'Community' alum Yvette Nicole Brown speculated to be under Showbird mask on 'The Masked Singer'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Fans are currently buzzing with speculation about the true identities of the celebrities featured on the Fox singing show. We believe the celebrity hiding under the Showbird mask on 'The Masked Singer' Season 12 is none other than Yvette Nicole Brown, best known for her role as Shirley Bennett on NBC's popular series 'Community.'
Showbird's voice closely resembles Yvette's, and the clues in her package align perfectly with the talented actress's life. In the premiere episode of 'The Masked Singer' Season 12 which aired on Wednesday, September 25, Showbird stunned everyone with a powerful rendition of Mary J Blige's hit track 'Just Fine.' The judges Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, Robin Thicke, and Jenny McCarthy have made several guesses for Showbird including Jennifer Hudson, Taraji P. Henson, and Kerry Washington. However, we remain convinced that Showbird is Yvette Nicole Brown.
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'The Masked Singer' Season 12: Clues for Showbird
Showbird is a yellow bird that shares a striking resemblance to a dodo bird. The colorful outfit of Showbird features a sparkling yellow vest and plenty of yellow and pink feathers attached to the tail, exuding glamorous Showgirl vibes.
Speaking of Showbird's ambassador, it’s Joel McHale, who has made several appearances as a guest judge on 'The Masked Singer.' During the show, Joel referred to Showbird as “a good friend." For the unversed, both Joel and Yvette starred in the television show 'Community.'
In the first episode of the Fox show, Showbird mentioned that she has appeared in major Hollywood flicks. Throughout her career, Yvette has lent her voice to characters in significant movies like 'Inside Out 2' and 'Avengers: Endgame.' Other visual clues in Showbird's package include a textbook titled Advanced Singing 401, which connects to her show Community, as well as a golden gavel.
'Community' alum Yvette Nicole Brown is an Emmy-nominated actress
Before stepping into the world of acting, Yvette Nicole Brown appeared in a couple of advertisements as well as commercials. She later secured numerous roles in popular shows, including 'The Office', 'Malcolm in the Middle', 'The War at Home', Girlfriends' and 'That's So Raven,' among many others.
The turning point in Yvette's acting career came in 2009 when she landed the role of Shirley Bennett in the NBC comedy series 'Community.' In 2014, she bid adieu to the show after five seasons to take care of her ill father.
In 2021, Yvette secured a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her brilliant performance in the HBO comedy series 'A Black Lady Sketch Show.' Following its release, the comedy show garnered good feedback from the viewers and the critics.
'The Masked Singer' Season 12 premieres on September 25, 2024, at 8 pm ET only on Fox.