‘The Masked Dancer’ episode 4 reveals the identity of the hammer

Gym, tanning, laundry, dancing. “Jersey Shore” star Vinny Guadagnino is the next celebrity to be revealed on Fox’s “The Masked Dancer.”

Guadagnino was revealed to be the person in the hammerhead shark costume on Wednesday’s edition of the hit series. He was unmasked after dancing to Santa Esmeralda’s version of “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”.

“I’m neither a singer nor a dancer, but it’s probably a bit more in my wheelhouse,” Guadagnino said Variety. “So I was like, I’m a little scared but I think I can do this job, let’s try it. I didn’t even really know I was going to make it the first week, so I ended up falling in love and getting really competitive with it. It was a great experience.

Guadagnino said his dance experience came down to breakdancing at parties as a child.

“So I had a little bit of that, but learning choreography is a whole different sport in itself,” he said. “Getting right into that is definitely something hard to do, but it’s in my wheelhouse, I love challenges and I love learning something and stimulating my brain to learn and how I get obsessed. I rehearsed in my room every night like this until I took it down because I didn’t want to do it halfway.

Then add the costume to it, and Guadagnino had a heavy one: “I had literally like a 40 pound muscle suit and you can’t even see out of the mask, you can’t do anything,” he said. declared. “You lose all your senses, you can barely breathe. It would be hard enough to learn the choreography on your own.

Guadagnino said he was presented with the hammerhead costume and immediately thought it was appropriate. “Obviously being a part of ‘Jersey Shore’ I’m around those who are like muscle guys like some of my cast members. But I’m not that guy, I’m more like the low-key skinny guy, so I’m pretty close to that character without actually being the character.

Among the panelists, Ken Jeong and Brian Austin Green got closer, but with the bad teammates of “Jersey Shore”. Jeong thought it was Pauly D, while Green guessed Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino. Paula Abdul thought it was David Dobrik and Ashley Tisdale thought it was Kevin Hart. Guest panelist Whitney Cummings joined Jeong in picking Pauly D. New clues to the episode included New Jersey and sun lotion.

“I was pretty flattered when I heard names like Zac Efron. Eminem, Joe Rogan, ”Guadagnino said of previous guesses. “I’m fine, like they’re pretty cool guys. So I was happy with that. I think Paula guessed me once, but I’m glad no one really guessed it, I’d rather it was a big reveal.

As for the sequel, Guadagnino said he hopes “people just see this and see that I can do different things, I’m more than a reality TV star, always up for a challenge and entertaining them. people. Hope to continue to be a part of maybe this show somehow in the future or other shows like this. I love to entertain and just want to keep doing it.

Guadagnino had previously danced on “Everybody” by Backstreet Boys and “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd. Previous panelist guesses have included Carrot Top, Joe Jonas, Zac Efron, Ryan Seacrest, Joe Rogan and Guadagnino’s “Jersey Shore” co-star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino.

“The Masked Dancer” includes the “Word Up” feature, in which each candidate says a word about their identity. Guadagnino’s first “Word Up” was “Dramatic” and the second “Word Up” was “Heartbreaker”.

This season’s costumes include Zebra, Tulip, Sloth, Exotic Bird, Cotton Candy, Cricket, Disco Ball, Moth, Ice Cube, and Hammer. Previously unmasked were Brian McKnight as cricketer, Elizabeth Smart as moth, Bill Nye, the scientist as Ice Cube and Ice-T as disco ball.

The show boasts a cast of 10 celebrities who have “amassed over 38 million albums sold worldwide, 20 Emmy wins, 20 Grammy nominations, 10 global dance titles, five best-selling author titles. of the New York Times, four Olympic gold medals three Broadway appearances. “

Here are the other contestants and their performances in episode five, “Super Six”:

Daddy’s beard

Dance: “Great Balls of Fire”, by Jerry Lee Lewis
Bonus hint: Five golden balloons
The panel assumes: Tara Lipinski, Gabby Butler, Simone Biles and Kristi Yamaguchi
Voice off: “I’m no stranger to competition, but it was different. After I fell, I didn’t know if I could continue dancing. Some haters have said in the past that I can’t dance. I’m about to have a crazy, fun swing performance that will change my mind.
Previous dances: “Glitter in the Air”, by Pink; “Sour Candy”, by Lady Gaga feat. Blackpink
Previous password: “Primetime”; “Team player”
The previous panel guesses: Jenna Dewan, Pink, Julianne Hough, Tara Lipinski, Kristi Yamaguchi.

Exotic bird

Dance: “Rush”, by Lewis Capaldi feat. Jessie reyez
Bonus hint: Rose tattoo
The panel assumes: Kat Von D, Dita Von Teese, Ashley Graham and Kate Upton
Voice off: “When this competition started, I was very stressed. I made fun of myself before for my dance. But when the music started, I only felt the beat. Life has really changed since I became a mother bird. But being under the mask helped me rediscover my sensual side.
Previous dances: “Con Calma”, by Daddy Yankee and Katy Perry feat. Snow; “Latch”, by Disclosure feat. Sam smith
Previous password: “Note”; “Number one”
The previous panel guesses: Hope Solo, Jennifer Hudson, Venus Williams, Janet Jackson, Jordyn Sparks, Kate Hudson, Megan Thee Stallion

The laziness

Dance: “Ain’t that a kick in the head”, by Dean Martin
Bonus hint: Starry 18
The panel assumes: Bradley Cooper, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen
Voice off: “I might not be new to the dance floor, but this show took me out of my comfort zone. It helps that no one knows who I am. But I can’t wait for my family to find out. I will be doing a new style of dance every week to get this trophy.
Previous dances: “What I like about you”, by the romantics; “Where We Belong”, by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes
Previous password: “Broadway”; “Leading man”
The previous panel guesses: Matthew Morrison, Kevin Federline, Jason Derulo, Jonathan Groff, Keegan-Michael Key, Will Ferrell

Tulip

Dance: “Thank U, Next”, by Ariana Grande
Bonus hint: “2nd annual mother-daughter dance”
The panel assumes: Sarah Hyland, Simone Biles and Julianne Hough
Voice off: “This competition has become reality. Believe it or not, I never really enjoyed the competition. But since I’ve been here I’ve started to fall in love with the stage again. I did tap dancing, I did an emotional dance. But tonight I’m going back to one of the first dances I ever learned. Bring it on!”
Previous dances: “Fergalicious”, by Fergie; “Champs d’or”, by Eva Cassidy
Previous password: “Triple”; “Princess”
The previous panel guesses: Charli D’Amelio, Ariana Grande, Heather Morris, Sarah Hyland, Hayden Panettiere, Kristen Bell, Charli D’Amelio, Simone Biles

Zebra

Dance: “Mi Gente”, by J Balvin and Willy William
Bonus hint: KO
The panel assumes: LL Cool J, Oscar de la Hoya, Floyd Mayweather
Voice off: “I had two left feet, even before I became the zebra. But look where I am now, the Super Six! At first, wearing the mask freaked me out. Honestly, I am very claustrophobic. But starting to play again is like finding a piece of my soul. I might not be the best dancer, but I love it! So I’m going to keep the Latin vibes fun. “
Previous dances: “Magalehna”, by Sergio Mendes; “All my life”, by K-Ci and Jojo
Previous password: “Come back”; “Champion”
The previous panel guesses: Ricky Martin, Kevin Richardson, Pitbull, Floyd Mayweather, Mario Lopez, Tito Ortiz, Tony Robbins