‘Masked Singer’ Banana Eliminated on 10th Anniversary Of Secret Star’s Major Health Crisis

Warning: This article contains spoilers from The Masked Singer Season 3, Episode 13.

The Masked Singer’s most recently eliminated contestant got the boot on the same day he celebrated a major health milestone. Rock star Bret Michaels, 57, was revealed to be the singer behind the banana costume, but instead of being bummed over his elimination, the Poison frontman said he was “grateful.”

In a video posted to his Instagram page, Michaels, wearing his signature red bandana, said how “awesome it is to be standing right here on the good side of the dirt.” The rocker revealed that April 22 marked the 10th anniversary of the near-fatal brain hemorrhage he suffered in 2010 and that he is “grateful for every day.”

In an interview with People, Michaels noted the irony of his Masked Singer elimination 10 years to the date of his medical emergency. The “Something To Believe In” singer noted that his elimination episode even aired at the exact time doctors were operating on his brain a decade ago.

“I’m having the brain hemorrhage at the exact same time that the show’s airing and I’m playing ‘Knocking on Heaven’s Door,'” Michaels told the outlet. “This is the true irony in my life.”

Michaels’ 18-year-old daughter Raine commented on his Instagram announcement.

“So glad I get to say I’ve seen my dad in a banana costume!! I don’t think this will ever be topped! … You were amazing!”

Raine was just 8 years old when her dad was rushed to the hospital after suffering a massive subarachnoid hemorrhage in April 2010.

At the time, fans were horrified to find out that he was listed in critical condition, just 11 days after he was rushed to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy. The situation occurred right before he was to hit the stage for a show in San Antonio, Texas, per ABC News. Michaels said he likely would have died if he had pushed through and performed the show.

The former glam rocker has also been vocal about his lifelong history with diabetes. He continues to have a positive attitude, though — even if his Masked Singer titled has been peeled away.

With Banana now out, six costumed performers remain in the competition to be the winner of Season 3. This season has seen an incredible number of talented stars already eliminated, including Jordyn Woods, Rob Gronkowski, Bella Thorne, Sarah Palin, Dionne Warwick, Tony Hawk, Chaka Kahn, Tom Bergeron, Drew Carey, Lil Wayne, and more.