The Masked Singer Season 14 Episode 8 Recap: Eggplant Revealed

SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 8  of “The Masked Singer,” “OzzFest Night,” which aired March 4 on Fox.

All Jack Wagner needs is just a little more time. To be sure what he feels. Was it all in his mind? ‘Cause it seems to hard to believe… that “The Masked Singer” was all he needs.

Sadly for the “General Hospital” and “Melrose Place” alum, he was the star that was out tonight. And now he’s so sure where he stands: Wagner was the latest celebrity to be unmasked on Season 14 of the Fox singing reality competition, as Eggplant.

This week’s “The Masked Singer” paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with “OzzFest Night,” featuring guest panelist Kelly Osbourne (who appeared as Ladybug in Season 2).

Among the panelists, no one got it right — although Ken Jeong, who guessed another “General Hospital” alum, Rick Springfield, was closest. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg went with REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin. Rita Ora thought it was Nathan Lane, and Robin Thicke went with Kenny Loggins. Osbourne named Alice Cooper.

Here’s what Wagner, as Eggplant, said in his first appearance of this season: “I have five decades’ worth of experience playing in many fields. I stand up for the people. I represent the rock stars, ship captains and a whole lot of lovers. When it comes to connections, I’ve schmoozed with everybody. Jason Bateman, Jack Nicholson, Clint Eastwood. They’d all endorse me. So cast your ballot and join me. Together we’ll shoot for the stars.”

In his second appearance, he added: “Life comes at you fast. Especially in the land of opportunity. Like the time I crashed the most iconic event in pop history: The recording of ‘We Are the World.’ I got the private invite from Quincy Jones. Suddenly, I’m hanging with 45 of the biggest legends in music. Now, I topped the charts myself, but I was starstruck. Springsteen. Turner. Dylan. Then along comes MJ, and he tells me, ‘I loved your album. And your voice. Keep doing your thing.’ I was so inspired.”

Wagner’s recent credits include “When Calls the Heart” and various Hallmark Channel movies. He also appeared on “Dancing With the Stars” in 2012.

Contestants Pangolin, Eggplant, High Voltage and Galaxy Girl opened the show by singing “Crazy Train,” Osbourne’s signature song.

On this week’s episode, the bottom two were Eggplant and High Voltage. They battled by both performing their own versions of “Iron Man,” by Ozzy Osbourne. High Voltage was saved, leaving Eggplant to be unmasked as Wagner.

With Eggplant gone, that leaves High Voltage, Pangolin, Galaxy Girl, Stingray, Cat Witch, Pugcasso and Crane left in the competition.

Jack Wagner (Eggplant) joins Heidi Montag (Snow Cone), Billy Ray Cyrus (Owl), Teddi Mellencamp (Calla Lily), Claudia Oshry (Queen Corgi), Taraji P. Henson (Scarab), Tone Loc (Handyman), Tiffany Haddish (Le Who Who), Todd and Julie Chrisley (Croissants) and David “Big Papi” Ortiz (Googly Eyes) as the celebrities unmasked so far on “The Masked Singer” Season 14.

Back for Season 14 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists McCarthy Wahlberg, Jeong, Ora and Thicke.

New this season is “America’s Insider,” in which singer, dancer and social media personality Kylie Cantrall will share behind-the-scenes hints and clues for viewers. The twist: Cantrall is in costume as Cat Witch, but will only unmask for viewers — so the audience knows who she is, but the panelists don’t.

“The Masked Singer” Season 14 themed episodes include a tribute to “Star Trek,” the ‘90s comedy “Clueless,” the comic franchise “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and the blockbuster “Twilight Saga” films. Also Fox’s new “Fear Factor” reboot will feature host Johnny Knoxville in a “Fear Factor: House of Fear Night,” and an “Ozzfest Night” honors late rocker Ozzy Osbourne, including a special tribute by “Masked Singer” alum Kelly Osbourne (Season 2’s Ladybug) saluting her father’s musical influence.

The 18 Masked contestants in Season 14 include Eggplant, Pugcasso, Queen Corgi, the Croissants, Owl, 14 Karat Carrot, Snow Cone, Galaxy Girl, High Voltage, Googly Eyes, Scarab, Handyman, Crane, Le Who Who, Pangolin, Stingray, Cat Witch and Calla Lily.

Per the show, the Season 14 contestants have sold a combined 94 million records, received 47 Teen Choice Award nominations, 12 Emmy nominations, two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one Tony Award win and one Academy Award nomination.

Here were the performances on Wednesday’s episode.

