Rita Ora celebrated after being the only panelist to correctly guess that Thelma Houston was the Clock on Wednesday’s episode of The Masked Singer on Fox.
The 33-year-old British singer raised her arms victoriously as Thelma, 78, revealed her identity during the season 11 semifinals episode.
‘Rita Ora was right!,’ show host Nick Cannon, 43, said as Rita exchanged high-fives with fellow panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy and Ken Jeong.
Grammy-winning singer Thelma finished in third place after losing out to Goldfish and Gumball during the Battle Royale in which they each sang A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson.
‘I love you so much,’ Rita said after Thelma removed her mask.
Rita Ora celebrated after being the only panelist to correctly guess that Thelma Houston was the Clock on Wednesday’s episode of The Masked Singer on Fox
‘You said you came on this show to introduce yourself to a new generation, but I think we already know you,’ Nick said.
Rita asked Thelma if it was a true story that she shared about winning a Grammy while she was at home cleaning.
Thelma said it was true and quipped that she was ‘singing to the mop’.
Nick asked Thelma if she had anything she wanted to say to the panelists, friends, family or fans.
‘I would like to just say that I had a wonderful time, and I do thank my family for being my support system for all these years. And I’m amazed at the reception that I’ve gotten these weeks. It’s been wonderful,’ Thelma said.
Thelma then treated the audience to a performance of her 1976 signature hit song Don’t Leave Me This Way.
Robin, 47, incorrectly guessed that Clock was Stephanie Mills, while Jenny, 51, thought Clock was Roberta Flack. Ken Jeong, 54, was way off with his guess that Clock was Janet Jackson.
Rita during her final guess cited Clock clues that she performed for the Pope and the president and the numerous gold clues referencing gold records.
Thelma, 78, revealed her identity during the season 11 semifinals episode after losing in the Battle Royale to Goldfish and Gumball
Clock advanced to the semifinals as the Group C champion
Rita asked Thelma if it was a true story that she shared about winning a Grammy while she was at home cleaning
Thelma said it was true and quipped that she was ‘singing to the mop’
The semis performances opened with Gumball singing I Lived by OneRepublic.
Clock was up next and had everyone up and dancing while belting out Dancing In The Street by Martha and the Vandellas.
Goldfish then performed You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette.
The three semifinalists during the Battle Royale took turns singing A Moment Like This before the panelists and audience voted to determine the two finalists.
The semifinalists also were shown performing during a ‘Road to the Semi Finals’ episode.
Goldfish performed Let’s Stay Together by Al Green, Gumball sang Go The Distance by Michael Bolton and Clock delivered a strong rendition of We Are Family by Sister Sledge.
The semis performances opened with Gumball singing I Lived by OneRepublic
Clock was up next and had everyone up and dancing while belting out Dancing In The Street by Martha and the Vandellas
Goldfish then performed You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette
Rita looked lovely in a golden dress
Ken received a warm welcome from the studio audience
Robin Thicke incorrectly guessed that Clock was Stephanie Mills
Jenny McCarthy thought Clock was Roberta Flack
The trio opened the road to the semis episode with a group performance of Higher Love by Kygo featuring Whitney Houston.
The Masked Singer will return next Wednesday on Fox with Goldfish and Gumball competing in the season finale for the Golden Mask Trophy.
Season 10 of The Masked Singer was won by Ne-Yo, 44, who competed as Cow.
The Masked Singer premiered on Fox in January 2019 and its first season was won by T-Pain, 39, who competed as Monster.
