‘The Masked Singer’ Season 13 Episode 3 Recap: That’s Amore!

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Masked Singer Season 13 Episode 3.Will luck be a lady tonight? Three celebrities are hoping luck is on their side as the Group A finals is already here. With two incredible unmaskings thus far, whoever is eliminated next will surely continue the trend of mind-blowing reveals. Paying tribute to the Rat Pack, The Masked Singer is transporting viewers to Las Vegas as three celebrities roll the dice and hope they get a jackpot.

To kick off the night, Robin Thicke serves as the show’s resident crooner. His rendition of Frank Sinatra‘s “Fly Me to the Moon” is silky smooth and sets the right tone for the evening. He surely is the slick Robin Thicke. Coral, Paparazzo, and Ant join in on the fun, and it’s truly showstopping. Only in a Las Vegas casino would you think you might see a show like this. Well, you’re wrong. This is Hollywood, and it’s The Masked Singer Group A finals! Before we get to the competition, host Nick Cannon shares that two of our masked celebrities will be moving on to the lucky six. So, unofficially, the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell is not part of the season. Which, to be fair, is OK. Cutting two famous faces during the group finals was rough. We’re truly lucky this season! Speaking of. Get ready. A lucky duck is about to enter the chat.

Coral Should Be Broadway Bound After That Performance

To kick off the night is Coral. We learn that she has a strong connection to the Rat Pack and its era. In her clue package, Coral reveals that the music reminds her of her dad. Growing up on the East Coast, Coral has memories of driving down the shore as they listened to Mickey Blue Eyes and Sammy Davis Jr. Now, SHORELY Coral is referring to the Jersey Shore, which may actually help us decode her identity. She says that moving from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the shy girl inside is in the deep end of a whole new world. She didn’t think she’d fit in, but her dad helped her get through it, joining her on set and sharing dad jokes to cheer her up. Her clue package features a class ring that says, “Class TMS,” which the panel deduces must mean High School Musical, as well as an image of a ghost and a UFO. We were already feeling some Disney vibes from Coral, but these clues may have honed in on her identity.

For her Rat Pack performance, she sings a song that was a favorite between her and her dad: “Luck Be A Lady.” The standard fits her voice so well. The Broadway classic introduces a theatricality into her performance. Could Coral be a leading lady on Broadway? Without a doubt. Especially when she gags the room with the epic breakdown in the middle of the song. The panel believes that she is officially the frontrunner. In honor of the Rat Pack, each celebrity will have a slot machine reveal another clue. For Coral, the slot machine shows apples. Coral says that, “If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere!” Robin Thicke believes that this could be Victoria Justice, whom he met at the racetrack. Rita Ora asks Nick if there are any clues hiding in plain sight on Coral’s costume. And there is. The letter Z. Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg is felling that Coral does have Broadway coursing through her veins, saying she is Rachel Zegler because of that Z. Rita takes the Z to Gen Z with her guess. She suggests Coral to be Camilla Mendes.

Interesting guesses, but I’m feeling lucky with someone else. Coral has given us clues about superheroes, high school, and the supernatural. Now, with this sense of theater in her performance and the Z on her costume, Coral might be a Disney kid who’s had some experience singing show tunes in the past. All signs are pointing toward Meg Donnelly! Her resume is padded with credits that fit three weeks of clue packages. Knowing her voice, having heard it through the Zombies franchise, we’re feeling lucky tonight!

Paparazzo Drops Some Major Clues to His Identity in ‘The Masked Singer’

Paparazzo is already decked out in a costume that is perfect for the Rat Pack. He says that his entire family loves the Rat Pack because he’s actually Italian. He says that when his family moved over from the old country, they tried to fit into American life and assimilate. But, when Paparazzo was trying to break into the biz, he had to change his last name as agencies couldn’t pronounce his surname. So he did. And perhaps his family did as well? He clung to his heritage and culture, from pizza to more. There is a visual clue of two electric guitars and a drum. Could Paparazzo have made some music with a sibling? And no, it’s certainly not the Jonas Brothers.

