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‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals Identities of Royal Knight and Sherlock Hound: Here Are the Celebrities Under the Costumes

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‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals Identities of Royal Knight and Sherlock Hound: Here Are the Celebrities Under the Costumes

SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 12, Episode 9 of “The Masked Singer,” “Peanuts Night,” which aired Thursday, November 28 on Fox.

It was a dual elimination on a special Thursday edition of “The Masked Singer,” as the show celebrated both Thanksgiving and the Peanuts characters by eliminating both the Royal Knight and Sherlock Hound. Royal Knight was revealed to be the singer and actress Jana Kramer (“One Tree Hill”) while Sherlock Hound was unmasked as former baseball player Bronson Arroyo.

The Royal Knight was the first to be unmasked. Among the show’s panelists, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg got it right with Jana Kramer. Rita Ora said Anna Faris. Ken Jeong thought it was Kelly Ripa. Robin Thicke named Busy Philipps.

Then, Strawberry Shortcake and Sherlock Hound competed in a battle royale, performing “Shivers,” by Ed Sheeran. Strawberry Shortcake won and moved on to the quarterfinals, while Sherlock Holmes was unmasked.

For Sherlock Holmes, Robin Thicke and Ken Jeong both got it right with Bronson Arroyo. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg went with Scott Stapp of the group Creed. Rita Ora said it was Hozier.

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In their final regular performances, Kramer sang “Holiday,” by Madonna, while Arroyo performed “Ho Hey,” by The Lumineers.

Peanuts night, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)

It was “Peanuts Night” on the show — celebrating “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” and also next year’s 75th anniversary of the “Peanuts” comic strip, which launched in 1950. The show opened with the “Masked Singer” panelists and costumed Peanuts characters around the Thanksgiving dinner table, followed by Rita Ora and Robin Thicke performing “You Make My Dreams Come True” by Daryl Hall and John Oates.

Jana Kramer as Royal Knight and Bronson Arroyo as Sherlock Hound join Drake Bell as Ice King, Bethany Hamilton as Macaron, Natalie Imbruglia as Bluebell, Laverne Cox as Chess Piece, Andy Richter as Dusty Bunny, Paula Cole as Ship, Marsai Martin as Woodpecker, Yvette Nicole Brown as Showbird and John Elway as Leaf Sheep as the celebrities unmasked on “The Masked Singer” Season 12.

Back for Season 12 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, while Ora also returned to the desk for the second consecutive season to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.

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“The Masked Singer” Season 12 themed episodes include tributes to Mattel’s Barbie as it hits its 65th anniversary, and the film “Footloose” as it marks its 40th anniversary. Miley Cyrus will also be honored with an episode devoted to her music catalog, while also new is a “Who Are You Fest,” featuring music from “memorable festival lineups,” as well as a “Sports Night” and a “60’s Night.” Tentpole themes that are back include “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Night.”

New this season, clues will be “strategically embedded in costumes, in song choices and on-stage moments.” And the fifteen celebrity contestants will be endorsed by a “celebrity Masked Ambassador,” made up of previous participants including Dick Van Dyke (Season 9’s Gnome), Jewel (Season 6 winner as the Queen of Hearts), Ne-yo (Season 10 winner as the Cow) and DeMarcus Ware (Season 11’s Koala). And the “Ding Dong Keep It On” bell is also back this morning, but only one singer across the three group finals can be saved.

Season 12 features 15 contestants performing in new costumes including “Ship,” “Leaf Sheep,” “Woodpecker,” “Chess Piece,” “Bluebell,” “Buffalo,” “Showbird,” “Dust Bunny,” “Goo,” “Strawberry Shortcake,” “Sherlock Hound,” “Royal Knight,” “Ice King,” “Macaron” and more.

Here were the final round of Group C performances on Thursday’s Episode 9, “Thanksgiving Night”:

Strawberry Shortcake, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)

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Strawberry Shortcake

Song: “I Hope You Dance,” by Lee Ann Womack

Panel guesses: Kelsea Ballerini, Hailee Steinfeld, Selena Gomez

Thanksgiving giving clue: Mouse ears. “Mouse ears were instrumental in how I got my start.”

Strawberry Shortcake voiceover: “Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. And I have some pretty sweet memories. Like even being in the big parade! But my fondest? Just being at home in the kitchen with my mom. Growing up, we sang together constantly. Like, at the top of our lungs. We’d harmonize and she had the most beautiful voice. She gave me the guts to go for my dreams. Even when I was scared. And I’m so thankful that she did. But, over the years I saw her lose her own confidence to sing. Her stage fright took over. It was heartbreaking to see. And to this day, I miss hearing her voice. I would give anything to hear her sing again. Now, the tables have turned, and this song is for her. And if seeing me dressed as a delectable dessert on Thanksgiving gives her the one day to do the same, that would be the icing on the cake.”

Previous songs: “Slow Burn,” by Kacey Musgraves; “Wrecking Ball,” by Miley Cyrus

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Previous panel guesses: Renee Rapp, Lana del Rey, Rachel Ziegler, Chloe Fineman, Hilary Duff,  Ashley Tisdale

Royal Knight, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)

Royal Knight

Song: “Holiday,” by Madonna

Panel guesses: Anna Faris, Busy Philipps, Jana Kramer

Thanksgiving giving clue: “Best-selling author.” “I act, I sing, I live my life to the fullest. And I even wrote a best-selling book all about it.”

