The popular reality singing competition show, The Masked Singer, recently wrapped up its 11th season with Gumball finishing in second place. Many fans believed that Gumball, whose true identity turned out to be actor Scott Porter, deserved to take the crown over the eventual winner, Goldfish, who was revealed to be actress Vanessa Hudgens.
Gumball wowed audiences with his performances of songs like Latch by Disclosure featuring Sam Smith and Styx’s hit Renegade. The star, known for his roles in hit TV shows like Friday Night Lights, Ginny & Georgia, and Hart of Dixie, managed to keep his identity a secret from the celebrity panel of judges throughout the season.
After the big reveal, fans took to social media to express their disappointment that Gumball didn’t clinch the top spot, with some declaring that he was “robbed” of the victory. Despite the loss, Gumball shared that the experience was a special one for him, as it allowed him to pay tribute to his parents who were musicians but never achieved commercial success.
Porter admitted that he never expected the judges to guess his identity, as he considered himself less of a recognizable celebrity compared to others who have appeared on the show. He also revealed that he had zero singing experience prior to the show, making his journey on The Masked Singer even more surprising.
Throughout the season, Gumball dropped several clues about his identity, including references to the American South, beatboxing, his wife who was diagnosed with a disease, and working with Channing Tatum. The judges, including Rita Ora, Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, and Ken Jeong, made various guesses about Gumball’s true identity, with names like Chase Crawford, Jack Black, and Derek Hough being thrown into the mix.
In the end, Gumball’s journey on The Masked Singer was one filled with surprises and memorable performances, leaving fans and judges alike in awe of his hidden talent.
