Masked Singer fans say Joey Lawrence was 'robbed' during 1990s Night

By Christina Izzo
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Viewers did NOT agree with that Joey Lawrence Masked Singer elimination — here's what they're saying online

Joey Lawrence on The Masked Singer 90s Night with host Nick Cannon, Joey Lawrence Masked Singer season 8
(Image credit: Michael Becker/FOX)

There have certainly been fan-favorite performers on The Masked Singer season 8 but one shocking elimination during this week's "90s Night" had viewers yelling "Whoa!" 

The Sunday, November 6 episode — a delayed edition thanks to last Wednesday's World Series game between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies — saw the early elimination and eventual unveiling of Blossom teen idol Joey Lawrence, who has won over the studio audience and judges panel with his "adorable" Walrus costume and vocals on Spin Doctors' "Two Princes." "Heartthrob" clues from special guest, NSYNC boy bander Lance Bass, had the judges suspecting everyone from John Stamos to Mario Lopez, but Robin Thicke rightly guessed Lawrence. 

However, despite the goodwill around Lawrence's performance, he couldn't beat out his competitors, which included the rap-happy Milkshake, who took on "Jump on It" by Sir Mix-a-Lot and returning champions the Lambs, who wowed with a soaring rendition of Alanis Morisette's "Ironic." 

Lawrence's Walrus was the first performer voted out on Sunday night, leaving Milkshake and the Lambs to go head-to-head in a Battle Royale smackdown of "What is Love" by Haddaway. The Lambs proved victorious yet again with their slowed-down version, officially joining Harp in the semifinals round. And the Milkshake —who was theorized by judges to potentially either be a musically-minded athlete like Tyreek Hill or a straight-up rapper like LL Cool J or T.I., with clues from yet another 1990s icon, Boy Meets World actress Danielle Fishel — was unmasked to reveal that NFL running back Le'Veon Bell was the one behind those smooth verses. 

So that means Le'Veon Bell and Joey Lawrence join Kat Graham as Robo Girl, Jerry Springer as Beetle, Gloria Gaynor as Mermaid and the fellow eliminated performers of The Masked Singer season 8. Who will be the final competitor joining the Lambs and Harp in the semifinals? 

Fans react to Joey Lawrence Masked Singer elimination:

Lawrence's early elimination did not sit well with viewers at home, who took to social media to air their grievances with the vote: 

Christina Izzo
Christina Izzo

Christina Izzo is the Deputy Editor of My Imperfect Life. More generally, she is a writer-editor covering food and drink, travel, lifestyle and culture in New York City. She was previously the Features Editor at Rachael Ray In Season and Reveal, as well as the Food & Drink Editor and chief restaurant critic at Time Out New York. 

When she’s not doing all that, she can probably be found eating cheese somewhere.