‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals the Identity of High Voltage: Here Is the Celebrity Under the Costume

The celebrity concealed within the High Voltage costume on Fox's "The Masked Singer" was finally revealed on the March 11 episode. After a energetic sing-off against Pangolon, both performing the Pointer Sisters' classic "I'm So Excited," High Voltage was sent home. The unmasking introduced former U.S. national soccer team defender and current Fox Sports analyst Alexi Lalas, who capped off his appearance by singing Daniel Powter's "Bad Day." The judging panel, which includes Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, and Robin Thicke, did not correctly guess his identity, though Thicke was nearest by naming another Fox Sports personality, retired NFL legend Tom Brady.

Alexi Lalas, a pivotal figure in popularizing soccer in the U.S. during the 1990s, leveraged his distinctive on-field persona—marked by his long hair and red goatee—into a prominent and often outspoken media career. Throughout the competition, his clue packages cleverly hinted at this dual legacy. Early references to revolutionizing culture and drawing billions to be "plugged in" alluded to the 1994 FIFA World Cup, a tournament hosted in the U.S. that is widely credited with sparking lasting interest in the sport domestically. Later clues about a "band of brothers" and going solo pointed to his transition from team sports to individual broadcasting. As one industry analyst noted, "Lalas's reveal worked because it tapped into a specific cultural moment for a generation of American sports fans, making the puzzle pieces fit perfectly in hindsight."

His elimination pares the competition down to six remaining contestants: Pangolin, Galaxy Girl, Stingray, Cat Witch, Pugcasso, and Crane. Lalas now joins other celebrities unmasked this season, including actor Jack Wagner as Eggplant and actress Taraji P. Henson as Scarab. The season continues to feature the "America's Insider" twist, where social media influencer Kylie Cantrall, secretly inside the Cat Witch costume, provides exclusive backstage content to viewers at home, an innovative attempt to boost real-time audience engagement.

The episode also featured new performances and clues from the remaining masked singers. Following a rendition of "What A Feeling," Pangolin received a video clue from singer-songwriter Christina Perri, who stated she was not the celebrity but shared their love for girls' nights out. Pugcasso, performing "Dreams" by The Cranberries, hinted at a past Olympic experience, while Crane's performance of Chappell Roan's "Good Luck, Babe!" was accompanied by a clue referencing a recent marriage proposal from a professional football player. These varied theme nights, such as the recent "Care Bears Night" and earlier tributes to "Star Trek," showcase the program's signature blend of musical spectacle and elaborate clue-based storytelling.

Now in its fourteenth season, "The Masked Singer" remains a consistent ratings performer for Fox. Adapted from the South Korean series "King of Mask Singer," the U.S. version is executive produced by Craig Plestis, Rosie Seitchik, and host Nick Cannon. This season began with 18 masked celebrities whose combined accolades include selling 94 million records and earning numerous major awards. The show's enduring success underscores the potent appeal of its format, which masterfully combines musical performance, celebrity mystery, and panelist speculation to maintain strong viewer loyalty in a crowded reality TV landscape.