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The Beets Get Booted! Masked Singer Shocks Fans with Double Idol Elimination

KISS | May 2, 2024

Yo, Mask Maniacs! Buckle up, because this week’s episode of The Masked Singer just served some elimination drama hotter than a pot of chilli on a Texas summer day.  We’re talking a double unmasking, and let’s just say, it involved some serious American Idol alumni cred!

That’s right, two disguised duos got the boot in a brutal Battle Royale showdown, leaving the judges (and the audience at home) with major jaw aches from all the surprised gasping.  First up were the Beets, those funky veggie buddies who’ve been giving us soulful vibes all season.

The clues surrounding the Beets had everyone scratching their heads. Country singers? Broadway stars?  Nope!  As the glittery masks came off, we were all left Beet-hoven (okay, we’ll stop with the beet puns… for now) – under the costumes were none other than Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard, season two’s runner-up and winner of American Idol, respectively!

Mind. Blown.  Who knew these Idol veterans were hiding such impressive singing chops (and surprisingly good dance moves) beneath those giant vegetable disguises?  The internet, of course, is freaking out.  Fans are reminiscing about the golden age of American Idol, sharing their love for Clay and Ruben’s voices, and maybe even questioning their sanity for not recognising them sooner (hey, those masks are pretty convincing!).

 

But wait, there’s more!  Because yes, folks, this was a double elimination night.  The other unfortunate soul to get unmasked was Queen Cobra, the sassy snake who’s been belting out power ballads like nobody’s business.  Under the mask?  Stage and television actress Adrienne Bailon Houghton!

While Adrienne’s elimination wasn’t quite as shocking as the Idol double whammy, it still leaves us with a question: who will rise to the top in the Masked Singer smackdown?  With all these big reveals, the competition is heating up faster than a plate of jalapenos!

So, what’s next for The Masked Singer?  Only time will tell.  But one thing’s for sure: this season is proving to be wilder than a feather boa in a hurricane.  So, grab your snacks, settle in on the couch, and get ready to be surprised (and maybe a little hungry for some beets – Clay and Ruben would be proud).  Just don’t blame us if you start singing along to old American Idol tunes after this episode.  We can’t resist a good Clay Aiken ballad every now and then!

Written by KISS