BGUK_2102724 - Los Angeles, CA - Nick Cannon is unveiled as Bulldog as he makes his Masked Singer return to the hit Fox show after testing positive for COVID-19. Cannon had been replaced as host by Niecy Nash but sneaked back by competing as a contestant! "I never thought I would be nervous," said Cannon, who competed as Bulldog. The Group B finals took place this week - with one last wildcard contestant for the ultimate twist. Black Swan started off the night strong with a powerful version of Whitney Houston's How Will I Know. Piglet took the stage next with a sentimental cover of Lukas Graham's 7 Years. Crab continued the momentum with an energetic take on Give It to Me Baby by Rick James. But after his performance Crab overheated inside the costume. "I gotta take a break. I gotta take this off," Crab said. Backstage, Crab declared: "It's hot. I can't breathe." But once Crab caught their breath, they reappeared on stage. Chameleon went last for Group B and brought the swagger with Hip Hop by Dead Prez. One more contestant entered the race, though, when wildcard Bulldog came in to try and steal a spot in Group B. "Yup, I'm one hot dog, technically the sexiest dog alive, people," Bulldog teased in his clue package. "But don't be fooled by all of the beefs, I'm a big softie inside." Bulldog dedicated their cover of New Edition's Candy Girl to Nash. The judges guessed former Saturday Night Live stars Eddie Murphy, Andy Samberg and Chris Rock, as well as comedian Chris Tucker. Nash then revealed that instead of letting the panel and virtual audience vote on who would go home, she would decide. Nash picked Bulldog to exit the competition and when he took off the mask, it turned out to be host Nick Cannon making his return to the show after testing positive for COVID-19 when filming of season 5 began. "I was trying to go all the way, Niecy!" joked Cannon. Despite having four seasons of experience on The Masked Singer stage, Cannon revealed that he actually felt anxious about performing on the show. "I never thought I would be nervous," said Cannon. "My heart was beating fast." Cannon will now return as host from next week.*BACKGRID DOES NOT CLAIM ANY COPYRIGHT OR LICENSE IN THE ATTACHED MATERIAL. ANY DOWNLOADING FEES CHARGED BY BACKGRID ARE FOR BACKGRID'S SERVICES ONLY, AND DO NOT, NOR ARE THEY INTENDED TO, CONVEY TO THE USER ANY COPYRIGHT OR LICENSE IN THE MATERIAL. BY PUBLISHING THIS MATERIAL , THE USER EXPRESSLY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND TO HOLD BACKGRID HARMLESS FROM ANYPictured: Nicole ScherzingerBACKGRID UK 7 APRIL 2021 BYLINE MUST READ: Fox TV / BACKGRID*BACKGRID DOES NOT CLAIM ANY COPYRIGHT OR LICENSE IN THE ATTACHED MATERIAL. ANY DOWNLOADING FEES CHARGED BY BACKGRID ARE FOR BACKGRID'S SERVICES ONLY, AND DO NOT, NOR ARE THEY INTENDED TO, CONVEY TO THE USER ANY COPYRIGHT OR LICENSE IN THE MATERIAL. BY PUBLISHING THIS MATERIAL , THE USER EXPRESSLY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND TO HOLD BACKGRID HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIMS, DEMANDS, OR CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED IN ANY WAY WITH USER'S PUBLICATION OF THE MATERIAL*UK: +44 208 344 2007 / [email protected]: +1 310 798 9111 / [email protected]*UK Clients - Pictures Containing ChildrenPlease Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
