Joey Lawrence revealed his identity after appearing as the walrus in Sunday’s double-elimination episode of The Masked Singer on Fox.
The 46-year-old actor wore a giant walrus mask along with a yellow raincoat while performing in Season 8’s ’90s Night Two Princes by the Spin Doctors.
“You just lit a fire on ’90s night,” Nicole Scherzinger, 44, said before his unmasking.
TV star: Joey Lawrence revealed his identity after appearing as the walrus in Sunday’s double elimination episode of The Masked Singer on Fox
When his identity was revealed, Jenny McCarthy, 50, encouraged him to start recording albums.
“I’m starting to make music again,” Joey said after removing his walrus fancy dress costume. ‘It will be fun.’
“You should,” said Robin Thicke, 45. “You sounded great.”
Show host Nick Cannon, 42, asked him if he enjoyed being on the show.
Season eight: The 46-year-old actor wore a giant walrus mask along with a yellow raincoat while performing on ’90s Night Two Princes by the Spin Doctors in season eight
“It’s a great time,” Joey said. “I used to get blown up on IG that you guys assumed it was me for the past few seasons. Then Fox finally said they wanted you to come, and I said, ‘Sure, let’s just do that.’
“I just said Joey Lawrence to everyone and finally got it right,” Robin quipped.
Joey was the first contestant and his clues included: autographs, a catchphrase and a cat.
Good times: “It’s a great time,” Joey said. “I used to get blown up on IG that you guys assumed it was me for the past few seasons. Then Fox finally said they wanted you to move on, and I said, “Sure, let’s just do that.”
NSYNC’s Lance Bass, 43, took the stage and provided another clue as to Walrus’ identity.
“I knew I smelled a boy bander in the building,” said Jenny, dressed as Gwen Stefani.
The clue was a mixtape of TV theme songs.
Boy band: Lance Bass, 43, of NSYNC, took the stage and provided another clue to Walrus’ identity
Before the unmasking, Ken Jeong, 53, suspected it was John Stamos. Jenny suspected it might be actor Scott Wolf. Nicole thought it might be Mario Lopez. However, Robin correctly insisted it was Joey Lawrence.
Hip-hop duo Tag Team opened the show with their hit Whoomp! (There it is).
Next came the milkshake mask, a giant pink shake topped with strawberries. His clues included peach pits, records, balls and rockets. The Milkshake performed Sir Mix A Lot’s Jump on It.
Milkshake Mask: Next came the milkshake mask, a giant pink shake with strawberries
“This is the funnest performance we’ve seen this season, in my opinion,” said Ken.
Boy Meets World actress Dannielle Fishel, 41, provided his additional clue. The clue was a playlist for an after party and mentioned Wiz and Snoop Dog.
Ken thought it might be LL Cool J. Jenny thought it might be DJ Jazzy Jeff. Nicole thought maybe TI Robin thought it might be football player DeSean Jackson.
Another clue: Boy Meets World actress Dannielle Fishel, 41, provided an additional clue
All judges were wrong. NFL running back Le’Veon Bell, 30, was the second person to be voted out.
“I didn’t see that coming,” Ken said.
‘You killed it!’ Nick said.
Surprise Reaction: Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeon and Nicole Scherzinger got it wrong on Milkshake
Nick asked him what made him want to do the Masked Singer.
“I’m really trying to show my talents,” said Le’veon. ‘ A lot of people know me from the soccer field. I just wanted to get into a different lane and show people that I’m more talented at other things than just football.
“You made it here tonight,” Nick said.
Multiple talents: “I’m really trying to show my talents,” said Le’veon. ‘ A lot of people know me from the soccer field. I just wanted to go down a different path and show people that I’m more talented at other things than just football.
The three little lambs, the show’s reigning queens, shared new clues as to their identities from popcorn and a movie. They entered the stage together and played Ironic by Alanis Morissette.
“Your voices are amazing,” Nicole said. “You sound like a record up there.”
Lance returned to give a hint.
Great trio: The three little lambs, the show’s reigning queens, shared new clues as to their identities from popcorn and a movie
“You can call me Lamb Bass now,” Lance said.
The clue included reality and day trips.
Nicole said she thought it might be the singing group The Corrs. Robin said it was The Chicks.
The Lambs eventually beat Milkshake in the battle royale, each singing their own version of Haddaway’s song What Is Love.
The Lambs advanced to the semifinals.
The Masked Singer returns on Fox next Wednesday.
Battle Winners: The Lambs eventually beat Milkshake in the battle royale, each singing their own version of Haddaway’s song What Is Love