Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty; Roy Rochlin/Getty; Francis Specker/CBS/GettyLate-night comedians are reacting to the much-talked-about moment whenRudy Giulianiwas eliminated fromThe Masked Singer.Earlier this week, the politician and former New York City mayor, 77, wasunmasked on the hit Fox singing competition series, which prompted reactions from late-night hostsJimmy Fallon,Jimmy KimmelandTrevor Noah.“After seeing that, the CDC reinstated the mask mandate,” Fallon, 47, joked during anopening monologueof Giuliani’s unmasking on the show. “They’re like, ‘Hey guys, put the mask back on.’ ““You know, it actually takes talent not to hit any notes,” the star added in between laughs fromThe Tonight Show’s in-studio audience.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Kimmel, 54, also poked fun at Giuliani’s singing performance in his ownsegment, teasing, “They finally get a Republican to wear a mask, and that’s how it goes.“The late-night host continued to express that he was disappointed in Fox for allowing Giuliani to perform, given his controversial ties, including his alleged involvement in theJan. 6, 2020 attack on the U.S. Capitol.“I know it’s Fox, but I still can’t believe they did this,” Kimmel said. “Rudy Giuliani tried to overthrow our government.“Kimmel then mentioned other controversial topics, asking, “Is Jared from Subway and the Zika virus next?“Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.The Daily Show’s Noah, 38, alsocommentedonThe Masked Singer’s decision to feature Giuliani on his own series as well.“Rudy Giuliani just got voted offThe Masked Singer, which means he’s about to spend the next five years claiming that he actually wonThe Masked Singer,” Noah said — a nod to Giuliani and former PresidentDonald Trump’s repeated claims that the latterwon the 2020 presidential election.“It’s also weird how Rudy has the time to be on a game show, but he’s ‘too busy’ to testify in front of Congress,” he continued.Added Noah: “I guess history was made last night because for the first time inThe Masked Singer’s history, a contestant took off their mask and everyone was like, ‘No, no, put it back on, put it back on!'“RELATED VIDEO: Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke Reportedly Walk Off Stage After Rudy Giuliani Is Unveiled on The Masked SingerOnThe Masked Singer, Giuliani explained why he came on the show, stating, “I guess the main reason is, I just had a granddaughter, Grace, and I want her to know that you should try everything, even things that are completely unlike you and unlikely.““And,” he continued, “I couldn’t think of anything more unlike me and unlikely than this. And I enjoy the show. I have for years. And it just seemed like it’d be fun. I don’t get to have a lot of fun.“PanelistsJenny McCarthyandNicole Scherzingerstayed at the judges’ panel and danced as Giuliani performed unmasked, but fellow starsKen JeongandRobin Thickeremoved themselves from the stage during the episode.The Masked Singerairs Wednesdays (8 p.m. ET) on Fox.
Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty; Roy Rochlin/Getty; Francis Specker/CBS/Getty
Late-night comedians are reacting to the much-talked-about moment whenRudy Giulianiwas eliminated fromThe Masked Singer.Earlier this week, the politician and former New York City mayor, 77, wasunmasked on the hit Fox singing competition series, which prompted reactions from late-night hostsJimmy Fallon,Jimmy KimmelandTrevor Noah.“After seeing that, the CDC reinstated the mask mandate,” Fallon, 47, joked during anopening monologueof Giuliani’s unmasking on the show. “They’re like, ‘Hey guys, put the mask back on.’ ““You know, it actually takes talent not to hit any notes,” the star added in between laughs fromThe Tonight Show’s in-studio audience.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Kimmel, 54, also poked fun at Giuliani’s singing performance in his ownsegment, teasing, “They finally get a Republican to wear a mask, and that’s how it goes.“The late-night host continued to express that he was disappointed in Fox for allowing Giuliani to perform, given his controversial ties, including his alleged involvement in theJan. 6, 2020 attack on the U.S. Capitol.“I know it’s Fox, but I still can’t believe they did this,” Kimmel said. “Rudy Giuliani tried to overthrow our government.“Kimmel then mentioned other controversial topics, asking, “Is Jared from Subway and the Zika virus next?“Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.The Daily Show’s Noah, 38, alsocommentedonThe Masked Singer’s decision to feature Giuliani on his own series as well.