There were a few other left-field guesses as well, roping in actresses Ashley Judd and Helena Bonham Carter.īut when the glitter settled, it was no surprise that the diamond in the rough was none other than Grammy winner Jewel. The lid was slammed shut on Wednesday night’s finale, where she crushed an unplugged version of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” featuring her signature yodel and a high-energy run through Katy Perry’s “Firework.” With a clearly well-honed voice inside the sparkly, winking head, the judge’s guesses mainly focused on pop icons such as Miley, Gaga, Katy, Britney and Christina, as well as Kellie Pickler and always-wrong judge Ken Jeong’s suggestion that it might be Miranda Lambert or actress Renée Zellweger. The Queen left nothing to chance, blasting out of the gate with a cover of Lady Gaga’s “ Born This Way,” followed by Edith Piaf’s “ La Vie En Rose,” then Bishop Briggs’ churning “ River,” Sia’s “ Bird Set Free,” Patsy Cline “ She’s Got You” and a titanic duet with judge Nicole Scherzinger on Aerosmith’s “ Dream On.” Singing in French, while not even being fluent in the language, was certainly a standout moment for Jewel.The sixth season of The Masked Singer was a wild ride, with the usual complement of legendary singers (Toni Braxton, Ruth Pointer, Natasha Bedingfield, Todrick Hall, Faith Evans) mixed in with TV personalities and comedians (Bobby Berk, Honey Boo Boo/Mama June, Rob Schneider, Larry the Cable Guy, Willie Robertson) and the left-field outliers, including punk icon Johnny Rotten, composer David Foster and his wife Katharine McPhee, rapper Tyga and NBA legend Dwight Howard.īut when it came down to it, it was clear the shiniest gem in the bunch - the glittery Queen of Hearts - was destined to take the season 6 crown over the formidable Bull. She took on something different every time she hit the stage. But Queen of Hearts stood out more because of her vocal ability. Dancing, having stage presence, and a big personality were often what led a contestant to victory. In some seasons, the winner stood out more as an entertainer (e.g., Season 2's Wayne Brady, aka The Fox). Winning The Masked Singer takes more than just a great voice. And so finding opportunities that allow you to be an artist that don't take all your time, to help you promote your music, and help you develop as an artist in ways you haven't done before, that's really valuable." Jewel emphasized that working on the show didn't take very long, and also said that she enjoyed being able to show off her vocal abilities. Obviously my goal was to be a great, engaged, present mom, but I am also an artist. " The industry is not very kind to moms, mainly just because of the lifestyle." She went on to explain how the show filming schedule enabled her to balance work with being a mother. Jewel also gave a particular reason why she appreciated the opportunity to take part in The Masked Singer. If people could have heard what was happening in my ears, it was very off-putting, but I got through it!" I had a track speaking the French, and then I would hear it and be able to sing it in time. I actually spoke the French onto a track that I had in my in-ears. Then, since she couldn't use a teleprompter, she had to find another way to remember the foreign lyrics. Jewel gave EW some insight into what went into her rendition of "La Vie En Rose." Her first challenge was learning a song entirely in French, which she said she doesn't speak. Related: Masked Singer: Bull Reveals Why He Thinks Friend Nicole Didn’t Guess Him Her rendition of Edith Piaf's "La Vie En Rose" was one of her most memorable performances. For instance, earlier this season, Queen of Hearts stood out by singing an entire song in French. While Nicole instantly knew who was wearing the Queen of Hearts costume, Jewel definitely threw viewers and the panelists off on several occasions. She correctly guessed Queen of Hearts' identity, as well as runner-up Bull's identity, giving her a total of three golden ear points this season. For the first time on The Masked Singer, panelist Nicole Scherzinger was the recipient of the Golden Ear Trophy.
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