EVAN ROSS (on Ashlee Simpson, Diana Ross, Reality TV, Michael Jackson & Masked Singer)

Evan Ross, son of Diana Ross and stepson of Michael Jackson, opens up about his transformative experience on *The Masked Singer*, where he performed as 'Stingray'—a role that let him rediscover joy in music without the weight of fame. He reveals that the true thrill wasn’t the reveal, but the anonymity: singing beloved songs like 'Mama' and 'L-O-V-E' without anyone knowing it was him. The episode dives into his deep-rooted musical upbringing, shaped by legends like Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, and Jackson himself, whose influence he still channels daily. Ross also reflects on the emotional resonance of family, his mother’s enduring advice to 'be happy and do what you love,' and his upcoming soulful music release and London art show—where music and visual art collide. Despite the show’s popularity, he admits he’s unlikely to do another reality series with his family, calling it a 'phase'—but one he cherished deeply.