“The Masked Singer” definitely hit it out of the park Wednesday night. In fact, it was a perfect, no-hitter, shutout ending of a show.
The Rhino: (singing) “I know you got mountains to climb, but always stay humble and kind.”
The Rhino’s performance was inspiring.
The Rhino: (singing): “Let yourself feel the pride, but always stay humble and kind.”
But unfortunately, the big guy had to let go of his horn-driven dreams.
Ken Jeong: “It is World Series pitcher, but most importantly, guest star of ‘JAG,’ Barry Zito.”
Jenny McCarthy: “At first I was thinking, because of his size, maybe a quarterback, but then I saw three quarters equaling 75, who is one of the greatest pitchers, won the Cy Young Award. I can’t believe I’m agreeing with Ken, but I think it’s Barry Zito.”
Both Ken and Jen were definitely on to something.
Audience: “Take it off, take it off, take it off!”
Nick Cannon: “World Series champion, Major League pitcher Barry Zito!”
Who knew a former professional baseball player could sing so good?
Barry Zito: “I came from a musical family. My father and mother both worked for Nat King Cole in the ’60s, actually, so it was always something I wanted to do after my baseball career, and now I get to here in my studio in Nashville.”
Despite Barry’s baller performances…
Barry Zito: “Initially, I wasn’t sure I was going to do it. It was quite scary to get in a mask, you know, dance and sing. Usually, when I’m performing, I’m performing my music with an acoustic guitar, so this was really out of my comfort zone.”
So, why did Barry wanna be a rhino?
Barry Zito: “I always wanted to be this big, intimidating guy when I was playing baseball, but since I came from a musical family, I’ve always felt like I was a little more sensitive, not this big, strong, killer athlete guy that I wanted to be, so the Rhino kind of represented that for me.”
The Rhino: (singing): “Bring back that loving feeling.”
We’ll never lose that loving feeling for ya, Rhino. Until next time, stay safe, ’cause I hear it’s a jungle out there.
Don’t miss “Road to the Finals” next Tuesday. Then, on Wednesday, it’s “The Masked Singer” season finale, right here on Channel 7.
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