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Claudia Oshry Unmasks as Queen Corgi, Exits Masked Singer

Published 29 January 2026

In a stunning twist on Wednesday night's episode of The Masked Singer Season 14, contestant Queen Corgi voluntarily exited the competition after a strong performance, unmasking herself as comedian and podcast host Claudia Oshry. The episode, which aired at 8 p.m. ET on Fox and celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, marked the first self-elimination at this stage in the show's history.

Queen Corgi, performing in a regal canine costume, delivered a powerful rendition of Sia's "Unstoppable" earlier in the broadcast. As the final vote approached, she announced her decision to bow out, leaving host Nick Cannon and the panelists visibly stunned. "This has never happened before at this stage," Cannon said. When panelist Robin Thicke asked if the judges could offer final guesses, Cannon replied, "I think she's ready to go."

Explaining her choice, Oshry, known for co-hosting the popular podcast The Toast, told the audience, "I just feel my time has come. I've learned so much about myself, but my time is up. And there's so many amazing contestants, and I want them to have the best experience, so I am bowing out." Prior to her reveal, the panel had speculated...

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