Who is Bishop Briggs? What to know about 'The Masked Singer' Season 9 winner

Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer
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Bishop Briggs was revealed to be Medusa on "The Masked Singer."
Bishop Briggs was revealed to be Medusa on "The Masked Singer."
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Season 9 of "The Masked Singer" wrapped up Wednesday night with Medusa, aka singer-songwriter Bishop Briggs, winning it all.

Briggs sang “Elastic Heart” by Sia and “Welcome to the Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance before she was unmasked and won the season's top prize. Her runner-up, the Macaw, was revealed to be David Archuleta.

Here are some quick facts about "The Masked Singer" Season 9 winner.

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Who won "The Masked Singer" Season 9?

Medusa, who was revealed to be singer-songwriter Bishop Briggs, won Fox's "The Masked Singer" Season 9 finale Wednesday night. Nicole Scherzinger was the only panelist to correctly guess Briggs. Robin Thicke thought the singer was Grimes, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg guessed Fergie and Ken Jeong said Susan Boyle.

Who is Bishop Briggs?

Sarah Grace McLaughlin, known by her stage name Bishop Briggs, is a British indie pop singer and songwriter. She's best known for her 2016 single, "River" and debut single, "Wild Horses." Briggs released her most recent single, "Baggage," this month and will embark on a North American co-headlining tour with MisterWives this fall.

Briggs performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2022 while pregnant with her son.
Briggs performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2022 while pregnant with her son.

Does Bishop Briggs have a son?

Briggs performed at the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival while pregnant with her son. She announced his arrival on social media last August.

Who was the Macaw on "The Masked Singer"?

The Macaw on "The Masked Singer" was revealed to be David Archuleta. Panelists Scherzinger and Jeong correctly guessed the singer, while Thicke thought it was Jason Mraz and McCarthy Wahlberg said Neil Patrick Harris.

David Archuleta came in second place on Season 7 of "American Idol" in 2008.
David Archuleta came in second place on Season 7 of "American Idol" in 2008.

Who is David Archuleta?

Archuleta was the runner-up on Season 7 of "American Idol," ultimately bowing out to winner David Cook. He released his self-titled debut album in 2008, which included "Crush," one of his most successful singles. Archuleta has continued to release music in the years since his "American Idol" run. His most recent album was 2020's "Therapy Sessions."

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