On the thirteenth season of “The Masked Singer,” the contestant known as Griffin was unmasked as actor James Van Der Beek. Van Der Beek is best known for his role as Dawson Leery in the 1998–2003 television series “Dawson’s Creek.” Throughout his career, he has also appeared in films like “Varsity Blues” (1999) and participated in reality competitions such as “Dancing with the Stars” in 2019.
During his time on “The Masked Singer,” Griffin performed songs including “Rewrite the Stars” by Zac Efron and Zendaya, “Disturbia” by Rihanna, and “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver.
His performances and the clues provided led panelists and audiences to speculate about his identity, with guesses ranging from Matthew Lillard to Freddie Prinze Jr.
Ultimately, his unmasking as Van Der Beek surprised many viewers, adding to the excitement of the competition.
For a visual recap of Griffin’s reveal, you can watch the following clip: