‘The Masked Singer’ spoilers: Who is Strawberry Shortcake?
Strawberry Shortcake made her debut on the 12th season of “The Masked Singer” on Nov. 13, 2024, as a member of Group C. The fruity chanteuse’s first song on Fox’s reality TV show was “Slow Burn” by Kacey Musgraves, and she had the four panelists (Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora) guessing such famous names as Reneé Rapp, Lana Del Ray, and Rachel Zegler.
But who is Strawberry Shortcake? If you’re looking for “The Masked Singer” spoilers and clues, you’ve come to the right place! Read on for everything to know about Strawberry Shortcake, including which famous celebrity WE think is hiding underneath this berry cute costume.
Gold Derby’s official guess for Strawberry Shortcake is … AJ Michalka! Don’t believe us? Let’s examine all of the clues, one by one:
Masked Ambassador Clues
Strawberry Shortcake’s ambassador is Haley Orrantia, aka Ringmaster from Season 7, who states, “I’m so stoked to introduce my friend. It’s perfect she’s making her debut tonight, because she’s truly a festival favorite … You’ve been by my side through some of my biggest milestones, and now I’m so happy to be here for you. I truly believe you can take the cake.” Michalka played Lainey Lewis in the hit ABC comedy “The Goldbergs.” Lainey was best friends with Erica Goldberg, played by Orrantia.
Audio Clues
Here is what Strawberry Shortcake has to say about herself: “When I was young, I dreamed of going to a music festival, but one with me in the lineup. Even though I believed I was headline material, I sat on the sidelines watching everyone else have all the fun, for years! Until one day, I got the call to open one of the most iconic ones. It was the sweetest day ever. A slow burn, but the best things in life are worth the wait.” AJ has has performed in many music festivals with her sister, Aly. The duo goes by Aly & AJ and they’ve taken the stage at Lollapalooza, Beachlife, and Bumbershoot, just to name a few. AJ is also no stranger to film festivals, with movies premiering at the Los Angeles Film Festival and Napa Film Festival.
Visual Clues
On-screen hints during Strawberry Shortcake’s video package include the following: clouds, stars, hearts, rainbows, a kitten, Instagram pics, sunny sunglasses, exclamation points, a speaker, mushrooms, and an ice cream cone. The bulk of these colorful clues could be a referencing Michalka’s songs she recorded with her sister. Some of Aly & AJ’s tunes include “Heart,” “Star Maps,” and “Walking on Sunshine.” Oh, they even recorded their own version of “Slow Burn,” the Musgraves hit Strawberry Shortcake covered on “The Masked Singer.”
In-Person Clues
Following her performance of “Slow Burn,” the Men in Black bring out a T-shirt that says “Break a Leg” with theater masks. Strawberry Shortcake responds, “My breakthrough role showed the world my potential.” This could have many meanings, but the singer has certainly had multiple breakthroughs as an actress. Her first TV role was in the soap opera “Passions.” She and her sister made their Disney debut in “Cow Belles,” and the following year AJ starred in MTV’s “My Super Sweet 16: The Movie.”
The ultimate Golden Mask recipient for “The Masked Singer” Season 12 will join the following list of winners: T-Pain as Monster (Season 1), Wayne Brady as Fox (Season 2), Kandi Burruss as Night Angel (Season 3), LeAnn Rimes as Sun (Season 4), Nick Lachey as Piglet (Season 5), Jewel as Queen of Hearts (Season 6), Teyana Taylor as Firefly (Season 7), Amber Riley as Harp (Season 8), Bishop Briggs as Medusa (Season 9), Ne-Yo as Cow (Season 10), and Vanessa Hudgens as Goldfish (Season 11).
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