The panelist tells EW why she gets so emotional during the performances.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: We’re at the halfway mark for season 4.
What can fans expect from the rest of the season?NICOLE SCHERZINGER:Just some really strong competition.
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I mean, it’s honestly anybody’s season.
Fans can expect some really powerful, moving performances.
It’s just a whole other level this season.
[There are] also some really great fun surprises, unexpected things.
He did “Don’t Cha” with the Pussycat Dolls.
He’s like family in the business.
And he is such a larger than life, unbelievable artist.
So to have his credibility on our show was really awesome.
Fellow panelistKen Jeong told EW previouslythat his worst guess ever happens on this season.
Yes, I’ll give him that one.
We all get pretty close, but Ken… Yeah, we’ll give him that one.
You were the only panelist who didn’t guess thatBob Saget was under the Squiggly Monster mask.
Were you embarrassed at all?No, because I felt like I was kind of keeping it real.
Bob’s super cool, and I know that was a great guess for Ken.
I was happy for him because I know that him and Bob are very, very close.
I personally love owls.
I just think that they’re so majestic and they’re actually really beautiful costumes.
As for who I’m rooting for, I really feel connected with Sun.
I feel that she just really pulled on my heartstrings and whenever she sings she truly emotes.
There is a real gift of healing with her vocals.
And then I’m just blown away by Seahorse’s talent.
And after this season, I was like, I’m glad I’m not competing in this season.
He’d have tosing “Ja Ja Ding Dong"right?Yeah, I know, right?
And have Rachel McAdams rocking out.
I’m an artist, so I’m naturally emotional anyway.
I wear my emotions on my sleeve.
And yet you’re moved by these contestants, you’re moved by their performances.
You know what I think it is?
It’s kind of like a safety net for them.
You don’t have any preconceived notions, you don’t have any stereotypes.
The show is four seasons in, and you’ve been on it from the beginning.
What keeps you coming back toThe Masked Singer?Oh my gosh, I love it.
Are you kidding me?
It doesn’t even feel like a job.
It’s the best job in the world.
I sit next to Ken, and he just cracks me up the entire time.
Even when the cameras aren’t rolling he’s doing his own comedy show just for me.
I love everybody attached to the show.
I love the human aspect of our show.
They’re these people telling their stories and their side of their stories.
It’s a real connection.
I mean, it’s the best of both worlds.
I’d love to do that, because that would just be right down my alley, right?
I’m not scheduled yet to be on it.
But you never know down the line.
