Erika Jayne Revealed As Yorkie On The Masked Singer In A Night Full Of Surprises

Wednesday night’s episode of The Masked Singer turned into a reality TV crossover explosion as The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, singer, and actress Erika Jayne was unmasked as the sassy Yorkie, ending weeks of speculation. Her flamboyant presence, sparkling voice, and dramatic backstory added a fresh layer of intrigue to the show’s signature guessing game—captivating both fans of glamorous reality TV and die-hard Masked Singer aficionados alike.

Competing under a fluffy Yorkie persona during the show’s "Decades Night," Jayne performed a soulful rendition of "Stop! In the Name of Love" by The Supremes, then faced off in a fierce Battle Royale against Nessy with the Otis Redding classic "Hard to Handle." Despite her energetic vocals, Yorkie was sent “to the pound” just shy of the upcoming Lucky Six round, joining a growing list of unmasked celebrities this season such as Method Man, Flavor Flav, Oscar De La Hoya, and Candace Cameron Bure.

What made her reveal even juicier was how it tugged on reality TV’s rich ecosystem: Erika Jayne’s layered backstory of scandal, survival, and transformation mirrored clues dropped during her segment. The cleverly crafted voiceover nodded to a period when she “was wrapped up in a major scandal, paying for someone else’s choices,” undoubtedly referencing the legal battles linked to her ex-husband, which have splashed tabloid headlines in recent years. “I stayed true to myself… once you have a strong foundation you can rebuild,” she said with grit, echoing the resilience that’s made her a staple of the Housewives brand.

The panelists’ final guesses perfectly illustrated how Jayne’s persona transcends genres: while Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg nailed her identity early on as Erika Jayne, Robin Thicke wagered Lori Loughlin, Rita Ora suspected Paris Hilton, and Ken Jeong threw out Kyle Richards—revealing how The Real Housewives universe continues to fascinate pop culture commentators. McCarthy-Wahlberg’s triumph also reignited the panel’s playful rivalry, with the return of the long-absent Golden Ear trophy raising stakes as the panel competes for bragging rights this season.

Behind the scenes, Jayne told Variety it "took zero convincing" to join The Masked Singer, calling it "probably one of the best times I’ve ever had performing." Still, the challenge was real, navigating heavy costumes and oversized boots while staying pitch-perfect. Echoing her signature bravado, she quipped, “Why wouldn’t I? Did you see my costume? It was absolutely adorable.”

This episode also marked the Group C finale, seeing Nessy and Mad Scientist Monster advance to join Coral, Paparazzo, Boogie Woogie, and Pearl in the Lucky Six. Adding flair, Bret Michaels—the Season 3 ‘Banana’—made a surprise cameo clue, while the mysterious Lucky Duck appeared both to taunt the judges’ middling record and to reintroduce fan-favorite segments viewers have missed.

Jayne’s playful yet emotional unmasking underscored why The Masked Singer remains a genre-blurring phenomenon—mixing outlandish costumes with real, often vulnerable stories. It’s a stage where pop icons, reality stars, and music legends all step out from behind their public personas, reminding audiences of their shared humanity beneath the mask.

As the final rounds loom and fan speculation heats up over the remaining identities, Erika Jayne’s performance leaves us pondering: What other surprises are hidden beneath those feathers and sequins? And which unmasked face will generate the next viral moment? Share your predictions, reactions, or favorite clues from this season in the comments below!

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