Is Tina Turner Really Miss Monster on "The Masked Singer"?
After another spirited, soulful, and powerful performance, everyone wants to know who is behind the pink Monster mask on The Masked Singer—and many fans believe they've got her figured out.
Here's everything we know about Miss Monster's voice, career, and identity.
Millions of Masked Singer fans tuned in Wednesday night to watch their favorite celebrity singing series—and episode two did not disappoint. The Llama's rendition of "It's Not Unusual" by Tom Jones was fun and light-hearted. White Tiger's take on "Good Vibrations" got everyone on their feet, and once again, the Kangaroo brought down the house with her powerful and emotional performance. But everyone is talking about Miss Monster. Why? Because her voice sounds familiar. Very familiar. Scratch that: Her voice is legendary.
Here's everything we know about the performer behind the pink Monster mask.
Miss Monster's clues have revealed a few important things about her identity.
Miss Monster is (obviously) well known. In fact, she spoke about her fame in episode one. "When you become famous, people want you to look or act a certain way," she said. "They forget that you started off as just a shy little Monster." But she also feels "misunderstood."
"It didn't take long for me to be misunderstood," she added. "So I'm here to set the record straight... and now I can just focus on being an artist."
As for visual clues, the pre-performance packages have highlighted several key items and props, including a can of hairspray, a key, a bank of lockers, and a queen chess piece.
Her powerful performances have led many to believe she is a legend.
Miss Monster has taken the stage twice, and both of her performances were flawless. Her rendition of "Something to Talk About" by Bonnie Raitt was spirited and soulful, and her take on "Fancy" by Bobbie Gentry left the judges speechless.
"That was epic. That was so good," Ken Jeong said. "We did not see that coming."
As for who the iconic singer might be, popular guesses include Tina Turner, Queen Latifah, and Chaka Khan.
Jenny McCarthy thinks Miss Monster is Supremes singer Mary Wilson while guest judge Jason Biggs believes the one-eyed creature is Priscilla Presley. Meanwhile, fans believe Miss Monster is one of three legendary singers.
Tina Turner
Turner may have retired in 2009, but the "What's Love Got to Do With It" singer has the range to pull these performances off. She is also known for her big and bold hair.
#themaskedsinger Everyone saying Miss Monster is Chaka Kahn. It's Tina Turner 💯 pic.twitter.com/z1UlrRkDu1
— Liz Monroe (@2ndhand_wings) February 4, 2020
#TheMaskedSinger the lady monster is definitely Tina Turner.
— iheartyrncomics (@iheartyrncomics) February 6, 2020
i feel like i’m hearing miss tina turner #TheMaskedSinger pic.twitter.com/oUdv12JpxU
— baggy sweats (@sawwny) February 6, 2020
Queen Latifah
While Queen Latifah may not be the most obvious choice—most are firmly on #TeamTurner or #TeamKhan—some insightful fans have noted that all clues point to Latifah, especially the aforementioned chess piece and hairspray (as Queen Latifah starred in Hairspray a few years ago).
Monster is Queen Latifah #TheMaskedSinger
— romaulda drakes (@sexyrlr77) February 6, 2020
I think Miss Monster is Queen Latifah. Queen Latifah has that vocal tone & range, plus the clues mentioned Hairspray (which she starred in), royalty (Queen, duh), & the fact that T-Pain inspired her to compete (he's been underestimated in music & so has she) #TheMaskedSinger
— Emo Spice 😘 (@MahoganyEmo) February 6, 2020
Chaka Khan
Grammy award winning singer Chaka Khan is also a popular guess, with many citing her legendary (and unmistakable) voice.
The monster is Chaka Khan. I’ve been listening to that voice since i was a kid #themaskedsinger
— penny prude 🧚🏾 (@KendraChenelle) February 6, 2020
Chaka Khan just has one of the voices. When you know, you know. #TheMaskedSinger pic.twitter.com/nai16NyHMX
— Kevin Simmons (@TheSkorpion) February 3, 2020
Oh, and like Turner, Khan is known for her hair.
New episodes of The Masked Singer air every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m ET on FOX.
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