The Masked Singer season 11 Billy Joel Night introduced Lizard as one of its 16 mystery celebrity contestants, and there are many clues to who he might be. The Masked Singer season 11 featured the return of host Nick Cannon and original panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, and Ken Jeong. However, for the first time in the show’s history, there’s a new celebrity on the panel: Rita Ora. For season 11, Rita replaced original panelist Nicole Scherzinger while she was starring in London’s West End production of Sunset Boulevard.
The Masked Singer season 11premiered Group C on Billy Joel Night. The episode was a celebration of the singer and songwriter’s legendary music career, and included many of the Piano Man’s biggest hits. During the show, Lizard made his debut in the competition. Here are the clues that can help figure out his true identity.
Before Lizard came out on stage, the two of the Men in Black rode out in mini cars before him. When Lizard first appeared on stage dancing to “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” Jenny declared, “This guy’s a showman.” Robin said that he had “energy,” while Rita pointed out, “he’s tiny!” In honor of The Masked Singer season 11 Billy Joel Night, Lizard sang “Uptown Girl.” Lizard’s clue package began in a car garage.
Lizard stood looking at a car on a lift as he said, “Some people might label me a ladies’ man, the bad boy type in Billy Joel songs. But that’s not the real me. And despite some of my better known hits, I tend to see people for who they are on the inside.” Lizard used a wrench to fix a car.
Lizard continued, “But when I met the love of my life, she was the definition of an uptown girl, and this downtown daredevil was smitten.” He then looked at a TV screen with a photo of himself and his wife, with the titles “TMS Pop Culture Gossip” and “Live, Laugh, Lizard.”The Masked Singer season 11 contestant also held a heart-shaped lollipop. However, he continued with, “Years later though, she was fed up with my superstar shenanigans, and she threatened to walk out that door.” The TV screen headline was now “Lizards Lose Love.” The photograph then changed to a cupcake with pink icing and a crab decoration.
Lizard went on to say, “That’s when I had a premonition: I told her I thought she was pregnant. And it turns out, she was.” The TV screen headline changed to “Lizards Scale Up Family.” Lizard then held up a red Christmas ball ornament with a lizard on it. He said, “I promised right then to change my ways. Now, my whole world is all about being a good husband and a cool dad.” He tucked a lizard egg into a blue racecar bed with black and white checkered sheets. Lizard concluded with, “And what’s cooler than showing up on my family’s favorite show? This downtown boy is about to turn it up.”
After Lizard’s performance, another clue was revealed about him. As Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind” played, a remote control taxi drove out on stage with a card that said, “Billboards.” Lizard explained, “I’ve had a number one billboard, and I’m not talking about Times Square.”
Later on The Masked Singer Billy Joel Night, Lizard went head-to-head in the Smackdown with Spaghetti & Meatballs, in which they both sang “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song).” Although they both gave extraordinary performances, Lizard made it through to the next round. Robin and Rita both declared that they knew who Lizard was after he finished singing. He’ll now compete again with Poodle Moth and Lizard, and a new Wild Card contestant.
On The Masked Singer season 11 TV Theme Night, Lizard sang “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?” from the cartoon of the same name. Lizard began his clue package with a recap of his Billy Joel Night performance. He said, “I really turned it up last time, and that Smackdown got my heart racing.” The scene then changed back to the car garage from the Billy Joel Night clue package. This time, a blue neon sign that said, “Reptile Pit Stop” was shown.
Lizard was shown drawing at a table and said, “Now being here on TV Theme Night is taking me back to my beginnings. As a little lizard, I loved cartoons so much that I spent all my days drawing them.” Lizard was shown drawing a pencil sketch of himself. He continued, “I got so good, I was offered a dream job at a huge animation studio. Yeah, the mouse was chasing this lizard pretty hard.” As Lizard stood in front of a wall of clocks, two of them made the shape of Mickey Mouse ears above his head.
Lizard continued, “It was a great opportunity, and my dad begged me to take it. But deep down, I knew I wanted to be a performer. SoI put down my pencil and took the riskier road to stardom.” Lizard threw his pencil over his shoulder and shook his head no, as the camera zoomed in on a paper that said, “Reptile Animation Studio … Employment Contract Confirmation … I ______ agree to the terms of employment at the Reptile Animation Studios.” Reptile said, “And my dad was shook,” as a framed picture of Lizard’s dad moved back and forth.
Lizard went on to say, “But that lit the fire to prove to him that I could pull it off. And when I eventually became one of the most recognizable reptiles on the planet, he was so proud.” A doll of Lizard in a box was then shown. He put it in a sack along with a pair of cowboy boots. Lizard concluded with, “Now I might not draw animation, but I sure do draw in the crowds. And tonight, I’m singing the song from a cartoon classic. Let’s Scooby-Doo this thing!”
After Lizard’s performance, another clue was revealed about his identity. A real dog that looked like Scooby-Doo was the clue. Lizard explained, “A dog actually helped me reach an even bigger audience.“ Jenny used the dog clue to guess that Lizard might be referring to Snoop Dogg. Lizard later found himself in the Smackdown with Sir Lion, during which they both sang “Who Are You” by The Who, which is the theme song to The Masked Singer. Lizard made it through to the next round, the Group C finals, which is Shower Anthems Night, during which he’ll compete against Clock and Poodle Moth.
The Masked Singer season 11 panelists had some great guesses for Lizard. Ken thought that he might be Michael Bivins from Bell Biv DeVoe, while Jenny thought he sounded more like Ricky Bell from the same group. She also said Ronnie DeVoe. Jenny said it wasn’t Johnny Gill, but possibly Ralph Tresvant. All of them were in New Edition. Robin guessed that maybe Lizard was Ray J.
During TV Theme Night, Ken stuck with his original guess of Michael Bivins. Jenny guessed Ray J like Robin did last week. However, Rita and Robin both recognized Lizard’s voice as Sisqó.
Robin and Rita are correct, and the clues actually point to singer Sisqó. Lizard sounds just like him. Sisqó is best known for his hit, “Thong Song,” which was number one on Billboard’s Rhythmic Top 40 chart. It’s also a song about women’s appearances. He also had a number one Billboard hit with “Incomplete.” Sisqó is from Baltimore, Maryland, which is famous for its crabcakes, which would explain that clue.
Sisqó married his girlfriend of 15 years, Elizabeth Pham, in 2018. Together they have two children, and he also has a daughter from a previous relationship. In addition, Sisqó wrote a children’s Christmas book called Sisqó’s Perfect Christmas, which explains the ornament clue. Rita had said that Lizard was “tiny,” and Sisqó is 5 feet 4 inches.
Sisqó starred in the 2002 film Snow Dogs, which explains the dog clue. He also was a guest vocalist with his group Dru Hill on Will Smith’s hit song “Wild Wild West,” which is why there were cowboy boots in his clue package. A doll version of Sisqó was also made, which is why Lizard had one too.
The Masked Singer season 11’s Lizard has now given four incredible performances. The competition is fierce this season, but he was able to move on to the next round, the Group C finals, during which he’ll compete against Poodle Moth and Clock on Shower Anthems Night. Lizard is certain to climb his way to the top of The Masked Singer season 11.