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And the Beetle is… Jerry Springer! After singing Frank Sinatra’s “The Manner You Look Tonight,” the speak present host was unmasked. HollywoodLife spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Jerry about his Masked Singer expertise and what was probably the most “troublesome” a part of the present.

“I don’t get a giant viewers there, however I’m gangbusters within the bathe. However within the bathe, you don’t put on a fancy dress. On a severe observe, that was probably the most troublesome a part of all,” Jerry stated. “Clearly, I’m not a singer. I imply, I can carry a tune, however 50% of America can carry a tune. That was nothing particular. However to all of the sudden be on nationwide tv and also you’re going out to sing and dance somewhat bit and put on this outfit… I used to be sweating to demise and couldn’t see out of it as a result of the eyes weren’t aligned with the place my eyes have been. There have been locations on the stage I needed to stroll to and I stated, ‘That is going to be a catastrophe.’”

He continued, “Actually, that was the scariest a part of doing it. I’ve made a idiot of myself earlier than so the singing wasn’t going to hassle me. I’d simply sing the track in addition to I might. I actually was anxious about how am I going to maneuver the stage with the outfit, however they have been so inventive. All people engaged on that present, they’re so skilled. That I suppose is probably the most thrilling a part of all simply to be round so many truly gifted folks, not simply well-known folks however gifted folks. That’s sort of thrilling as a result of most of us don’t get to do this every single day.”

Jerry, who hosted The Jerry Springer Present for 27 years, famous that the present “simply appeared like enjoyable” to him. “I’m at some extent in life the place I’m fortunate I don’t have to make a dwelling anymore, so this was a enjoyable factor to do. Why not?” Jerry added. “I figured my grandson can be laughing at me in addition to my daughter and my spouse and everyone else after they noticed me. I couldn’t inform my household — properly, my spouse I instructed — however I couldn’t inform anybody what I used to be doing. It wasn’t an expertise I might share. After which final evening, I instructed them. They nonetheless assume I’m kidding.”

Throughout Jerry’s efficiency, Kermit the Frog was perched within the background. Miss Piggy additionally served as a visitor panelist.

“Effectively, for as soon as I wasn’t the largest pig on the present. It was a thrill,” Jerry quipped. “I imply, that’s the factor. There’s no damaging half to that present. Interval. It’s only a complete bunch of individuals having enjoyable. There’s no innovative to it the place persons are being insulted. No one’s offended. It’s an absolute feel-good present, and I perceive why it’s so common with the youngsters.” The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on FOX.