WARNING! THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS ABOUT THE MASKED SINGER SEASON 12!
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The Masked Singerseason 12 Group C contestantIce King was unmasked on Miley Cyrus Night, and he was revealed to be actor and singer Drake Bell, who also competed inThe Masked Singer Mexicoseason 5 as Bebé Alien.The Masked Singerseason 12 welcomed back host Nick Cannon, along with panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora. For the first time inMasked Singerhistory, the showhas introduced Masked Ambassadors, who are alums of the show with special connections to the newest singers.
The Masked Singerseason 12began with Group A, which included Leaf Sheep (John Elway), Showbird (Yvette Nicole Brown), Woodpecker (Marsai Martin), Ship (Paula Cole), and the Group A quarterfinalists, the Buffalos.The Group B contestants included Dust Bunny (Andy Richter), Chess Piece (Laverne Cox), Bluebell (Natalie Imbruglia), and Wasp and Goo, who both became quarterfinalists when the panelists used the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell to save Goo. Group C consisted of Ice King, Royal Knight, Sherlock Hound, Strawberry Shortcake, and Macaron (Bethany Hamilton).Here are all of the clues that proved that Ice King was Drake Bell.
The Masked Singer Season 12’s Ice King Is Drake Bell
Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg Guessed Ice King Correctly
The Masked Singerseason 12’sIce King was revealed to be actor and singer Drake Bell. DuringThe Masked Singerseason 12 Who Are You Fest Night, Jenny declared that Ice King was"a tough one.“Robin thought that he might be a DJ such asDiplo,Calvin Harris, orSkrillex. However, he instead settled onPete Wentzfrom Fall Out Boy. Ken guessed that he might beJoe Jonas, while Jenny theorized that Ice King might be a massive streamer or YouTuber, and guessed that he wasMr. Beast.
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After Ice King’s Miley Cyrus Night performance, Robin thought that he might’ve been from the Disney or Nickelodeon world, but he didn’t know who he was. Ken continued to guess Joe Jonas. However, Rita thought that he wasShia LeBeouf, and Ken thought the guess was great. Jenny mentionedDrake Bell, but then changed her guess toJames Franco. Before he was unmasked, the panelists offered their final guesses, includingShia LeBeouf (Rita), Joe Jonas (Ken), James Franco (Jenny), and Cole Sprouse (Robin). Although Jenny switched her guess, she did mention Drake Bell as a possible final guess as well.
Ice King’s Masked Ambassador Was Hanson
Hanson Revealed Their Connection To Ice King
Ice King’s Masked Ambassador was music group Hanson,(brothers Taylor, Isaac, and Zac), who wereThe Masked Singerseason 5’s Russian Dolls. They opened Ice King’s clue package by appearing inside of a snow globe. Taylor began by saying that they were the biggest surprise of season 5. Isaac added that they were more surprised about how hard it was to keep their identity a secret during the show.
Zac then said that now they know another secret: the identity of their"chill friend,“Ice King. Hanson later revealed that they helped Ice King get his start.Drake has opened for Hanson, and he also appeared in their 2013 music video for “Get the Girl Back.”
Ice King’s Masked Singer Season 12 Who Are You Fest Night Performance & Clues
Clues About Ice King’s Career Were Revealed
When Ice King first took the stage duringThe Masked Singerseason 12 Who Are You Fest Night, Robin commented to Jenny that he looked like a young guy.He performed a spirited rendition of “Tonight Tonight” by Hot Chelle Rae.
In Ice King’sMasked Singerclue package, Taylor revealed thatIce King topped the charts globally, sold out the largest stadiums, and was given the royal treatment like he was one of the Beatles. Ice King added,“Yeah! Pretty cool, right? I ruled the school.“A tower of speakers was then shown moving to a beat, as Ice King danced. He continued,“But Hollywood can be a little cold.“He then held up a king’s staff with a chocolate truffle on the end of it.
