Savannah Chrisley Unmasked as “Afghan Hound” on “The Masked Singer”
SPOILER ALERT:
Please do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 11, Episode 2 of “The Masked Singer,” “The Wizard of Oz Night,” which aired on March 13 on Fox.
Chrisley Knows Best, the reality TV show featuring Julie and Todd Chrisley, remains a household name despite Todd and Julie’s ongoing legal issues regarding bank fraud. However, their daughter, Savannah Chrisley, surprised viewers on this week’s “The Masked Singer,” as she was revealed as the “Afghan Hound” character.
Unexpected Guesses
During the show, the panelists took turns guessing the Afghan Hound’s identity. However, none of them managed to correctly identify Savannah Chrisley. Robin Thicke suggested Bethenny Frankel, while Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg thought it was Brooke Hogan. Ken Jeong’s guess was Olivia Jade, and the new panelist, Rita Ora, named Sistine Stallone.
Personal Struggles and a Fun Performance
In a pre-taped package, Savannah Chrisley shared that her family’s challenges have deeply affected her. She mentioned the difficulties they have faced and how everything changed for them, leaving her feeling alone and overwhelmed. However, she was determined to maintain a positive attitude and find joy in performing. Savannah emphasized that she aimed to make her family smile and laugh, even from a distance.
Four Contestants Face-Off
After the judges’ votes, the Afghan Hound and Gumball ended up as the two contestants with the lowest number of votes for the night. To secure their position, they had to perform a head-to-head rendition of “Ding Dong, The Witch Is Dead” from “The Wizard of Oz.” Unfortunately, the Afghan Hound was voted out, leaving Gumball, Miss Cleocatra, and Beets to move on to the next round.
Celebrity Secrets Revealed
Savannah Chrisley joins Kevin Hart, who appeared as the Book character, as one of the celebrities to be unmasked on “The Masked Singer” this season.
A Night of Wizardry
“The Wizard of Oz Night” featured special performances to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the classic film. The season opener included a rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” performed by previous “Masked Singer” winner, LeAnn Rimes.
Stars Return as the Season Continues
“The Masked Singer” Season 11 welcomes back familiar faces, with Nick Cannon as the animated host. Panelists Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Robin Thicke continue their roles, while Rita Ora joins them to replace Nicole Scherzinger, who is temporarily starring in the West End’s “Sunset Boulevard” in London.
A Season of Exciting Themes
Season 11 will feature various themed episodes, including a celebration of the 85th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz.” Additional tributes will be paid to “Transformers” to mark the brand’s 40th anniversary, as well as music themes such as “Billy Joel Night” and “Queen Night.” Moreover, the season will explore themes like “Girl Groups,” “Soundtrack of My Life,” “TV Theme Night,” and “Shower Anthems.”
A Enchanting Cast of Contestants
Season 11 features a total of sixteen celebrity singers, including three “wildcards.” Each contestant dons a unique costume, such as “Gumball,” “Lizard,” “Ugly Sweater,” “Goldfish,” “Starfish,” “Book,” “Gumball,” “Miss Cleocatra,” and “Afghan Hound.”
Recap of Other Performances
On “The Wizard of Oz Night,” as well, viewers enjoyed a variety of performances from Group B contestants, including Gumball. Gumball delivered a stunning performance of “If I Only Had a Heart” by Jack Haley and intrigued the judges who tried to guess the celebrity behind the mask. The panelists guessed Chace Crawford, Kevin Jonas, and Jamie Dornan as potential identities, but the true identity of Gumball remains a mystery.
Miss Cleocatra mesmerized the crowd with her angelic rendition of “Stormy Weather” by Etta James. The panelists made guesses, speculating whether she could be Taraji P. Henson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, or Loretta Devine. The inspiration behind Miss Cleocatra’s mask was the Good Witch from “The Wizard of Oz,” and her performance was regarded as an enchanted display of talent.
Equally captivating was Afghan Hound’s captivating performance of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” by the Tokens. The judges made guesses, with some mentioned Olivia Jade, Brooke Hogan, and Sistine Stallone as potential identities. Afghan Hound drew inspiration from the Cowardly Lion and accompanied the performance with a special cowardly lion badge. The heartfelt package voiceover conveyed a poignant message of bravery and resilience in the face of adversity.
Beets took the stage with a heartfelt rendition of “Home” by Michael Bublé. The panelists tried to connect the voice to celebrity identities, suggesting pairings like Will Arnett and Jason Bateman, K-Ci, and Jojo, as well as Steve Martin and Martin Short. Dorothy and Toto served as the inspiration behind the Beets character, symbolizing the friendship and loyalty the contestants share.
Past Performances and Series Production
Previous seasons of “The Masked Singer” featured remarkable performances by Cow, portrayed by Ne-Yo, Donut, portrayed by John Schneider, Sea Queen, portrayed by Macy Gray, and Gazelle, portrayed by Janel Parrish. Contestants also included Anteater portrayed by John Oates, Candelabra portrayed by Keyshia Cole, Tiki portrayed by Sebastian Bach, Husky portrayed by Ginuwine, and S’more portrayed by Ashley Parker Angel. Additional contestants featured on the show included Cuddle Monster portrayed by Metta World Peace, Hibiscus portrayed by Luann de Lesseps, Hawk portrayed by Tyler Posey, Royal Hen portrayed by Billie Jean King, Pickle portrayed by Michael Rapaport, Diver portrayed by Tom Sandoval, Rubber Ducky portrayed by Anthony Anderson, and Anonymouse portrayed by Demi Lovato as a special guest.
Produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment, “The Masked Singer” is the creation of showrunner James Breen, Craig Plestis, and Nick Cannon. The show is based on the South Korean format developed by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.
