returned for the grand finale on Wednesday, and the two greatest performers of season 9 faced off in a one-on-one duel for the Golden Mask Trophy!Helmed by host Nick Cannon and overseen by stalwart panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger, Wednesday's exciting finale saw the Medusa and The Macaw, duke it out for their coveted prize, with each showing off their skills with two separate performances.So who crowned the season 9 champion?
Here's how Wednesday's finale shook out when all the songs were sung and votes were cast!The Macaw and Medusa were both on top form for the finale, and The Macaw kicked things off with an emotional performance of James Bay's «Hold Back the River.» It was a touching and exciting number that showcased his vocal skill and left the judges moved.«I have to say, Macaw, [for the] season 9 finals, this is the strongest performance I have seen you do all season,» Jeong marveled. «And we are witnessing some sort of evolution of the Macaw, and it is beautiful.
Thank you.»Medusa was up next, and she took things to another level with the emotional impact of her voice. She brought her vulnerable vocals and powerhouse rawness to her rendition of «Elastic Heart» by Sia, and you could hear the feelings in her voice as she delivered a masterful performance.«Medusa, I just want to say that, you know, usually, after a few performances, people have kind of shown all their tricks, they've shown you everything they got and it's hard to keep on connecting,» Thicke shared.
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