One of Nickelodeon's most beloved comedy stars has been unmasked as Ice King on The Masked Singer . An iconic former child star was sent home during the Fox singing competition series' Nov. 20 episode.
Before taking the stage, the mystery celebrity revealed why he felt such a special connection to the musical selections on Miley Cyrus Night. "Miley and I actually have a lot in common," he teased fans and the judges in a video package. "We both know the media can be totally uncool.
And this year, I've been part of a firestorm of press. I finally felt ready to tell my truth to the world, and so I did. And then instantly regretted it.
" Without going into specifics surrounding the recent controversy, Ice King elaborated on his anxiety about the situation, adding, "I imagined my words all over the news and internet and totally freaked. I begged them to pull my story. I didn't want it to run, but that power was out of my reach.
" But despite initially being apprehensive to share his trauma publicly, Ice King now sees his honesty as an act of strength that ultimately helped others. "The night it was released, I was a total disaster. Frozen," he continued.
"But once I saw how many people could relate, I felt the weight lift off my shoulders. My story is out there." And now, the actor is ready to move on.
"I've worked hard to put that chapter behind me, which is what I wanted most," Ice King concluded. "And for those of you who do stand with me, thank you. Because your support makes me.
