WARNING! THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS ABOUT THE MASKED SINGER SEASON 12!The Masked Singerseason 12’s Woodpecker was unmasked during the Group A Finals, which was Soundtrack of My Life Night, and revealed to be actress and executive producer Marsai Martin.The Masked Singerseason 12 welcomed back host Nick Cannon, along with panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora. As a Group A contestant,Woodpecker competed against the Buffalos, Ship, Showbird, and Leaf Sheep.
The Masked Singerseason 12featuresMasked Ambassadors for the first time in its history, who are alums of the show with connections to the newest contestants. In addition, everything, including the costumes, could be a clue to the 15 contestants' identities, who also include Group B’s Chess Piece, Dust Bunny, Bluebell, Wasp, and Goo, and Group C’s Sherlock Hound, Royal Knight, Strawberry Shortcake, Ice King, and Macaron. As Marsai’s journey as Woodpecker comes to an end, here’s a look back at the clues that proved her true identity.
The Masked Singer Season 12’s Woodpecker Is Marsai Martin
None Of The Panelists Guessed Marsai Correctly
BeforeThe Masked Singerseason 12 contestant Woodpecker was unmasked and revealed to be Marsai, the panelists guessed that she might be a wide variety of stars. Ken thought that she wasWillow Smith. However, Rita thought that she might beCardi B, but she then stuck withHalle Baileyfor her guess. Robin guessed that she might beKeke Palmer, but, after seeing her performance, he thought that they didn’t have her true identity yet, and she might besomeone more in the JoJo Siwa world.
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DuringThe Masked Singerseason 12FootlooseNight, the panelists offered more guesses for Woodpecker’s identity. Rita said that, based off of the clues, she was thinking that she could beLeticia Wright. Ken also made a clue-based prediction, and doubled down on his first guess of Willow Smith. Jenny wasn’t confident about her guess, but she mentionedRegina King, but Robin disagreed. Nick thought that Woodpecker was someone more in Willow’s age group.
Before Marsai was unmasked,theMasked Singerpanelists offered their final guesses for Woodpecker, including Liza Koshy (Robin), Keke Palmer (Rita), Quinta Brunson (Ken), and Tatyana Ali (Jenny). During premiere night, Rita said that she actually thought that none of them were right, and she was correct because Woodpecker was actuallyMarsai Martin.
Woodpecker’s Masked Ambassador Was Jenifer Lewis
Jenifer Revealed Her Connection To Woodpecker
Woodpecker’s Masked Ambassador wasThe Masked Singerseason 11 contestant Jenifer, who competed as Miss Cleocatra. She revealed that she had top secret information about Woodpecker, and that she’s known her since her start. This description fit Marsai perfectly because she and Jenifer starred onBlack-ishtogether. Marsai landed the role of Diane Johnson on the hit sitcom when she was just ten years old.
Woodpecker’s Masked Singer Season 12 Premiere Night Performance & Clues
Clues About Woodpecker’s Life & Career Were Revealed
Woodpecker’sMasked Singerpremiere night song was “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus. During her performance, she showcased her strong vocals and stage presence. Woodpecker also danced during her routine.
In Woodpecker’s clue package, Jenifer shared thatWoodpecker has been called a mogul, and a chic CEO. When she mentioned this, Woodpecker held up red tape that said,“NEXT.“Jenifer also announced that Woodpecker even became friends with Beyoncé. She declared,“This bird is a baddie!“Marsai was known for singing Beyoncé songs, and the superstar singer surprised her with a message and flowers on her birthday.
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Woodpecker then said that all of that was a lot to live up to, and she tries not to think about it.The Masked Singerseason 12 contestantexplained that she’s just been taught that the only doors that will open are the ones that people knock on, so she knocks on them all. As she said this,Woodpecker entered a gate that had a frame with the word"Family,“written in it, with question marks around the border.
Woodpecker then shared that she’s striving to be the youngest billionaire, which is something that Marsai once told BET that she wants to be. Woodpecker then waved a Scantron test answer sheet that said,“S.A.T.,“on it.Woodpecker concluded by saying that she wants to prove that she can do anything, which is why she’s onThe Masked Singer.She said,“The singing! The dancing! Bring it on!“Jenifer then said that she believes in Woodpecker one hundred percent, stating,“Make Auntie Jen proud!”
Jenifer then sent another clue, which was a sign that said,“World Record,“inside a black circle with a gold star in the middle of it. Marsai is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the youngest person to serve as an executive producer on a major Hollywood film, which wasLittle. She also starred in the film.
Woodpecker’s Footloose Night Performance & Clues
Woodpecker Described Her Childhood
DuringThe Masked Singerseason 12FootlooseNight,Woodpecker sang a rousing rendition of “Holding Out for a Hero” by Bonnie Tylerfrom the film. In her clue package, she described what her childhood was like. Woodpecker began by saying that, just like the characters inFootloose, she knew a thing or two about fighting for what she believed in. A director’s chair with Woodpecker’s name was then shown.
