LUCKY DUCK UNMASKED: There was a surprise twist in the semi-finals of THE MASKED SINGER SEASON 13 that no one saw coming. Coral, Boogie Woogie, Pearl and Mad Scientist Monster were the last four contestants. Things were getting tense when a familiar face stopped the show. This wasn’t just any contestant in a costume. Lucky Duck, the shady detective character who had been showing up all season long to play a role and give hints, was there. He was going to do something different this time, though.
Without waiting for guesses from the panel, Lucky Duck took off his mask—and the crowd went wild. It was Taika Waititi, the Oscar-winning director and actor best known for Jojo Rabbit and Thor: Ragnarok. But what made the moment even more jaw-dropping? One of the judges, Rita Ora, is married to Waititi. The panel was stunned, but none more than Rita herself, who burst into laughter and disbelief upon seeing her husband under the mask.
While most contestants wait until they are eliminated to reveal their identities, Lucky Duck flipped the script. Appearing throughout the season in a detective trench coat, he had been helping audiences and panelists alike “crack the case” on who was behind the masks. In the semi-finals episode titled “Semi-Finals Night,” his sudden decision to reveal himself turned the spotlight squarely onto him.
Waititi wasn’t just there for the show. In Season 13, his role as Lucky Duck was crucial, providing fans with clues and fueling their speculation. People were guessing because of his strange personality, comedic timing and unique voice. Even though some fans had ideas, the reveal still came as a big shock—especially since he is very close to Rita Ora. This playful addition to The Masked Singer showed once more that it can keep fans entertained in ways other than the singing.
As for the semi-finals themselves, the episode featured four standout contestants. Pearl and Mad Scientist Monster won their initial faceoffs and advanced straight to the finals. Coral and Boogie Woogie faced off in a musical smackdown for the third finale slot, but before the vote could go through, Lucky Duck rang the iconic “Ding Dong Keep It On” bell. That twist allowed all four contestants to proceed to the grand finale.
Taika Waititi now joins a long list of unmasked celebrities this season, including Edwin McCain (Nessy), Matthew Lawrence (Paparazzo), Erika Jayne (Yorkie), Method Man (Stud Muffin), Candace Cameron Bure (Cherry Blossom), James Van Der Beek (Griffin), Flavor Flav (Space Ranger), Sheana Shay (Bat), Aubrey O’Day (Ant), Oscar De La Hoya (Fuzzy Peas), and Cedric the Entertainer (Honey Pot).
Season 13 has embraced a variety of themes, from Shrek and Ghostbusters tributes to “Voices of Olympus,” “Boy Bands,” and “Clash of the Masks.” The “Crack the Case” clues—where Lucky Duck played a big role—offered extra layers of mystery for viewers and panelists alike.
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