Piñata

Piñata
Statistics
Season	AU - 3
Gender	Male
Strength	Tough
Placement	9th Place
Appearances
Title Card
Lote Tuqiri
Name(s)
Biographical Information
Born	September 23, 1979 (age 45)
Notability	Rugby Player

Piñata is a masked celebrity contestant on the third season of The Masked Singer Australia.

Appearance

Piñata resembles an oversized traditional rainbow donkey-shaped piñata. He has rainbow fur, black hooves that act as his hands and feet, and a black harness on his face,

Songs

Week	Song Selection	Result
1	"She Bangs" by Ricky Martin	WIN
2	"Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock	ELIM

Clues

Week	Clue
1	"I’m the Piñata and this time I’m taking a big stick to the opposition. I’ve moved many, many times chasing my dreams luckily I’m comfortable with both home and away. Piñatas don’t have claws usually. I’ve learned to be aggressive, other times I’m soft and cuddly. When I started my career I had the luck of the Irish and my luck never really left me, I bet my name on it! Although I did back the wrong group in Melbourne. My brethren have supported me all the way, to be sure, to be sure. You’d never guess I was a scholar. Looks can be deceiving, right? You haven’t seen everything Piñata has to offer, I’ve got plenty of surprises inside!"
2	"I’m a Piñata which means I can take punishment, but I’ve got plenty of hits under my belt too! In my business, natural talent only gets you so far. To be successful, you really have to try. And no horsing around. I’m colourful – and I’m comfortable with others dressed colourfully. Red, yellow, purple, whatever. And I’m not afraid to unwrap my presents in public. This Piñata ain’t just hanging around! I’m going to fly like I always do."

Question	Answer
Were you born in the UK?	"Let me say this much, Australia has become my home away from home."

Mind Reader	Explanation
Moon	"Piñatas are asked to work in the weirdest places."

Clue Answers
"Unwrap my presents in public" refers to Lote taking his gear off in the TV show The All New Monty.
The scholar reference - Lote was offered a scholarship by the Brisbane Broncos at a young age.
The bucket and spade - Lote was an ambassador for Beach Rugby Australia.
The reference with the Wiggles colours (red, yellow, purple) refers to Lote working with The Wiggles, playing an elf in the 2013 Christmas video "Go Santa Go."
The two tigers in the clue package refer to Piñata playing for both West Tigers and Leicester Tigers.

Final Guesses

Week	Dannii's Guess	Dave's Guess	Jackie's Guess	Urzila's Guess
2	Sam Neill	Elon Musk	Beau Ryan	Jamie Dornan

Videos

• Performances
• In The Spotlight
• Behind The Mask

Pinata’s Ricky Martin Performance - Season 3 - The Masked Singer Australia - Channel 10

Pinata's 'Party Rock Anthem' Performance - Season 3 - The Masked Singer Australia - Channel 10

In The Spotlight- Pinata - Season 3 - The Masked Singer Australia - Channel 10

Behind The Mask With Bonnie- Ep4 - Pinata - Season 3 - The Masked Singer Australia - Channel 10

Gallery

Piñata