The Masked Singer season 12 finale brought a whirlwind of excitement and surprises. With contestants like Buffalos and Wasp battling it out for the Golden Mask trophy, viewers were on the edge of their seats. Host Nick Cannon, dressed as Santa Claus, added to the festive atmosphere as he gave out presents to the judges.

Uncover the Hidden Talents in The Masked Singer Season 12

Wasp's Journey

Christmas truly came early for one of the Masked Singer finalists. Wasp, in his final clue package, expressed how this experience felt like it was made for him, as he had been craving recognition for a long time. He mentioned starting to build his empire at a young age, dominating the Billboard charts and collaborating with Masked Singer alums like Lil Wayne, Vanessa Hudgens, and NE-YO. Despite feeling overlooked at times, he hoped to honor his mom with a Masked Singer win.For his first selection, he crooned "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars, leaving the judges with a wide range of guesses including Mars himself, Jason DeRulo, Daveed Diggs, Taye Diggs, Mario, Miguel, Frank Ocean, Anthony Ramos, and Usher. His second song, Whitney Houston's "I'm Your Baby Tonight", was a powerful performance where he offered advice to his younger self, emphasizing the importance of trusting one's intuition.

Buffalos' Story

Buffalos also had a remarkable journey on The Masked Singer. They mentioned having to fight their way out of the hood and overcome the passing of an important person. Their time on the show was for their fans, kids, and everyone who had stuck with them over three decades.For their first song, they chose "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye, impressing the judges with their range. Their second performance, Sam Smith's "Too Good at Goodbyes", brought one of them to tears, as the harmonies made them feel like they could achieve anything.

The Grand Finale

Cannon called the Dec. 19 finale "probably the most legendary episode ever" before announcing the winner: Buffalos, becoming the first group to ever win the show. Before unmasking, runner-up Wasp popped off his insect head to reveal "Let Me Love You" singer Mario. When Buffalos returned and took off their masks, Boyz II Men's Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman appeared.The Masked Singer season 12 is now streaming on Hulu, allowing fans to relive all the excitement and discover the hidden talents once again.