Rita Ora celebrated after becoming 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 in triumph as Thelma, 78, revealed her identity during the season 11 semi-finals.
“Rita Ora was right!” said host Nick Cannon, 43, 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 to Goldfish and Gumball during the Battle Royale in which they each sang Kelly Clarkson’s A Moment Like This.
“I love you so much,” Rita said after Thelma took off her mask.
Rita Ora celebrated after becoming 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 to 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 she told about winning a Grammy while cleaning at home.
Thelma said it was true and joked that she was “singing to the mop.”
Nick asked Thelma if she had anything to say to the panelists, friends, family or fans.
‘I just want to say that I had a great time, and I thank my family for being my support all these years. And I’m amazed at the reception I’ve received these weeks. It was amazing,” Thelma said.
Thelma then treated the audience to a performance of her signature 1976 hit Don’t Leave Me This Way.
Robin, 47, wrongly guessed Clock was Stephanie Mills, while Jenny, 51, thought Clock was Roberta Flack. Ken Jeong, 54, was way wrong in his suspicion that Clock was Janet Jackson.
Rita, in her final guess, cited Clock clues that she performed for the Pope and President and the numerous gold clues that point to gold plates.
Thelma, 78, revealed her identity during the Season 11 semi-finals episode after losing to Goldfish and Gumball in the Battle Royale
Clock advanced to the semi-finals as Group C champions
Rita asked Thelma if it was a true story she told about winning a Grammy while cleaning at home
Thelma said it was true and joked that she was ‘singing to the mop’
The semi-final performances started with Gumball singing I Lived by OneRepublic.
The next bell was up and everyone was dancing as she belted out Dancing In The Street by Martha and the Vandellas.
Goldfish then performed Alanis Morissette’s You Oughta Know.
The three semi-finalists during the Battle Royale took turns singing A Moment Like This before the panelists and audience voted to determine the two finalists.
The semi-finalists were also featured during an episode ‘Road to the Semi Finals’.
Goldfish sang 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 semi-final performances started with Gumball singing I Lived by OneRepublic
The next bell was up and everyone was dancing as she belted out Dancing In The Street by Martha and the Vandellas
Goldfish then performed Alanis Morissette’s You Oughta Know
Rita looked beautiful in a gold dress
Ken was warmly received by the studio audience
Robin Thicke wrongly guessed that Clock was Stephanie Mills
Jenny McCarthy thought Clock was Roberta Flack
The trio opened the way to the semi-finals with a group performance of Higher Love by Kygo with Whitney Houston.
The Masked Singer returns 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 the first season was won by T-Pain, 39, who competed as Monster.