The Mad Scientist Monster first appeared on the March 26 episode.
The Masked Singer
In Season 13, as part of Group C, the large laboratory magician performed their initial song on Fox’s reality television series, which was "Unwell" by Rihanna.
Matchbox Twenty
, and he had the four panellists (
Robin Thicke
,
Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg
,
Ken Jeong
, and
Rita Ora
) trying to guess such well-known names as
Luke Bryan
,
Luke Combs
,
Blake Shelton
For "Boy Band Night," Mad Scientist Monster performed "I Swear."
All-4-One
and the judges name-dropped
Alan Jackson
,
Tim McGraw
, and
Keith Urban
.
Who exactly is Mad Scientist Monster? If you’re searching for this character,
The Masked Singer
If you're looking for spoilers and hints, you've landed at the perfect spot! Keep reading to discover all the details about this competitor, as well as our guess regarding which renowned star might be concealed behind the mask.
Gold Derby's predicted winner for Mad Scientist Monster is...
Brian Kelley
from the Grammy-nominated country band
Florida Georgia Line
! Don’t take our word for it? Let’s go through each clue we have gathered so far, one at a time:
Photo credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images
Audio Clues
In Week 1, Mad Scientist Monster shared his thoughts about being called such: “The title of Mad Scientist Monster suits me well since one needs to embrace madness, continue with experiments, and constantly reshape oneself—reasons why I am where I am now. Life often leads us to believe we’ve cracked the code; things should simplify from then on. For instance, I was heading toward becoming top-notch within my domain. People were eager to bring me aboard due to my abilities. However, as soon as an opportunity arose, disaster struck instead. Instead of moving forward, they pushed me aside. This nearly shattered me mentally, yet amidst this turmoil, something novel emerged—a fresh project began bubbling up inside me. Remember, each move brings counter-moves too. In response to adversity, I transformed our reality fundamentally. That’s how I discovered my true calling. Thus, contrary to belief, I’m not truly insane—I merely feel some frustration. Therefore, stick around as chances are quite good that I’ll leave a lasting impression.”
Kelley competed in collegiate baseball at Daytona State College and Florida State University. He attracted interest from several professional teams as well. However, when his playtime decreased significantly, leading him to spend more time on the sidelines, Kelley channeled his energy into songwriting. This passion for music soon became his primary focus, steering him towards a career in the industry full-time.
During Week 2, Mad Scientist Monster stated, “Everyone adores a muscular heartthrob from a boy-band, yet true depth lies beyond mere appearances—essentially, these groups thrive due to their chemistry. And let me tell you, I've experienced this firsthand. It happened during a joyous autumn night when we celebrated Friendsgiving together. As we exchanged dishes around the abundant dinner table, our fingers touched lightly as we reached for the cranberry sauce, instantly igniting a spark between us. At that very moment, I felt certain she would be my spouse one day. Time went on until a scorchingly hot summer afternoon brought us back into each other’s lives again. With every tune I sang, her cheeks flushed with warmth like Bunsen flames burning bright. To her, I vowed unwavering commitment—to stand beside her through thick and thin. Here now stands a grand ballad dedicated to the lady of those vows—a tribute to my beloved wife.”
Kelly encountered his future spouse, Brittany, at a Thanksgiving gathering when they were each involved with different partners. A number of years afterward, they crossed paths once more post-breakup, and feelings reignited between them.
During the Group C finals, Mad Scientist Monster stated emphatically, “The reason I picked the 2010s is simple—they were incredible. This era saw electric vehicles hitting streets and smartphones flooding markets; for me personally, these years marked some of the finest moments in my career. Everything felt achievable back then—I garnered all accolades save for the elusive Nobel Prize. However, this wasn’t a solo endeavor—our collaboration brought us great success initially but eventually fizzled due to diverging philosophies about living life. While I sought fresh paths forward with our experiments intact, those ideas remained untested. Thus, I embarked upon an independent journey. Initially, anger consumed me, yet time marched onward—and after striking out independently, I discovered immense satisfaction from being solely responsible for my outcomes. Through reflection, I grasped a crucial truth: Change can occur within relationships—even friendships—but such shifts shouldn’t be feared. Just as not everyone will embrace your presence, neither should their opinions dictate yours—as long as self-love remains steadfast.”
As members of the duo Florida Georgia Line, Kelley and his fellow bandmember,
Tyler Hubbard
, unveiled their debut EP,
Anything Like Me
In 2010, prior to their debut studio album,
Cheers for the Great Moments
In 2012, they made their debut. During the following seven years, the duo accumulated numerous awards such as those from ACM, CMA, American Music, Billboard, CMT, and People's Choice. By 2022, Kelley and Hubbard chose to go separate ways and venture into individual music projects.
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Visual Clues
During Mad Scientist Monster’s video segments, on-screen prompts featured the following elements: a device for measuring baseball velocity, an aquarium, an old-fashioned wall clock, a constructed sand castle, a ocean liner, and the sun symbol from Season 4 (linking to
LeAnn Rimes
?) A pickup truck, and a chalkboard with the message "Love Yourself."
Once more, the baseball reference acknowledges Kelley's days as a college athlete. The fish tank alludes to his 2021 track titled "Fish All Day." Meanwhile, the cruise ship symbolizes Florida Georgia Line’s 2012 smash hit “Cruise.” Additionally, the sandcastle might just serve as an homage to many of his ocean-inspired ventures, such as his tune “Sunday Service at the Shore” or perhaps even his album.
Sunshine State of Mind
That truck mentioned in the clue pack references Florida Georgia Line’s song titled "New Truck." Additionally, the phrase "Love Yourself" comes from their collaboration with another artist.
Bebe Rexha
, "Meant to Be."
In-Person Clues
After performing "Unwell," Mad Scientist Monster stated, "This means a lot to me because it allows me to reinvent how I present myself to my audience in a completely new light."
Kelley has been reconnecting with his audience as a solo performer since Florida Georgia Line ended in 2022. He most definitely hasn’t taken the stage as a large purple monster!
Nick Cannon
'S T-shirt launcher was utilized during Week 2 to fire off Mad Scientist Monster merchandise towards the judges. "Being awarded alongside both Backstreet Boys and BTS is truly an honor.""
Similar to how the Backstreet Boys and BTS have had great success, Kelley was part of another top-selling band called Florida Georgia Line. They also joined forces with the Backstreet Boys to perform "Everybody."
CMT Crossroads
They collaborated on a song called "God, Your Mama, and Me."
The Masked Singer
The time machine revealed that Mad Scientist Monster collaborated with a participant from Season 4. Kelley joined forces with a member of the Backstreet Boys.
Nick Carter
(Season 4's Crocodile) on
CMT Crossroads
.
Who do you suppose is concealed beneath the Mad Scientist Monster outfit?
The Masked Singer
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