Gnome is a masked celebrity on the ninth US season of The Masked Singer.
Appearance[]
The Gnome looks like a typical huge gnome, wearing a long green grass robe decorated with flowers. Hands in lilac long gloves stick out from under the robe. He has a large bald head with human skin color, a large nose, long pointed elven ears, large red bushy eyebrows, and a long beard of the same color with white flowers growing from it. He also has a red mustache under his nose. His eyes are green. On his head is a large, pointed green cap, which apparently serves as a small house.
Songs[]
| Week | Song Selection | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "When You're Smiling" by Billie Holiday | ELIM |
| "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" from Mary Poppins | UNMASKED |
Clues[]
| Week | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Just like a wise magical gnome observing the forest around him, I’ve become a mainstay of your lives over the course of my storied career. Just ask the producers. I really have done it all. I’ve joked with the cleverest of comedians, from Robin Williams to Ben Stiller. I’ve performed with the biggest names in music, from Lin-Manuel Miranda to Madonna. And my address book includes all the president’s men, from Barack to Biden. But there’s always more to do, especially when you’re working for the fun of it. Because being a true entertainer isn’t about money or awards, it’s about going to bed every night having put a smile on someone’s face. And being proud of what you’ve done." |
| Clue Answers |
|---|
| The butterfly in the clue package mentioned the time he had butterflies in 50 years. |
| He has appeared in the movie "Night at the Museum" with Ben Stiller and Robin Williams. |
| The clue about Madonna was that he starred in the movie "Dick Tracy" with her in 1990. |
| Lin Manuel Miranda was a clue referencing the movie "Mary Poppins Returns", in which Dick portrays Bert in the original movie. |
Final Guesses[]
| Week | Robin's Guess | Jenny's Guess | Ken's Guess | Nicole's Guess |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dustin Hoffman | Tony Bennett | Robert De Niro | Dustin Hoffman |
Trivia[]
- The mask was revealed on February 9, 2023.[1]
- Gnome is also the fourth contestant to have a human skin tone, the first being Pineapple, the second being Russian Dolls, and the third being Baby.
- Gnome has the same walk-in song as Sun.
- At 97 years old, Gnome is the oldest contestant to compete in The Masked Singer Franchise. He is also the second competitor to be a nonagenarian after Knight.[2]
- He is also the first (and currently only) contestant that was born in the 1920s.
- Gnome is the fourth contestant with a removable hat, following Egg, Crocodile and Grandpa Monster.
- Unlike the other three, who removed it prior or during their performance, Gnome had his hat removed during his unmasking.
- Gnome is the second contestant to sing a Disney song on the show. The first was Ringmaster. ("The Climb" from Hannah Montana: The Movie).
- Dick Van Dyke went to the show and asked to be on after being told about it from Eric Idle, who was Hedgehog in the previous season.[3]
Videos[]
The Clues- Gnome (Dick Van Dyke) - Season 9 Ep. 1 - The Masked Singer
Gnome sings “When You’re Smiling” by Billie Holiday - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 9
The Reveal- Dick Van Dyke Is the Gnome - Season 9 Ep. 1 - The Masked Singer
Gallery[]
Promotional image featuring Gnome
Gnome with Nick Cannon
Gnome’s Title Card
Gnome’s Clue Intro
Gnome’s Concept Art
References[]
- ↑ The Masked Singer season 9 reveals new costumes, themes, and big elimination twist
- ↑ The Masked Singer Season 9 Premiere Reveals First Two Celebrities, Including a Legend Who's the Show's Oldest Yet
- ↑ The Masked Singer’ EP Craig Plestis Teases Surprises In Store For Season 10: “The Best Of Everything”