Iconic Sports Illustrated model unmasks and surprises 'Masked Singer' viewers
The Masked Singer introduced us to a new group of mystery celebrities in disguise Wednesday night, one of whom was the Lemur from Team Cuddly.
Based on the clues, the judges took turns guessing some iconic actresses like Heather Locklear, Jennifer Aniston and Goldie Hawn, but she was actually an iconic supermodel – Sports Illustrated model Christie Brinkley.
The celebrity panelists were honored to have Brinkley, whose career spans more than three decades, in their presence.
Ken Jeong shared, "On behalf of everybody, you are a treasure. You are gorgeous, you are beautiful, and we are all honored to have you here." Jeong had actually guessed correctly in the end – a rare occasion, which had the actor stating, "Christie Brinkley has restored my reputation, so, thank you. I owe you, Christie Brinkley. You're amazing"
Meanwhile, viewers took to social media both surprised and excited by the supermodel's elimination, reveal and secret talent.
Video Transcript
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY: (SINGING) Oh, baby. When I see your face, mellow as the month of May. Oh, darling, I can't take it. JENNY MCCARTHY: Who is that? KYLIE MAR: "The Masked Singer" introduced us to a new group of mystery. Celebrities in disguise Wednesday night, one of whom was the lemur from team cuddly. CHRISTIE BRINKLEY: (SIGNING) I feel the Earth move under my feet. I feel the sky tumbling down. KYLIE MAR: Based on the clues, the judges took turns guessing some iconic actresses, like Heather Locklear, Jennifer Aniston and Goldie Hawn. But she was actually an iconic supermodel. JENNY MCCARTHY: I can't believe this, who is it? NICK CANNON: Supermodel, actress and entrepreneur. The one and only Christie Brinkley. KYLIE MAR: The celebrity panelists were honored to have Sports Illustrated model Christie Brinkley, whose spans more than three decades, in their presence. KEN JEONG: On behalf of everybody, you are a treasure. You're gorgeous, you're beautiful and we are all honored to have you here. So-- CHRISTIE BRINKLEY: You're so sweet. KYLIE MAR: Meanwhile, viewers took to social media, excited about Brinkley's reveal, like this person who tweeted, I can't believe Christie Brinkley was on the show. I loved it. She makes a cute lemur, I must say. While another person joked, dads everywhere are all disappointed in you for sending Christie Brinkley home on "The Masked Singer." And in case you guys were just as surprised by her reveal, here she is singing one last time. CHRISTIE BRINKLEY: (SINGING) I feel the Earth move under my feet. I feel the sky tumbling down.
