The Masked Singer Season 11: Goldfish triumphs over Gumball to win

The May 22 finale of "The Masked Singer" season 11 was a showdown of undercover celebrities, with Goldfish and Gumball battling for the coveted Golden Mask trophy. Both stars had evaded unmasking throughout the season, making their final performances even more highly anticipated.

Gumball opened the finale with a heartfelt clue package, sharing his struggles for recognition in Hollywood. He then captivated the judges with his rendition of "Latch" by Disclosure featuring Sam Smith.

Goldfish followed with her own emotional revelation, discussing her journey of self-discovery and aspirations for her future child to witness her talent. Her performance of Blondie's "Heart of Glass" further solidified her position as a strong contender.

Returning for their final performances, Gumball paid tribute to his parents' passion for music with "Renegade" by Styx, while Goldfish chose Elton John's "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" to showcase her love for performing.

Before the audience and panel voted, host Nick Cannon dropped a bombshell: Gumball and Goldfish had previously been co-stars. After the votes were tallied, Goldfish was crowned the winner, expressing her overwhelming joy and gratitude.

Gumball was unmasked first, revealing himself as "Ginny & Georgia" star Scott Porter, earning praise from the judges for his entertaining performances. Finally, Goldfish removed her mask to reveal "High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens.