Pugcasso on 'The Masked Singer' ignites two season 14 theories — and the clues line up
Imagine tuning in expecting another goofy evening of costumes and cover songs, only to get a dog in a beret shattering hearts on a Fox television set? This, of course, has been the unexpected vibe in season 14 of 'The Masked Singer'. And it all got chaotic in the best possible way in episode 3, which aired January 21. The latest episode kept the guessing game alive as always. Masked performers dropped careful hints while the panel tried to connect dots that may or may not exist. One character who is getting all the extra attention lately is Pugcasso. The artsy dog has been shocking fans with his consistent song choices.
During 'Clueless Night', Pugcasso stepped onto the stage and performed a gentle take on Radiohead's 'Fake Plastic Trees'. And it left people asking the same question they've been asking since his first appearance. Who is this guy? Pugcasso first appeared back on the January 7 premiere, where he introduced himself with Alex Warren's 'Ordinary'. Even then, his clue package hinted at a life that didn't follow a straight line. He discussed having to follow in a family business before opting to do something else. Visuals backed that up with a painted baseball home plate and a statue of Big Ben.
He also mentioned winning first place in a competition. He described himself as an "ordinary pup that lives in an extraordinary world," and stressed that privacy matters to him. The judges threw out names like Dan Reynolds, Darren Criss, and Ryan Tedder at the time, but none of those guesses fully settled the debate. Then, in episode 3, Pugcasso shared that he grew up in a small town and later found himself touring far from home, traveling across the globe. He spoke warmly about having a partner who keeps him grounded, someone who brings balance when life gets loud.
Onscreen, he flashed a "Bye Bye Bye" sign, tucked a matchbox into a suitcase, and held up a Hawaiian shirt. He also talked about his love for the beach and cameras. The panel adjusted their guesses again, this time leaning toward Jack Johnson and Rob Thomas. Still, the internet did what it does best and went digging deeper. Just Jared is sure the mask belongs to Anthony Ramos. The theory points to his early success on Broadway, especially his breakout performance in 'Hamilton'. It fits the idea of winning big early in a competitive space.
Perhaps the baseball theme could have something to do with his affection for the New York Mets, and the all-star references line up with his appearance in the 2022 MLB Celebrity All-Star Softball Game. Ramos also keeps his life private. However, not everyone shares the same view. Another popular theory floating around suggests Chord Overstreet might be the man behind the paintbrush. Overstreet is best known for playing Sam Evans on 'Glee', according to Gold Derby. Overstreet comes from a musical background in Nashville, and later built a solo career while continuing to act in film and television. But who is Pugcasso actually under the mask? Only time will tell!
