The Masked Singer: Amber Riley wins season eight after performing as the Harp ... trends now
Amber Riley after performing as the Harp was crowned as the winner of season eight of The Masked Singer on Wednesday during a two-hour finale on Fox.
'This has been such an amazing experience just to be able to come out here and be completely covered and let my talents speak for itself,' said Amber, 36, after revealing her identity and receiving the Golden Mask Trophy.
'The love that I have for people and wanting people to heal and feel what it is that I'm singing. So I hope everybody felt my soul because I bared it right here on this stage,' the Glee star added.
Season finale: Amber Riley after performing as the Harp was crowned as the winner of season eight of The Masked Singer on Wednesday during a two-hour finale on Fox
'Your entire journey we felt your soul, indeed,' said show host Nick Cannon, 42.
Amber said she was not only taking home the Golden Mask Trophy, but also the encouraging words that the panelists had said to her along the way.
As the Harp, she was the first contestant who took the stage during the finale and performed Lady Gaga's song The Edge Of Glory.
'We are on the edge of our seats,' Nick said. 'What a way to kick off the show.'
Season frontrunner: As the Harp, she was the first contestant who took the stage during the finale and performed Lady Gaga's song The Edge Of Glory
'That's how it's done right there,' said panelist Nicole Scherzinger, 44.
Later, she performed John Mayer's song Gravity as a chorus joined her on stage.
'I think we all got chills,' Nick said
High praise: 'That's how it's done right there,' said panelist Nicole Scherzinger, 44
'That is hands down one of the best things we have ever heard on this stage,' said panelist Robin Thicke, 45, said. 'You just took that to the stratosphere, to the church, over the moon.'
'You are truly one of the best that has ever graced our stage,' Nicole said
The Harp got emotional and started to cry.
Hands down: 'That is hands down one of the best things we have ever heard on this stage,' said panelist Robin Thicke, 45, said. 'You just took that to the stratosphere, to the church, over the moon'
'It just means a lot to be validated,' Harp said. 'I've been through a lot in this industry and sometimes you forget who you are and sometimes you need people to remind you.'
Amber afterward said that moment meant a lot to her.
'You made me cry and you messed up my makeup,' Amber said.
Getting emotional: 'It just means a lot to be validated,' Harp said. 'I've been through a lot in this industry and sometimes you forget who you are and sometimes you need people to remind you'
Nick asked her if she had a message for her fans.
'I just want to say that whatever it is you want in this life you go
