emotion. During the rapid-fire round, she revealed that she has featured in a music video, has shot for a campaign and has also done some modeling work in her career.
Judges guesses
Kat Von D, Dita Von Teese, Ashley Graham, Kate Upton, Janet Jackson, Kate Hudson, Megan Thee Stallion, Jordin Sparks, Marion Jones, Hope Solo, Jennifer Hudson and Venus Williams.
Which 'The Masked Dancer' contestant will be eliminated before the semifinal episode?
Our best guess for the masked celebrity who will not make it to the semi-final round and will be eliminated in the quarter-finals is Exotic Bird. The odds lie in favor of the rest of the performers to make it to the advanced stage of the competition. However, this is yet to be confirmed and whether this turns out to be true is yet to be seen.
'The Masked Dancer' airs Wednesdays at 8 pm ET on Fox.