Who Is Gumball on 'The Masked Singer'? He's a Gum-Believable Performer! (SPOILERS)

This mystery singer has really given the judges something to chew on.

Callie (Carlos) Cadorniga - Author
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Updated May 22 2024, 8:51 p.m. ET

Gumball from 'The Masked Singer'
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The 11th season of The Masked Singer is officially underway. A whole new collection of crazy costumes is putting on jaw-dropping performances as the panel of celebrity judges (including Rita Ora subbing in for Nicole Scherzinger) try to guess who's behind the mask. The season has already featured several mind-blowing reveals, but the surprises can only get more shocking from here.

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One of this season's singers is Gumball. This sweet-as-candy robotic gumball machine would make any costumed performer from the Wonka Glasgow Experience blush, but fans are already curious to know: Who is Gumball underneath the mask? The judges are really chewing over this one. Let's break down their guesses.

Gumball on 'The Masked Singer'
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Gumball on 'The Masked Singer' — The Clues

Episode 2 Clues:

  • Map of the American south
  • Two guitars and a drum set
  • Says he got booed off the stage at a competition for winning
  • Spider
  • Horse and chariot
  • Might have a connection to judge Rita Ora
  • Wizard of Oz Night Clue: Tin Man's heart clock. Gumball said, "Deep down, at the end of the day, Tin Man always had the heart of a superhero. And I actually might too."

Episode 8 Clues:

  • “There’s one girl who’s been singing lead in my life for years: my wife.”
  • Angel wings and a halo
  • Wife was diagnosed with a “disease that will impact her later in life.”
  • Crescent moon statue
  • Globe bowling ball knocking down three pins
  • Girl Group Night Clue: “Don’t Cha” by The Pussycat Dolls. Gumball said, “Don’t you wish you could have starred with Channing Tatum like me?”
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Episode 9 Clues:

  • Has no formal training or education
  • Yellow race car with an X on it
  • Football
  • Soundtrack of My Life Night Clue: An Album Called “Sticky and Sweet: Ken’s Greatest Hits,” and the phrase “Kenspiration.” Gumball said, “Ken, one of the funniest jobs that I have ever been a part of, you were involved as well.”

Episode 10 Clues:

  • Might not be a professional singer
  • Was an athlete
  • Gumball’s Quarter Finals Night Clue was a message from his wife: “Hi Gumball, it’s your wife, Mrs. Gumball. I’m just so proud of you and watching you on that stage reminds me of your time spent off-Broadway. You’re really back in your element and I’m just so excited to watch. Go bring home that Golden Mask. I love you!”
  • Prime Button Clue: Kids’ Doctor Kit.
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Episode 12 Clues:

  • “Quarterback”
  • Has kids
  • Is an actor
  • Gumball’s Semi-Finals Night Super Clue was a cheerleader leading the crowd in chanting the name “Gumball.” Gumball said, “Hearing those cheers reminds me of a role that changed this Gumball’s life forever.”
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Gumball on 'The Masked Singer' — The Guesses

Spoiler alert! The correct identity may be spoiled in the guesses below.

Episode 2 Guesses:

Episode 8 Guesses:

Episode 9 Guesses:

Episode 10 Guesses:

Episode 12 Guesses:

Episode 13 Guesses:

  • Robin: Derek Hough
  • Jenny: Derek Hough
  • Rita: Joseph Gordon Levitt
  • Ken: Taran Killam

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

Gumball had a few close calls on this season of The Masked Singer, but that candy receptacle was a fighter, making it all the way to the finals, where he gave two committed, impressive performances before his identity was revealed. After Goldfish was announced as the winner, Gumball was finally unmasked. Did you guess correctly? Gumball is ... Scott Porter! Scott is best known for playing Jason Street on Friday Night Lights.

Perhaps the wildest part of the reveal was when Nick Cannon revealed Scott coaches his son's baseball team. The two had been running into each other throughout the whole season!

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