The Masked Singer
The Masked Singerseason 9 ’s Mantis became the last save of the season on WB Movie Night , and there are many clues to his identity . Panelist Robin Thicke saved Mantis with the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell , which mean he will compete against Medusa and Gargoyle in a special save round of drinks . Mantis had sung " Old Time Rock and Roll " by Bob Seger earlier in the instalment . After Doll was unmasked , he went head - to - head with Dandelion in the Battle Royale , during which they sang " ( I ’ve Got A ) Golden Ticket " fromWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factory .
The Masked Singerseason 9panelist Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg noted that Mantis ' two performance fathom markedly different . During " Old Time Rock and Roll , " Mantis was much more " rock " than when he sang " ( I ’ve Got A ) Golden Ticket ) . " In the latter song , Mantis sounded more like a Broadway wizard . As Mantis prepares for the next beat of the contention against the other two save , fans can piece together his clues in rescript and infer who is behind his mask .
The Masked Singer’s Mantis Shows A New Side Of Himself
The Masked Singer ’s Mantis ' hint package begins with him dancing in front of motorcycles . A voiceover that sounds like a film preview ’s narrator then says,“In a world where celebrities dress up in elaborate costume and sing their hearts out , one gentlemantis is answering the call . “Mantis then answers a cell phone , saying,“I’m in . “He is shown scaling the side of a edifice while break windows on the way up . The vocalisation - over continues,“And is ready to show you a new side of himself . “Mantis is then shown hang from a R-2 from a flee eggbeater .
The Masked Singer’s Mantis Is Good At Comedy
The articulation - over kick the bucket on to say,“Flying onto the Masked Singer stage total a performer make out for his brooding persona , who ’s ready to show you he ’s real freaking goodness at comedy . He ’s almost win an Emmy for it . “He walks by with an acoustic guitar and tug one of the Men in Black as he passes by him .
The Masked Singerclue packagecontinues with the narrator saying,“The Gentleman turn to The Gentlemantis . “Mantis is shown read a book titledLord of the Fly . The voice - over then states,“You may not get it on the Mantis as a singer . He ’s a published author . He ’s done Shakespeare . “Mantis is then shown holding Yorick ’s skull fromHamlet . Next , Mantis holds a lush masher toy dog that howls . The voice - over announces,“And now he wants to get loose and dance with the Hugo Wolf . euphony has followed Mantis his whole career , from Broadway to the Ag screen . "
Then , Mantis is at a stove poker game withTheMasked SingerMen in Black . The scene zooms in on one of the Man in Black ’s brownish cowpuncher kicking as he displume a scorecard out of it . The voice - over says,“So get ready for some insect insanity . “A gasoline container then appears on its side , as the narrator says,"‘Cause this hemipterous insect ’s arrive to the level . Right . Now . “As the camera soar in on matches , the warehouse where the poker game is being played foul up up while Mantis walks out of it .
The Masked Singer’s Mantis Has A Special Clue
After Mantis ' execution , one more clue about his identity was revealed . It was black sunglass with a rag that said,“True Story . “Mantis explained,“Representing a legend was instrumental to my winner . And it was an honour to do so . "
The Masked Singer Panelists Shared Their Guesses For Mantis
Robin beganTheMasked Singerpanelists ' speculation by articulate that he was thinking Mantis could be a big picture show whizz because it was WB Movie Night . Although he ’s not well - known for drollery , Robin call back Mantis might be actor Dennis Quaid since he ’s peculiar . He also played singer Jerry Lee Lewis in the filmGreat Balls of Fire!.Ken Jeong ’s guess for Mantis was Bruce Springsteen , because his look reminded him of the vocaliser , and he had a bandana , just like Bruce . Nicole noted the acoustical guitar and suppose that Mantis might be an actor and musician . She wondered if he was Keanu Reeves .
Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg think Mantis might be Cole Hauser fromYellowstone , but Robin manoeuver out that Cole does n’t dance like that . Jenny also used the clue"let loose"to add up up with actor and vocalist Kevin Bacon , who star in the movieFootloose . She added that Kevin also has a band , The Bacon Brothers , as well as a great sensation of humor .
The Masked Singer’s Mantis Is Most Likely A Famous Movie Star
The Masked Singerpanelists did a great job piecing together Mantis ' clue , but they direct in the direction of another illustrious actor : Lou Diamond Phillips . Lou appeared on Broadway in 1996 inThe King and Iand was nominated for a Tony Award for his work . He was also nominated for an Emmy in 2016 for Best Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series forThe Crossroads of History . This would excuse how he almost win an Emmy for drollery .
Lou is a well - known poker player , which explains the poker chips clues . The Hugo Wolf stuffed beast can have multiple meaning . In 1992 , he starred in the filmShadow of the Wolf , and in 2001 he was the leading valet de chambre in the TV seriesWolf Lake . In addition , Lou star as singer Ritchie Valens inLa Bamba , which explains how he represented a legend . Also , the set Los Lobos ( Spanish for wolves ) record a cover of the vocal " La Bamba " for the film , which ties it all together .
The Masked Singer’s Mantis’ Supreme 6 Clues
DuringThe Masked SingerSupreme 6 instalment , Mantis reveal more clues about his identity . He shared that he is a contribute " man - tis . " He order that just like in his regular life , he always put himself in projects that surround him with sensation . Mantis said that he was come back into the competition like a sequel . He then shared a movie poster for " Radioactive Insects 2 . " He added,“And do n’t forget the box office bang , centre on the Crown . "
Whoever Mantis turns out to be , he ’s a fun objector . As he dance around legion Nick Cannon , he made everyone laugh . He seems to have a expectant horse sense of humour , which would match his comedy clue . Although his identity remains a mystery for the time being , Mantis is one of the best Singer so far this season . He look elusive competition inthe save round from Medusaand Gargoyle . However , when it derive to winning , this Mantis by all odds has a prayer .
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