Who is Doll on The Masked Singer US?

Doll performs during 80s Night on The Masked Singer
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Fans of The Masked Singer US season 9 were buzzing about Doll's performance. Doll's deep voice and quick wit made everyone wonder if a certain '80s rocker was under the mask. 

Doll made his debut with two other new masks on 80s Night — Moose and Scorpio. In the end, Doll ended up moving on. During WB Movie Night, Doll competed against newcomers Mantis and Dandelion and lost in the first round. 

So who is Doll? Let's look at the clues to see if we can figure out who is Doll on The Masked Singer.

Who is Doll on The Masked Singer? 

Doll ended up being exactly who we thought he was: Dee Snider, legendary frontman of Twisted Sister. 

Who is Doll on The Masked Singer? Song picks 

80s Night: "Don’t You [Forget About Me]" by Simple Minds. 

WB Movie Night: "Jailhouse Rock"

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Who is Doll on The Masked Singer? Show clues 

In a preview clip, Doll can be seen standing up to a stern looking man who tried to get them to be quiet. This could be a reference to the Twister Sister song "We're Not Gonna Take It" and to Dee Snider's famous appearance before Congress back in the day to support rock music. 

80s Night Clues:

Celebrity Clue, courtesy of Erik Estrada: "Ghostwriter." Said Doll, "While my movie career is scary, it's my work with a multi-Grammy winning artist that blows me away."

Voiceover Clue: "Hi, I’m Doll. I heard it was 80s night, which makes me feel good. Right at home. Growing up, life was surreal. Maybe a little rocky. I was a weirdo. And when it came to my voice, forget about it. No one wanted to hear it. Until one day, I found other lost misfit dolls, and we started our own crew. My toy troupe and I were having such a good time. But the man came in, and said we was too strange. And tried to knock us out. But they didn’t know who they was dealing with. So I marched step by step into that playground, and schooled them all. So this one’s for all you unforgettable, freaky deaky dolls who have ever been told you’re expendable. Would you love me? I love me!"

WB Movie Night Clues:

Clue: "King status" Said Doll, "Besides making movies, the King and I share making platinum records."

Voiceover clue: "Last week, it was down to me and Scorpio. She gave a heck of a show, even the splits! There’s no way I can do that, especially in these six-inch heels. So, I says to myself, I’ll just do what I do best: Sing and look damn good doing it. And I just let her split her way off the show! I can’t wait to bring down the house tonight. Because I’ll be singing a song from one of my favorite artists. The King. I love Elvis, and I loved the movie. And I’ll let you in on a family secret: I may have sung this once or twice before. And here’s another family secret for all you suckers (a lollipop heart). What do you think of this sweet, sweet clue?"

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Who is Doll on The Masked Singer? Costume clues 

Doll is a real, well, doll. They're tall and dressed in a flashy purple dress with stars on it, and their look is capped off with a purple hat with long feathers sticking out. Nothing says '80s glam rock like a glittery dress.

Doll has seen some action in their lifetime. They've got quite a few stitches keeping them together, with a red button eye to replace an eye that they lost at some point in their life. Their mouth is also stitched together, which could be a clue that Doll won't be silenced.

Who is Doll on The Masked Singer? Guesses 

Fans on social media are fairly certain that Doll is none other than Dee Snider, legendary musician and lead singer of '80s hair band Twisted Sister. And they were right.

As for the panelists, they guessed rockers, too: Gene Simmons, Vince Lee, Tommy Lee, Donnie Wahlberg and Sebastian Bach. But they didn't guess Dee Snider!

The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays at 8 pm ET/PT on Fox. 

Sarabeth Pollock
Editorial Content Producer

 

Sarabeth joined the What to Watch team in May 2022. An avid TV and movie fan, her perennial favorites are The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, true crime documentaries on Netflix and anything from Passionflix. You’ve Got Mail, Ocean's Eleven and Signs are movies that she can watch all day long. She's also a huge baseball fan, and hockey is a new favorite.  


When she's not working, Sarabeth hosts the My Nights Are Booked Podcast and a blog dedicated to books and interviews with authors and actors. She also published her first novel, Once Upon an Interview, in 2022.