'The Masked Singer' Episode 2 Spoilers & Recap: Clues for The Rabbit, Alien, Raven and More, Plus Who Is Unmasked

The Masked Singer returns Wednesday at 9 pm ET. Check out our spoilers and live recap of the show including clues and guesses for who's behind the Rabbit, Alien, Raven Pineapple, Poodle and Bee masks.

The Masked Singer debuted Wednesday, January 2 and become an instant hit with American fans. The show returns again January 9 for the second episode of the season as six more disguised contestants prepare to perform for the audience, at the end of which, one will be unmasked.

If you're tuning into the show for the first time The Masked Singer is a super silly singing competition that's less about having killer chops and more about making the audience scratch their heads. The show takes 12 secret celebrities and provides a small handful of clues each of them before they perform. At the end of the night, whichever performer the audience deems the worst singer of the evening will end up being unmasked while the remaining members move on to the round of the show. In time, all masked performers will be revealed but until then, we'll all be driven collectively crazy trying to sort out who is behind the elaborate facades.

Last week saw the first six contestants - Hippo, Unicorn, Lion, Deer, Monster, and Peacock take the stage with the Hippo being unmasked at the end (Steelers Antonio Brown). During Episode 2 the next six contestants — Rabbit, Alien, Raven, Pineapple, Poodle and Bee -- will face off against one another while also wearing elaborate head-to-toe costumes.

Once the show begins, we'll be providing a live blogged recap of everything that happens, including the clues given and songs performed by each of the masked contestants. In addition, we'll provide our best-guessed spoilers for who might be behind each of the masks. Episode 2 is one you won't want to miss, so be sure to check in with us on Wednesday at 9 pm EDT for a full recap of the event.

The Masked Singer Episode 2 Spoilers and Recap: Who Are Behind the Masks? Which Singer was Unmasked?

Who Is The Rabbit? (Clues and Spoilers)

One clue about the identity of the Rabbit can be found on the official website: "His services are sometimes available for rent." Additionally, in the video clues, the Rabbit is shown taking photographs with a professional camera. Based off those clues, some think the Rabbit could be:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
  • Paul DelVecchio Jr.
  • Jordan Fisher
  • Anthony Rapp

What the Rabbit Sang: Living La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin

Rabbit Clues From The Show:

  • Quick-footed
  • Tall
  • I spent most of my life on stage, but I was never alone
  • Flash to a picture of a Carousel.
  • The Rabbit is wearing a straight jacket
  • Now I pop up here and there (pop singer?)
  • Synchronized singing is my forte
  • It's as if I've been training for this my whole life
  • Performed on stage and in a mask - check.

The judges feel like the rabbit is an actor or performer of some kind. Jenny and Robin think maybe a pop singer like from male groups like NSYNC or Boys to Men. Joey Fatone's name was thrown out. Another guess was Chris Angel, the Magician. Another guess was Jake Gyllenhaal.

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Who Is The Alien? (Clues and Spoilers)

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The Masked Singer: Who is Alien? FOX

One clue about the identity of the alien can be found on the official website: "Aliens love their veggies." Additionally, the video clue shows the picture of a gold album/record. Based off the clue, viewers think the Alien could be:

  • Gwyneth Paltrow
  • Lady Gaga
  • Adele

What the Alien Sang: Feel It Still by The Portugal Man.

Clues from the Show

  • Anonymity is a completely alien concept for my family
  • Five aliens are shown in a triangle background.
  • Growing up in the public eye, my life was never really my own
  • I let others define me but no one will ever control me again
  • With this mak on the tables are turned. I see you but you can't see me
  • And now for the first time ever
  • The world gets to hear my voice on my turns
  • The background is at a pool with a floaty.
  • I have many sisters

Judges say they picked up on an "Oops I did it again vibe" hinting at Britanny Spears . Jenny picked up on the clue of being controlled and thinks it could be someone who left a girl group like the Spice Girls. The idea that the singer is a model was mentioned many times and Robin Thicke believes it's Bella Hadid. When the clue about the sisters came out one of the judges thought perhaps the Alien is a Kardashian like Kourtney Kardashian.

