‘The Best Season Ending’: Viewers React to the ‘Epic’ Finale of ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 12

Netizens are buzzing about the season finale of “The Masked Singer,” where the two finalists performed for the last time, revealed their identities, and the winner was crowned.

The tension was palpable as host Nick Cannon, who donned an all-white outfit, stood on a glittering, holiday-themed stage to announce the winner.

Flanked by dazzling golden and red holiday decorations, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation. The judges — Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Rita Ora, and Robin Thicke — stood next to each other, visibly on edge.

“The votes are in!” declared the host, his voice charged with excitement. “And it was very, very, very close.” His dramatic pause only heightened the suspense, prompting Ora to exclaim, “Oh gosh!” and McCarthy to admit, “I’m sweating!”

The crowd erupted in cheers, with the audience leaping to their feet and screaming in unison. Ora, McCarthy, Thicke, and Jeong mirrored the audience’s enthusiasm, pointing at the triumphant Buffalos and clapping ecstatically.

Cannon, beaming with pride, called the finale “probably the most legendary episode ever!” as the Buffalos basked in the glow of their well-deserved win.

The moment became even more electrifying as the crowd and judges broke into a chant of “Boyz II Men! Boyz II Men!” Their voices filled the studio, amplifying the sense of celebration and reverence for the iconic group.

One of the members candidly responded, “We got excited, man, because, you know, when you’re an artist for 30-some-odd years, people tend to try to put you in a hole of what you can do and what you can’t do.”

He continued, “So we actually huddled up as we always do and said, ‘Listen, we’re gonna start these songs, and slide this way, and push ’em that way, try songs they ain’t never heard us sing before, switch parts around, have people doing stuff they don’t do.’ And then, when the competition got stiff, we just had to turn the screws.”

The judges were still soaking in the magic of the reveal when Rita Ora shared just how much the moment meant to her. “This is a moment I will never forget in my whole life of entertainment,” she said, her voice filled with emotion.

Finally, another member of Boyz II Men took a moment to thank their fans for letting them have fun and show the public who they really are.

Another echoed the sentiment, “BEST SEASON HANDS DOWN!!!!🙌🙌🔥🔥,” while a fellow admirer gushed, “Congratulations Buffaloes 👏👏..This is the happiest l have ever been since the inception of the show 😍😍😍😂.”

Someone else added, “Congratulations buffaloes! I was rooting for you guys this season! You guys definitely deserve it! And most of all, you made HISTORY!!!!!”

Another declared, “Not only was my dream finale, but also the most celebrated season finale I ever seen and that Boyz II Men/the Buffaloes vs Mario/Wasp finale will go down to be one of the best and most celebrated season finales ever [sic].”

One fan had accurately guessed the Buffalos’ identities before their masks were removed, “The buffalos are definitely boyz II men [sic]. They are one of the greatest singers of all time.”

Kicking off the festive celebration, Season 5 winner Nick Lachey, famously known as Piglet (on his season), returned to the stage with a captivating rendition of “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”

At another point in the episode, Wasp, aka Mario, reflected on his career. In his clue package, he shared how much the competition meant to him. “This experience has felt like it’s made for me, like I’m finally getting the recognition I’ve been craving,” he disclosed.

For his first performance of the night, he gave a soulful rendition of Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man,” which drew high praise from the judges and sparked speculation about his identity.

One spoke about how their time on the show has been for their fans, kids, and everyone who stuck by them, emphasizing the deeply personal nature of their participation in the competition.

The comment brought one of the Buffalos to tears, as he expressed, “This has made me feel like, with these guys, we can do anything.”

The images showcased him in his intricate Wasp costume, with its vibrant yellow wings and shimmering black-and-gold bodysuit.

One backstage snap showed him holding the elaborate mask with a triumphant smile, offering fans a close-up of the costume’s incredible detail. Another photo showed him mid-performance under sparkling stage lights, surrounded by glowing sunflowers.

In his caption, Mario expressed gratitude for the experience, “TO ALL MY WASP FANS OUT THERE! Thank you for your support and love. This was such an amazing journey and it certainly allowed me to be a big kid again. The wasp will forever be a winner and live through your imagination. 🐝.”

He also extended his congratulations to Boyz II Men and revealed how much their music has inspired him as an artist.

Ending on a high note, Mario reminded fans about his latest album, urging them to check it out, “THE LEGACY CONTINUES. New album ‘GLAD YOU CAME’ out NOW!!! LINK IN MY BIO 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.”

Boyz II Men shared a behind-the-scenes look into their “Masked Singer” adventure. Their Instagram post featured a compilation video chronicling the journey of their Buffalo costumes — from initial concept art to the detailed designs that brought the characters to life.

One playful clip revealed that the group almost performed as French Hens before settling on the Buffalos. The video transitioned to show candid moments of the trio getting into costume, adjusting their elaborate masks, and rehearsing their harmonized choreography in a studio before their show-stopping finale performance.