Queen Corgi exits 'The Masked Singer' Season 14 before elimination, leading to a surprise unmasking
During the January 28 episode of the Fox competition, 'The Masked Singer', Queen Corgi did the unthinkable. Just seconds before the show was going to reveal which contestant would be heading home, the royal pup stepped forward and decided to leave on her own terms. The other masked competitors, Cat Witch, Stingray, Galaxy Girl, and Karot Carrot, stood frozen as she announced her decision. The judges were just as stunned. Rita Ora blurted out what everyone at home was thinking, asking, "Is this for real?" Nick Cannon, clearly surprised himself, confirmed that yes, this was real and no, "This has never happened before at this stage."
Jenny McCarthy couldn't help but point out that Queen Corgi looked like someone who "could have gone all the way," as per E! News. Queen Corgi, meanwhile, stayed unruffled. She explained that she felt her journey on the show had reached its natural stopping point. She said, "I just feel my time has come. I've learned so much about myself, but my time is up. And there's so many amazing contestants, and I want them to have the best experience. So I am bowing out." And just like that, she was out. Still, the mystery wasn't over yet. The clues leading up to her unmasking had already sent fans spiraling online.
Earlier packages hinted that Queen Corgi was a comedy-heavy personality with crowd-pulling power. She’s someone who joked during a mock podcast interview and casually mentioned selling out Madison Square Garden. She also revealed she was a new mom, sharing, "I want my baby to grow up knowing no dream is too big." Then came the oddly specific toast references, including a cheeky "good luck toasting the competition." After her performance of 'Unstoppable' by Sia, toast showed up again in her clue package. Even though the judges didn't get a formal guessing round once she chose to withdraw, they had thrown out some names earlier.
Ken Jeong wondered if Amy Schumer could be under the mask. Robin Thicke floated Whitney Cummings. Ora suggested Ali Wong. All wrong. When the mask finally came off, Queen Corgi was revealed to be comedian and internet personality Claudia Oshry, according to Variety. She's known to millions as the face behind the viral Instagram account "Girl With No Job" and as the co-host of the daily pop culture podcast 'The Toast'. Claudia's reveal made every clue click into place. The podcast jokes. The toast obsession. The comedy background. The massive fanbase. It all lined up.
Her reason for stepping away became even clearer once she explained it in her own words. Claudia welcomed her son Reuben with husband Ben Soffer back in May 2025, and becoming a mother has changed how she sees time, work, and priorities. She shared, "My baby needs me. I feel like this time is so special, I wanna be with him." While the exit surprised fans, it wasn't entirely without precedent in 'The Masked Singer'. Over the years, a few celebrities have chosen unconventional exits. Mickey Rourke walked away during Season 4. Linda Blair revealed herself early in Season 8. Kevin Hart even unmasked himself as part of a joke in Season 11.
