Medusa (US)

Medusa is a masked celebrity on the ninth US season of The Masked Singer.
==Appearance==
Medusa is based on 'Medusa' from Greek mythology. However, this interpretation depicts a completely green, traditional-looking woman with snakes for hair and snakes coming from the hips of the costume. The skin is covered in scales and she wears traditional purple belly dancer-like clothes.
==Songs==
Week	Song Selection 	Result
1 	"Happier Than Ever" by Billie Eilish 	WIN
2 	"Dancing Queen" by ABBA 	WIN
3 	"New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra 	BELL
11 	"Mercy" by Shawn Mendes 	ADV
12 	"Someone Like You" by Adele 	SAFE
13 	"Take Me to Church" by Hozier 	SAFE
14 	"Elastic Heart" by Sia 	WINNER
14 	"Welcome to the Black Parade" by My Chemical Romance	WINNER
14 	"River" by Bishop Briggs 	UNMASKED
===Battle Royale===
Week	VS 	Song Selection
1 	Mustang 	"Diamonds" by Rihanna
2 	Night Owl 	"The Winner Takes It All" by ABBA
3 	California Roll	"Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel
11 	Gargoyle 	"Centuries" by Fall Out Boy
13 	California Roll	"Runaway Baby" by Bruno Mars
13 	Macaw 	"Runaway Baby" by Bruno Mars
==Clues==
Week	Clue
1 	"I grew up far from the spotlight, a dancer in the dark. And I never quite fit in. I mean, look at me. But fitting in was never something I really worried about. Because I knew early on, I was born to stand out. So, I did my own thing and ignored anyone who wanted me to conform. Embracing my oddities, snakes and all, has taken me far. From the Super Bowl to this very stage. That's right, technically I've been here before. But this time I’m here to compete. And Masked Singer seems like the perfect stage for me. Because look around, it doesn’t get much weirder than this."
2 	"It's incredible to be the first winner of Masked Singer season nine. And hearing what Nicole said made me actually tear up. ("That was an experience.") Hearing that was like winning to me. I'm glad my fun personality shined through this unique mask. Because while I look like I could turn someone to stone in this thing, I'm actually a bit of a softy underneath. Because you all showed me so much love last week, here's me sending it right back in the form of a new exhibit in the clueseum. (Coldplay's Chris Martin) Did you get it? Or are you getting colder?"
3 	"I'm still recovering from the shock of beating a music industry legend last week. But now that I've won two titles in a row, I feel like there's a huge target on my back. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous. But the snakes and I, we've got a secret weapon: My dad's favorite karaoke song. I grew up singing with him, so it's the perfect choice to take me to the quarter-finals. But, before I go, I've got a treat for you. [McTerrier's head.]"
11 	"I was devastated when I heard I lost to the California Roll. They were so good, that I knew I was going home. So, when the bell rang, I couldn't believe it. It feels really empowering to be given another chance, especially by judges that I respect and admire. I've kind of always felt like an underdog. This whole experience brings me back to the early days of my career, where I had to constantly prove to people that I was worthy of their time and energy. That's why every time I sing, I really feel like I go to a different place. Free of ego, insecurities, and it's all just about the music and feeling the emotion. I didn't know how attached I was to this mask until I almost lost it. I hope tonight's performance will let me hold on to it a little longer."
12 	"Ahh! I definitely did not imagine I would make it this far. But, I did try to manifest in the best ways that I could. I lit a candle, rehearsed extra hard, talked to my therapist. And now, here I am, having literally clawed my way back into the competition. From the beginning, I've been very competitive with myself. And I'm excited I get to compete against all the champions, especially California Roll, for a rematch. There have been tears, laughter. It has felt beautiful and crazy, and I just hope that I make it to the end."
13 	"Making it into the semi-finals means so much to me. The coolest part of all is that this is a show the person closest to me would 100% have been a fan of. She was a really colorful, vibrant person and was my biggest cheerleader. In 2020, I lost her. She was really young and it was really sudden. When you lose your other half, it's really hard to see what your future could look like. So it felt like the biggest blessing ever when I found out I was pregnant with my son. It felt like a gift from her. She and my son are a big part of my soul and my spirit. So it really makes my heart soar when the judges feel emotionally attached to what I'm singing about. And I always attribute it to them. I'll be channeling them tonight as always with a song that had me tearing up, even at soundcheck. I'm hoping the energy comes across and will push me to the finale."
14 	"I think people who know me wouldn't be the least bit surprised I'm wearing a costume with a bunch of snakes all over it and looking creepy. Being a cheeky, reptilian enchantress is basically my aesthetic. The truth is, I feel really grateful I have such a powerful costume to embody. Medusa has become my second skin. I'm actually afraid I'll get too used to it and won't take it off when I go on tour. I fought hard to get here, and it would mean so much to me to join the ranks of past winners like the amazing Queen of Hearts [Jewel]. This experience is something I'll carry with me forever."
14 	"I cannot believe I am here in the finale! It has been such a journey. I am grateful but deep down in my stomach, there is a fire that makes me really want to win. Because more than any other singer this season, I had to fight the hardest to earn my place here tonight. I was almost sent home, but all of those obstacles prepared me for this moment right now. Because no matter the circumstances, my priority is the connection with the people in front of me. And the hope that they'll feel less alone because of my music. I hope when my son watches this he'll hear Medusa's message that we are capable of being so many different things at once. That with great loss, there is always still joy. And more than anything, it's worth fighting for. I hope I make him proud."
