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'The Masked Singer': Strawberry Shortcake revealed to kick off semifinals
Strawberry Shortcake was revealed on Wednesday night's episode of "The Masked Singer" to kick off the semifinals.
LOS ANGELES - "The Masked Singer" semifinals kicked off on Wednesday, with the final three contestants opening the show with a performance of "Some Nights."
The remaining celebrities to battle it out included Strawberry Shortcake, the Buffalos and Wasp, and they pulled out all the stops with renditions of "Lose You To Love Me," "Africa" and "Beautiful Things."
Wasp was the first contestant saved from elimination and chosen to head to the finale, which meant Strawberry Shortcake and the Buffalos had to battle it out in a first-ever "Smack Royale."
The results weren’t so sweet for Strawberry Shortcake, who was chosen to be eliminated from the competition series.
Strawberry Shortcake is AJ Michalka
"The Masked Singer" unveiled AJ Michalka, known as one half of the musical duo Aly & AJ, alongside her older sister Aly Michalka.
Strawberry Shortcake performs on "The Masked Singer." (Credit: Michael Becker/FOX)
"I had never really been on my own. I sang in a band with my sister," Michalka told the audience following her reveal. "So, I just wanted to challenge myself."
She previously appeared in films and television shows, including "The Goldbergs," "Super 8" and "Lovely Bones."
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"I had a blast," she continued. "The show is heartwarming and lovely and brings out a lot of people’s natural gifts on and off stage."
Next week is the finale of ‘The Masked Singer’
Next week is the finale of The Masked Singer, and Season 5 winner, Nick Lachey will return to the stage to ring in the holiday season with a joyful rendition of "It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year."
The final two contestants, Wasp and the Buffalos, are ready to pull out all the stops for the coveted Golden Mask Trophy. They are expected to bring the house down with performances of "When I Was Your Man," "Somebody That I Used To Know," "I’m Your Baby Tonight" and "Too Good At Goodbyes."
Tune in to see who will be unmasked as the Season 12 winner and runner-up in the all-new "Finale: A Champion Is Crowned" season-finale episode of "The Masked Singer" airing Wednesday, Dec. 18 on FOX.