The Masked Singer season 9 episode 3 aired on Fox on Wednesday, March 1, at 8 pm ET.The episode featured three masked contestants in an intense singing battle to earn themselves a spot in the quarter-finals. The theme for the night was New York songs, and Medusa returned to the stage, where she had to sing against newcomers Polar Bear and the Cinnamon Roll group.Polar Bear was eliminated in the first round itself, and the other two proceeded in the battle royale competition. Both contestants sang Billy Joel's Uptown Girl in a soft voice. The judges and the audience loved both of their voices but decided to evict Medusa against the group of 5 members' performance. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostJust as Medusa was about to be unmasked, judge Nicole Scherzinger rang the "Ding Dong Keep It On" bell. This is a new feature of the season, allowing judges to save one singer per group. Medusa got very emotional after being saved at the last moment and said that she felt "very relieved."The Masked Singer fans were divided over the judge's decision as some fans felt that Medusa did not deserve the bell for her performance. Others praised her voice and felt that she should head to the quarter-finals.goaway@nunyah78Ugh. Medusa did not deserve the bell. #TheMaskedSingerUgh. Medusa did not deserve the bell. #TheMaskedSinger https://t.co/BDD51Fc767The Masked Singer fans don't think Medusa will win the showMedusa has previously beaten Gnome (Dick Van Dyke), Mustang (Sara Evans), Rock Lobster (Howie Mandel), and Night Owl (Debbie Gibson).Some The Masked Singer fans felt that the bell option was wasted on Medusa as she wouldn't qualify for the finals, whereas others praised the judges for saving her.Emilee K 📖🎶/The Laughter Worth Wild🐇@SoDivineBunnyTHEY RANG THE BELL YASSSSSSS#TheMaskedSingerTHEY RANG THE BELL YASSSSSSS#TheMaskedSinger https://t.co/sWzNrVO2e4Adam Powell@adamp5104Alright, nice use of the bell 🛎 #MedusaMask #KeepGoing #KeepItOn #TheMaskedSinger #MaskedSinger #MedusaMaskAlright, nice use of the bell👏 🛎 #MedusaMask #KeepGoing #KeepItOn #TheMaskedSinger #MaskedSinger #MedusaMaskDonald Blondell@OKCStormWatcherThe bell got rung for the #MedusaMask. Thinking that Medusa is staying for a moment more.#TheMaskedSingerThe bell got rung for the #MedusaMask. Thinking that Medusa is staying for a moment more.#TheMaskedSingerBrunette Bombshell@HannahKCarson24I knew they were going to use the bell! #TheMaskedSinger2I knew they were going to use the bell! #TheMaskedSingerStacey Ford@MissStacey58@MaskedSingerFOX Medusa was saved by the bell! Yay! #TheMaskedSinger1@MaskedSingerFOX Medusa was saved by the bell! Yay! #TheMaskedSingerKeri Hayes@keriahayesNoooooooooo UGH that damn bell #TheMaskedSinger3Noooooooooo UGH that damn bell #TheMaskedSingerEddy G@EddyGarcia8866Stupid, that bell. #TheMaskedSinger1Stupid, that bell. #TheMaskedSingerTori Ann@countrylover951thank you god.... I was yelling at them to ring the bell #themaskedsinger1thank you god.... I was yelling at them to ring the bell #themaskedsingerThe Black Cruella 🖤🌹🤍@starringtacyraWhy Nicole hit that bell? I want to petition for her to get kicked off 🙄 #TheMaskedSingerWhy Nicole hit that bell? I want to petition for her to get kicked off 🙄 #TheMaskedSingerJennifer@Jen_naaayWell, that was a waste of the bell. #TheMaskedSinger2Well, that was a waste of the bell. #TheMaskedSingerWhat else happened on The Masked Singer season 9 episode 3?Fox's description of the episode read: "Two new contestants take on the reigning champ from last week and sing a collection of songs synonymous with the history of New York."Medusa’s new hints included a portrait of Coldplay’s Chris Martin and a big terrier dog, hinting that the singer knew Jeff Goldman, who was a part of the show in season 7. Her clues also included chess pieces and Buckingham Palace. She sang Frank Sintara’s Theme from New York in the first round. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe California Roll mask included 5 singers who performed Lady Gaga’s Paparazzi. The group’s identity hints include:I’ve already been on BroadwayDJ’ing all night longSet out west on the 10 for the glee parades and silver screensA notebook that says Group ProjectA diamond ringA tiger drawingSkateboardsPolar Bear’s clues included the fact that he grew up in a neighborhood that had a "bad rap," his interest in electronics, and him inventing a new musical instrument. He performed Blondie’s Rapture in the first round and was eliminated after that. Polar Bear was then unmasked as Grandmaster Flash.The Masked Singer airs on Fox every Wednesday at 8 pm ET. Fans can stream the show on Hulu and the network's website.