"I never wavered" — The Masked Singer star Kobie Turner on overcoming doubters

The Masked Singer season 12, episode 10, on December 4, 2024, featured intense competition among the final four contestants. In the latest episode, contestants competed for three spots in the semi-finals. By the end of the episode, Goo was unmasked, revealing Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Kobie Turner.

This was Turner's second time on the chopping block, resulting in elimination. Before his performance, Kobie shared his thoughts on being part of the competition. He appreciated the judges' comments, noting that singing is not his primary profession. Turner has always had two passions: singing and his real-life profession.

According to his own account, Turner's experience on The Masked Singer was life-changing. Throughout his life, people doubted his abilities, but he never gave up on his dreams. He enjoyed performing and testing his singing skills. With his fiancé by his side, Turner felt proud to showcase his true self, even while wearing a mask.

"Everyone said I couldn’t do both. But I never wavered. Being here has been the time of my life. A test drive of my other passion. And who knows what will come next," revealed Kobie.

The judging panel of The Masked Singer season 12, which premiered on Fox on September 25, 2024, consists of Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, Robin Thicke, and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, with Nick Cannon as host.

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What happened in The Masked Singer season 12, episode 10, that resulted in Kobie's elimination?

The quarterfinals of The Masked Singer season 12 kicked off with Wasp's performance of Jungkook's Standing Next to You. The judges speculated that Wasp might be Mario, Usher, or Maxwell.

Before taking the stage, Wasp shared a heartfelt voiceover, expressing gratitude for making it this far in the competition. They reflected on their childhood, where they struggled to understand true love, and how they've now found someone special.

Next up was Goo, who performed Goo Goo Dolls' Iris. The judges had previously guessed that Goo might be Aaron Donald or John Cena. In a voiceover, Goo revealed how meaningful the judges' comments had been to them.

Being a non-professional singer, it meant a lot to him to be able to pursue his other passion. He also claimed that participating in The Masked Singer had been an exhilarating experience.

Strawberry Shortcake took the stage next, performing Tegan and Sara's Closer. The judges speculated that Strawberry Shortcake might be Katy Perry, Haylie Duff, or Danielle Haim.

In a voiceover, Strawberry Shortcake shared how the competition has been a thrilling experience but also a journey of self-discovery. As someone who's always been part of a group, they've never had the chance to shine alone until now.

The night's final performance was by the trio of Buffalos, who sang Shania Twain's You're Still the One. The judges had previously guessed that the Buffalos might be the Temptations, Tony! Toni! Toné!, or Blackstreet. In a voiceover, the Buffalos shared how their journey on The Masked Singer has brought them closer together, helping them overcome past challenges and emerge stronger.

After all the performances, it was announced that Goo and Strawberry Shortcake were at risk of elimination and would compete in a Smackdown. Goo performed Sam & Dave's Hold On, I'm Comin', while Strawberry Shortcake sang Alessia Cara's Scars To Your Beautiful.

In the end, Strawberry Shortcake secured a spot in the next round, while Goo's journey ended. As mentioned, the identity of the unmasked Goo was revealed to be Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Kobie Turner.

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Catch up on all the episodes of The Masked Singer at 8 pm ET/PT on FOX before the semifinal is aired on December 11, 2024.