Unmasking the Mystery: Who Is Pearl on ‘The Masked Singer’?

Los Angeles, California — As season 13 of ‘The Masked Singer’ approaches its finale, the identity of Pearl has become a hot topic among fans and judges alike.

Throughout the competition, Pearl has dazzled audiences and judges with her performances, sparking a guessing game about her real identity. In the semi-finals, judge Jenny McCarthy speculated that Pearl could be Grammy-winning country star Kacey Musgraves, citing an Elvis clue and Musgraves’ appearance on the soundtrack for the recent ‘Elvis’ film.

However, McCarthy isn’t the only judge who has made guesses about Pearl’s identity. During previous themed nights, other celebrities such as Regina King, Shania Twain, and even Melissa Etheridge have been suggested as possible matches. Yet, no guesses have been confirmed so far.

One emerging theory suggests that Pearl may actually be Brazilian singer Maria Odete Brito de Miranda de Souza, known as ‘Gretchen.’ Clues shared during performances hint at a background similar to Gretchen’s humble beginnings. After a stunning rendition of Whitney Houston’s ‘Saving All My Love For You,’ Pearl reminisced about her early career, stating, ‘People like me weren’t promised a chance at a big break.’

Gretchen, who began performing while bartending and also singing in Walmart, provided additional hints by referencing her wardrobe choices and performance experiences. ‘When I’m on the red carpet, I say I got it on sale,’ she noted, all while sharing a story about singing alongside Dolly Parton at the 2019 CMA Awards.

After her gripping semi-finals performance of ‘Your Love’ by The Outfield, Pearl added another clue about planning her daughter’s wedding, hinting at a personal life that aligns with Gretchen’s experiences.

With Pearl winning her latest head-to-head battle against Boogie Woogie, the stakes are high as she moves into the finals. Fans are eagerly anticipating whether the theories about Pearl’s identity will be confirmed, as the guesses continue to swirl leading up to the grand finale.