Warning: This article contains spoilers from Wednesday’s episode ofThe Masked Singer.
The Union Jacks were everywhere and the tea and crumpets were had on this week’sMaskedSinger.
It was British Invasion week, fittingly airing ahead of King Charles III’s official coronation event this weekend.
UFO on ‘The Masked Singer’.Michael Becker/FOX
The quarterfinals featured some truly great performances, but inevitably someone had to get the ax.
In the end, UFO got booted, sending California Roll, Medusa, and Macaw to the semifinals.
The out-of-this-world contestant ended up being model, actress, and influencer Olivia Culpo.
Olivia Culpo.Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images
Here, EW spoke to Culpo about shocking the world (and panelists!)
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How familiar were you with the world ofMasked Singerbefore doing the show?
OLIVIA CULPO:My parents are obsessed withThe Masked Singer.So I was fairly familiar with the show.
And I have friends who have done the show.
They had really great things to say, and I’m friends with Nicole Scherzinger.
So I was always keeping an eye on her.
So yeah, there were a few common denominators for me.
I had no idea you could sing!
Do you feel like it’s a surprise for people?
But I think as far as the public goes, I don’t know if people really knew.
I don’t know, I have posted things before.
And I definitely post the cello more than singing.
I started playing the cello when I was six.
So that’s always been a huge part of my life.
Have you ever wanted to put an album out or anything like that?
I don’t know.
It’s really just it’s a hobby.
You never know what would come up.
I would be happy to do it more.
I actually do this thing with my brother.
He comes over all the time and he’s like, “Sing with me!
Sing with me!”
Because he’s a pianist.
He makes me a martini and he forces me to sing with him.
So on his Tiktok @Gusculpo, we have a few videos there.
But aside from that, you know, it’s just something that I’ve always loved.
I really enjoy it.
It’s a fun pastime.
If something were to come out of it, it would be cool.
Otherwise, I’ll just continue with my martinis, singing at home with my brother.
You said before that you know people who have done the show, and Nicole Scherzinger.
So did your experience match up to your expectations from conversations with those folks about it?
And honestly, it’s just all a lot heavier than I thought.
Performing in front of people anonymously was also so new for me.
And I loved it.
It was definitely outside of my comfort zone.
But I think overall,The Masked Singeris about fun.
It’s leading with fun; it’s not even about how great you sound.
And this is like, that’s the one piece of criteria to stick to, is have fun.
What’s next for you?
That’s pretty exciting.
My brother is playing the piano and my mom the viola.
I hope you enjoy the big reveal tonight, if you plan on watching…
Honestly, that’s a good point.
I hate watching myself, but I’m gonna really give a shot to watch it tonight.
