Current:Home > FinanceThe Masked Singer Marks Actress' Triumphant Return After Near-Death Experience -Quantum Capital Pro
The Masked Singer Marks Actress' Triumphant Return After Near-Death Experience
View
Date:2025-04-13 01:45:03
Miss Cleocatra may have nine lives, but her time on The Masked Singer has come to an end.
A powerhouse performer who survived a near-fatal accident was unmasked during the Fox singing competition's Girl Group Night episode on April 24.
Before dazzling the crowd with a rendition of En Vogue's "Free Your Mind," the mystery celeb gave fans some clues about her true identity, including her connections to Bette Midler and Whoopi Goldberg.
"I had my own gang of great women who shaped me, starting with my own mother," Miss Cleocatra teased. "She was a maid so I didn't have to be, but the best gift I ever got from her was her work ethic. It made me the hardest hustler in Tinseltown."
The fierce feline continued, "Now, all the brightest stars looked to me, including Michelle Obama and her mother, but I'm most proud of the little princesses who see me as their queen. I want them to know that if they want to be supreme, free your mind and work harder than anyone else."
Other hints she gave included a domino tile with the number five.
However, despite receiving a standing ovation, Miss Cleocatra was dethroned by Seal (the final Wild Card contestant, not the "Kiss From a Rose" singer) and landed in the bottom.
When it came to the judges' guesses, both Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy went with Broadway star Loretta Devine, while Rita Ora thought Miss Cleocatra was Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack. But only Ken Jeong was able to truly identify her royal catness as Jenifer Lewis, who worked as a backup singer for Bette before starring in Sister Act, The Temptations, The Princess and the Frog, Five and Black-ish.
Jenifer's appearance comes nearly two years after her harrowing accident, in which she fell 10 feet from a balcony while on a trip to the Serengeti in Africa.
"Listen, I took a long break," the 67-year-old said of why she decided to make her comeback on the show. "When they called, I said, 'I haven't been on stage singing for a long time—so come on, let's go!'"
Looking back at the "fun" experience, Jenifer added, "I had a blast."
Keep reading to see all the celebs who have already been revealed this season. The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on Fox.
The Book was revealed as comedian Kevin Hart, who only competed on the premiere episode March 6 to prank pal Nick Cannon.
Chrisley Knows Best star Savannah Chrisley was the first actual contestant sent home during the second week.
Restaurateur Joe Bastianich said "ciao" to the competition after being revealed as Spaghetti and Meatballs.
TV host Billy Bush entered the competition as a wild card during week four but was abruptly eliminated.
Sisqo, singer of the 2000 mega-hit "Thong Song," was unmasked as Lizard during week five.
The Bachelor alum Colton Underwood was behind the Lovebird costume and was sent home during Transformers week.
Introduced as a wild card contestant during week six, retired football star DeMarcus Ware was eliminated and unmasked as Koala.
Music icon Charlie Wilcon was behind the Ugly Sweater mask and was sent home during week seven's double elimination.
The Office alum Kate Flannery was unmasked as Starfish during week seven's double elimination.
As Miss Cleocatra, Sister Act star Jenifer Lewis made a triumphant return to the stage nearly two years after her harrowing accident, in which she fell 10 feet from a balcony while on a trip to the Serengeti in Africa.
Peacock is live now! Check out NBCU's streaming service here.veryGood! (181)
Related
- How to watch new prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin': Premiere date, cast, streaming
- David Letterman returns to 'The Late Show,' talks show differences with Stephen Colbert
- Mysterious respiratory dog illness detected in several states: What to know
- Police arrest 3 in connection with shooting of far-right Spanish politician
- What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
- Navy spy plane with 9 on board overshoots Marine base runway in Hawaii, ends up in bay: It was unbelievable
- Federal appeals court upholds judge’s dismissal of Dakota Access Pipeline protesters’ lawsuit
- Dirty Water and Dead Rice: The Cost of the Clean Energy Transition in Rural Minnesota
- 'Malcolm in the Middle’ to return with new episodes featuring Frankie Muniz
- Federal judge grants injunction banning ‘Kansas Two-Step’ Highway Patrol tactic
Ranking
- Most popular books of the week: See what topped USA TODAY's bestselling books list
- Authorities responding to landslide along Alaska highway
- Polish police arrest woman with Islamic extremist sympathies who planted explosive device in Warsaw
- Analysis: Iran-backed Yemen rebels’ helicopter-borne attack on ship raises risks in crucial Red Sea
- Bill Belichick's salary at North Carolina: School releases football coach's contract details
- Millions could benefit from a new way out of student loan default
- NFL power rankings Week 12: Eagles, Chiefs affirm their place at top
- NBA, NHL and MLB unveil a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports betting
Recommendation
Juan Soto to be introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15
Horoscopes Today, November 21, 2023
Prince Harry to appeal to UK government for evidence in lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher
Federal Reserve minutes: Officials saw inflation slowing but will monitor data to ensure progress
Paige Bueckers vs. Hannah Hidalgo highlights women's basketball games to watch
UN warns food aid for 1.4 million refugees in Chad could end over limited funding
How do you get rid of cold sores? Here's what doctors recommend.
Summer House's Lindsay Hubbard Steps Out With Johnny Bananas During Weekend of Canceled Wedding