Okay Masked Singer fans did you catch the latest episode ? Things just got a whole lot sweeter and a little bit flower-powered because Cherry Blossom was revealed! And guess who was under the mask? None other than 90s icon Candace Cameron Bure!
Cherry Blossom's Big Reveal: Candace Cameron Bure Steps Out From Under the Mask
Yup it's true. The Full House star and Christmas movie queen Candace Cameron Bure was indeed the celebrity behind the Cherry Blossom costume. Did you guess it? The judges panel sure didn't! They were throwing out names like Jessica Biel Tracey Gold Jennie Garth and even Tina Fey. Nobody got it right.
Candace confessed that The Masked Singer folks had asked her to be on the show not just once but four times. Four times! Finally she said yes and we are so glad she did even if her time as Cherry Blossom was short and sweet.
Facing Fears and Taking Advice: Why Candace Finally Joined The Masked Singer Stage
So why did Candace Cameron Bure finally agree to do The Masked Singer after saying no so many times? It turns out it was all about taking her own advice and a little push from her family. Candace said she always tells her kids to do things that scare them because it helps you learn and build confidence. She realized she needed to listen to her own words.
Her husband and daughter were also super encouraging. Even though Candace admits she is not a singer and is more of a perfectionist they convinced her to go for it. She even joked that part of her saying yes was to just get the show to stop asking her already! But deep down it was about challenging herself and having some fun.
Singing JLo and Missing 90s Week: Candace's Masked Singer Song Choices and What Could Have Been
For her one and only performance Candace sang Jennifer Lopez's "Let's Get Loud". She admitted the show provides big Teleprompters for lyrics which helped and that the Cherry Blossom costume was surprisingly easy to move around in. She said once she started performing she actually had a good time. It really is just a big guessing game.
Candace was bummed to be eliminated so quickly. She wished she could have stayed for another week especially because the following week was "90s Week"! Talk about perfect timing for a 90s icon like Candace. She even had a song picked out: "NSYNC's 'Dirty Pop'".
And get this there was even a plan to make her performance extra fun with a nod to judge Robin Thicke. Candace revealed that she and Robin were childhood friends and even "boyfriend/girlfriend for like a week" when they were kids. How cute is that? A 90s Week performance would have been a blast for her and Robin.
Clues and Crack the Case: How Joey Fatone and 90s TV Families Pointed to Candace
The clues for Cherry Blossom were tricky but there were hints. Candace mentioned honoring a close friend who had been on The Masked Singer before and who she missed. This turned out to be Bob Saget her Full House dad who was Squiggly Monster in Season 4.
The "Crack the Case" clue after Candace's elimination was a button. Clicking the button led to a video message from Joey Fatone aka the Rabbit from Season 1. Joey said he knew Cherry Blossom from the "90s convention circuit" and that she was part of "one of the most famous TV families of the 90s." Boom Full House connection confirmed!
Meet the Masked Crew: Other Contestants from Carnival Night Episode
Candace as Cherry Blossom was not the only masked singer in the "Carnival Night" episode. Here is a quick look at the other contestants and who the judges guessed:
- Yorkie: Sang "Hot To Go!" by Chappell Roan. Judges guessed Chelsea Handler Paris Hilton Kyle Richards. Many viewers are guessing Erika Jayne.
- Stud Muffin: Rapped "Jump Around" by House of Pain. Judges guessed Method Man Shaquille O’Neal Michael Jordan. Some viewers are guessing Damian Lillard.
- Nessy: Sang "Roxanne" by The Police. Judges guessed Gene Simmons Dan Reynolds Daryl Hall. Daryl Hall seems to be a popular guess.
- Mad Scientist Monster: Sang "Unwell" by Matchbox Twenty. Judges guessed Luke Combs Luke Bryan Blake Shelton. Brett Young is a strong fan guess.
Candace Cameron Bure's Masked Singer Moment: A Fun Detour and a Chance to Shine
Even though Candace Cameron Bure's time on The Masked Singer was brief it was definitely memorable. She faced her fears took on a new challenge and had some fun in a giant Cherry Blossom costume. And she reminded everyone that she is still a beloved 90s icon and a good sport. Did you guess it was Candace? Let us know in the comments!