‘The Masked Singer’ Bids Leslie Jordan A Fond Farewell With Emotional Tribute – Deadline

The ultimate look of visitor decide and longtime buddy of The Masked Singer competitors, Leslie Jordan, had laughs, tears, and — as normal – a couple of surprises.

As is perhaps anticipated, the enjoyable was tempered a bit by the data that Jordan died in an Oct. 24 automotive crash. Tonight was the final present he taped, sitting in for normal decide Ken Jeong, out with Covid-19.

“I seldom get invited again anyplace, so it’s thrilling!” Jordan stated, capturing the glee of his visitor shot second. Host Nick Cannon exclaimed, “I really like this man!”

Jeong defined his absence from The Masked Singer this week by way of Twitter. He additionally tweeted, “That is our pricey buddy Leslie Jordan’s final look on the present, and we dedicate this episode in his honor. [Heart] you Leslie. We will really feel your love from above.”

The collection additionally paid tribute to Jordan with an “In Memoriam” reel of his particular present moments.

*** SPOILER ALERT *** DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN TONIGHT’S RESULTS

The ultimate bracket tonight for Season 8 noticed two singers going residence.

The Venus Fly Entice did a rendition of the Temptations’ “Get Prepared,” however on this case, it meant prepare to depart. After a grilling by the panelists, Robin Thicke guessed appropriately that it was boxing nice and grillmaster George Foreman.

“It was loads of enjoyable,” Forema stated after the reveal. “.Impulsively, now I need to go into the recording industryI want a success file now!”

Subsequent up on the block was The Gopher, who selected to cowl the Isley Brothers’ “It’s Your Factor.” He confronted off with fellow survivor the Bride, with Sheila E. contributing drums.

The Gopher turned out to be Parliament-Funkadelic legend George Clinton. However his efficiency wasn’t sufficient to avoid wasting him from happening the opening – and out the door.

The Bride survived by delivering Stroll the Moon’s “Shut Up and Dance” and stated he was “bringing Tyrannosaurus Rexy again, child.” The person within the costume will reside to stroll down the aisle one other day in opposition to two new contestants.