Nikki Goldstein Unmasked as Big Mouth in Massive Reality TV Shock
Nikki Goldstein was unmasked as the Big Mouth on "The Masked Singer", shocking judges who suspected only women. Clues ranged from his TV roles to his publicized divorce.
The latest episode of "The Masked Singer" on Keshet 12 delivered a massive shock to the panel and viewers alike, as the celebrity hiding inside the Big Mouth costume was unmasked as versatile singer and actor Nikki Goldstein. Despite previous seasons featuring characters where judges struggled to identify their gender, Goldstein pulled off an elaborate deception, leaving the panel completely convinced a woman was beneath the mask.
Throughout the competition, the panel threw out numerous prominent female names, including Tzipi Refaeli, Hanna Laslo, and Tzofit Grant, without ever suspecting a male performer. Goldstein utilized his vocal versatility to maintain the illusion, ultimately receiving the lowest number of votes in Tuesday's episode and ending his journey on the hit reality show.
Decoding the Clues
The elaborate trail of hints left behind during the performances pointed directly to Goldstein's diverse career and personal milestones. The Big Mouth was seen holding a camera directed at itself, a nod to the reality series Goldstein filmed about his family, titled "The Goldsteins". Another line, "You don't understand how exposed you are when I'm here," directly referenced his role in the telenovela "Exposed" (Hasufim).
Other clever hints included eating a banana and tossing the peel, reminiscent of the famous scene from "Lemon Popsicle" (Eskimo Limon) where Goldstein played Yudale, a role originally associated with Tzahi Noy. His earlier television work on prank shows was also hinted at, alongside a direct message to panelist Tzedi Tzarfati: "I'm talking to you, Tzedi, we share history." Tzarfati previously directed Goldstein in productions like "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and "Bravo".
Personal Milestones and References
The clues also touched upon his musical tributes and high-profile personal life. A Zvika Pik hit album on the board hinted at Goldstein's tribute show to the late pop icon, titled "King of Pop," during which he performs the hit song "Diva". References to scandals and circles of gossip pointed to his public coming out, high-profile divorce, and subsequent relationship.
Additional clues included a birthday invitation for a four-year-old named Ofira, marking Goldstein's birth year of 1977 when Ofira Asayag turned four, and eating a dairy snack with a spoon, recalling his past commercial for the Israeli snack Badi. Magazine headline clues referenced his theater work in "Help Wanted" and his early days in the troupe "Shchenot shel Chich", while recycling clues featured a dog food can, a DVD case for the film "Gett" highlighting his publicized divorce, and a carton of 0% fat milk referencing his notable weight loss.
