January 12th 2025.
As the latest episode of The Masked Singer aired, it was clear that things were about to get interesting. Viewers were on the edge of their seats, eager to find out who would be revealed next. Would it be the person dressed as a toad in a hole? The anticipation was high as the host, Joel Dommett, stood on the stage, ready for the big reveal.
And then it happened - Macy Gray, dressed as a toad in a hole, stormed off the stage. It was a hilarious moment for viewers, but perhaps even funnier for Joel himself. He was right there, witnessing the chaos unfold as Macy, aged 57, walked away from the competition. She was the third celebrity to leave, following in the footsteps of Kate Garraway and Dame Prue Leith.
As the judges discussed their reasoning for voting Macy off, Jonathan Ross explained that they were certain they knew who she was, but wanted to see if they were right. However, this explanation wasn't enough for Macy, who left the crew bewildered as she marched right off stage. When she eventually returned and unmasked herself, it was clear that she was unhappy with the decision. She gave short responses to the panel of judges, who were trying to compliment her.
Joel, who has experience hosting I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, shared how he truly felt about the dramatic moment on The Masked Singer. In an interview with Paddy McGuinness on BBC Radio 2, he described it as one of the most humorous moments of his life. And he's no stranger to funny moments, having spent weeks in an Australian jungle with Gogglebox legend Scarlett Moffatt.
Joel also pointed out that being a good singer doesn't necessarily guarantee success on the show. "This is why The Masked Singer is so good," he explained, "it doesn't matter if you're a good singer or not, the show doesn't sit in either camp." He went on to say that while Macy is a legend with a recognizable voice, it's sometimes better to go home early because you still get the same amount of money without having to do any more performances.
Despite his admiration for Macy, Joel couldn't help but find the situation funny. "You can't be vexed when you're dressed as a toad," he joked. He also mentioned that he was wearing hot pants during the moment, a result of a joke throughout the episode where his shorts got shorter after each advert break.
Even after the main episode was over, Macy still didn't feel like talking. She avoided chatting with Harriet Rose for the spin-off show, After Mask. In a clip featured on the show, Harriet can be seen trying to approach Macy, but she walks away from the cameras. It's clear that Macy is passionate about her work, which may be part of the reason she has achieved such high levels of success.
Interestingly, this wasn't Macy's first time on The Masked Singer. In 2021, she appeared on the Australian version as Atlantis and reportedly refused to leave after being voted out. In 2023, she was the wild card contestant Sea Queen on the US version. Macy's beautiful and distinctive raspy voice has earned her five Grammy Award nominations, one of which she has won. She is most known for her song "I Try" from her multi-platinum album On How Life Is.
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