The Masked Singer Season 13 Episode 12 recap: Lucky Duck mask comes off on the Semi-Finals night

The Masked Singer Season 13 Semi-Finals | Image via Instagram/ @maskedsingerfox
The Masked Singer Season 13 Semi-Finals | Image via Instagram/ @maskedsingerfox

The semi-finals of The Masked Singer Season 13 delivered one of the most surprising unmaskings of the season as Lucky Duck was revealed during episode 12. With just a few contestants remaining, the stakes were at an all-time high, and emotions ran deep. The night was packed with powerful performances, clever clues, and heightened suspense as the duck mask quacked out Rita Ora's husband and filmmaker Taika Waititi.

Following an evening filled with thrilling performances by the semi-finalists, fans eagerly anticipated the customary unmasking. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Lucky Duck, the show's regular mystery visitor, grabbed center stage. Lucky Duck made a stunning entrance, revealing that none of the semi-finalists would be unmasked that night. Lucky Duck is known for making appearances throughout the season. It was not the end of the shock.

Shortly after, Lucky Duck himself was exposed, starring Taika Waititi. The panel was taken aback by the revelation, particularly Ora, who was clearly moved. Waititi's surprising arrival and lighthearted demeanor throughout the season gave the program a certain charm. The shock gave fans one of the most memorable revelations in The Masked Singer's history while maintaining the tension for the finale because no candidates were removed.


Lucky Duck mask came out and revealed Rita Ora's husband in episode 12 of The Masked Singer Season 13

One of the most surprising turns of The Masked Singer Season 13 was revealed in Episode 12, and viewers couldn't stop watching. Tension was high as the Semi-Finals got underway, and the surviving masked performers gave their best performances to date. The highlight of the night was complete mayhem wrapped in feathers, and it came just as fans were expecting the night to close with an unmasking.

A recurrent character who had been crashing the stage all season, Lucky Duck, made an unexpected reappearance for what appeared to be another lighthearted interruption. However, he arrived this time with a revelation that completely altered the situation. To the surprise of the judges, he declared,

"I’ve been breaking into this competition all season long, and I’ve decided to dust off this old lucky bell, because tonight… both of you are safe!" He quacked, "The biggest surprise of all isn't that they're not unmasking. It’s that I am!"

Shortly after, Lucky Duck took off his mask to show that he was none other than Taika Waititi, the Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker who is also the husband of judge Rita Ora.

The Semi-Finalists, Coral, Pearl, Mad Scientist Monster, and Boggie Woggie, gave powerful performances prior to the twist, delivering emotionally charged and vocally rich pieces. The judges, including Ora herself, were truly moved and in awe of their stage presence and range.

All four semi-finalists made it to the season 13 finals, with Lucky Duck's reveal taking center stage and no contestants revealing their masks. The season's top players will compete for the Golden Mask in a high-stakes matchup after the unexpected non-elimination. If this episode is any indication, the finale is sure to be a memorable one.


Stay tuned to watch the finale of The Masked Singer Season 13 on FOX on May 7, 2025.

Edited by Tanisha Aggarwal