This R&B Singer Was the Candelabra on 'The Masked Singer'

Jennifer Tisdale - Author
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Updated Dec. 13 2023, 9:07 p.m. ET

Nick Cannon and Candelabra
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Nick Cannon with Candelabra on 'The Masked Singer'

Season 10 of The Masked Singer is heading into One Hit Wonders Night which means somewhere in the world, Vanilla Ice's ears will be burning. Donut, Anteater, Hibiscus, and Candelabra will take the stage in order to battle it out via a song that was one and done.

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We've taken quite a shining to Candelabra, whose ornate costume rivals that of Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast. Fans will undoubtedly be just as enchanted by their performance. Who is Candelabra on The Masked Singer? Here are some clues, as well as a few guesses, that won't leave you in the dark.

Candelabra on 'The Masked Singer'
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Candelabra on 'The Masked Singer'

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Candelabra on 'The Masked Singer' — The Clues

Episode 7 Clues:

  • Kevin Hart
  • Blue butterfly
  • California
  • Present labeled “For Santa’s Naughty List”
  • Candelabra’s one-hit wonder clue was “Two Princes” by Spin Doctors. Candelabra said, “Who needs two princes when you have one fire princess?”

Episode 8 Clues:

  • Here mom was in and out of her life and she was eventually taken in by some family friends.
  • Dancing shoes
  • Castle
  • Engagement ring
  • Butterflies
  • Trolls Night clue: “Real Tea” — Candelabra said, “I want you to know that on and off the camera, I’m keeping it 100 real.”
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Episode 13 Clues:

  • Box with “From the Angels” label
  • Went through a tough breakup
  • Royal Flush poker hand (hearts)
  • Mixtape clue: “Party Jams.” Candelabra said, “Nicole, I’ll never forget the fun we had partying at an industry party.”

Candelabra on 'The Masked Singer' — The Guesses

Spoiler alert! While we don't know for sure who is behind the Anteater mask, the correct identity may be spoiled in the guesses below.

Episode 7 Guesses:

  • Ken: Mariah Carey, Regina Hall
  • Nicole: Brandy
  • Robin: Anika Noni Rose
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Keyshia Cole, Ashanti, and Kelly Rowland

Episode 8 Guesses:

  • Nicole: Keyshia Cole
  • Jenny: Ashanti
  • Ken: Kelly Rowland

Episode 13 Guesses:

  • Nicole: Keyshia Cole
  • Ken: Chilli
  • Robin: Dawn Richards

So, who is Candelabra on 'The Masked Singer'? The answer is…

keyshia cole candelabra
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Nicole was correct! The singer inside the Candelabra costume was R&B superstar Keyshia Cole. The "I Should Have Cheated" made it so close to the finale, getting eliminated in the semi-finals.

Catch new episodes of The Masked Singer on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. EST on FOX.

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