The Masked Singer: Bret Michaels removes Banana mask after Sharon Osbourne identifies old friend

Bret Michaels was revealed as the Banana after he was positively identified by longtime friend Sharon Osbourne on Wednesday’s episode of The Masked Singer.

The 57-year-old rocker took off the Banana mask after losing in a Smackdown against Kitty.

Guest panelist Sharon, 67, knew it was Bret as they were asked by host Nick Cannon, 39, for their final guesses.

Rock singer: Bret Michaels was revealed to be the singer under the Banana mask on Wednesday’s episode of The Masked Singer on Fox

‘I know it’s Bret Michaels. I know. I know his voice so well,’ Sharon said confidently.

She also recognized a ‘smacking’ motion that Bret ‘always does’.

‘I’ve known you, what, 35 years?,’ Sharon asked Banana.

The Poison lead singer after removing his mask was asked by Sharon if he chose to be a banana.

Positive identification: Sharon Osbourne was positive that Bret was the Banana

Positive identification: Sharon Osbourne was positive that Bret was the Banana

Fruit costume: The Poison lead singer said he chose to be the Banana

Fruit costume: The Poison lead singer said he chose to be the Banana

‘I did. How sick is that?,’ Bret replied.

Nick noted that Bret with Poison has sold more than 40 million records worldwide.

He asked Brett how he managed to squeeze in The Masked Singer while rehearsing for his stadium solo tour.

Popular group: Nick Cannon noted that Bret with Poison has sold more than 40 million records worldwide

Popular group: Nick Cannon noted that Bret with Poison has sold more than 40 million records worldwide

‘I gotta tell you, I would have done anything to get here. This is the most awesome show. I’ve never had such a great time,’ Bret said.

He added, ‘This was a party. You all rock and the Banana fans out here are awesome. I love it here.’

Nick then mentioned how Bret’s children loved the show and asked if that was one of the reasons that he participated.

Awesome show: 'I gotta tell you, I would have done anything to get here. This is the most awesome show. I've never had such a great time,' Bret said

Awesome show: ‘I gotta tell you, I would have done anything to get here. This is the most awesome show. I’ve never had such a great time,’ Bret said

‘One million percent. I love the show. The kids love the show, the family loves the show and I want this to go on forever. It’s such an upbeat, positive party. The world needs it right now,’ said Bret who has daughters Rain, 19, and Jorja, 14, with ex-fiancee Kristi Gibson, 49. 

Bret then performed Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door again with his mask off after earlier singing the Bob Dylan song when facing off against Rhino.

Jenny McCarthy, 47, stood by her earlier guess and also correctly figured out that Banana was Bret.

Rock legend: Bret then performed Knockin' On Heaven's Door again with his mask off after earlier singing the Bob Dylan song when facing off against Rhino

Rock legend: Bret then performed Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door again with his mask off after earlier singing the Bob Dylan song when facing off against Rhino

Spot on: Jenny McCarthy, 47, stood by her earlier guess and also correctly figured out that Banana was Bre

Spot on: Jenny McCarthy, 47, stood by her earlier guess and also correctly figured out that Banana was Bre

Nicole Scherzinger, 41, after hearing Sharon’s confident guess, sided with her and guessed it was Bret.

Robin Thicke, 43, after picking up on a ‘bug spray’ clue as a Poison reference also went with Bret.

Ken Jeong, 50, wrongly guessed that Banana was country star Brad Paisley, 47.

Guess bandwagon: Nicole Scherzinger, 41, after hearing Sharon's confident guess, sided with her and guessed it was Bret

Guess bandwagon: Nicole Scherzinger, 41, after hearing Sharon’s confident guess, sided with her and guessed it was Bret

The panelists: Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeon, Sharon and Nicole stood as Bret talked about his experience on the show

The panelists: Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeon, Sharon and Nicole stood as Bret talked about his experience on the show

Bret faced off in the Smackdown against Kitty who belted out Unstoppable by Sia.

He earlier lost to Rhino who performed 10,000 Hours by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber.

Kitty performed True Colors by Cyndi Lauper when she lost her pairing to Frog who sang Fireball by Pitbull.

The Masked Singer will return next week on Fox with the The Battle Of The Sixes: The Final 6 episode. 

Jordyn Woods, Rob Gronkowski, JoJo Siwa, Bella Thorne, Sarah Palin, Tom Bergeron, Dionne Warwick, Tony Hawk, Chaka Khan, Drew Carey and Lil Wayne were previously unmasked during season three of The Masked Singer. 

Tough maatchup: Rhino performed 10,000 Hours by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber to beat out Banana

Tough maatchup: Rhino performed 10,000 Hours by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber to beat out Banana

Talented animals: Kitty performed True Colors by Cyndi Lauper when she lost her pairing to Frog who sang Fireball by Pitbull

Jumping ahead: Frog jumped ahead after beating out Kitty in their pairing

Talented animals: Kitty performed True Colors by Cyndi Lauper when she lost her pairing to Frog who sang Fireball by Pitbull