WARNING! THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS ABOUT THE MASKED SINGER SEASON 12!The Masked Singerseason 12 Ship was unmasked during the Group A Finals, which was Soundtrack of My Life Night, and she was revealed to be singer Paula Cole.The Masked Singerseason 12 welcomed back host Nick Cannon, along with panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora. During theMasked Singerseason 12 premiere,Ship made her debut alongside her fellow Group A contestants, who included Buffalo, Woodpecker, Leaf Sheep, and Showbird.
The Masked Singerseason 12features Masked Ambassadors for the first time in the show’s history.The Masked Ambassadors areMasked Singeralums who have special connections to the season 12 contestants. In addition, during season 12, everything, including the costumes, could be a clue. As Ship’s journey comes to an end, here are the clues that proved that she was Paula.
The Masked Singer Season 12’s Ship Is Paula Cole
Panelist Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg Guessed Ship Correctly
DuringThe Masked Singerseason 12 Group A finals, Ship was unmasked and revealed to be Paula. After her premiere night performance, the panelists were so impressed by her that Jenny handed her the Golden Mask trophy. Rita thought that Ship might beCyndi Lauper, but Jenny didn’t agree. Jenny guessed that she might beJoan Osborne, with which Robin and the other panelists agreed. Robin also mentionedEnyaandSarah McLachlan.
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DuringThe Masked Singerseason 12FootlooseNight, Rita was stumped by Ship’s identity, but she said that the texture of her voice reminded her ofKate Bush. She also mentioned Sarah McLachlan. Robin thought that she might beAmy Grant, but, because of the piano in her clue package, he went back to his premiere night guess and agreed that she might be Sarah. Ken guessed that Ship wasSheryl Crow.
During Soundtrack of My Life Night, before Ship was unmasked, the panelists offered their final guesses for her identity.They were Sarah McLachlan (Rita), Alanis Morissette (Ken), and Amy Lee (Robin). Only Jenny guessed Paula correctly.
Ship’s Masked Ambassador Was Jewel
Jewel Revealed Her Connection To Ship
Ship’s Masked Ambassador wasThe Masked Singerseason 6 winner Jewel, who competed as Queen of Hearts. Jewel shared that she was surprised at how much depth there was to the competition beneath the surface, and that’s something that she thinks will serve Ship well. She said that she always had a great relationship with Ship. Jewel and Paula were both very popular during the late 1990s, and they both performed at Lilith Fair.
Ship’s Masked Singer Season 12 Premiere Night Performance & Clues
Clues About Ship’s Life & Career Were Revealed
For her firstMasked Singerseason 12 performance,Ship sang a stunning, slowed-down versionof “Pompeii” by Bastille. Ship began her clue package by saying that she knows how quickly the tides can change,“from angry to serene on a dime.“She shared that her life has been the same. Ship explained that her career set sail at a rapid clip.She had massive hits, and made history, but she lost control. At this point, a clock shaped like a plane was shown, and she picked it up.
Ship went on to say that she became lost at sea and, at times, felt totally forgotten.She then looked at a Wanted poster of herself, which offered a $15,000 reward. This referred to Paula’s hit song, “I Don’t Want to Wait,” which was also the theme song toDawson’s Creek.Ship shared that it’s taken her years to find her way back to the shore, but she finally got the career that she’s always wanted. She admitted that that’s why being onThe Masked Singeris so scary: because, once again, she’s in uncharted waters.
Jewel encouraged her to steer towards her fears, head-on, just like they did all those years ago together. Jewel said, if Ship does that,“I know that you’ll be unsinkable.“After her performance,Ship received a gift from Jewel, whichwas a sparkling, silver cowboy hat. The cowboy hat was a reference to Paula’s hit song, “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?”
Ship’s Footloose Night Performance & Clues
Ship Shared How Music Helped Her In Life
DuringThe Masked Singerseason 12FootlooseNight,Ship sang a beautiful rendition of “Almost Paradise” by Mike Reno and Ann Wilsonfrom the film. In her clue package, Ship described what she was like in high school. She revealed that she was a star cheerleader, the class president, and was even voted Prom Queen. However, she injured her foot and had to wear a boot, and she was sidelined for a whole year. This actually happened to Paula when she was in high school.
Ship said that her heart sank, and she was frustrated, which led her to the family’s piano, where she’d sit and play for hours on end. At that point,Ship was shown playing a piano with a raven sitting on it. This was a reference to Paula’s 2013 album,Raven.
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Ship shared that playing the piano was her"therapy,“during which she channeled,“my sorrow, my joy, my expression.“A heart then appeared on the screen, asThe Masked Singerseason 12 contestantsaid,“Music became my paradise, and it’s been a healing source since.“Ship said that the good news is thatthe only boots she’s wearing these days are leather, and made for dancing. She concluded by saying,“Tonight, I feel like I’m knocking on heaven’s door.”
After Ship’s performance of “Almost Paradise,” another clue about her identity was revealed. Ship played the game, “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon,” in which connections are made between the star ofFootlooseand other celebrities.Ship’s connections went from Melissa Etheridge to Whoopi Goldberg to Kevin. She explained that she’s three degrees away from Kevin because she’s connected to Melissa, who’s connected to Whoopi, who starred inDestination Anywherewith Kevin. Paula has collaborated with Melissa.
Ship’s Soundtrack Of My Life Night Performances & Clues
Ship’s Final Clues Gave Away Her Identity
OnThe Masked Singerseason 12 Soundtrack of My Life Night, which was also the Group A finals, Ship, Woodpecker, and the Buffalos opened the show with a spirited rendition of “High Hopes” by Panic! At the Disco.Ship then performed “Because the Night” by Patti Smith Group. She began her clue package by saying that she was so proud to have steered her way into the Group A finals. Ship said that she’s always trusted her heading, even when it was risky.
Ship then revealed that she was singing “Because the Night” by Patti Smith because there was a time that she found herself"shipwrecked"and broke, living off of a two-dollar burrito a day–half for lunch, and half for dinner. Therefore,she jumped at the chance to sing back up on an international tour. Paula performed on Peter Gabriel’s 1993-94 Secret World Tour. Then, a wooden model of a rowboat was shown. This was most likely a reference toDawson’s Creek.
Ship went on to say that, as thrilling as it was, she knew that she had her own stories to tell. She said that she realized that she’d rather be driving herself around in a rental car, singing her truth.A photograph of John Wayne was then shown. This was a reference to Paula’s iconic song,“Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?,” in which she asks,“Where is my John Wayne?”
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Ship continued that taking that chance started the tidal wave of her career. She said that she took a risk being onThe Masked Singerbecause it was so unlike her, but it was already so rewarding. Ship shared that it would have meant the world to her to continue her voyage to the quarterfinals.
After her performance, another clue about Ship was revealed in a time capsule, which was a framed message from LeAnn Rimes that read,“Congrats on the Best New Artist win! You are a true leading lady - LeAnn ‘98.“Ship then explained that the note was from one of the most treasured moments of her career, and it meant the world to receive recognition from such a talented woman like LeAnn Rimes. In 1998, Paula won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
Ship also shared that she’s discovered that she’s such an introvert, sotheMasked Singercompetitionwas really stressing her out, but she had to say thatshe’s been watching the show with her daughter, and they love everyone. She thanked everyone for having her there. Paula’s daughter, Sky, was born in 1991.
After Woodpecker was unmasked, the Buffalos and Ship went head-to-head in the Battle Royale, during whichthey both sang their own versions of “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac. The panelists voted, and the Buffalos won the Battle Royale. Ship was unmasked and revealed to be Paula because the panelists opted not to use the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell.
After she was unmasked,Paula shared that she joinedThe Masked Singerseason 12 because she was asked to. She thought that it made her uncomfortable, but she also thought that there was so much possibility when people"pick up their bravery"and do something outside of their comfort zones. Paula shared that she pushed herself, and then it was fun. She also said that now she’d get to watch the show with her daughter. She thanked the panelists, the audience, and her whole family for supporting her through her experience.
AsThe Masked Singerseason 12 contestant Ship, Paula had one of the most phenomenal voices ever to have been heard on the show. Her vocal range is incredible. Paula concluded her run on the show with a beautiful rendition of “I Don’t Want To Wait.” As Ship, Paula sailed to the Group A finals, and, even though she didn’t make it to the quarterfinals,she’ll always be remembered as one of the bestMasked Singercontestants ever.
The Masked Singer
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The Masked Singer is a reality singing competition where celebrities perform in elaborate costumes concealing their identities, with panelists and viewers trying to guess who is behind the mask based on clues provided throughout the show.
