Nicole Scherzinger revealed that she turned to her fellow panelist for advice when she was considering whether to leaveThe Masked Singer. Nicole was one of the original panelists onThe Masked Singer, along with Ken, Robin Thicke, and Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, butshe’s been absent from the show for seasons 11-13 because she starred as Norma Desmond in both the West End and Broadway productions ofSunset Boulevard,and Rita Ora has taken her place. AsThe Masked Singerseason 13finale is about to air, there are signs that Nicole could return to the show in the future.
Nicole Scherzinger shared that one of her fellow panelists was her support system when she decided to leaveThe Masked Singer.
OnToday With Jenna & Friends,Nicole and Ken reunited when she surprised himwhile he was a guest co-host, bringing him to tears. She shared that Ken was her support system when she decided to leaveThe Masked Singer. Nicole explained,“We’ve always had that connection. Ever since we met. God, it’s been, like, eight years ago or something from the beginning of Masked Singer. He literally is my brother from another mother, and he has championed me since day one.”
Nicole added that it wasn’t easy for her to make the decision to leaveThe Masked Singer, but Ken helped her through it. She said,“This was a hard decision for me to make because I was gonna have to say goodbye to some things, and to my Masked Singer family, and he was there. I’ve called Ken several times, asking him life advice, and he’s always been there for me.”
Nicole also revealed thatKen came to see her perform inSunset Boulevardwith his family, and he was her biggest cheerleader. She said,“And then his whole family came to the show! And let me tell you. He was in the audience, and he was so loud. It was hilarious. He was laughing before anyone else. I was like, ‘I wonder where Ken is.’ Then I heard him right in the beginning. I was like, ‘I know exactly where Ken is.'”
We’ve always had that connection. Ever since we met. God, it’s been like eight years ago or something from the beginning of Masked Singer. He literally is my brother from another mother, and he has championed me since day one.
This was a hard decision for me to make because I was gonna have to say goodbye to some things, and to my Masked Singer family, and he was there. I’ve called Ken several times, asking him life advice, and he’s always been there for me.
And then his whole family came to the show! And let me tell you. He was in the audience, and he was so loud. It was hilarious. He was laughing before anyone else. I was like, ‘I wonder where Ken is.’ Then I heard him right in the beginning. I was like, ‘I know exactly where Ken is.'"
What Nicole & Ken’s Reunion Might Mean For The Masked Singer
Nicole Might Return To The Masked Singer In The Future
Nicole and Ken’s reunion was so warm and full of love.It’s obvious thatthey care very much about one another, which could mean that she’d be willing toreturn toThe Masked Singerin the future.Sunset Boulevardis closing on July 13 after a critically acclaimed run that resulted in seven Tony Award nominations, including Best Lead Actress in a Musical for Nicole. She previously won London’s prestigious Olivier Award for the role.
It would be wonderful to see Nicole come back toThe Masked Singer, even thoughRita has been doing a fantastic job. Nicole was superb at guessing the contestants, and host Nick Cannon even nicknamed her Sherlock Scherzy because of her incredible detective skills. In addition, Nicole always wowed everyone with her phenomenal performances on the show.
Our Take On Nicole Calling Ken For Advice Amid Masked Singer Exit
Nicole & Ken Share A Special Connection
It’s very sweet that Nicole called Ken for advice about leavingThe Masked Singer. The panelists always appeared to really like each other and have a strong camaraderie, so it’s nice to see that it was as real as it seemed. Nicole and Ken have a very special connection, and it’s beautiful to hear that he championed her, and encouraged her to spread her wings and star inSunset Boulevard. Now that the show is closing, and Nicole and Ken have spoken about their friendship,these are good signs that Nicole might be ready for herMasked Singerreturn.
The Masked Singerseason 13 finale airs Wednesday, May 7 at 8 p.m. EDT on FOX.
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The Masked Singer is a reality singing competition where celebrities perform in elaborate costumes concealing their identities, with panelists and viewers trying to guess who is behind the mask based on clues provided throughout the show.