Paying homage to his Italian roots, Paparazzo’s rousing rendition of “That’s Amore” was simply chef’s kiss. His version of the Dean Martin track is performances throughout the audience, getting everyone involved in on the fun. Everyone sings along, myself included. And yes, it’s a performance that makes you very hungry. It’s a bit kitschy, but this is The Masked Singer. While Jenny was scarfing down pizza, Paparazzo’s clue reveal is Frankenstein. He says that monsters under the bed are scary, but on screen, they’re not so bad. He knows it firsthand. Picking up on that clue, Robin believes that it might be referring to the nickname Adam Sandler gave this kid in the movie Big Daddy, so he says it’s Cole Sprouse. Very good guess Mr. Thicke! Meanwhile, Ken Jeong knows “exactly who this is.” He thinks it’s Michael Cera. Yikes. Jenny is going to take a big swing and shouts out that this could be E.T. kid star, Henry Thomas. But then she says it could be Joey Lawrence until she realizes he was already on the show during Season 8. But he does have a pretty famous brother! While Robin Thicke gave us pause that our guess could be wrong, we still think that this might be Matthew Lawrence.

Ant Gives Us Fever Thanks to Her Rat Pack-Inspired Performance

Ant is up to up the ante. She is thrilled to be part of Rat Pack night as she was part of a group or an ant colony. And there it is. Ant was part of a girl group. She says that when they first got together, it was a perfect fit like the sisters she didn’t have going group up. But, as time went on, they faced the bad days of long hours, harsh conditions, and harsh criticisms. She says that despite it all, they survived together and topped the charts. She says that if it weren’t for them, she wouldn’t be standing there today. In her clue package, Ant holds a giant lollipop, confirming that she is a pop star. Time to shift gears with our guess. Our guess last week may have some alignment with Ant’s clues this week, but due to her being part of a girl group, it’s time to change it up!

For her performance, Ant takes on “Fever” by Peggy Lee. To say it safely, it’s a “Showstopper.” It’s a very sultry performance, allowing Ant to bring a flirtation to the stage. While she may be known for pop tracks, Ant easily could fall back into the world of jazz. Her strong performance might be her best in the competition. Ant took back the power this week in a fantastic manner. For her slot machine clue, Ant reveals a Moon Man. Ant says that she doesn’t live where the Moon Man lives, but wherever he landed gave her the start of her career. Of course, Ant is referring to MTV. Pairing us with a previous clue of a tree with an “X,” MTV was home to a reality competition series about forming a girl group. Making the Band, anyone? This clue was everything that the panel needed to pick up on Ant’s identity. Though, Ken Jeong went all in on Mel B of the Spice Girls. And no Ken, Ice Spice was not part of the group. Rita thinks that the Spice Girls would be iconic but, as a Brit, she’d know if that was a Spice Girl. Rita believes it could be Charli XCX. She got the X, but not in the right way. We figured out who Ant was, but let’s save it for a bit longer before we officially drop the reveal.

With the panel and audience voting, it’s a lucky night for Paparazzo as they hit the jackpot and a trip straight to the Lucky 6! This means Coral and Ant will engage in the Battle Royale. Each masked celebrity performs their own rendition of “My Way.” For Ant, she gives it a 90s R&B spin. She puts her whole self into the performance. Coral sticks to the original orchestrations, allowing her to soar by those final notes for a big finish. They did it their way! It’s time to vote, right? Wrong. Suddenly, all the lights in the studio go out, the doors open, and we are introduced to Detective Lucky Duck. He is here to help the panel get back on track with their guesses. This character is wild. He will be on hand all season to bring clues and good fortune to those less fortunate, aka the panel. He tells them that the two remaining singers have both been on chart-topping albums. Duck and cover! Will that catchphrase go viral? Let’s make it happen!

Knowing that only one can move on, the panel decides that it is Coral. It’s the end of the line for Ant. Or is it? It’s time for one final clue from the Crack the Case Clue Case. Ant shares a world record. In terms of what it means, Ant says, “I don’t know, there are so many.” For their final guesses, Rita says Charli XCX, Ken picks Mel B, Jenny goes with Evan Rachel Wood, and Robin picks Aubrey O’Day. After all is said and done, Robin gets it right! Ant is Danity Kane superstar Aubrey O’Day! Her power and strength made headlines last year among the allegations made against her former mentor, but she shown her strength in this show not only as a survivor but also as a performer. It’s been a truly inspiring (and surprisingly vulnerable) season so far!

The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays at 8:00pm on FOX. All episodes are available to stream on Hulu.