Warning: This article contains spoilers about Wednesday’s episode ofThe Masked Singer.
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eliminated fromThe Masked Singer.
Credit: Michael Becker / FOX
Here, the classical-singer-turned-pop-star talks about how Kitty was more than just a costume.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Were you in it to win it?
JACKIE EVANCHO:Oh yeah, definitely.
I was trying to win it all.
I really wanted that mask.
What do you think went wrong?
I think ultimately, that’s why I got kicked off.
If I had a different song, I probably would have still been on the show.
Your performance of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” was terrific.
How did you choose that one?
I feel so extravagant, like a diva and a princess.
And then I immediately remembered that song because I love old movies.
Kitty reminds me ofMarilyn Monroe, and I was like, this is perfect.
It was actually one of my favorite performances.
Kitty’s mask sure seemed heavy, though.
It was very heavy and it was also really frustrating.
I worried about being close to Nick Cannon on stage.
I didn’t want to hit him with my feathers.
Does the heat of that costume affect your ability to sing?
I would say yes.
It’s frustrating because you already have this crazy adrenaline going, and then you feel all that heat.
I think it just kind of intensifies everything.
And then you’re free to start panicking.
Guesses about your identity were all over the board.
What was your favorite?
It would probably have to beVanessa Hudgensbecause I really admire her and think her showmanship is amazing.
Her integrity for her job is amazing.
So that was actually a huge compliment to me.
Some of your clues were kind of confusing.
What did it mean that you “grease up your gears?”
No, I didn’t.
I’m totally different now.
I mean, I’m 20.
Somebody online recognized your hand movements.
I tried my best to sort of change up how I perform.
But I was really shocked that people could figure that out through my hands.
Was it easy to convince you to do this show?
Did it take some thinking on your part before you said yes?
Oh, not at all.
And I was like, this could be such a fun experience to be anonymous.
It was actually a great learning experience for me.
So, what’s next for you?
Kitty is inside of me.
She wasn’t all fake.
She’s a part of me that I had never got to show the world.
I would love to do some fashion stuff, too.
I would love to make a clothing line and perfume and makeup.
There’s no limit!
The Masked Singerairs on Wednesdays on Fox.
