Plot Synopsis

Hosted by Nick Cannon, with panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke, THE MASKED SINGER is a top-secret celebrity singing competition that will have everyone asking, "who's behind the mask?!" Based on an international format, and already a viral phenomenon with over half a billion fans worldwide, the series features celebrities facing off against one another with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with full face mask to conceal his or her identity. With each performance, the host, panelists, audience, viewers and even the other contestants are left guessing who is singing behind the mask. Although the celebrities' identities are a mystery, between them they have a combined 65 Grammy Award nominations, 16 Emmy Award nominations, four stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and four Super Bowl titles. The singers may attempt to throw the crowd off of their scent, while keen observers might pick up on tiny clues buried throughout the show. One singer is eliminated by the audience and judges each week, based on their performance, and then reveals his or her true identity. The ultimate guessing game kicks off in the series premiere with the first six undercover celebrity singers -- Peacock, Hippo, Monster, Unicorn, Deer, and Lion -- facing off against one another in elaborate head-to-toe costumes. The second episode features the remaining six competitors: Pineapple, Poodle, Raven, Alien, Rabbit, and Bee.

The sophomore season of THE MASKED SINGER premiered Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 8-10pm ET/PT on FOX. The first eight undercover celebrity singers face off against one another in dazzling head-to-toe costumes. Host Nick Cannon and panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke return as they attempt to guess the identities behind a new batch of Hollywood stars in all-new costumes with tougher clues! The battles result in two celebrities taking off their masks. Four more singers are introduced each of the following two weeks.

Season 3 of THE MASKED SINGER premiered on Sunday, February 2, 2020, immediately after SUPER BOWL LIV and its post-game show, approximately at 10:30pm ET/7:30pm PT on FOX. The actual time is dependent on the length of SUPER BOWL LIV. Guest panelist Jamie Foxx joins host Nick Cannon and panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. Eighteen celebrity singers wearing all-new custom made costumes will perform as America tries to guess who they are! The Season 3 contestants have amassed a combined 69 Grammy Nominations, 88 Gold Records, 11 Super Bowl appearances, three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, more than 160 tattoos and one title in the Guinness Book of World Records. One singer will be unmasked in the 90-minute season opener.

The fourth season of THE MASKED SINGER debuted on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 8pm ET/PT on FOX, with host Nick Cannon and panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke all returning for a new season. A brand-new masked bunch of celebrity singers wearing all-new custom-made costumes perform as America tries to guess who they are. The Season 4 celebrity contestants combined have sold more than 281 million records worldwide, appeared in more than 5,475 episodes of television and 151 films, appeared in five Super Bowls, have four stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People. One singer is unmasked.

Season 5 of THE MASKED SINGER premiered on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 8pm ET/PT on FOX, with all-new jaw-dropping costumes, surprise appearances and unexpected twists that will upend the competition. In the season premiere episode, "Season 5 Premiere - Return of the Masks," Group A performs as guest host Niecy Nash takes the stage, along with panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. Play along and search for clues as this masked bunch of celebrity singers performs.

The sixth season of THE MASKED SINGER kicked off with a two-night premiere at 8pm ET/PT on Wednesday, September 22 and Thursday, September 23, 2021 on FOX. The Season 6 contestants boast a combined 85 Grammy Nominations and 27 wins, three Academy Award nominations, 12 Emmy Nominations, 12 Razzie Award Nominations, two Super Bowl appearances and two Lifetime Achievement Awards. Viewers continue to play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. On Wednesday night, the stage is set with debut performances from the characters in Group A, ending with a shocking double elimination. On Thursday night, Group A returns and is joined by two all-new Wildcard contestants for a competition unlike any other, as one more will be unmasked at the end of the night. Group B is introduced the following week on Wednesday, September 29.

FOX debuted the seventh season MASKED SINGER on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 8pm ET/PT, with host Nick Cannon and panelists Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke all returning for the new season. Season 7 features a twist -- each new costume is categorized in one of three groups: The Good, The Bad or The Cuddly. In the season opener (Round One of Season 7), characters from each category duke it out to further themselves in the competition.

