The Masked Singer 2019: Rhino revealed as Wendell Sailor - NEWS.com.au

Securing Jackie O’s first correct guess of The Masked Singer, tonight The Rhino lifted its giant head to reveal the secret celebrity hiding within.

Wendell Sailor was the man behind the mask, to jumps of joy from judges Jackie, Dave Hughes and Lindsay Lohan who locked in the Rugby player at the end of the episode.

He had rapped and sung along to Flo Rida’s dancefloor smash hit Low, busting out his signature rhino moves as he went. While it wasn’t enough to keep him in the competition, the judges were full of praise.

But when the star lifted his mask, he seemed defeated.

“That was the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” Sailor said, adding that he’s “not much of a singer”.

“Like, I’d rather play an Origin or grand final.

“And also, I get claustrophobic, so this is more terrifying, coming out here, having to perform. Learning the song, learning to dance, obviously the crowd.”

Joking that he knew Jackie O and Lohan would enjoy his energetic moves, the star said he joined the secret cast to “test himself.”

“I don’t think I can really sing. I just love music and I love people and I love testing myself.”

His candid response led to a sweet moment between him and Mean Girls actor Lohan, the star joking that he reminded him of her dad.

“I think your singing was so great,” she said, with Sailor joking: “I’m one of those guys when I’m singing, I make up words in a song. My daughter says it to me.”

Lohan responded with a laugh: “My dad does that. Does she say, ‘Dad, stop embarrassing me. It’s wrong?’”

The 45-year-old has three kids, and has represented Australia in both rugby league and rugby union.

With comedian Nazeem Hussain joining the panel tonight, the guesses were here, there and everywhere.

Here’s what the confused judges threw out tonight:

SPIDER

Belting out a sassy rendition of AC/DC’s Long Way To The Top, The Spider’s performance wowed the judges, but left them no closer to answers. With an updated clue package offering, most bizarrely, a framed picture of Jennifer Aniston, and another of The Pope, the judges were simply stumped. Jackie O guessed Shakira, while Dannii Minogue — the judge who has proven to be quite the code-cracker already — picked Jessica Mauboy or Dami Im. Lohan and Hughesy couldn’t offer a single guess, but funny man Hussain threw Schapelle Corby into the mix. Given how bizarre this show is, he could be right.

THE MONSTER

Teeny tiny and adorable but with a voice that packs a punch, the panel were pretty certain The Monster is a professional singer. Belting out karaoke favourite I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner, The Monster was quick to get the audience on their feet.

Jackie O was the first judge to guess with actor and singer Billie Piper, while a frustrated Minogue went for Aussie actor Virginia Gay. Lohan laughed as she gave yet another stab in the dark with Shania Twain, while Hussain joked that it was in fact his high school science teacher. Hughesy’s wildcard guess was Ronda Rousey.

THE RHINO

Singing Flo Rida’s Low, guesses for The Rhino ranged from UFC fighter Conor McGregor, to Barry Hall, Warwick Capper, Anthony Mundine and former NRL player John Hopoate. Some fans watching along at home backed Hughesy for a change, certain it was Barry Hall, while many were on board with Jackie O’s first — and correct — guess.

THE DRAGON

With his ever-changing vocals impossible to pinpoint, the judging panel still couldn’t figure out whether The Dragon was a sportsman, music industry figure, journalist or actor. Their picks ranged from Ben Cousins, to Ernie Dingo, Daniel Ricardo, Waleed Aly and even Ben Gillies from Silverchair.

Whoever it is, their rendition of Katy Perry’s Roar was enough to keep him (or her?) in the competition. We’ll figure you out soon, Dragon.

THE UNICORN

Seemingly bounding out on stage with more confidence each episode, The Unicorn’s version of Tina Turner’s Proud Mary was flawless.

Still, the judges were baffled.

Hussain made a solid call with Sophie Monk, referencing the rose petals (The Bachelorette), and the revelation that she was one “part of a group” (Bardot?). Hughesy went for Killing Heidi singer Ella Hooper, while Minogue opted for Spice Girl Mel B. Lohan wondered whether it could be Mahalia Barnes or Stevie Nicks, and Jackie O thought it could well be former Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams.

We think it could be a while before The Unicorn unmasks, unfortunately.

Th e Masked Singer continues next Monday night at 7.30pm on Channel 10

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