The Masked Singer season 13, episode 2 featured Fuzzy Peas, who was revealed to be Oscar De La Hoya, managing to stump all four of the show’s panelists. Despite various guesses from Jenny McCarthy, Rita Ora, Ken Jeong, and Robin Thicke, none of them were able to guess that it was De La Hoya behind the mask. De La Hoya found it amusing that the panelists mentioned other celebrities like Antonio Banderas and John Leguizamo instead of guessing his name directly, even though there were hints in the clues provided on the show.
One hint in Fuzzy Peas’ clue package was about being known for hits, some of them Grammy-nominated, which referred to De La Hoya’s boxing career and a Grammy nod he received in 2001 for his album. De La Hoya shared that music runs in his family, with his mother being a professional singer, making him excited to be part of The Masked Singer. He previously appeared on The Masked Dancer in 2021 and found The Masked Singer to be more challenging despite having some singing experience.
De La Hoya reflected on the nerves he felt before performing on The Masked Singer and compared it to the way he prepared for boxing matches in the past. He mentioned that once he was on stage, the nerves disappeared, much like how he felt before entering the boxing ring. De La Hoya enjoyed the experience of performing on the show, even though he was initially nervous about singing in front of a live audience.
While De La Hoya doesn’t have plans to release another album, he is open to showcasing his singing skills at a local karaoke bar. He mentioned being comfortable performing in front of any audience, and his go-to song is “La Bamba” by Ritchie Valens, which he sang on The Masked Singer. De La Hoya felt like being on the show was a good experience that reminded him of his days in the boxing ring, where he felt in his element once he stepped into the spotlight.
The Masked Singer airs on Fox on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET, featuring celebrities disguised in elaborate costumes showcasing their singing talents. The show continues to surprise audiences with unexpected reveals, like Oscar De La Hoya as Fuzzy Peas, and keeps fans guessing who could be behind the masks each week. De La Hoya’s journey on the show highlighted his passion for music and performance, showing a different side of the boxing legend to viewers.
