Seahorse is a contestant on the fourth US season of The Masked Singer.
Appearance[]
The costume for Seahorse is a vibrantly patterned bodysuit, with a structural keel (the area of the front under the mask). There are fish-like fins/ frills on the legs and the shoulders, and coral on her hips, creating a unique, interesting silhouette. The vibrant colors of her costume are showcased through the entire outfit. There is a prominent color palette of orange, yellow, blue, pink, and purple.
Songs[]
| Week | Song Selection | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | "Only Girl (In the World)" by Rihanna | SAFE |
| 4 | "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion | SAFE |
| 8 | "...Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears | SAFE |
| 10 | "That's What I Like" by Bruno Mars | ELIM |
Clues[]
| Week | Clue |
|---|---|
| 0 (Super Sneak Peek) | Living in the ocean can be dangerous, so it's always good to find a quiet place to hide. |
| 2 | "Howdy, partners. Y'all ain't from these parts, are ya? You know, all my life, I felt trapped by my insecurities and shyness; too scared to release the fire burning inside. And you may call me melodramatic, but at times, I felt lost in this world- like I was always swimming upstream. But here, I get the chance to stop playing tug-of-war with myself, and finally expose the dauntless diva within. Underneath this camouflaged armor, I'm harnessing the power of the Seahorse to show shiny new sides of myself. Leaving all of my trials and fears behind on this path to glory to the Masked Singer stage. Sea-haw!" |
| 4 | "I'm a bit tame in my normal life, but when I step into this costume, my inner diva, 'Seahorse Fierce', comes alive. But this ain't my first rodeo. As a baby seahorse, I acted so hard to be a hero, and make a name for myself. But it only led to rejection. Heartbroken, I posted up in my room for what felt like a thousand years, spilling my soul onto the page. And though I feel like I've come a long way since then, like many people lately, I have experienced unimaginable loss and pain. I want my performance to remind us all that no matter how dark the seas get, we just have to keep swimming." |
| 8 | "What an emotional, euphoric ride it's been as the Seahorse. I've loved bearing my soul on the stage and feeling every performance. And no one knows my true soul better than my spiritual advisor." (Seahorse's Spiritual Advisor): "Lord knows that Seahorse is the real deal. I'll never forget the first time she came over; this girl next door with just a backpack and a guitar, ready to work. When she started singin', I was stunned. I didn't expect such a raw, powerful voice so full of emotion. I must confess she even made this tough hombre cry. She's just so unassumin'. She doesn't even know how good she really is. Seahorse, I know you've put in tireless dedication and devotion to make it to the Super 6. No one deserves it more. Can I get an 'amen'?" |
| 10 | "Before the Masked Singer, I'd only ever let small glimpses of my inner diva out. Even as a young girl, I knew I wanted to sing, but I was just so darn shy. But when I finally got the courage, it was like a faucet turning on. Now behind the seahorse mask, I feel like that little girl discovering her purpose all over again. And its time for her to muster up that same courage because its the semifinals, and I'm pretty sure I know who the Crocodile is. And if I'm right, I'm very intimidated because that showman can sing and dance in his sleep. If I'm going to beat him at his own game, I've got to add choreography, and I've never even attempted it before this competition. If I want to make it to the finale, I've got to stop saying no to myself and start saying yes I can. Because brave little girls grow up to be fierce women. OK. Now, look up for a clue. Do you see things more clearly now?" |
| Week | Child Hood Clue |
|---|---|
| 4 | Feathers |
| Week | Mask from the Past |
|---|---|
| 8 | Astronaut |
| Week | Super Clue |
|---|---|
| 10 | Telescope |
| Clue Answers |
|---|
| The clocks with wings in Seahorse's package are a clue for Tori's single, "Time Flies." |
| The Christmas wreath in Seahorse's package is a nod to Tori's recently released album, "A Tori Kelly Christmas." |
| The double lasso in Seahorse's package is a hint to Tori's two Grammy wins. |
| The chipped smile with a lash through it was a clue to Tori’s album titled “Unbreakable Smile”. |
| Other Clue Answers |
|---|
| The telescope in Seahorse's final package is a nod to Tori's first TV appearance on "Star Search" when she was 10. |
| The rainbow frog in Seahorse's package is a nod to Tori performing "Rainbow Connection" with Kermit the Frog. |
Final Guesses[]
| Week | Robin's Guess | Jenny's Guess | Craig's Guess | Ken's Guess | Nicole's Guess |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Tori Kelly | Halsey (First Impression) |
Tori Kelly | Christina Aguilera | Tori Kelly |
First Impressions[]
| Robin's First Impression | Jenny's First Impression | Ken's First Impression | Nicole's First Impression |
|---|---|---|---|
| JoJo | Halsey | Fergie | Maren Morris |
Trivia[]
- The mask was initially revealed in the season 4 costume teaser on August 26, 2020,[1] and was later officially revealed during "Special Season Four Sneak Peek" on September 13, 2020.
- Seahorse's "Spiritual Advisor" in her episode 8 clue package was Kirk Franklin.[2]
- Tori wanted to perform "Latch" if she had made it through to the finale to, "...kind of have like a party song and just have fun with it and jump around and go crazy on stage."[2]
- Tori is the second former American Idol contestant to appear on The Masked Singer. The first was Chris Daughtry as Rottweiler. She was followed by Katharine McPhee as the Split part of Banana Split, Todrick Hall as Bull, David Archuleta as Macaw, and Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken as Beets.
- Tori has sang with Kermit the Frog who was Snail the following season.
- Tamera Mowry-Housley, aka Seashell, revealed on her YouTube video that she was originally going to be Seahorse but had to back out at the last minute due to laryngitis.
- Robin guessed Seahorse to be JoJo, who went on to be the Black Swan the following season.
- Her song Baby One More Time by Britney Spears was also sung by Billie LaRaé Owens in The Masked Singer National Tour.
Videos[]
Clues[]
The Clues- Seahorse - Season 4 Ep. 2 - THE MASKED SINGER
The Clues- Seahorse - Season 4 Ep. 4 - THE MASKED SINGER
The Clues- Seahorse - Season 4 Ep. 8 - THE MASKED SINGER
The Clues- Seahorse - Season 4 Ep. 10 - THE MASKED SINGER
Performances[]
Seahorse sings “Only Girl (In The World)” by Rihanna - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 4
Seahorse sings “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 4
Seahorse sings “…Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 4
Seahorse sings “That’s What I Like” by Bruno Mars - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 4
Reveal[]
The Seahorse Is Revealed As Tori Kelly - Season 4 Ep. 10 - THE MASKED SINGER
Unmasked Performance[]
Tori Kelly As The Seahorse Performs "That's What I Like" - Season 4 Ep. 10 - THE MASKED SINGER
Interview Unmasked[]
Seahorse's First Interview Without The Mask - Season 4 Ep. 10 - THE MASKED SINGER
Holiday Sing-a-Long[]
Masked Singer Season 4 Seahorse Performs My Heart Will Go On Sing-Along Lyrics
Gallery[]
Tori in her costume backstage
Seahorse unmasked
Seahorse’s Clue Intro
Seahorse’s Concept Art