WARNING! THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS ABOUT THE MASKED SINGER SEASON 12!The Masked Singerseason 12 Group C contestant Royal Knight was one of the 15 mystery celebrity singers competing for the Golden Mask trophy, andshe was unmasked during the Group C finals on Peanuts Night and revealed to be actress, singer, and New York Times best-selling author, Jana Kramer.The Masked Singerseason 12 welcomed back panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora, along with host Nick Cannon. For the first time ever,The Masked Singerhas introduced Masked Ambassadors, who are alums of the show with special connections to the newest contestants.
The Masked Singerseason 12began with Group A, which included Leaf Sheep (John Elway), Showbird (Yvette Nicole Brown), Woodpecker (Marsai Martin), Ship (Paula Cole), and the Buffalos, who advanced to the quarterfinals.The Group B contestants included Dust Bunny (Andy Richter), Chess Piece (Laverne Cox), Bluebell (Natalie Imbruglia), and Wasp and Goo, who both became quarterfinalists when the panelists used the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell to save Goo. Group C consists of Royal Knight (Jana Kramer), Sherlock Hound (Bronson Arroyo), Ice King (Drake Bell), Macaron (Bethany Hamilton), and Strawberry Shortcake, who advanced to the quarterfinals.Here are all of the clues that proved that Royal Knight was Jana.
The Masked Singer Season 12’s Royal Knight Is Jana Kramer
Only Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg Guessed Jana Correctly
The Masked Singerseason 12’s Royal Knight was revealed to be Jana, but it took Jenny, who was the only panelist to guess her correctly, awhile to figure it out. DuringThe Masked Singerseason 12 Who Are You Fest Night, the panelists offered many different guesses for Royal Knight’s identity. Jenny guessed that she wasAshley Tisdale, and Rita said that she was thinking Ashley Tisdale orHilary Duff.
However, Rita then mentionedLily James, saying that she thought that Royal Knight might be disguising her British accent with a country twang. Royal Knight then said,“I do love my tea time.“Robin was unsure if a person could change their accent that much, so he thought that she might beHayden Panettiere. Rita said that she loved that guess, and Jenny added that it was good.
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During Miley Cyrus Knight, the panelists guessed more celebrities. Rita thought that she might be an actor, perhapsAmanda Seyfried. Jenny agreed that she was an actress too, but she thought that she wasJennifer Love Hewitt. Rita then mentionedKate Hudson, but Ken guessed that she might beAubrey Plaza. Robin thought that Ken had a good guess.
Before Royal Knight was unmasked duringThe Masked Singerseason 12 Peanuts Night, the panelists offered their final guesses for her identity.They included Anna Faris (Rita), Kelly Ripa (Ken), and Busy Philipps (Robin).OnlyJenny correctly guessed that she was Jana because she’d appeared on Jana’sWhine Down with Jana Kramerpodcast, and was able to use that clue to decipher her identity.
Royal Knight’s Masked Ambassador Was Savannah Chrisley
Savannah Revealed Her Connection To Royal Knight
Royal Knight’s Masked Ambassador was Savannah Chrisley, who wasThe Masked Singerseason 11’s Afghan Hound. At the beginning of Royal Knight’s clue package, she appeared on the cover of an ornate fairy tale pop-up book. Savannah said that it’s no secret that her own life has been"pretty rough lately,“but she was there to introduce viewers to"the toughest woman I know, Royal Knight.“Savannah is friends with Jana. Jana even appeared on Savannah’s podcastUnlocked with Savannah Chrisley.
Royal Knight’s Masked Singer Season 12 Who Are You Fest Night Performance & Clues
Clues About Royal Knight’s Life Were Revealed
WhenThe Masked Singerseason 12 Group C contestantRoyal Knight first stepped out on the stage, Rita commented that her poses looked like a model, while Jenny noticed that she was tall. Robin added that she had a strut, and Jenny agreed that she was very confident.Royal Knight then performed an stunning version of “Yoü and I” by Lady Gaga.
