The four-time Super Bowl M.V.P., NFL Hall of Famer and sportscaster was the man behind “the Deer Mask” on Wednesday’s episode ofThe Masked Singer, FOX’s hit singing competition featuring 12 celebrity contestants singing and dancing in head-to-toe costumes that completely obscure their identities.
It wasn’t much a surprise for those who were watching (or for celebrity panelistJenny McCarthy, for that matter). Many had long pegged the 6-foot-3-inch Pittsburgh Steelers alum as “the Deer” due to his football-related clues, like how he was “fairly good at throwing,” had been “knocked down many times,” was “incredibly competitive” and loved horses.
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Bradshaw wasn’t too sad to go. “This is so stressful, I gotta thank y’all for voting me off,” he said with a laugh.
“It’s been so much fun, so much fun,” he added.
As it turns out, Bradshaw once had a recording career. He’s released six albums of country/western and gospel music, starting with 1976’sI’m So Lonesome I Could Cry(its title track even landed in the top 20 onBillboard‘s country chart). Bradshaw’s last album was a duet record with Jake Hess, aptly titledTerry & Jake.
OnThe Masked Singer, Bradshaw gave multiple nods to his singing past — telling the panel during week one that he considers himself a singer but is “not sure everyone’s going to agree with that.”
“It’s hard for people to get past who I am and what I’m known for,” he said.
Terry Bradshaw.Frazer Harrison/Getty
The Masked Singerhas already unmasked two other contestants: Tommy Chong (“the Pineapple”) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (“the Hippo”).
Other celebrities speculated in the running includeDenise Richards, Ricki Lake, Donny Osmond, Tori Spelling, Rumer Willis and LaToya Jackson.
Joining McCarthy on the judging panel areRobin Thicke,Nicole ScherzingerandKen Jeong. FormerAmerica’s Got Talentstar Nick Cannon hosts.
The Masked Singerairs Wednesdays (8 p.m. ET) on Fox.
source: people.com
