Five Masks No Morethe Masked Singer : Season 1 ... -

Finally, it was down to the Peacock and the Monster. The showman and the underdog.

Nick Cannon’s voice boomed from the stage, "Five masks remain... but tonight, they are five masks no more!" Five Masks No MoreThe Masked Singer : Season 1 ...

The Bee was next. The sting of elimination didn't hurt when you were a Queen. stood there, the "Empress of Soul," proving that true talent can’t be masked by any amount of yellow stripes. Finally, it was down to the Peacock and the Monster

That left the Monster. The crowd held its breath as the massive turquoise head was hoisted away. There, sweating and smiling, stood . He hadn't used Auto-Tune once. He had used his soul. but tonight, they are five masks no more

Then, the Lion. The golden regal mask lifted to reveal , her eyes bright with the thrill of being judged for her voice alone, not her famous name.

The Rabbit was the first to fall. "Take it off!" the crowd chanted. With a frantic tug, the ears came away to reveal . The boy-band charm hadn't faded; it had just been hiding behind a twitchy nose.

The stage lights dimmed as the five stood together—no longer masks, just people. The mystery was gone, but the music remained. Season 1 had ended, and for the first time in weeks, they could finally see the world, and the world could finally see them.