At the beginning of her clue package, the book with Savannah on the cover opened up to reveal Royal Knight inside of it. She told her,“Thanks, Sis. I’ll take it from here.“A crown then appeared over Royal Knight’s head, and a castle surrounded her. She was then shown walking through a kingdom. Royal Knight said,“Chapter One,“and shared that, as a young girl,she thought that she’d have"that fairy tale life,“so she went on a quest for it. She was then shown looking at a white glass slipper on a gold pedestal.
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Royal Knight added that it turned out that her life was no fantasy.The Masked Singerseason 12 contestantrevealed that there was"heartbreak and terror behind every corner,“and she quickly had to learn to protect herself with layers of armor, until she became the"warrior"that she is today. As Royal Knight said this, she had a duel with a red dragon, in which her sword was a TV remote control.Jana is a TV star who has been married four timesto Michael Gambino, Johnathon Schaech, Mike Caussin, and now Allan Russell.
As the scene turned to a forest with green trees with red, yellow, and blue butterflies, Royal Knight added that she had to"break free of the idea of a ‘you and I’ and learn how to be, well, ‘me.'“Royal Knight then held up a gold megaphone that said,“The T,“on the side.
Royal Knight went on to say that, now, she doesn’t care about castles or kings, as long as she’s"giving main character energy.“She snapped her fingers as she said this. The book then turned to pages that read,“The End,“and closed as Savannah said,“Oh wow! You are one of the fiercest friends that I have, and I think that tonight, for your performance, you’re gonna slay.”
After Royal Knight’s performance, another clue was given about her identity, which was merchandise from Who Are You Fest. The clue was a t-shirt that said,“Who Are You Fest,“on the front, and"Ready to Sleigh,“on the back. A white sleigh with red interior, with evergreen trees on the side, was also printed on the shirt. Royal Knight explained,“No matter the season, I’m always ready to ‘slay’ the competition.“Jana has appeared in many Lifetime Christmas movies, which explained the"sleigh"clue.
Royal Knight’s Masked Singer Season 12 Miley Cyrus Night Performances & Clues
Royal Knight Revealed More Clues About Her Life
The Masked Singerseason 12 Miley Cyrus Nightbegan with Royal Knight, Sherlock Hound, Strawberry Shortcake, and Ice King singing Miley’s classic song, “Party in the U.S.A.“Royal Knight then competed with a sincere and moving version of “When I Look At You.”
In her clue package, Royal Knight explained what she had in common with, as Nick said, the"paparazzi favorite,“Miley. As a book opened to reveal a Wanted poster of Miley with a $15,000 reward, hanging from a tree next to two deer, Royal Knight said that tonightThe Masked Singerwas celebrating Miley. She said that just like Miley had many chapters in her life, so did she. Royal Knight then began to tell the story of chapter two of her life.Jana’s first single was called “Why Ya Wanna,” which is what the Wanted poster represented.The tree referenced her role as Alex Dupre inOne Tree Hill.
Royal Knight shared that, while she may have been standing on the stage in shiny, protective armor, for so much of her life, she felt broken. As she smelled a bouquet of flowers in a vase, she said that a series of bad relationships, betrayals, and heartbreaks left her feeling shattered, and, worst of all, like everything was her fault.This was another reference to Jana’s three divorces. A mannequin with red scrubs was then shown.This could possibly refer to Jana appearing in episodes of the medical dramasGrey’s AnatomyandPrivate Practice.
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Royal Knight went on to say that she knew that love was out there for her, so she continued fighting, and it was a battlefield. A purple tapestry with a red heart with orange flames was then shown with a slash from a sword in it. As she looked out at the sunset,Royal Knight said that, just as her world was falling apart, she saw someone on the horizon: a beacon calling her to safety. The shadowy figure of a male knight was then shown.
