On the season 12 finale of The Masked Singer, the final two contestants took the stage for their last performances. One of them, Wasp, wowed the audience with songs by Bruno Mars and Whitney Houston, leaving everyone guessing until the end.
Wasp’s Masked Ambassador this season is Ne-Yo, who won Season 10 of the show as Cow. The Ambassadors know the contestants personally and hint at their identities. With Wasp, the connection to Ne-Yo appears to be an important clue.
The Masked Singer Clue Breakdowns
First Performance Clues:
- Grew up in a tough neighborhood
- Mars imagery shown (a possible nod to an album title or collaborator)
- Boxing gloves presented, possibly symbolizing a fighter’s spirit or someone who’s overcome challenges
- Career led him to one of the biggest stages in the world
- Fresh basketball sneakers hint at someone who might have performed on big sports stages or is “fresh” to the scene
Initial Panel Guesses: Taye Diggs, Bruno Mars, Jason Derulo
Second Performance Clues:
- Grew up with over a dozen family members
- Had a strained relationship with his father but reconnected later
- Saw his name in lights (success in entertainment)
- Holds up a crab, possibly referring to Maryland’s famous crabs or a coastal upbringing
- Says he “takes live performances to new heights,” indicating a strong vocalist known for live shows
Panel Guesses: Miguel, Frank Ocean, Daveed Diggs
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Third Performance Clues:
- Mom was a hero; sadly, she has passed away
- A stethoscope shown (maybe mom’s health struggles or caring nature)
- A treasure map, DNA display, and ATM withdrawing $1 million
- References hitting a million (records sold, milestones achieved) and having a notable album titled “D.N.A.”
Panel Guesses: Mario, Eric Benét, Jason Derulo
Quarter-Finals Clues:
- Lived life in the “fast lane” and had some legal troubles
- Is currently in a relationship
- Starred in one of the “biggest shows of the decade” (could refer to a popular TV show, tour, or a major music event)
- Has done live theater
- Has released hit songs that charted high
Panel Guesses: Mario, Usher, Maxwell
Semi-Finals Clues:
- Grew up very competitive
- Discovered young by an industry mogul who signed him immediately
- Emotional message: “No matter how many times you fall, you can always fly again.”
- Gave Robin Thicke a Nashville bracelet, saying they had a blast painting the town red in Nashville together
Panel Guesses: Anthony Ramos, Maxwell, Jason Derulo, Usher
Finale Clues:
- “Dominated” the Billboard charts when younger
- Worked with Lil Wayne, Vanessa Hudgens, & Ne-Yo
Panel Guesses: Daveed Diggs, Usher, Jason Derulo, Mario, Frank Ocean, Taye Diggs
Why the Clues Point to Mario:
- Ne-Yo wrote Mario’s hit song “Let Me Love You,” linking Wasp’s Ambassador clue directly to Mario.
- Mario grew up in a tough neighborhood in Baltimore, which fits Wasp’s backstory.
- Mario’s mother passed away in 2017, and he’s been open about her struggles. Wasp mentioning a mother as a hero who passed aligns with Mario’s personal life.
- The mention of DNA could refer to Mario’s 2009 album, D.N.A.
- The crab clue could hint at Mario’s Maryland roots, as Maryland is famous for crabs.
- Mario was discovered young and quickly rose to fame, dominating the charts with songs like “Let Me Love You.”
- The Mars reference could be tied to Mario’s album Closer to Mars.
All roads lead to Mario under the Wasp mask.
Our Guess: Mario
Key Takeaways:
- Wasp’s clues consistently point to a successful R&B singer discovered young who overcame tough early life circumstances.
- The Ambassador connection (Ne-Yo) and the “D.N.A.” clue strongly hint toward Mario.
- Personal stories about family loss and reconnecting with his father match Mario’s known biography.
- The presence of crab imagery and references to big hits line up neatly with Mario’s life and career milestones.
Final answer: Wasp is very likely the R&B singer Mario.