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Royal Knight voiceover: “I have more to be thankful for than ever before, because finally I’m living my happily ever after. Tonight my knight’s table will truly be a feast to behold. First, there’s my eldest, who helps cut the turkey so loving and kind. Then, my middle child who sets the table, my sensitive sweet little soul mate. And this year, I’ll celebrate with our miracle baby I never thought was possible. Who will get to eat pumpkin pie for the very first time. It’s days like this that I realize how far I’ve become from that shell of a girl I once was. I’ve been through a lot in life, judged and ridiculed and it’s taken me a long time to stand here bravely. And now I try to teach all my children to love themselves from the start. So this performance is for them. And thank you for making me the luckiest mom in the world. Because this holiday, everything I need is right here on my table.”

Previous songs: “You and I,” by Lady Gaga; “When I Look At You,” by Miley Cyrus

Previous panel guesses: Ashley Tisdale, Lily James, Hayden Panettiere, Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kate Hudson, Aubrey Plaza

Sherlock Hound, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)

Sherlock Hound

Song: “Ho Hey,” by The Lumineers

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Panel guesses: Bronson Arroyo, Anthony Kiedis, Scott Stapp

Sherlock Hound voiceover: “Making it to the Group C finals and being a part of tonight’s holiday celebration has me feeling super grateful for new beginnings. I’ve been known to have a few, and I’m thankful to have them all. Exhibit A, my career. My stardom had an expiration date. Things were always destined to dry up. But instead of rolling over and playing dead, I learned new tricks. Exhibit B, my personal life. I always stay on the move, see, not looking for a forever home, but found one. Unexpectedly, with a rare breed. And now home is wherever she is. So yeah, in conclusion, I’m thankful for my life’s many chapters and especially for my new gal, my sweetheart. Making it to the next chapter of this competition, that would be a treat.”

Previous songs: “Under the Bridge,” by Red Hot Chili Peppers; “Used to Be Young,” by Miley Cyrus

Previous panel guesses: Eddie Vedder, Gavin Rossdale, Chad Kroeger, Brandon Boyd, Adam Levine, Johnny Rzeznik (of Goo Goo Dolls), Scott Stapp (of Creed), Hozier, Nate Ruess (of Fun)

Last season’s performers included Vanessa Hudgens, who won the Season 11 crown as Goldfish, beating out Scott Porter, who had performed as Gumball. Other performers included Thelma Houston (Clock), Chrissy Metz (Poodle Moth), Corey Feldman (Seal) and Clay Aiken/Ruben Studdard (Beets), Jenifer Lewis (Miss Cleocatra), Kate Flannery (Starfish), Charlie Wilson (Ugly Sweater), DeMarcus Ware (Koala), Colton Underwood (Love Bird), Sisqó (Lizard), Billy Bush (Sir Lion), Joe Bastianich (Spaghetti & Meatballs), Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (Book).

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“The Masked Singer” comes from Fox Alternative Entertainment. Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis and Cannon are executive producers, while Seitchik serves as showrunner. The series is based on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.

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Long border crossings, SUV convoys and six-figure jet charters have become the new escape route out of the Middle East as Operation Epic Fury intensifies, with private flights now accounting for nearly a third of all departures from Oman’s main airport.

FlightRadar24, a real-time flight tracking platform, reported that while Oman continues to be a “vital” hub for evacuation and repatriation flights, private flights accounted for 31% of operations Wednesday at Muscat International Airport.

As of Thursday afternoon, the platform reported more than 30% of all movements at the airport were private flights.

Semafor reported earlier this week that airports in Oman and Saudi Arabia were drawing ultra-wealthy travelers looking to leave the countries.

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Oman continues to be a “vital” hub for evacuation flights at its Muscat International Airport. (Christopher Pike/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

People familiar with the matter told the outlet that private security companies have been booking fleets of SUVs to take people on the 10-hour drive from Dubai to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where private flights are available. 

The clientele evacuating the region are a mix of senior executives at global finance firms and wealthy travelers in the region for business or vacation, according to Semafor.

LIV golfer Jon Rahm, a two-time major winner, was just one of the wealthy who arranged flights amid the turmoil.

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Rahm arranged a charter flight through his partnership with VistaJet, a private aviation company, to fly the seven stranded LIV golfers and a caddie from Oman to Hong Kong after their flights were canceled.

After a more than four-hour drive to Oman, the crew flew to Hong Kong.

A spokesperson for Air Charter Service, a company that acts as a global broker for private jets and freight transport, told FOX Business the company has arranged more than 10 evacuation flights, with more scheduled, mainly out of Oman with passengers looking to flee Dubai.

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FlightRadar24 shared flights flying in and out of Muscat airport. (@Flightradar24 via X)

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“We evacuated some of our own staff who were just visiting the region, and we arranged transport via the Hatta crossing into Oman from the UAE to get them to Muscat from where they flew out of the region,” the spokesperson said. “The border crossing time at Hatta took around 3–4 hours, as of Sunday, but I suspect this has increased now, as more people look at this option.”

Light flight jet trips from Muscat, Oman, to Istanbul, Turkey, are reportedly going for more than $93,000, according to Forbes, which said the price was about double the usual rate. 

The outlet added the same route on heavy jets can cost up to $140,000.

AMERICANS IN MORE THAN A DOZEN MIDDLE EAST NATIONS URGED TO FLEE

This map shows the targets of Iran’s retaliatory strikes. (Fox News)

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The U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran Saturday, triggering retaliatory attacks targeting countries in the region that host U.S. interests. 

Mora Namdar, Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, advised U.S. citizens to leave Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

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The limited number of available aircraft has pushed up prices, as citizens and travelers attempt to flee.

Fox News Digital’s Ryan Morik and Ashley Carnahan contributed to this report.

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