November 7th 2024.
As the latest episode of The Masked Singer US aired, viewers were in for a big surprise as Bluebell was unmasked and revealed to be none other than Natalie Imbruglia. The 49-year-old singer, best known for her hit song "Torn" in 1997, proved that she hasn't aged a day since her debut.
Bluebell faced off against Goo and Wasp in a bid to continue in the competition, performing a lively rendition of "Do You Love Me" by the Contours. However, despite her impressive performance, she was ultimately eliminated in what was supposed to be a double-elimination. But just when it seemed like her journey on the show was over, the judges decided to use the Ding Dong Keep It On bell and save Goo at the last minute.
Natalie, who had previously won the UK version of the show in 2022, completely fooled the panel of judges, including Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, and Robin Thicke, who were nowhere close to guessing her identity. Although they correctly identified her Australian roots thanks to the clue about Vegemite, Jenny guessed Naomi Watts while Rita thought it was Kylie Minogue. Ken and Robin also had their guesses, with Ken suggesting Rose Byrne and Robin going with Isla Fisher.
Even viewers at home were taken aback by the reveal and couldn't believe that it was Natalie Imbruglia under the elaborate costume. Taking to Twitter, fans expressed their shock and admiration for the talented singer. One user even wrote, "I LOOOOOVE Natalie Imbruglia and never would have guessed it was her!!! #TheMaskedSinger."
Despite being eliminated early on in the competition, Natalie was grateful for the experience and described it as "amazing." When asked by host Nick Cannon why she decided to participate in the show after already achieving success on the UK version, she explained, "Well, it's just so much fun to do the dance choreography and everything. Things that I don't do actually in my music career. But I'm actually a stage school kid, so I grew up doing it. It's fun for me!"
Natalie also revealed that she had to ditch her natural accent to throw off the judges' guesses. She even joked, "I'm struggling to get my accent back because I've been in American accent the whole time." Despite her short time on the show, she thanked the audience for their support and expressed her love for the experience.
For those unfamiliar with Natalie, she rose to fame in the industry after her role on the Australian soap opera Neighbours, where she played Beth Brennan for two years. Her breakthrough hit "Torn" became an instant sensation in the UK, selling over a million copies and staying at the top of the charts for 14 weeks. Natalie also received a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for the song, although she ultimately lost to Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On."
Following her success, Natalie released several albums, including Left of the Middle, White Lilies Island, Counting Down the Days, Come to Life, and Male. Her latest album, Firebird, was released in 2021.
In 2022, Natalie also participated in the UK version of The Masked Singer, which she described as the highlight of her career. In an interview with Metro, she said, "I wouldn't have said yes to doing The Masked Singer even five years ago, becoming a parent and going, 'Oh my God, imagine what my son thinks of me being a giant panda.'" She also shared that she had a great time on the show and was more famous for two weeks as a panda than in her entire career.
Despite her early elimination on the US version, it's clear that Natalie left a lasting impression on the judges and audience alike. And who knows, maybe we'll see her back on The Masked Singer in the future. As they say, never say never!
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