The Masked Singer Season 13: Episode 5 Recap – Ghostbusters Night
On March 12, 2025, The Masked Singer aired an exciting episode featuring “Ghostbusters Night”as part of its thirteenth season. This episode highlighted four contestants from Group B, each performing songs inspired by the iconic film franchise. As the episode came to a close, viewers saw the elimination of one contestant, leading to a thrilling reveal.
Flavor Flav Unmasked as The Space Ranger
The contestant known as The Space Ranger was eliminated, and it was none other than Flavor Flav, an esteemed member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and co-founder of the legendary hip-hop group Public Enemy. In his conversation with Nick Cannon post-elimination, Flavor expressed that winning was never his goal; he was there merely “to have some fun.”
“Now I can say I completed one of the things on my bucket list,”he shared with enthusiasm.
Inside The Mask: The Space Ranger’s Performance Journey
During his performance, Flavor Flav delivered a rendition of “Cleanin’ Up the Town”by The BusBoys, showcasing his vibrant energy and stage presence. In his clue package, he discussed his past challenges and diverse jobs prior to achieving fame, hinting at an underlying narrative of resilience.
One particularly noteworthy clue was his expression of dreams concerning collaborations with legendary figures in music, referencing “a beastly band of boys”that played a pivotal role in igniting a global movement. However, despite the electrifying performance, The Space Ranger ended up in the bottom tier, leading to his unfortunate elimination. The Crack the Case Clue Case revealed intriguing clues, including a pair of white sunglasses.
“When you shine as bright as I have, sometimes you just gotta go incognito,”he clarified about his choice of disguise.
The Judges’ Reactions and Flavor Flav’s Identity Reveal
As the judges made their final guesses, Ken Jeong suggested DJ Jazzy Jeff, while Jenny McCarthy and Rita Ora correctly identified Flavor Flav, creating a buzz in the studio. The excitement reached new heights as the judges stood on their desks, eagerly awaiting the reveal.
When Flavor Flav was finally unmasked, the audience erupted in applause, with Nick Cannon expressing his admiration for the iconic personality.
Flavor Flav Reflects on His The Masked Singer Experience
After the show, Flavor Flav shared insights with Variety on March 12, 2025, emphasizing that he approached the competition with a spirit of fun and surprise.
“I only came on this show for two things: I wanted to have fun and I wanted to shock you,”he remarked during the unmasking.
Nonetheless, he confessed that he had hoped for a longer stay in the competition.
“I wanted to stick around longer and do a couple more songs. Because one thing about me, I love being on TV. I love it. And they didn’t give me enough TV time,”he lamented, expressing his desire for more on-screen moments.
Flavor Flav humorously attributed his easily recognizable voice to his quick identification on the show, joking that “a caveman could figure it out!”He mentioned how his clues, such as the hidden clock within his costume, pointed clearly to his identity.
“So all you have to do is take those clues and match it up to my voice,”he added.
Looking Ahead: The Future of The Masked Singer
With Flavor Flav’s departure, three contestants remain in Group B, building anticipation for the upcoming finals. Meanwhile, the Group A finalists, Coral and Paparazzo, are poised to compete further along in the season. The Masked Singer continues to delight fans with new episodes airing every Wednesday at 8 PM ET on Fox.