Banana Split

* Masked
* Celebrity

## David Foster & Katharine McPhee

**Banana Split** are a masked celebrity duo contestant on the sixth US season of *The Masked Singer*.

## Appearance

Similar to season three's Banana, the Banana is wearing a yellow suit that is somewhat covered in dripping chocolate ice cream and sprinkles. The Banana mask itself, features heart eyes and a smile.

The Split appears to be heavily inspired by Marilyn Monroe. The costume consists of a silver bodysuit, with an ice cream layered dress, dripping chocolate sauce.

The mask itself resembles a scoop of strawberry flavored ice cream, with vanilla ice cream for hair and a cherry on top. The mask features large feminine eyes and lips. On top of the bodysuit, the contestant wears a dress made from different scoops of ice cream..

## Clues

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 **Banana:** "Most of my success has been within the same four walls. I've been itching to branch out, and this entire experience has really been exhilarating."**Split:** "I think as each performance goes by, you realize like, "Okay, that one worked. Okay, this one worked." And your mind just starts rolling a little bit and going "How can I keep being more creative?"**Banana:** "Yeah, creativity's off the charts."**Split:** "I think I've learned that I love to be silly."**Banana:** "You're a goof. I mean, I'm always surprised when a crowd responds. I mean, I don't know. Maybe that's part of the reason why I've had a long career that's been successful is that I'm always nervous about the next thing that I'm doing."**Split:** "Oh my gosh, he's not been positive about this at all. He's been very much thinking we're going home every night. So I've had to be the positive-"**Banana:** "Yeah, my strength is her."**Split:** "Aw, that's so nice."**Banana:** "That's for real, I really mean it. She's doing all the work on the stage."**Split:** "Hey, this is a partnership 100%, and you have been doing a lot."**Banana:** "Aw, thanks, baby. Tonight, we have the opportunity to sing a duet with Robin. What a perfect way to spend the group finals. But it's so weird because we've been preparing separately, and this will be the first time we're all on stage together. Let's hope it goes well. You and Robin can carry it, I'm sure."

 The beetle in the Banana Split's package is a clue to David & Katharine's performance of the Beatles classic, "Something" on American Idol.

## Trivia

* The masks were first teased in a preview on July 13, 2021 before officially being revealed on August 13, 2021.
* Banana Split are the third contestants to be a group, following Snow Owls and Russian Dolls.
	+ However Banana Split is the first US group contestant to not be inside a costume together, but rather each celebrity has their own costume.
* The masks are the second banana and ice cream in the US, following Banana and Ice Cream.
* For their first performance, the Split sang while Banana played piano.
* Banana Split's walk in song was "It Takes Two", which was Yeti's third performance. It shares the same name with the walk in song for Snow Owls, which was by Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston.
* Although not sung by the artist, they and Hedgehog sung the song "Cry Me a River"
* In The Official Masked Singer Podcast, it is revealed that Robin mentioned father-daughter duos Billy Joel and Alexa Ray Joel, as well as Phil Collins and Lily Collins while guessing who Banana Split is in the third episode.
* The Banana portion is the first contestant to not sing at all.
* The Banana Split are tied with California Roll from season nine for the second-highest placing group character behind Lambs, who finished 2nd in season 8.
* Banana Split is the second contestant to sing a song that was sung on the series before (singing Don't You Worry Bout A Thing by Stevie Wonder, which was performed by Lion), with the first being Robopine.
	+ Coincidentally, both contestants who sang "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing" were eliminated after singing said song in the semifinals.
* Robin had previously guessed Katharine was the Sun in Season 4. She was also Nicole's first impression guess for the same character.
* Banana Split is the third contestant to sing a song from The Greatest Showman, following Peacock and Flamingo.
* Katherine McPhee (Split) competed on the fifth season of American Idol with Chris Daughtry (Rottweiler).
* Split and Macaw (David Archuleta) finished runner-up on the fifth and seventh seasons of American Idol respectively.
* Banana Split is the second highest placing contestant that was correctly guessed by Ken, behind Macaw who finished runner-up of season 9.

## Videos

Preview- Banana Split - THE MASKED SINGER
### Clues

The Clues- Banana Split - Season 6 Ep. 3 - THE MASKED SINGERThe Clues- Banana Split - Group B Finale - THE MASKED SINGER
### Performances

Banana Split sings "A Million Dreams" by P!nk - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 6Banana Split performs "A Million Dreams" by P!nkBanana Split sings "Cry Me a River" by Michael Bublé - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 6Banana Split Performing "Cry Me A River" by Michael BubléBanana Split sings "Let 'er Rip" by The Chicks - THE MASKED SINGER - SEASON 6Banana Split performs "Let 'Er Rip" by The ChicksBanana Split Performs "Poker Face" By Lady Gaga - Group B Semi-Finals - THE MASKED SINGERBanana Split performs "Poker Face" by Lady GagaBanana Split Performs "Singin' In The Rain" By Arthur Freed - Group B Finale - THE MASKED SINGERBanana Split performs "Singin' in the Rain" by Arthur FreedBanana Split Duet Performance With Robin Thicke - Group B Finale - THE MASKED SINGERBanana Split performs "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing" by Stevie Wonder in a duet with Robin Thicke
### Reveal

The Reveal- Banana Split - Katharine McPhee & David Foster - Group B Finale - THE MASKED SINGER
### Unmasked Interview

Katharine McPhee & David Foster-Banana Split Unmasked Interview - Group B Finale - THE MASKED SINGER
## Gallery

Concept art for both costumes of Banana Split, shown in the sneak peek specialImages of the-making-of the banana portion of Banana Split, including concept art of the costumeBanana Split as seen in the trailer for season 6Behind-the-scenes of Banana Split in a photoshootBanana Split's First Clue - DiceBanana Split performing "A Million Dreams"Banana Split’s Title CardBanana Split’s Clue Intro
## References

1. ↑ Preview: Return Of The Global Singing Phenomenon
2. ↑ *Masked Singer* Reveals 3 New Season 6 Costumes: Meet Banana Split, Cupcake and More (Video)