The recent Masked Singer finale on May 22 was an exciting one as Vanessa Hudgens, best known for her role in High School Musical, was crowned the winner of Season 11, singing under the guise of Goldfish
. Competing against Scott Porter who performed as Gumball
, Hudgens’s victory was particularly momentous given their shared history from the film Bandslam.
Vanessa Hudgens had to meticulously conceal her identity throughout the competition, which involved strict measures like wearing a face shield, hoodie, and gloves to avoid detection. Despite her efforts, many fans and friends, including judge Rita Ora, quickly deduced her identity.
I didn’t see a single contestant. If I was on the studio lot, I had a face shield, hoodie, and gloves so not even my hands were showing,
Hudgens revealed about the tight security measures during the competition.
The revelation that Scott Porter was Gumball surprised many, including Vanessa herself. She humorously recounted how taken aback she was upon discovering her rival’s identity.
He cracked me up. He was like, ‘This isn’t the first time I’ve lost you. This is the second time!’ I was just gagged. I could not believe it was him,
Hudgens noted.
Hudgens decided to join The Masked Singer amidst an industry strike, which provided a serendipitous opportunity to reconnect with her fans through music.My fans have been so supportive and just love it whenever they get anything of me singing. They had been asking for that for quite some time. I was like, this is the perfect opportunity to give that to them — and see who the real fans are.
This season also showcased numerous themed episodes such as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Transformers,” “Billy Joel Night,” and “Queen Night,” adding an extra layer of enjoyment for both contestants and viewers alike.
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