Season 8 of THE MASKED SINGER premiered on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 8pm ET/PT on FOX, with an all-new format. Host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke all returns for the new season. Each episode features several performances by disguised celebrities, but for the first time ever, only one contestant moves on from each episode. The studio audience votes for their favorite, and the singer with the least amount of votes unmasks mid-show. That celebrity gets a front row seat in the Masked Singer VIP section to watch the rest of the competition and the second unmasking. For the first time ever, they won't have to wait to find out what celebrity they were competing against. Next, the Top Two singers face off in a Battle Royale performance of the same song. The winner is crowned the King or Queen of THE MASKED SINGER and move on to the next week's episode against new competition, and the other unmasks. The three finalists left standing after each round compete in the Semi-Finals. This season introduces all-new themed episodes, including "Vegas Night," "Comedy Roast," "Hall Of Fame," "Muppets Night," "Andrew Lloyd Webber Night," "TV Themes," "'90s Night," "Thanksgiving" and "Fright Night." The themes will be weaved throughout the performers' song selections, costumes, celebrity guests, set design...and may even provide clues as to WHO is under the mask! The eighth season features more celebrity contestants than any other season, clocking in at 22 Masked Singers. New celebrities are introduced every single week, disguised in costumes that include Bride, Avocado, Venus Fly Trap, Sir Bugaboo, Scarecrow, Hedgehog, Mummies -- and many more to be announced. The new season also welcomes celebrity guest appearances (unmasked!) by stars such as Donny Osmond, Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Muppets, Will Arnett, Leslie Jordan, Joel McHale, Tori Spelling, Jon Lovitz, Jodie Sweetin, Carrot Top, Blue Man Group, Lance Bass, Danielle Fishel, Sheila E. and Drew Carey! The Season 8 contestants boast a combined 32 Grammy Nominations, 16 Emmy Wins, 8 Gold Albums, 4 Golden Globe Nominations, 42 Books, 10 Teen Choice Awards, and 5 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. MaskVerse, the official Masked Singer NFT Marketplace, is also back to launch a limited-edition Mask Pass which unlocks exclusive access to additional clues, behind the scenes content, celebrity interviews, and more bringing fans closer to the show like never before.

THE MASKED SINGER returned for its ninth season on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 8pm ET/PT on FOX. Season 9 features all-new singers, all-new themed episodes and the "Champion of the Masked Singer" style competition. Every episode features sudden elimination and double unmaskings, but there is a new twist entering the competition this season: for the first time ever, panelists have the opportunity to save a singer from looming elimination with the "Ding Dong Keep it On" Bell. Who will be revealed and who will reign supreme? Play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. Three celebs perform in the series debut.

The Season 10 competition officially began in the time period premiere airing Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 8pm ET/PT on Fox. Hosted by Nick Cannon, alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke. The legacy continues with an all-new format with three groups and special Battle Royale semi-final episodes. With sixteen total celebrity singers, the tenth season boasts amazingly intricate new costumes including "Donut," "Anteater," "Hawk," "Hibiscus," and a life-size "S'More!" The new season introduces all-new themed episodes, including "Trolls Night," ahead of the November release of DreamWorks Animation's Trolls Band Together, a special "Harry Potter Night" episode airing the week of Halloween, and an iconic episode celebrating the music of Elton John, featuring song selections from the legendary superstar. Other themes include: "NFL Night," "One Hit Wonders," "Disco," "2000s Night," "I Wanna Rock" and "Soundtrack of My Life." The themes are weaved throughout the performers' song selections, costumes, celebrity guests, set design... and may even provide clues as to WHO is under the mask!

Season 11 of THE MASKED SINGER debuted on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 8-9pm ET/PT on FOX. Rita Ora joins Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Robin Thicke at the panelists' desk this season, alongside host Nick Cannon. The new season introduces all-new themed episodes, including THE WIZARD OF OZ, in celebration of the 85th anniversary of the classic film, TRANSFORMERS, as the iconic brand celebrates its 40th anniversary, and special musical anthology episodes including "Billy Joel Night" and "Queen Night." Additional themes include "Girl Groups," "Soundtrack of my Life," "TV Theme Night," and "Shower Anthems." The themes are weaved throughout the performers' song selections, costumes, celebrity guests, set design... and may even provide clues as to WHO is under the mask! Sixteen all-new celebrity singers embrace the masked madness, disguised under amazingly intricate new costumes including Gumball, Lizard, Ugly Sweater, Goldfish, Starfish, Book" and more -- including three new wildcards!

THE MASKED SINGER returned for its 12th season on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT on FOX. Panelists Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, alongside host Nick Cannon, all return for Season 12, which features all-new special theme nights celebrating huge blockbuster IP and music from iconic superstars. Additionally, new this season, clues are hidden everywhere -- embedded in costumes, in song choices, packages and on-stage moments.And for the first time in the show's history, viewers will get the biggest clue yet as each of the fifteen masked singers will be endorsed by a celebrity Masked Ambassador. These Ambassadors, all alums of the series, have a special connection to each singer and provide major new clues about their friends' identities.
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On Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT, FOX premiered "Finale: A Champion Is Crowned," the Season 12 finale of THE MASKED SINGER. The Season 5 winner, Piglet (Nick Lachey), returns to the stage to ring in the Holiday season with a joyful rendition of "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year.". The final two acts -- Buffalos vs. Wasp -- are ready to pull out all the stops for the Golden Mask Trophy. They will bring the house down with showstopping performances of "When I Was Your Man," "Somebody That I Used To Know," "I'm Your Baby Tonight" and "Too Good At Goodbyes." Tune-in to see who will be unmasked as the Season 12 winner and runner-up.

THE MASKED SINGER returns for Season 13 on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 on FOX.