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Ice King went on to say that he"ran away, and went into a deep freeze which lasted for years.“However, now,he found the courage to come back and stand in the spotlight once again. The screen then turned to ice, which Ice King then burst open. He was next seen holding a passport, in a scene with a frame made of ice, with trees made of ice.
Ice King concluded by saying,“I’m here as an icebreaker, to bring the focus back to what I love most: singing. And it’s nice to be able to ease my way back into music behind this mask.“Taylor then said that he and his brothers knew firsthand just how good Ice King is, because they helped him get his start. Zac ended the clue package by saying,“So, tonight, we hope you break free and melt everyone’s hearts.“Drake has released six studio albums, including his debut,Telegraph, and his latestNon-Stop Flight. His song, “Found a Way,” was the theme song to his hit show,Drake & Josh.
After Ice King’s performance, another clue was given about his identity, which was a piece of merchandise from Who Are You Fest. The clue was a t-shirt that said,“Who Are You Fest,“on the front, and"Drop the Fire Beat,“with a set of headphones with a fire design on the earpiece, on the back.The Masked Singerseason 12 contestantexplained,“I have traveled the world, dropping fire beats in front of massive crowds, but tonight has been the most lit.“Drake has been on world tours to promote his music.
Ice King’s Masked Singer Season 12 Miley Cyrus Night Performances & Clues
Ice King Shared Some Very Personal Details About Himself
The Masked Singerseason 12 Miley Cyrus Nightbegan with Ice King, Strawberry Shortcake, Sherlock Hound, and Royal Knight, singing Miley’s classic song, “Party in the U.S.A.“Ice King then competed with a spirited version of “Midnight Sky.”
In his clue package, Ice King explained how he related to Miley. He began by saying that he and Miley actually have a lot in common. He said that they both know that the media can be"totally uncool,“and, this year, he was"part of a firestorm of press.“During this part of the clue package, paparazzi snapped photographs of Ice King as he stopped to look at a spider on a giant web.Drake was the voice of Peter Parker/Spider-Man on the Disney XD seriesUltimate Spider-Manfrom 2012-2017.
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Ice King shared that he finally felt ready to tell his truth to the world, and so he did. However, he instantly regretted it. He imagined his words all over the news and Internet, and"totally freaked.“He then read a newspaper that said,“Hollywood,“with the word split in half, symbolizing Drake’s break from Hollywood. Ice King had begged them to pull his story, and he didn’t want it to run. However,“that power was out of my reach.“Inthe 2024 docuseries,Quiet on Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV, Drake revealed that he was abused by his dialogue coach, Brian Peck, when he was 15 years old.
Ice King shared that the night his story was released, he was"a total disaster. Frozen.“However,once he saw how many people could relate, he felt the weight lift off of his shoulders. He then held a cardboard box that said,“Lost and Found.“Ice King said,“My story is out there. And I don’t need everyone to understand me. But I’ve worked hard to put that chapter behind me, which is what I wanted most. And to those of you who do stand with me, thank you. Because your support makes me feel like the sky’s the limit.”
After Ice King’s performance, another clue was revealed about his identity, which was his connection to Miley Cyrus. The clue was a 2008 Teen Choice Award. Ice King explained,“For both Miley and me, our teenage dreams came true.“Drake won the 2008 Teen Choice Award for Choice Breakout Movie Actor forSuperhero Movie.
AsThe Masked Singerseason 12’s Ice King, Drake melted hearts with his incredible vocals. After he was unmasked,Drake was praised for being brave for sharing his story this past year. He said that it had been a long road and really difficult, but to come toThe Masked Singerand see the support and be able to put smiles back on people’s faces is the reason that he’s an entertainer and why he does what he does. He added that it was a pleasure to be able to be back on stage.
Drake thanked the show for having him, and said that it was"just amazing.“Drake sang a triumphant unmasked version of “Midnight Sky.” Drake and Ice King will certainly be remembered onThe Masked Singerfor years to come.
The Masked Singer
Cast
The Masked Singer is a reality singing competition where celebrities perform in elaborate costumes concealing their identities, with panelists and viewers trying to guess who is behind the mask based on clues provided throughout the show.
