The Masked Singer is a reality singing competition that aired its Season-6 premiere in September of 2021. It first aired in 2019 on Fox and is based on the South Korean show of the same name.
The unique nature of The Masked Singer, in which contestants are kept in full-body costumes while they perform, has led to the show’s popularity. If you’re curious about the show, read on to learn a bit more about it.
Who Are the Judges?
The judges for all six seasons of The Masked Singer are Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Nicole Scherzinger, and Ken Jeong. Musical artist Nick Cannon is the show’s host.
How Are Identities Kept Secret?
The creators of The Masked Singer have devised several ways to keep the contestants’ identities under wraps. Code names, NDAs, disguises on and offstage, and heavy security are the main ways they achieve such secrecy.
Who Are the Past Winners, and What Were Their Code Names?
The past winners from The Masked Singer are:
- T-Pain, code name Monster
- Wayne Brady, code name Fox
- Kandi Burruss, code name Night Angel
- LeAnn Rimes, code name Sun
- Nick Lachey, code name Piglet
How Are Contestants Chosen?
When choosing contestants, producers of The Masked Singer aim for various ages, backgrounds, genders, and genres to appeal to as broad an audience as possible. Celebrities who don’t sing as a profession or don’t have a musical career are generally ideal to make guessing their identities more difficult.
Who Designs the Costumes?
Marina Toybina designs The Masked Singer costumes. She has designed all of the costumes using mainly foam and paint to make them lightweight. She also consults with contestants before crafting the final versions to ensure the contestant’s comfort and mobility.
Do Contestants Get To Choose Their Costumes?
The contestants of The Masked Singer are shown twenty costume concepts and are allowed to choose which one they adopt for the rest of the season.
Are There Any Spinoffs?
There are two spinoffs for The Masked Singer.
The Masked Dancer premiered on Fox in December of 2020. It follows the same format as The Masked Singer, but contestants perform with a masked partner. The hosts are Ken Jeong, Paula Abdul, Brian Austin Green, and Ashley Tisdale.
The Masked Singer: After the Mask is an aftershow for The Masked Singer where contestants discuss the night’s performances. It airs after The Masked Singer and is hosted by Nick Cannon.
The Masked Singer airs Wednesday on Fox at 9 pm E.T.
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