Woodpecker shared that, when she was a child, while most kids were playing in treehouses, she was planting roots in Hollywood.The Masked Singerseason 12contestantadmitted that growing up in front of the world was"awkward.“She said that from wanting to wear heels to flirting with boys, or"God forbid, uttering a cuss word, everyone was all up in my business treating me like I was their child.“At that point, a rubber ducky was shown on the screen. This is because Marsai’s TV dad fromBlack-ish,Anthony Anderson, was Rubber Ducky inThe Masked Singerseason 10.
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Woodpecker continued by saying that it was one thing when her mom told her what to do, and another thing when everyone around her was"chirping in.“When she said this,she picked up a small brown briefcase, and then tossed it aside. Woodpecker then said that she"always stayed headstrong, dancing to the growing pains at my own pace.“Woodpecker then danced.
Woodpecker continued,“And, in turn,I got young birdies following in my footsteps to see me as their hero. But my advice? You can be your own hero too. And, tonight, I’m singing a song that’s always helped me celebrate, well, me. And I hope it’ll be a knockout. Knock on wood!”
After Woodpecker’s performance, another clue about her identity was revealed. It was Kevin Bacon’s iconic shoe fromFootloose.Woodpecker explained thatanother bird from theMasked Singerfamily, and also hers, shared a"style-ISH"obsession of shoes with her. This was another reference to Anthony’s Rubber Ducky, who played Marsai’s father onBlack-ish.Woodpecker emphasized the syllable,“ish,“for this reason.
Woodpecker’s Soundtrack of My Life Night Performances & Clues
Woodpecker Revealed More About Her Family & Career
OnThe Masked Singerseason 12 Soundtrack of My Life Night, which was also the Group A finals, Woodpecker, Ship, and the Buffalos opened the show with a spirited rendition of “High Hopes” by Panic! At the Disco.Woodpecker then sang “Put Your Records On” by Corinne Bailey Rae.
Woodpecker began her clue package by saying that she was"all a-twitter"to be there in the Group A finals. She added that she knew that her family was rooting for her in the wings. Woodpecker shared that her Soundtrack of My Life song choice was for them becauseshe came from"a long line of strong chicks in her family tree.”
A drawing of three older female woodpeckers was then shown. Woodpecker continued that all of them lived under one roof. She said,“Talk about a lot of perfume, pantyhose, and pink.“A photograph of actress Regina Hallwas then shown. Regina played Vivian onBlack-ish, in which Marsai starred.
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Woodpecker went on to say that her great-grandmother introduced her to jazz and Ray Charles, and passed on her love for music. She said,“Did we put those records on! Team Vinyl over here!“Woodpecker also shared that her maternal grandmother gave her the courage to go after her dreams, and she so wished that she’d lived to see them realized.
Woodpecker added that her other grandmother instilled in her"the greatest love of all: a love for The Masked Singer,“which they always watch together. She said that it was the reason she was there. A burger was then shown, followed by a globe.The burger represented Marsai’s role inGood Burger 2.
Woodpecker shared that her performance was a tribute to all of the women who gave parts of themselves to her so that she could fly. She concluded by saying,“So hang with me as I put one of my favorite records on–I see you, Great-Grandma!–And, hopefully, it’ll help me soar into the quarterfinals.”
After Woodpecker’s performance, another clue was revealed about her in the form of a time capsule, which containeda pair of glasses. Woodpecker explained that those glasses reminded her of how she got her start because she could see clearly now that her career had taken off. Marsai is known for wearing glasses. After the audience and panelists' vote,Woodpecker was the first of the two contestants to be eliminatedduringThe Masked SingerGroup A finals, along with Ship.
After Woodpecker was unmasked and revealed to be Marsai, she shared that she didThe Masked Singerbecauseshe and her Grandma Bonnie have always watched the show from the very beginning. She also said that singing has been out of her comfort zone for the longest time. To be able to be behind the mask and have a facade felt fun and exciting for her.
AsThe Masked Singerseason 12 contestant Woodpecker, Marsai not only delivered incredible performances, but she completely stumped the panelists, which made her very fun to watch. She concluded her run on the show with a phenomenal reprise of “Holding Out for a Hero” that had everyone up and dancing along with her.As Woodpecker, Marsai soared into the Group A finals, and she will definitely be remembered as a fantasticMasked Singercontestant.
The Masked Singer
Cast
The Masked Singer is a reality singing competition where celebrities perform in elaborate costumes concealing their identities, with panelists and viewers trying to guess who is behind the mask based on clues provided throughout the show.