Royal Knight added,“And now, he’s my North Star. I look to him when I feel lost, and, he calls me his warrior.“Royal Knight confessed that this was why she broke into tears the first time that she saw her mask. At that point, she took a red gumball out of a gumball machine. Rita thought that the gumball machine might refer toThe Masked Singerseason 11’s Gumball, Scott Porter. She was right becauseJana played Noelle Davenport on seven episodes ofFriday Night Lights, in which Scott also starred.
Royal Knight then continued to talk about her love, sharing that her Miley Cyrus Night song was"for him. The knight, my light I found in total darkness.“This was a reference to Jana’s husband, Allan Russell.
After Royal Knight’s performance, another clue about her was given, which was her connection to Miley. The clue was a sign that said,“Nashville.“Royal Knight explained,“Well, just like Party in the U.S.A., Miley and I would both prefer a Nashville party.“Jana is a country music artist who has released two studio albums,Jana KramerandThirty One.
Royal Knight’s Masked Singer Season 12 Peanuts Night Performance & Clues
Royal Knight Shared More Details About Her Family
DuringThe Masked Singerseason 12 Peanuts Nighton Thanksgiving, Royal Knight competed in the Group C finals against Strawberry Shortcake and Sherlock Hound.She sang an electrifying rendition of “Holiday” by Madonna.
Royal Knight began her clue package by saying that she had more to be thankful for this year than ever before because, finally, she’s living her happily-ever-after. She shared that, tonight, her knight’s table will truly be a feast to behold. A podcast microphone and a wine bottle with theMasked Singerlogo was then shown. As Jenny pointed out,Jana is the host of theWhine Down with Jana Kramerpodcast, as well as the creator of One Brick Wines.
A drawing of Royal Knight with all of her children was then shown. She went on to say that, first, there’s her eldest, who helps cut the turkey,“so loving and kind.“Then, her middle child, who sets the table, her"sensitive, sweet little soulmate.“A boomerang was then shown, which referencedJana’s song called, “Boomerang.”
This year, she’s celebrating with their miracle baby who she never thought was possible, who will get to eat pumpkin pie for the very first time. Royal Knight then held up a onesie that said,“It’s a Boy!“Jana is the proud mother of three children: Jolie, 8; Jace, 5; and Roman, 1, who she considers to be her miracle baby, after she experienced miscarriages.
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Royal Knight went on to say that it’s days like this that she realizes how far she’s come from that"shell of a girl"that she once was. She said that she’s been through a lot in life,“judged and ridiculed,“and it’s taken her a long time to stand there bravely. And now, she tries to teach all of her children to love themselves from the start. Royal Knight concluded by saying that this performance was for them, a thank you for making her"the luckiest mom in the world, ‘cause this holiday, everything I need is right here at my table.”
After Royal Knight’s performance, another clue was given about her identity. It was a book that said,“Best Selling Author - Royal Knight.“She explained,“I act, I sing, I live my life to the fullest, and I even wrote a best-selling book all about it.“Jana is the author of two best-selling books:The Good Fightwith ex-husband Mike Caussin andThe Next Chapter.After the audience vote, Royal Knight was unmasked and revealed to be Jana.
When Jana was unmasked,she revealed that she joinedThe Masked Singerbecause her daughter loves the show. She said that she loves watching it with her kids. Jana shared that she cried when she found out that she was going to be the Royal Knight because her husband always calls her his"Little Warrior.“She said that it’s been so great because she feels that she’s always been"very armored up and trying to be super tough,“but really she’s just trying to be the best mom and person she can be.
Jana concluded herMasked Singerrun by sending love to her children, husband, family, and the viewers. She added,“Just continue being the light that you are, and live your life, and be the happiest you can be.“Jana then sang a joyous unmasked reprise of “Yoü and I” by Lady Gaga. AsThe Masked Singerseason 12’s Royal Knight, Jana was a fierce competitor with a sensational voice and spectacular stage presence.When she becameRoyal Knight, Jana truly was able to slay the competition.
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The Masked Singer is a reality singing competition where celebrities perform in elaborate costumes concealing their identities, with panelists and viewers trying to guess who is behind the mask based on clues provided throughout the show.
