Jack Wagner Unmasked as Eggplant on ‘The Masked Singer’ During Ozzy Osbourne Tribute
The Masked Singer revealed actor and singer Jack Wagner as the Eggplant during its Ozzfest Night episode on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, a tribute to the late rock legend Ozzy Osbourne.
Ozzfest Night and a Special Guest
Fox’s reality singing competition dedicated an entire episode to the music of Ozzy Osbourne, shortly after the rock icon’s daughter, Kelly Osbourne, appeared at the 2026 BRIT Awards to accept an award honoring her father’s outstanding contribution to British music [Source: US Magazine]. Kelly Osbourne as well served as a guest panelist on the display, having previously appeared as Ladybug in Season 2 of The Masked Singer in 2019.
The Elimination of Eggplant
Contestants Eggplant, Galaxy Girl, High Voltage, and Pangolin kicked off the episode with a performance of Osbourne’s 1980 hit, “Crazy Train.” Eggplant and High Voltage ultimately faced off in a sing-off, performing Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man.” High Voltage advanced, leading to the unmasking of Jack Wagner as the Eggplant [Source: AOL].
Wagner Reflects on the Experience
Wagner expressed his enjoyment of the unique character. “Well, I love new characters. So this was certainly a challenge to bring life to the Eggplant. It’s just such a thrill,” he said [Source: US Magazine]. The actor, known for his roles in General Hospital, Santa Barbara, The Bold and the Stunning, and Melrose Place, also shared a connection to the Osbourne family, having worked with Sharon Osbourne on The Bold and the Beautiful in 2011.
A Career Spanning Soap Operas and Music
Beyond his television career, Wagner also had a successful music career in the 1980s, landing four songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including the top 2 hit “All I Need” in 1984. His album of the same name also charted on the Billboard 200 [Source: US Magazine].
Remaining Contestants
With Wagner eliminated, the remaining contestants in Season 14 of The Masked Singer are High Voltage, Pangolin, Galaxy Girl, Stingray, Cat Witch, Pugcasso, and Crane [Source: MEAWW]. Wagner joins previous contestants Heidi Montag (Snow Cone), Billy Ray Cyrus (Owl), Teddi Mellencamp (Calla Lily), Claudia Oshry (Queen Corgi), Taraji P. Henson (Scarab), Tone Loc (Handyman), Tiffany Haddish (Le Who Who), Todd and Julie Chrisley (Croissants), and David “Big Papi” Ortiz (Googly Eyes) as those unmasked this season.