William Shatner after performing in a Knight costume was one of two celebrities eliminated on Wednesday's season eight premiere of The Masked Singer on Fox.
The 91-year-old legendary Star Trek captain performed wearing a Knight mask while riding on a golden goose. Before he was unmasked, Shatner said he couldn't believe it took him eight seasons to get on the show.
'I was holding out for the hosting gig but Nick (Cannon) keeps having babies so I guess he isn't going anywhere,' Shatner quipped.
His clues included the fact that he worked with George Lucas and released albums. The Knight performed Fred Astaire's Puttin' On The Ritz as dancers spun around him.
'His voice is like a voice-over, familiar,' said panelist Robin Thicke, 45.
Ken Jeong, 52, guessed it might be David Hasselhoff. Robin thought it was 'Weird Al' Yankovic but Jenny guessed correctly that it was Shatner.
'We are not worthy,' Nick, 41, said when he was unmasked.
Nick asked him what it was like to be on the show and the TV legend said it was horrible.
'I can't tell you how horrible it was,' Shatner said. 'I couldn't see anything. I can't walk. The noise was deafening. The mask was obliterating.'
'Well, Mr. Shatner, thanks for doing our little old show,' Nick said.
'He's a 91-year-old living legend,' Jenny said.
Monty Python star Eric Idle, 79, who performed as Hedgehog, was also eliminated.
'It was a little hot in there and actually this is John Cleese's real body,' Eric said of his costume.
'I've seen every Monty Python movie,' Robin told him.
As Hedgehog, he shared that he had been naked in Playboy. He also said that he was part of one of the most famous groups of all time and had a cult following.
Hedgehog performed the Beatles song Love Me Do accompanied by a college marching band. Confetti rained down on him when he finished.
'Let me tell you Hedgehog, I dug it,' Robin said.
Hedgehog shared that he won a Tony and Grammy as his clue. Ken thought it might be Ringo Starr or Elton John.
'No Ken!,' the audience yelled.
Jenny thought it might be John Cleese or Michael Palin. Nicole thought it could be actor Bill Nighy from Love Actually.
Robin said he was a huge Monty Python fan and guessed correctly that it was Eric.
Later, Eric revealed that he wanted to sing that Beatles song because it was the first song Paul McCartney wrote.
'So I wrote to him and asked him if I could do it,' Eric said. 'I have a letter back saying ''Yes, you can do the song, but would you please tell what show it is so I can make sure to avoid it''.'
Eric then performed his iconic song Always Look On The Bright Side of Life from the film The Life of Brian.
Unlike other seasons, in the new Royal version only one competitor from each group moved forward in the competition and would be crowned the evening's king or queen.
The remaining contestants would be unmasked and all the contestants were vying for the coveted Golden Mask Trophy.
The first contestant of the night was the golden Harp. Before she performed, Harp shared that when she was a teenager she auditioned for one of the biggest shows in the world. She said that she didn't fit the mold and was turned down.
After the Harp sang Pink's song Perfect, the panel was impressed.
'The no's in my life made me stronger but I'm not taking no for an answer tonight,' Harp said.
'Talk about a beautiful instrument,' Nick said.
'You were beyond powerful,' Nicole Scherzinger, 44, said. 'You command that stage.'
Robin guessed it might be Queen Latifah. Jenny McCarthy, 49, thought it might be Jordin Sparks or Fantasia. Ken guessed it might be Jennifer Hudson.
Hummingbird, who sported giant colored wings and wore a pink suit, performed David DeGraw's song I Don't Wanna Be. He shared that he got his start with the help of Shaq and showed a pair of football cleats. Hummingbird said he also helped dominate the Super Bowl.
'We got Tom Brady?' Ken said.
'I'm only human and I'm so nervous to step on that stage tonight,' Hummingbird said.
After his performance, Robin told him it was a great song choice and that he was hitting all the notes. Nick asked Hummingbird what golden award he treasured most. Hummingbird said his favorite awards were silver but that it didn't mean second place.
'This is screaming out like a football legend, someone who's won two Super Bowl rings,' Ken said. 'Like Peyton Manning, who has football in his DNA.'
Ken also said he thought it might be Tom Brady.
'I think this could be the greatest of all time,' Ken said. 'He just got fined for not showing up to training camp because he is here on The Masked Singer.'
Robin guessed it was Deion Sanders. Jenny thought it might be singer Rob Thomas or Chad Kroeger.
Harp was crowned the season's first queen and will move on in the competition.
The Hummingbird will be unmasked next week.
The Masked Singer will return next Wednesday on Fox.
