It was TV Theme Night on Wednesday's episode of The Masked Singer US season 8, so it's only fitting that the show paid homage to one of TV's most beloved stars: Bob Saget of Full House fame.
Tonight's three competitors — returning champ Harp and two new acts, Fortune Teller and Mummies — were tasked with taking on some of television's best-known theme songs. Harp performed Andrew Gold's "Thank You For Being a Friend" from The Golden Girls, Fortune Teller jammed it out to Ja'net DuBois' "Movin' On Up" from The Jeffersons and Mummies, a trio of performers, sang the theme to The Monkees.
But it was the Battle Royale performance to the Full House theme song, "Everywhere You Look" by Jesse Frederick, that made both the judges' panel and viewers at home misty-eyed. After Mummies were voted out in the first round and revealed to be Mike Lookinland, Christopher Knight and Barry Williams, a.k.a. the iconic brothers from The Brady Bunch, Fortune Teller and Harp went head-to-head with their own interpretations of the famous Full House opener. While the former opted for a more traditional version of the theme, Harp slowed it down into an emotional ballad.
It wasn't the only Full House reference to take place during Wednesday's episode, with Saget's co-star Jodie Sweetin, who played Stephanie Tanner on the sitcom, popping up to offer clues.
"Watching you sing that, Harp, and seeing Jodie… somewhere up above, our friend Squiggly Monster Bob Saget is smiling," said judge Ken Jeong, referring Saget's season 4 appearance on The Masked Singer. "This is what TV is all about."
In the end, Harp proved to be the victor yet again, officially becoming the season's first semifinalist. Fortune Teller was unmasked to reveal Daymond John, founder and CEO of the clothing company FUBU and an investor on the ABC reality television series Shark Tank. Next week, a whole new batch of competitors will jump into the ring to see who will join Harp in the semifinals.
Fans react to tribute to Bob Saget on Masked Singer US:
Rip bob saget #TheMaskedSinger ❤😢 https://t.co/ssFtOb521fOctober 6, 2022
Okay @kenjeong made me very emotional tonight when he teared up and mentioned Bob Saget. Then the camera just had to pan on @JodieSweetin 😭😭😭 Bob is sorely missed #TheMaskedSingerOctober 6, 2022
It was to reflect the loss of @bobsaget (Squiggly Monster on season 4). #TheMaskedSinger #TheMaskedSinger8October 6, 2022
Bob Saget would love that rendition of the full house theme song that the harp and the fortune teller did! I cried throughout the whole thing ! So beautiful! @MaskedSingerFOXOctober 6, 2022
It’s a full house on @MaskedSingerFOX! Great to see @JodieSweetin too! Somewhere Bob Saget is smiling he would love this moment ❤️🏠 #MaskedSingerOctober 6, 2022
Both Harp and Fortune Teller pay tribute to Bob Saget with Full House theme song.R.I.P. Bob Saget #TheMaskedSingerOctober 6, 2022
Hearing the "Full House" theme on #TheMaskedSinger... Bob Saget would've loved it. Beautiful tribute to an iconic TV dad. God rest him. 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/5o1Rx9lDdvOctober 6, 2022
Oh Bob Saget… that was sad #MaskedSinger #TheMaskedSinger I forgot Bob was in Masked Singer and did it for his kid… #BobSaget #FullHouseOctober 6, 2022
Bob Saget is definitely watching and smiling Ken ♥️ #TheMaskedSingerOctober 6, 2022
yeah good ol' Bob Sagetthat still sucks💔 pic.twitter.com/ZYf5cNuFU7October 6, 2022
That was such a touching moment with #TheHarp singing the Full House theme. She broke it down and took it to church! Awww Bob Saget 😭🥺🫶🏽 #TheMaskedSingerOctober 6, 2022
Not Ken making me cry talking about Bob Saget. #TheMaskedSingerOctober 6, 2022
Beautiful tribute to Bob Saget. ❤️#TheMaskedSinger pic.twitter.com/xKE4UAY6lvOctober 6, 2022
