Rhino on ‘The Masked Singer’ Clues & Guesses So Far 3/18/2020

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FOX Since "The Masked Singer" season 3 was pretaped, new episodes will continue airing on Wednesday nights in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Masked Singer season 3 episode 8 featured the second performances and clue packages from the Group C contestants, including the Rhino.

Read on for the top clues we’ve learned about the Rhino’s identity so far, and leading guesses for who might be under the mask.


‘The Masked Singer’ Rhino Clues

At the start of the Rhino’s episode 7 clue package, he said “While my exterior may look tough and callous, I’m really just a gentle giant.” Later, he teased that “being on the top became an addiction” after gaining fame in his younger years.

Some major visual clues from that first clue package were a giant guitar with the words “Grand Ole Opry” on its neck, a motorcycle, and butterflies, and a blue wig. At one point in the video, the word “FAITH” could be seen written on a ramp. He also said he was ready to take a “leap of faith” by competing on The Masked Singer. The word “Faith” came up once more in his debut song choice: “Have a Little Faith in Me” by John Hiatt.

On stage with Nick Cannon, it was clear that the celebrity behind the Rhino mask is very tall. He told Cannon that in order to prepare for performing as the Rhino, “I went to my home gym, turned up the music as loud as I could, and danced until I found that inner kid in me that didn’t have a care in the world.” It’s also worth noting that the Rhino has a very deep speaking voice.

At the start of the Rhino’s episode 8 clue package he said “After last week’s performance, I am flying high.” Later, he said “for so long, it felt like I was free-falling through life,” teasing that a major turning point in his life was when “I met my wife, my guardian angel.”

Major visual clues that stood out during the clue package were an amp and electric guitar, a sign that said “SOUTH” in blue letters, tennis, paddleball, a big diamond ring, and a sandwich roll.

For his yearbook quote, the Rhino said “Family is very important for success, especially when performing for a king is in your blood.”


The Rhino on ‘The Masked Singer’ Guesses

After the Rhino’s first performance, the judges wondered if the man behind the mask might be Jason Aldean, Tim Tebow, or Tim McGraw. On Twitter, fans seemed certain that none of those guesses would prove correct, though they seemed stumped about who the Rhino’s celebrity identity could be.

Based on the clue package and the Rhino’s performance of “Nice to Meet Ya” by Niall Horan, Robin Thicke guessed Tim Tebow, Ken Jeong guessed Chris Pratt, and Nicole Scherzinger guessed Ryan Lochte.

[BEWARE OF SPOILERS] UPDATE: At the end of the episode, the Swan was eliminated and unmasked, revealing Bella Thorne as the celebrity behind the mask. This means that the Rhino will perform again next week, competing for a spot in the “Super 9.” Episode 9 will feature new clues and guesses to hopefully help us figure out who the Rhino is. Until then, keep guessing!


Tune in to new episodes of The Masked Singer season 3, Wednesday nights at 8/7c on FOX.

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