Who Is The Raven? (Clues and Spoilers)

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The Masked Singer: Who is the Raven? Fox

One clue about the identity of the alien can be found on the official website: "The higher the hair, the closer to God." Additionally, the video clue shows a pregnancy test. Based off these clues, viewers think the Raven could be:

  • Dolly Parton
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Farrah Abraham
  • Julia Roberts

What the Raven Sang: Rainbow by Kesha

Clues from the Show

  • Strength: Empathetic
  • All my life I've listed to other people's stories.
  • The raven is behind a chain link fence door that is opening
  • Now it's my opportunity to share mine
  • There is a large cage around the raven's head
  • I've always been a sunny kind of person
  • An audience is something I've never had trouble obtaining
  • No one talks more than me
  • But recently I suffered a tragic loss and so doing this show allows me to honor my beloved
  • Becoming the raven makes me feel like I've found beauty in the darkness
  • Like a phoenix from the ashes, I will rise up and find the light
  • So don't cry baby, this one's for you.

Initially Robin thought perhaps this was a cage fighter or talk show host. Jenny asks if the singer has ever hosted a talk show. When the Raven says yes, jenny guesses Shelly Sheppard, while Ken thinks Starr Jones

Who Is The Pineapple? (REVEALED)

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The Masked Singer: Who is the Pineapple? Fox

THE PINEAPPLE WAS UNMASKED AS TOMMY CHONG

One clue about the identity of the alien can be found on the official website: "Sometimes he sounds like a Yak." Additionally, the video clue shows a plastic figurine of a hula girl strumming a guitar. Based on the clues, viewers think the Pineapple could be:

  • Jim Carrey
  • Ralph Macchio
  • Weird Al Yankovic
  • Adam Sandler
  • Seth MacFarlane

What the Pineapple Sang: I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor

Clues from the Show

  • Weakness: Ripens quickly
  • Aloha dudes. I became the pineapple because like me they are fun, tropical and go well with ham
  • Although I look happy now, I've been through some hard times
  • After beating a life-threatening disease, this OG has decided to take things as they come
  • In the background, the pineapple is washing an old 50s car. There is a Michigan license plate and a sticker that says Pipe Dream.
  • I never white the smile off my face.
  • Though I've been in the public eye for decades, I've always dreamed of being a singer
  • Life is short man, you gotta seize the day before your life goes up in smoke

The judges don't believe the Pineapple is a professional singer but someone used to being in the limelight and with a sense of humor. Names thrown out were Willie Nelson, Cheech or Chong, Barack Obama, Matthew McConaughey or Adam Sandler.

Who Is The Poodle? (Clues and Spoilers)

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The Masked Singer: Who is the Poodle? Fox

One clue about the identity of the alien can be found on the official website: "You know I got soul." Additionally, in the video clue, we see the Poodle sitting at a table talking on an old rotary phone, while in the background are male backup dancers in suits with red bodysuits over top. Based on the clues, viewers think the Poodle could be:

  • Christina Aguilera
  • Beyonce
  • Adele

What the Poodle Sang: Heartbreaker by Pat Benatar

Clues from the Show

  • Ever since I was a little girl I loved to take on the stage and play a character which is why I chose the Poodle
  • Poodles are like me — sassy, smart and best in show
  • In the background, we see the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
  • I come from a musical family but I'm known for a different kind of talent.
  • In the background, we see the four backup singer/dancers in their leotards doing pushups.
  • She says something about Stand Up
  • My whole career has been about exercising my right to free speech
  • There is a rainbow in the background
  • It's time I return to my musical roots to show the world a side of me it's never seen before.
  • To figure me out you're gonna have to work
  • I'm doing this for your honor.

Nicole guesses someone from the LGBT community. Jenny guesses Ali Wong or Richard Simmons. Ken guessed Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Robin thinks RuPaul.

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Who Is The Bee? (Clues and Spoilers)

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The Masked Singer: Who is the Bee? FOX

One clue about the identity of the alien can be found on the official website: "She's no stranger to competitions." Additionally, the video clue shows tennis balls. Based off the clues, viewers think the Raven could be:

  • Serena Williams
  • Venus Williams
  • Kelly Clarkson
  • Beyonce
  • ReVaughn

What the Bee Sang: Chandelier by Sia

  • In my long career, I've flown to soaring heights and I've never wanted to stop doing what I love
  • The bee is flying through fields of sunflowers
  • Being a worker bee keeps me young
  • In the background, we see four males in suits that could be back up singers or dancers
  • You can call me queen bee, but empress also suits me
  • Coming on this show I am looking forward to singing to a new generation
  • I want to see for myself that I still have what it takes to create a buzz even behind a mask

Robin notes that she has an amazing vibrato and that the Bee is clearly a seasoned singer. Jenny thinks Mary J Blige, Robin Thicke calls Diana Ross and Lil Kim. When asked what decade she started singing she said the 50's the crowd shouted Dionne Warwick.

