“The Masked Singer ”season 14 winner revealed in finale as 4 celebs unmasked

The Masked Singer season 14 wrapped up with a super-sized finale on April Fools' Day, however the last 4's identities had been no joke.

Galaxy Lady, Pugcasso, Cat Witch, and Crane had been all vying for the Golden Masks trophy. They every carried out show-stopping numbers and introduced new units of clues all through the evening, which was made longer due to a 20-minute delay mid-episode for East Coast viewers whereas President Donald Trump addressed the nation.

The pack dwindled as Crane was the primary eradicated and revealed to be "Motivation" singer and former Fifth Concord member Normani. Then, Cat Witch, whose id has been recognized to viewers as Descendants costar Kylie Cantrall, lastly revealed herself to the panel as effectively. That left Pugcasso and Galaxy Lady as the ultimate two masks. Ultimately, the painted pup was despatched again to the pound and unmasked as "Residence" singer and American Idol season 11 winner Phillip Phillips.

That meant Galaxy Girl became The Masked Singer'sseason 14 winner, and was revealed to be "Items of Me" singer Ashlee Simpson, whose husband, Evan Ross, was revealed as Stingray earlier this season. Huge sis Jessica Simpson was in attendance for the large second after serving as an in-person clue throughout the present.

Galaxy Lady succeeds final season's winner, Pearl, a.ok.a. nation star Gretchen Wilson. Previous winners additionally embrace Vanessa Hudgens, Amber Riley, Teyana Taylor, Jewel, Wayne Brady, LeAnn Rimes, and all the lineup of Boyz II Males.

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Beneath, Simpson speaks with Leisure Weekly about her triumphant run on the present, why she didn't carry out along with her husband as a duo, and that candy sisterly second within the finale.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Congratulations, you gained The Masked Singer! Did you count on that every one alongside?

ASHLEE SIMPSON: No, in no way. Doing this present was one thing I wished to do for enjoyable. I assumed my children would like it. It's a present all of us watched collectively as a household.… I form of thought I'd go off earlier, however as I began doing it, I used to be like, "Oh, I'm feeling aggressive and I'm into it." And it simply turned this complete enjoyable, thrilling sport that I used to be taking part in.

We've seen {couples} compete as pairs earlier than. How did you and Evan find yourself on the identical season however competing individually?

Each of us bought requested to do it individually and we wished to each do it. So we determined to do it each individually. However after we began doing it collectively, I didn’t see him. There have been so many guidelines. So I knew my husband was on set, however I didn't know what he was singing or when he was in rehearsal or no matter, as a result of we weren't allowed to see one another. Typically at dwelling I may hear the track he's engaged on or he may hear the track I'm engaged on, however we're in numerous rooms. The concept that each of us had been on this secret world on the identical time and it was gonna be enjoyable for our children to see was thrilling.

Did you attain out to any previous contestants for recommendation once you determined to do it?

I didn't really attain out to any previous contestants. I form of went into this present not likely understanding what to anticipate. I didn't know what my character was gonna be, however to see that come to life and their imaginative and prescient, that's the good factor about this present is the costumes.… I actually loved that side of it and form of simply being hidden and attending to mess around and do various things and form of develop into a personality.

Everybody on the panel ended up guessing you on the very finish, however what had been a few of the most stunning guesses that they had alongside the way in which?

Emma Stone. There have been some actually humorous ones. Aly & AJ, that was attention-grabbing. It was simply form of humorous to see what they had been guessing. However I really feel like as soon as Kelly Osbourne was on [as a guest panelist] she was like, "I do know who that’s."

Did any well-known buddies attain out to say they knew it was you?

It's been numerous my daughter's buddies from college. Like they're all watching it with their dad and mom they usually're like, "Everybody's guessing that is you. Is it you? " In order that's been actually cute and enjoyable. After which my daughter was on the finale. So was my sister really.

Sure! I used to be going to ask you about her subsequent. What was it like having her there supporting you? She appeared so proud watching you.

That was the perfect as a result of actually what folks don't know is how a lot work goes into this present. It's such as you're actually there studying a brand new track. When you've discovered that track, you're onto the subsequent one and a lot work goes into it. My sister was proud. She was so proud I made it to the tip. And for me, it was like no matter place, all people was unbelievable. The entire forged was unbelievable. In order that was enjoyable. However Jessica was so happy with me and my daughter was along with her and it was so good.

Did you could have any shut calls navigating your costume?

Below my masks, it's such as you're sporting this actually tight factor in your face. It seems to be such as you're about to go swimming or scuba diving. In order that half was attention-grabbing. After which my costume was laborious. It doesn’t matter what, I'd nonetheless go to my knees and everybody was like, "Oh, God, one thing's falling off. Right here we go once more." I used to be fortunate with my costume as a result of I may transfer in it, nevertheless it's undoubtedly laborious to see or know the place you're going.

I do know you could have some huge performances arising, Stagecoach Music Competition and L.A. Delight. What are you able to inform me about these and what you're most enthusiastic about?

I'm undoubtedly wanting ahead to Stagecoach. I'm doing a enjoyable DJ second there, and that'll be enjoyable. I'm excited to go to the present. I haven't executed Stagecoach but, and I really feel prefer it's undoubtedly a spot that every one my mother buddies go, and we're gonna have a superb time. So I'm actually enthusiastic about that one. Delight, I went final yr. I had a good time. We went and noticed Maren Morris final yr, and I'm excited to be part of it this yr. I'm actually wanting ahead to that one.

This interview has been edited for size and readability.

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