‘Natalie Imbruglia, the Australian star who won the UK version of The Masked Singer in 2022, has been eliminated from the US edition of the show. Disguised as Bluebell, she failed to make it to the quarter-finals after her performance of The Contours’ Do You Love Me during a 60s-themed week. The celebrity panel, tasked with guessing the contestants’ identities, failed to identify Imbruglia correctly.
Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg guessed Naomi Watts, Ken Jeong suggested Rose Byrne, Robin Thicke named Isla Fisher and Rita Ora identified Kylie Minogue. The US quarter-finals now feature Buffalo, Wasp and Goo. Other celebrities unmasked this series include US actresses Laverne Cox and Yvette Nicole Brown.
This follows Imbruglia’s victory in the third series of The Masked Singer UK in 2022, where she beat Welsh singer Charlotte Church, disguised as Mushroom, to win the title. Imbruglia first gained fame in the early 1990s as Beth Brennan in the Australian soap, Neighbours.
She launched her singing career three years after leaving the show and had a global hit with her cover of Ednaswap’s song Torn. In October, 2019, Imbruglia announced the birth of her son, Max Valentine, at the age of 44, conceived with the help of IVF and a sperm donor.’
Natalie Imbruglia made waves as the winner of The Masked Singer UK in 2022, but her journey on the US edition took an unexpected turn. Despite her star power and talent, she was unmasked after failing to advance to the quarter-finals. The judges on the show were stumped as they tried to guess the identity of the disguised celebrity, showcasing the element of surprise that the show is known for.
Imbruglia’s success in the UK version contrasted with her early exit in the US competition, highlighting the unpredictable nature of these singing contests. From her roots in Australian television to her chart-topping music career, Imbruglia has proven her versatility as an artist.
As fans reflect on her time on both versions of The Masked Singer, they are reminded of Imbruglia’s enduring impact in the entertainment industry and her ability to captivate audiences worldwide.