The Masked Singer Season 14 Episode 9 Recap: High Voltage Revealed

SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 9  of “The Masked Singer,” “Care Bears Night,” which aired March 11 on Fox.

Well, some of the crowd are on the pitch. They think it’s all over. Well, it is now! Former soccer player-turned-Fox Sports analyst Alexi Lalas was the latest celebrity to be unmasked on Season 14 of the Fox singing reality competition, as High Voltage.

Among the panelists, no one got it right — although Robin Thicke was closest, with another Fox Sports analyst covering another kind of football, Tom Brady. Ken Jeong  guessed Travis Kelce. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg went with Julian Edelman. Rita Ora thought it was Jason Sudeikis.

Lalas ended his run by performing “Bad Day,” by Daniel Powter. His previous songs included “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” by Tears for Fears; “Miles On It,” Kane Brown and Marshmello; and “Paranoid,” by Black Sabbath

Here’s what Lalas, as High Voltage, said in his first appearance of this season: “When I first began my career, the idea of blending in was my biggest fear. I was always more interested in being a leader in my field. Sometimes you gotta get a little crazy to draw a lot of attention. So I listened to my gut and billions took notice. Suddenly, people were plugged in. I’ve been called a patriot, a revolutionary, changing the fabric of American culture. And my Masked Singer mission is taking home that trophy.”

In his second appearance, he added: “I had my own band of brothers. We went through everything together. The practice, the victories and the defeats. But, I knew if I wanted higher stakes in the game, I’d have to do more than play it. So, I cut the cord. And went out on my own. It could have been a huge disaster. But, I crushed it. I run businesses, bands, podcasts, anything to stay current.”

Contestants Pangolin, Pugcasso, High Voltage and Crane opened the show by singing “Walking on Sunshine,” by Katrina and the Waves.

On this week’s episode, the bottom two were Pangolin and High Voltage (who was also in the bottom two last week). They battled by both performing their own versions of “I’m So Excited,” by the Pointer Sisters. Pangolin was saved, leaving High Voltage to be unmasked as Lalas.

Before he was unmasked, High Voltage gave one more clue: Cleats. “The right shoes can carry you through any game in life.”

With High Voltage gone, that leaves Pangolin, Galaxy Girl, Stingray, Cat Witch, Pugcasso and Crane left in the competition.

Alexi Lalas (High Voltage) joins Jack Wagner (Eggplant), Heidi Montag (Snow Cone), Billy Ray Cyrus (Owl), Teddi Mellencamp (Calla Lily), Claudia Oshry (Queen Corgi), Taraji P. Henson (Scarab), Tone Loc (Handyman), Tiffany Haddish (Le Who Who), Todd and Julie Chrisley (Croissants) and David “Big Papi” Ortiz (Googly Eyes) as the celebrities unmasked so far on “The Masked Singer” Season 14.

Back for Season 14 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists McCarthy Wahlberg, Jeong, Ora and Thicke.

New this season is “America’s Insider,” in which singer, dancer and social media personality Kylie Cantrall will share behind-the-scenes hints and clues for viewers. The twist: Cantrall is in costume as Cat Witch, but will only unmask for viewers — so the audience knows who she is, but the panelists don’t.

“The Masked Singer” Season 14 themed episodes include a tribute to “Star Trek,” the ‘90s comedy “Clueless,” the comic franchise “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and the blockbuster “Twilight Saga” films. Also Fox’s new “Fear Factor” reboot will feature host Johnny Knoxville in a “Fear Factor: House of Fear Night,” and an “Ozzfest Night” honors late rocker Ozzy Osbourne, including a special tribute by “Masked Singer” alum Kelly Osbourne (Season 2’s Ladybug) saluting her father’s musical influence.

The 18 Masked contestants in Season 14 include Eggplant, Pugcasso, Queen Corgi, the Croissants, Owl, 14 Karat Carrot, Snow Cone, Galaxy Girl, High Voltage, Googly Eyes, Scarab, Handyman, Crane, Le Who Who, Pangolin, Stingray, Cat Witch and Calla Lily.

Per the show, the Season 14 contestants have sold a combined 94 million records, received 47 Teen Choice Award nominations, 12 Emmy nominations, two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one Tony Award win and one Academy Award nomination.

