Okay reality TV fans and Masked Singer detectives listen up! Another celebrity has been unmasked and this time it is a reality royalty! The Bat took flight from "The Masked Singer" stage and underneath that spooky-cute costume was none other than Scheana Shay from Vanderpump Rules !
Scheana Shay Revealed as The Bat on "Voices of Olympus" Night: Did You Crack the Case?
During the "Voices of Olympus: Unmasking of the Gods" themed episode on March 5th The Bat had to spread her wings and leave the competition. It was a night of mythical costumes and godly performances but sadly for Bat it was the end of the road. But who was hiding under that mask?
If you guessed Scheana Shay pat yourself on the back! The Vanderpump Rules OG and "Good as Gold" singer was revealed after performing Sabrina Carpenter's catchy tune "Espresso." And while she might be known for drama and reality TV gold Scheana showed she can hold her own on the singing stage too!
Clues and Costumes: Bat's Hints Pointed to Reality TV and Scheana's "Villain" Persona
The Bat's clue package was full of hints pointing to Scheana's reality TV background and her Vanderpump Rules journey. She called herself a "creature of the night" and a "bat-ass" even joking about being "misunderstood" and "forever villainized." This is definitely a nod to how Scheana has sometimes been portrayed on Vanderpump Rules over the years.
She even mentioned being "surrounded by a bunch of lunatics" which anyone who watches VPR knows is pretty accurate when describing the SUR crew! The clues also teased that her "words have been twisted upside down" a common experience for reality stars in the editing room. But Scheana's Bat made it clear she is "just out here partying and having the time of my life girl" embracing the fun side of things.
Judges Go Wild with Guesses: Housewives Rule the Roost (But Missed the Mark!)
The Masked Singer judges panel Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg Ken Jeong Rita Ora and Robin Thicke threw out their guesses and they were all in the reality TV ballpark! Jenny was convinced it was Real Housewives of Miami star Larsa Pippen. Rita first thought Heidi Montag but then switched to Bethenny Frankel another Real Housewife alum. Ken Jeong went with Lisa Rinna also from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
While they were close to the reality TV world none of them landed on Scheana! Leave it to the SUR-ver to surprise everyone.
Scheana's Reveal and Surprise Connections: Easter Dinner with Nick Cannon?!
When the mask came off and Scheana Shay was revealed the judges were surprised but not totally shocked given their reality TV guesses. Scheana had a fun surprise for host Nick Cannon and judge Jenny McCarthy though. She revealed "Nick we actually spent a holiday together this year" and told Jenny "It's been a minute since I’ve seen you Jenny."
Turns out Scheana and Nick spent Easter together serving food at the L.A. Mission! Small world right? As for the Bat costume Scheana said bats are one of her "favorite animals ever" and even connected it to her daughter Summer Moon whose name is inspired by the night sky. She also pointed out the "V" on the costume for Vanderpump Rules pride.
Vanderpump Rules Takes Over The Masked Singer: Scheana Follows in Tom Sandoval's Footsteps
Scheana Shay is not the first Vanderpump Rules star to grace The Masked Singer stage. Remember Tom Sandoval as The Diver in Season 10? Now Scheana has joined the club as The Bat making her the second VPR cast member to compete. Maybe there is something about those SUR-vers and secret singing talents!
Who Else Has Been Unmasked in The Masked Singer Season 13?
Scheana as Bat joins a growing list of unmasked celebs in Season 13. Here is a quick rundown of who has been revealed so far:
- Honey Pot: Cedric the Entertainer
- Fuzzy Peas: Oscar De La Hoya
- Ant: Aubrey O'Day
- Bat: Scheana Shay
There are still plenty of masked singers left in the competition though including Space Ranger Boogie Woogie Pearl and Griffin so keep watching to see who gets unmasked next!
The Masked Singer Season 13: Keep Watching for More Surprises and Unmaskings!
Season 13 of The Masked Singer is bringing the usual mix of wild costumes surprising performances and celebrity reveals. With Nick Cannon hosting and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg Ken Jeong Rita Ora and Robin Thicke on the panel you know you are in for some entertainment. Tune in Wednesdays on Fox to see who gets unmasked next and try to guess along at home. And maybe keep an eye out for more reality TV stars under those masks!