“Rudy Giuliani just got voted offThe Masked Singer, which means he’s about to spend the next five years claiming that he actually wonThe Masked Singer,” Noah said — a nod to Giuliani and former PresidentDonald Trump’s repeated claims that the latterwon the 2020 presidential election.“It’s also weird how Rudy has the time to be on a game show, but he’s ‘too busy’ to testify in front of Congress,” he continued.Added Noah: “I guess history was made last night because for the first time inThe Masked Singer’s history, a contestant took off their mask and everyone was like, ‘No, no, put it back on, put it back on!'“RELATED VIDEO: Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke Reportedly Walk Off Stage After Rudy Giuliani Is Unveiled on The Masked SingerOnThe Masked Singer, Giuliani explained why he came on the show, stating, “I guess the main reason is, I just had a granddaughter, Grace, and I want her to know that you should try everything, even things that are completely unlike you and unlikely.““And,” he continued, “I couldn’t think of anything more unlike me and unlikely than this. And I enjoy the show. I have for years. And it just seemed like it’d be fun. I don’t get to have a lot of fun.“PanelistsJenny McCarthyandNicole Scherzingerstayed at the judges’ panel and danced as Giuliani performed unmasked, but fellow starsKen JeongandRobin Thickeremoved themselves from the stage during the episode.The Masked Singerairs Wednesdays (8 p.m. ET) on Fox.
Late-night comedians are reacting to the much-talked-about moment whenRudy Giulianiwas eliminated fromThe Masked Singer.
Earlier this week, the politician and former New York City mayor, 77, wasunmasked on the hit Fox singing competition series, which prompted reactions from late-night hostsJimmy Fallon,Jimmy KimmelandTrevor Noah.
“After seeing that, the CDC reinstated the mask mandate,” Fallon, 47, joked during anopening monologueof Giuliani’s unmasking on the show. “They’re like, ‘Hey guys, put the mask back on.’ "
“You know, it actually takes talent not to hit any notes,” the star added in between laughs fromThe Tonight Show’s in-studio audience.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Kimmel, 54, also poked fun at Giuliani’s singing performance in his ownsegment, teasing, “They finally get a Republican to wear a mask, and that’s how it goes.”
The late-night host continued to express that he was disappointed in Fox for allowing Giuliani to perform, given his controversial ties, including his alleged involvement in theJan. 6, 2020 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
“I know it’s Fox, but I still can’t believe they did this,” Kimmel said. “Rudy Giuliani tried to overthrow our government.”
Kimmel then mentioned other controversial topics, asking, “Is Jared from Subway and the Zika virus next?”
Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.
The Daily Show’s Noah, 38, alsocommentedonThe Masked Singer’s decision to feature Giuliani on his own series as well.
“Rudy Giuliani just got voted offThe Masked Singer, which means he’s about to spend the next five years claiming that he actually wonThe Masked Singer,” Noah said — a nod to Giuliani and former PresidentDonald Trump’s repeated claims that the latterwon the 2020 presidential election.
“It’s also weird how Rudy has the time to be on a game show, but he’s ‘too busy’ to testify in front of Congress,” he continued.
Added Noah: “I guess history was made last night because for the first time inThe Masked Singer’s history, a contestant took off their mask and everyone was like, ‘No, no, put it back on, put it back on!'”
RELATED VIDEO: Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke Reportedly Walk Off Stage After Rudy Giuliani Is Unveiled on The Masked Singer
OnThe Masked Singer, Giuliani explained why he came on the show, stating, “I guess the main reason is, I just had a granddaughter, Grace, and I want her to know that you should try everything, even things that are completely unlike you and unlikely.”
“And,” he continued, “I couldn’t think of anything more unlike me and unlikely than this. And I enjoy the show. I have for years. And it just seemed like it’d be fun. I don’t get to have a lot of fun.”
PanelistsJenny McCarthyandNicole Scherzingerstayed at the judges’ panel and danced as Giuliani performed unmasked, but fellow starsKen JeongandRobin Thickeremoved themselves from the stage during the episode.
The Masked Singerairs Wednesdays (8 p.m. ET) on Fox.
source: people.com