Here were the performances on Wednesday’s episode.

Pangolin

Song: “What A Feeling (Flashdance)” by Irene Cara

Clue: About Christina Perri: “Our girls nights together have truly been some of the most meaningful and fun of my career.”

Panel guesses: Meghan Trainor, Jennifer Nettles, Sara Bareilles, Vanessa Carlton

Previous songs: “Ironic,” by Alanis Morrisette; “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” by Ozzy Osbourne

Previous panel guesses: Sara Bareilles, Christina Perri, Katy Perry, Vanessa Carlton, Michelle Branch

Pangolin voiceover: “It’s Care Bears night and I am loving being here. But the Jenny, the way you’re guessing, it’s going to take you 1,000 years to get me. So, spoiler alert, I’ve got a friend here to bring you to your senses. Check out this colossal clue.” (Christina Perri: “You’ve got it all wrong. She’s not me, and I’m not her. But Pangolin and I do love a girls night out together and I can’t wait for the next one.”)

High Voltage

Song: “Bad Day,” by Daniel Powter

Clue: Cowboy on a horse. “I love me a little country. I know how to make an entrance. And I’ve been feeling 22 for a long time now.”

Panel guesses: Dax Shepard, Travis Kelce, John Rich

Previous songs: “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” by Tears for Fears; “Miles On It,” Kane Brown and Marshmello; “Paranoid,” by Black Sabbath

Previous panel guesses: Conan O’Brien, Julian Edelman, Jimmy Fallon, John Stamos, Billie Joe Armstrong, John Rzeznik, Tim Allen

High Voltage voiceover: “Are we talking about feelings tonight? Well, I feel super charged. But panel, you’re still completely in the dark. So here’s something to shock you. And I’m talking to you, Rita. Because spoiler alert, the biggest clue has been right in your face the whole time. Don’t be grumpy, I’m just stating the obvious.”

Pugcasso

Song: “Dreams,” by the Cranberries

Clue: Olympic torch. “Being a part of the Olympics, it changed my life forever. I never imagined I’d have the whole world’s attention.”

Panel guesses: Gavin DeGraw, Jason Mraz, Pat Monahan

Previous songs: “Ordinary,” by Alex Warren; “Fake Plastic Trees,” by Radiohead; “Too Much,” by Spice Girls

Previous panel guesses: Dan Reynolds, Darren Criss, Ryan Tedder, Jack Johnson, Rob Thomas, Pat Monahan of Train; Vance Joy; Charlie Puth

Pugcasso voiceover: “Just like those Care Bears, I have all the feelings from making it this far. But Ken, I’m tired of watching you throw paint at the wall. I mean, you’re the sports guy. So, spoiler alert: This isn’t my first competition. I’ve even taken the Olympics by storm. I’m just trying to help.”

Crane

Song: “Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan

Clue: Wedding proposal from a football player. “I just kicked off my next chapter with a major win. And I couldn’t be happier.”

Panel guesses: Taylor Swift, Normani

Previous songs: “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay,” by Whitney Houston; “Say You’ll Be There,” by Spice Girls

Previous panel guesses: Misty Copeland, Mya, Ashanti, Keke Palmer, Ciara

Crane voiceover: “I never thought I’d find myself at the bottom last time. It made me realize how lucky I am to be here. But you threw out the same wrong name twice. So, spoiler alert. Robin, I’m not Ashanti. Did that ruffle your feathers?”

Past “The Masked Singer” winners include T-Pain as Monster (Season 1), Wayne Brady as Fox (Season 2), Kandi Burruss as Night Angel (Season 3), LeAnn Rimes as Sun (Season 4), Nick Lachey as Piglet (Season 5), Jewel as Queen of Hearts (Season 6), Teyana Taylor as Firefly (Season 7), Amber Riley as Harp (Season 8), Bishop Briggs as Medusa (Season 9), Ne-Yo as Cow (Season 10), Vanessa Hudgens as Goldfish (Season 11), Boyz II Men as Buffalos (Season 12) and Gretchen Wilson as Pearl (Season 13).

“The Masked Singer” comes from Fox Alternative Entertainment. Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis and Cannon are executive producers, while Seitchik serves as showrunner. The series is based on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.