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The Masked Singer Episode 1 Spoilers and Recap: Which Masked Singers Performed Last Week?

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Last week the Peacock, Lion, Unicorn, Monster, Hippo and Deer performed on The Masked Singer FOX

Last week three sets of performers faced off: Peacock vs. Hippo, Monster vs Unicorn and Deer vs. Lion. Here are the songs performed by each:

  • Peacock - The Greatest Showman (Hugh Jackman)
  • Hippo - My Prerogative (Bobby Brown)
  • Monster - Don't Stop Me (Queen)
  • Unicorn - Fight Song (Rachel Platten)
  • Deer - Thunder (Imagine Dragons)
  • Lion - A Little Party Never Killed Anybody (Fergie)

Who Is The Peacock? (Clues and Spoilers)

The internet is in near 100% agreement on the identity of this singer — Donny Osmond. And it doesn't help that Wednesday morning, sister Marie Osmond practically confirmed his identity to Access. Here are the clues that were given that seem to point to Osmond

  • Height: 5 ft 9 inches
  • Weakness: craves attention
  • Chose peacock because he has a love for the spotlight
  • At 5 walked on stage for first time
  • Plays piano
  • Putting on a show is in his DNA
  • It's been a while since your mom had a poster of him
  • Friend of Michael Jackson
  • Never too late for this showman to make a comeback

Who Is The Monster? (Clues and Spoilers)

  • Height: 5ft 8in
  • Weakness: misunderstood.
  • The world has labeled me a monster
  • I'm here to redo my mixtape to prove I'm more than puff and fluff
  • I was at the top of my game but the game turned on me.
  • I retreated into my cave to get out of the public eye
  • I'm here to show the world no one can stop me from doing what I love
  • Not everyone considers me a professional singer

The judges guessed this person may be P Diddy, Gucci Mane of Justin Bieber. The internet, however, is convinced the identity of the Monster is T-Pain .

Who Is The Unicorn? (Clues and Spoilers)

  • Height: 5 ft 6in
  • My childhood should have been magical. I grew up in Beverly Hills.
  • I dreamed of singing but growing up someone told me I was tone deaf
  • All my life people told me i wasn't worthy (you can't fly your sparkle is distracting, your horn is too short.) I'm not listening any longer. No one can tell me what I can or can't be
  • True magic comes from within — just believe.
  • They call me "Bird"

The judges guessed the Unicorn may be Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan or Ireland Baldwin. The internet seems to believe the Unicorn it is Tori Spelling

Who Is The Deer? (Clues and Spoilers)

  • Height: 6ft 3 in
  • Strength: Longevity
  • I chose the deer because they are incredibly competitive
  • Always considered myself a singer
  • I think it's hard for people to get past who i am am and what I'm known for
  • Ravens beware — I'm here to win
  • I've been knocked down many times, "but in the Wild Wild West, you learn to get up and get back in the saddle.

The judges thought the Deer may be someone like Stone Cold Steve Austin or Chuck Lidell, but the internet has settled on the deer's identity as either Terry Bradshaw or Peyton Manning.

Who Is The Lion? (Clues and Spoilers)

  • Height: 5.6
  • This is my chance for people to see me perform with no preconceived notions.
  • Some might call me hollywood royalty but now I am standing on my own,
  • I am stepping away from my pride to sing my heart out.
  • In my pride there are lots of women
  • Some might call me Hollywood royalty.

The judges believed the singer is perhaps Lady Gaga, someone from Destiny's Child or the Spice Girls. The Lion's identity is probably the one the internet has quarrelled the most over with guesses that it could be Paris Jackson, Rumer Willis, Carrie Underwood a Kardashian and a billion other theories. Only time will tell with this one.

When Does The Masked Singer Air? How To Watch

The Masked Singer airs every Wednesday at 9 pm EDT on Fox. You can watch it live of online the next day via HULU.

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