"I Felt Like My Inner Child Was Out On Stage Alive": The Masked Singer Season 13's Erika Jayne Details Her Experience As Yorkie & Reveals If Her Fellow Housewives Support Her
The Masked Singer season 13's Group C contestant Yorkie was unmasked during the Group C finals on Decades Night, and she was revealed to be actress, singer, and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne. The Masked Singer season 13 welcomed back host Nick Cannon, along with panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora. Erika made it through the first two rounds of the Group C competition, during which Candace Cameron Bure (Cherry Blossom) and Method Man (Stud Muffin) were unmasked. As Mad Scientist Monster and Nessy advanced to the Lucky 6, Yorkie was revealed to be Erika.
Throughout The Masked Singer season 13, Erika captivated the panelists and the audience with her sassy and stellar performances. They included "Hot to Go!" by Chappell Roan (Carnival Night), "Step By Step" by New Kids on the Block (Boy Band Night), and "Stop! In the Name Of Love" by The Supremes (Decades Night). In addition, Erika faced off with Nessy in the Group C Battle Royale on Decades Night, during which they each sang their own versions of "Hard to Handle" by Otis Redding. Only Jenny guessed Erika correctly, while the other panelists' final guesses were Lori Loughlin (Robin), Paris Hilton (Rita), and Kyle Richards (Ken).
ScreenRant spoke with Erika about her Masked Singer season 13 experience, including what it was like to become Yorkie, how she managed the giant costume, what her tribute to her mother meant to her, what her fellow Housewives thought of her being on the show, and what's next for her in her music career.
The Masked Singer Season 13's Erika Jayne Loved Being Yorkie
"It Was Just Perfection..."
Erika had a wonderful time as The Masked Singer season 13's Yorkie. The pup was dressed in a pink outfit, complete with a mini skirt, sparkly sunglasses, and plenty of bling. Erika gushed, "It was absolutely a pleasure. I had so much fun. I felt like my inner child was out on stage alive, and it was really a good time."
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Erika also shared that, while she didn't have any input on the Yorkie costume, she thought it was amazing. She said, "The costume design department had presented the character, and it was perfection. I mean, it was just perfection."
Erika Succeeded On The Masked Singer Despite The Large Yorkie Costume
"The Head Was Almost 8 Lbs..."
Erika revealed that the Yorkie costume's head was almost 8 lbs. She said, "And it was very large. And it was very difficult to keep the head on straight, but still do all the choreo because you don't want your mask to shift. It's strapped underneath your neck. So it was a lot, but it worked out well."
Erika Was Happy To Pay Tribute To her Mother
"My Mom's Really Been A Nice Place Of Support For Me..."
During The Masked Singer season 13 Decades Night, Erika paid tribute to her mother in her clue package, and she dedicated her song, "Stop! In the Name of Love" to her. She selected the 1960s as the decade that she wanted to represent because it reminded her of her mom. Erika's mom fell in love and got married as a young woman. However, just a few years later when Erika was born, it all fell apart when her dad walked out, leaving her mom to raise her on her own. Erika shared that her mom used her pain as a cautionary tale, and she taught her to be guarded with her heart. She then concluded by calling her mom her ultimate protector.
In her interview with ScreenRant, Erika shared that she was happy that she had the chance to pay tribute to her mom. She stated, "It's just a nice moment to recognize my mom. And we've been through a lot together, and I think that, especially these last couple years, my mom's really been a really nice place of support for me."
Erika Loved The Masked Singer Panelists' Wrong Guesses For Her
"You Never Know What's Going Through Their Minds..."
Throughout The Masked Singer season 13, the panelists had many wrong guesses for Yorkie. They included Chelsea Handler (Jenny), Teresa Giudice (Ken), and their final guesses of Lori Loughlin (Robin), Paris Hilton (Rita), and Kyle Richards (Ken). Jenny guessed Erika correctly after her second performance, and stuck with that guess until the end.
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When asked about the panelists' wrong guesses for her identity, Erika said, "Oh I mean, it was kind of funny, but you know. That's kind of the great part about it ... you never know what's going through their minds and what they're thinking. And that's part of what's so appealing about being behind the mask." Erika also shared that she'd met Jenny before she competed in The Masked Singer season 13.
Erika's Fellow Housewives Supported Her Masked Singer Journey
"They Were Thrilled..."
When asked if any of Erika's fellow Housewives knew that she was the one hiding behind the Yorkie mask, she replied, "No. I mean ... I think, listen, I have a very distinct voice. But did I tell them? No."
Erika also shared that her fellow Housewives were so happy for her when she was revealed. She shared, "We all support each other. We all love to have a good time. We're all performers. And so I think that they were thrilled. 'Cause their kids watch The Masked Singer."
Erika Liked Competing On The Masked Singer Better Than Dancing With The Stars
"I Prefer Being Solo..."
In 2017, Erika competed on Dancing With The Stars season 24, placing 9th with her professional dance partner, Gleb Savchenko. She revealed that she liked competing on The Masked Singer much better than Dancing With The Stars. She said, "Completely different show. You know, Dancing With The Stars is partner-based and this is you’re solo-based in a costume. So I prefer being solo. You know, I don’t partner very well. I just don't. I don't listen. I consistently want to lead. So being the Yorkie was definitely easier for me." When asked if she got to make her own creative decisions, Erika responded, "Well, I just don't have to abide by anybody else's rules partnering."
Erika Didn't Know Who Her Fellow Group C Contestants Were
"I Wish I Would Have Known..."
Erika was part of The Masked Singer season 13 Group C, which originally consisted of five contestants--Candace Cameron Bure (Cherry Blossom), Method Man (Stud Muffin), and the Group C Lucky 6 representatives, Mad Scientist Monster and Nessy. Erika shared that she had "zero idea" that Candace and Method Man were her fellow contestants.
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Erika revealed, "And Method Man was my neighbor. And I wish I would have known ... We’re kept away from each other. Everybody's very quiet. We’re clothed from head to toe. So it really was kind of shocking." When asked if she had any idea of who Mad Scientist Monster or Nessy could be, Erika responded, "No. Not at all." Erika performed "My Sharona" with Mad Scientist Monster and Nessy during the Group C finals, but she still didn't know who they were.
Erika Is Excited About Her Upcoming Shows
"I'm Performing At The Mighty Hoopla In London..."
Erika is an accomplished singer and performer, who released an album, Pretty Mess,in 2009. In 2018, she had her first headlining tour, Erika Jayne Presents: The Pretty Mess Tour, and, in 2023, she had a Las Vegas residency called Bet It All on Blonde. She also starred as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway, in 2019 and 2025.
Erika shared that she has some upcoming shows that she's very much looking forward to. She said, "I have some dates in June. I'm performing at the Mighty Hoopla in London [on June 1], which I'm super excited about, and KOKO on June 3rd, and then it's just back to making more music and performing."
The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. EDT on FOX.
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