Dwight Howard was the first contestant to be eliminated from season six of The Masked Singer on Wednesday during the premiere on Fox. The 35-year-old professional basketball player performed as Octopus as five contestants from Group A sang during the two-night premiere. Octopus rocked out to Tutti Frutti by Little Richard, but was eliminated along with Mother Nature whose identity will be revealed Thursday during part two of the season opener. Season premiere: Dwight Howard was the first contestant to be eliminated from The Masked Singer during the season six premiere Wednesday on Fox Show host Nick Cannon, 40, was back along with panelists Robin Thicke, 44, Jenny McCarthy, 48, Ken Jeong, 52, and Nicole Scherzinger, 43. Octopus told Nick after his performance that he came on The Masked Singer because it was his mother's favorite show. 'I knew it. I knew I loved Octopus,' Nicole said. 'I know, he's a mama's boy,' Jenny said. Sea creature: The 35-year-old professional basketball player performed as Octopus as five contestants from Group A sang during the two-night premiere Rocking out: Octopus rocked out to Tutti Frutti by Little Richard 'Yeah, I am. Just a little bit,' Octopus said. Ken correctly guessed with his First Impression pick that Octopus was Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight. Nicole guessed it was Shaquille O'Neal, while Jenny believed it was Dennis Rodman and Robin went with NBA star Joel Embiid. Correct guess: Ken Jeong correctly guessed with his First Impression pick that Octopus was Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Ken gained an early lead in the Golden Ear competition for most accurate First Impression picks throughout the season. The season premiere opened with Skunk performing Diamonds by Sam Smith after revealing in her clues package that she believed life wasn't always black and white and that she took a break to focus on family. Octopus performed next followed by Pufferfish singing Say So by Doja Cat. Early lead: The panelist gained an early lead in the Golden Ear competition for most accurate First Impression picks throughout the season NBA star: Dwight recently re-signed with the LA Lakers and is an eight-time NBA All-Star Nice try: Nicole guessed that Octopus was Shaquille O'Neal First up: The season premiere opened with Skunk performing Diamonds by Sam Smith Pufferfish in her clues package said she was the weird kid in science class who ruined experiments but she learned how to stand up for herself. 'Very sensual. Pufferfish you not fooling me,' said Nick as Pufferfish tapped him on his rear end. 'I know who that is,' Nick said. Weird kid: Pufferfish in her clues package said she was the weird kid in science class who ruined experiments Sensual song; Pufferfish delivered a sensual version of Say So by Doja Cat 'A lot of people tap Nick's butt, not gonna get anything from that,' quipped Robin. Nicole said she was getting 'Paula Abdul vibes' from Pufferfish, while Ken believed it could be Issa Rae and Robin guessed Jessica Alba. Mother Nature came out next in a sylvan costume and took on the Diana Ross song I'm Coming Out. Good one: 'A lot of people tap Nick's butt, not gonna get anything from that,' quipped Robin Thicke She swung a mallet and whacked moles during her fun performance that earned a standing ovation from the judges and wild applause from the audience. 'I know who this is,' Nick said after getting a hug from Mother Nature. 'Mother Nature is a force to be reckoned with, she is beautiful and scary at the same time,' she said. Sylvan costume: Mother Nature came out next in a sylvan costume and took on the Diana Ross song I'm Coming Out Major force: 'Mother Nature is a force to be reckoned with, she is beautiful and scary at the same time,' she said The host: Nick was back to host season six on Fox Ken guessed that Mother Nature was comedian Tiffany Haddish, while Robin picked Tracee Ellis Ross and Nicole went with Chelsea Handler. Bull performed last and belted out a stirring rendition of Drops Of Jupiter by Train. His revealed growing up in a small town during his clues package and later becoming his own boss. Funny lady: Ken guessed that Mother Nature was comedian Tiffany Haddish Bull serenaded Nicole and Jenny before taking center stage where he sang and danced confidently. 'That was amazing!,' Jenny exclaimed after his performance. Bull told Nick that he was 'actually quite shy about singing'. Last up: Bull performed last and belted out a stirring rendition of Drops Of Jupiter by Train High praise: 'That was amazing!,' Jenny exclaimed after his performance Shy singer: Bull told Nick that he was 'actually quite shy about singing' Ken guessed that Bull could be Dwayne Johnson and he was quickly booed by the audience. Octopus was the first to be eliminated and Dwight took off his mask. 'The champ is here!,' Nick said. Dwight said the suit was hot and the mask weighed about 55lbs and also shared how he surprised his mother. Hot costume: Dwight said the suit was hot and the mask weighed about 55lbs and also shared how he surprised his mother 'I would've stayed here all summer,' Dwight said. Dwight performed Tutti Frutti again without the mask and then Nick revealed that Mother Nature also was eliminated. Ken stuck with his First Impression guess of Tiffany for Mother Nature and Nicole stole Robin's guess of Tracee. Robin stuck with his First Impression guess of Tracee and Jenny also stayed with her First Impression guess of Tiffany. The episode ended before Mother Nature took off her mask and her identity will be revealed on Thursday. Final guesses: Ken stuck with his First Impression guess of Tiffany for Mother Nature and Nicole stole Robin's guess of Tracee, while Jenny also initially guessed Tiffany Part two: The episode ended before Mother Nature took off her mask and her identity will be revealed on Thursday All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility