> At a Glance
> – David “Big Papi” Ortiz revealed as Googly Eyes on Jan. 7 premiere
> – 18 contestants compete for Golden Mask Award in season 14
> – Queen Corgi, Croissants, and Galaxy Girl among new costumes
> – Why it matters: First elimination sets tone for Fox’s blockbuster season
The Masked Singer season 14 kicked off with a bang as Googly Eyes was unmasked as Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz. The sports icon performed “Turn Down For What” before his elimination in the Jan. 7 premiere.
The Reveal
Ortiz’s massive monster costume featured multiple eyes and tentacle arms. After unmasking, he joked about the physical challenge:
> David Ortiz said:
> “That’s a straight-up workout right there, boy. I don’t need to go to the gym for about a month. But it was so much fun.”
Star-Studded Competition
Nick Cannon returns as host with judges Rita Ora, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong, and Robin Thicke. The panel opened with a group performance of “Golden” by KPop Demon Hunters.
Remaining contestants include:
- 14 Karat Carrot – Gold-covered vegetable costume
- Snow Cone – Colorful frozen treat
- Eggplant – Promising “big mask energy”
- Galaxy Girl – Previously sang Pink’s “Try”
- High Voltage – Electric-themed performer
- Owl – Teal cyborg bird design
- Calla Lily – Botanical-inspired elegance
- Scarab – Golden goddess who “set fire to the rain”
- Queen Corgi – Royal canine tribute
- Cat Witch – Lady Gaga performer
- Pugcasso – Artistic pooch
- Croissants – French mime duo
- Le Who Who – Pink furry creature
- Stingray – Underwater Bee Gees performer
- Pangolin – Medieval-armored mammal
- Handyman – Tool-covered robot
- Crane – Kimono-wearing bird
Premiere Performances
The Croissants duo performed Elvis’s “Jailhouse Rock” while claiming to be “upper crust socialites” who fell from grace. Panelists guessed various reality star pairs including the Chrisleys and Pratt couples.
Stingray revealed their mother hosted parties for Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, while Scarab teased connections to presidents and trophy collections.
Key Takeaways
- David Ortiz becomes first celebrity eliminated from season 14
- 18 total contestants compete across the season
- New costumes include Queen Corgi and dual Croissants
- Celebrity achievements under masks described as “next level” by host
The competition continues as 17 masked celebrities remain vying for the Golden Mask Award.