Clue Answers
The knighted chess piece is a clue referring to her first name, Bishop.
She sang "Wild Horses" in a Super Bowl 2016 ad.
The $340 million dollar clue refers to the song "Never Cut Us Apart" from the Fifty Shades Freed trilogy, which grossed that amount.
The Chris Martin clue refers to Bishop Briggs living in London, the same place where Coldplay used to live.
She is known to have tattoos when performing, hence the True Love tattoo clue.
The McTerrier mask was a clue to the town she was born in, Bishopbriggs, which is her name.
The Sarah McLachlan clue is that her real name is Sarah Grace McLaughlin.
The cheerleader was a clue for her song "Cheer".
Robin Thicke and she both have platinum records, hence the Robin Thicke connection.
The Queen of Hearts clue is for when Jewel sang her song "River" and is the official singer of that song.
==Final Guesses==
Week	Robin's Guess	Jenny's Guess	Ken's Guess	Nicole's Guess
3 	Kesha 	Halsey 	Susan Boyle	Lorde
14 	Grimes 	Fergie 	Susan Boyle	Bishop Briggs
==Other Guesses==
Week	Polar Bear's Guess	California Rolls' Guess
3 	Bishop Briggs 	Bishop Briggs
Week	Macaw's Guess	Queen of Hearts' Guess
14 	Bishop Briggs	Bishop Briggs
==Trivia==
*The mask was revealed on February 9, 2023.The Masked Singer season 9 reveals new costumes, themes, and big elimination twist
*McTerrier's head was featured in Medusa's third clue package.
*Medusa is the first contestant to be saved by the Ding Dong Keep it On Bell.
*Medusa has competed in the most Battle Royales at 5.
*Medusa is the first contestant who lost the Smackdown/ Battle Royale and won the season.
*When Medusa was crowned the winner, a snippet of her Battle Royale performance from Week 2 was played.
*Her song "River" was covered by Queen of Hearts in the sixth season.
**Coincidentally, both of them won their respective seasons.
*At 30 years old, Medusa is the youngest winner in the American version of The Masked Singer.
*Medusa is the first international winner in the American version of The Masked Singer.
*With 13 total performances, Medusa has the most performances out of any mask in the American version of The Masked Singer.
*Medusa and Lips share the same birthday.
==Videos==
<tabber>
Clues=
File:The Clues- Medusa - Season 9 Ep. 1 - The Masked Singer
File:The Clues- Medusa - Season 9 Ep. 2 - The Masked Singer-2
The Clues- Medusa - Season 9 Ep. 3 - The Masked Singer-3
Clue Review- Medusa - Season 9 Ep. 10 - The Masked Singer
The Clues- Medusa - Season 9 Ep. 11 - The Masked Singer-2
The Clues- Medusa - Season 9 Ep. 13 - The Masked Singer-2
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Performances=
Medusa sings “Happier Than Ever” by Billie Eilish - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 9
Medusa sings “Diamonds” by Rihanna - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 9
Medusa sings “Dancing Queen” by ABBA - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 9
Medusa sings “The Winner Takes It All” by ABBA - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 9
Medusa Performs "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra - Season 9 Ep. 3 - The Masked Singer
Medusa sings “Uptown Girl” by Billy Joel - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 9
Medusa sings “Mercy” by Shawn Mendes - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 9
Medusa sings “Centuries” by Fall Out Boy - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 9
Medusa sings “Someone Like You” by Adele - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 9
Medusa sings “Take Me To Church” by Hozier - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 9
Medusa sings “Runaway Baby” by Bruno Mars - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 9
Medusa sings “Elastic Heart” by Sia - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 9
Medusa Sings My Chemical Romance's “Welcome To The Black Parade” - Season 9 Ep 14 -The Masked Singer
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Unmasking=
The Reveal- Medusa is Bishop Briggs And The Season 9 Winner! - Season 9 Ep. 14 - The Masked Singer
Bishop Briggs Sings Her Hit Song “River” - Season 9 Ep. 14 - The Masked Singer
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Other=
Medusa Is Saved by the Judges - Season 9 Ep. 3 - The Masked Singer
The Winner Of Season 9 Is… - Season 9 Ep. 14 - The Masked Singer
Becoming The Medusa - Season 9 Ep. 14
Medusa’s Journey - Season 9 Ep. 14 - The Masked Singer
The MaskVerse Masked Singer Experience- Medusa
</tabber>
==Gallery==
ConceptArtMedusa.jpg|Medusa's concept art
TMS USA S9 - one week countdown with Medusa.png|Promotional image featuring Medusa
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MedusaTitleCare.jpg|Medusa’s Title Card
MedusaClueIntro.jpg|Medusa’s Clue Intro
Medusa and Nick S9E1 US.png|Medusa with Nick Cannon
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S9E1 Voting ceremony Part 1.png|Voting Ceremony with Mustang & Gnome
NOandMhugging.png|Medusa and Night Owl hugging in ABBA Night
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MandMhugging.png|Medusa and Macaw hugging in the Finale
Medusaunmasked.webp|Bishop singing an encore with the judges
TMS9finaleaftermathphoto.png|Bishop and David in a photo with each other
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