High Voltage

Song: “Paranoid,” by Black Sabbath

Previous songs: “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” by Tears for Fears; “Miles On It,” Kane Brown and Marshmello

Clue: Bandwagon. “Let’s just say that because of me and others, some people jumped on to the band wagon.”

Panel guesses: Billie Joe Armstrong, John Rzeznik, Tim Allen

Previous panel guesses: Conan O’Brien, Julian Edelman, Jimmy Fallon, John Stamos

High Voltage voiceover: “I grew up listening to Ozzy. Big fan. He and I know what it’s like to break out from a group and go solo. I had my own band of brothers. We went through everything together. The practice, the victories and the defeats. But, I knew if I wanted higher stakes in the game, I’d have to do more than play it. So, I cut the cord. And went out on my own. It could have been a huge disaster. But, I crushed it. I run businesses, bands, podcasts, anything to stay current. My life has been a crazy train. But I don’t believe I’ve reached my final destination. Yet.”

Galaxy Girl

Song: “Drive,” by Incubus

Previous songs: “Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl,” by Chappell Roan; “Just A Girl,” by No Doubt

Clue: Halo. “Not everyone earns a halo in life, but in my lifetime, this girl sure did.”

Panel guesses: Ashlee Simpson, Kate Hudson, Gwen Stefani

Previous panel guesses: Lindsay Lohan, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Emma Stone, Dixie D’Amelio, Anne Hathaway, Hillary Duff

Galaxy Girl voiceover: “It’s an honor to pay tribute to Ozzy tonight, and especially Ozz Fest. My first concert was Lilith Fair. I remember seeing the girls up on the stage thinking, I want to be you! For years I was lost in the background. I wasn’t the one who sang! So I kept that dream a secret. I would wait until everyone left the house. I’d sit at the piano and sing at the top of my lungs. Just for me. When I finally built up the confidence to tell my family, they didn’t want me to get my hope up, or worse, fail. I was so nervous to sing, I was expecting the worse. But they were shocked. Because I was totally good. And totally me! And eventually, those festivals I dreamed of as a kid didn’t seem so impossible after all.”

Eggplant

Song: “One Step Closer,” by Linkin Park

Previous songs: “Rocket Man,” by Elton John; “American Woman,” by Lenny Kravitz

Clue: Classic guitar. “I played plenty of these in my day, and now I even have one named after me.”

Panel guesses: Slash, Kevin Cronin, Rick Springfield, Richie Sambora, Alice Cooper

Previous panel guesses: Martin Short, Nathan Lane, Billy Joel, Daryl Hall, Kenny Loggins

Eggplant voiceover: “Ozzy. What an inspiration. Talented and fearless, and boy did he know how to rock. And so did I. Back in the day, I lived large, from Billboard to Broadway. Even shared the spotlight with Sharon. I’ll admit fame went to my head, I got a little too wild. I started dating a famous rocker’s girlfriend. Big mistake. He sent his buddies to talk to me. That’s right, I was about to become eggplant parmesan. Nowadays, I’ve mellowed out. Sorry gals, this veggie’s off the market. But that rock ‘n roll spirit? Still got it.”

Pangolin

Song: “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” by Ozzy Osbourne

Previous song: “Ironic,” by Alanis Morrisette

Clue: Diamond. “I’ve hit plenty of milestones, but this one truly shimmered.”

Panel guesses: Christina Perri, Vanessa Carlton, Michelle Branch

Previous panel guesses: Sara Bareilles, Christina Perri, Katy Perry

Pangolin voiceover: “It is such an honor to be a part of this tribute to Ozzy. He stood up for himself. He is such an inspiration. And I’ve had to learn how to do that too. When I started out, I was living and working out of my van, on the brink of giving up. Then fame suddenly hit, and I was pulled in so many directions. I felt the need to please everyone, or what I had worked so hard for might all go away. But sometimes all it takes is a powerful song to pull you out of the darkness. I found mine. It became my armor to stand up for myself. Kelly, I know you’ve lost more than we can imagine. You are not alone. All of us have been so fortunate to honor your dad tonight. And we hope for even a moment, we’ve made you feel at home.”

Past “The Masked Singer” winners include T-Pain as Monster (Season 1), Wayne Brady as Fox (Season 2), Kandi Burruss as Night Angel (Season 3), LeAnn Rimes as Sun (Season 4), Nick Lachey as Piglet (Season 5), Jewel as Queen of Hearts (Season 6), Teyana Taylor as Firefly (Season 7), Amber Riley as Harp (Season 8), Bishop Briggs as Medusa (Season 9), Ne-Yo as Cow (Season 10), Vanessa Hudgens as Goldfish (Season 11), Boyz II Men as Buffalos (Season 12) and Gretchen Wilson as Pearl (Season 13).

“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.