The Masked Singer
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The Masked Singer

"You'll never guess who..."

7.6
Yr 2019
Rt 43m
Status Returning Series
Reality
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Overview

Celebrities compete in a singing competition 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. One singer will be eliminated each week, ultimately revealing his or her true identity.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 58 /100

The Masked Singer debuted as a surreal television phenomenon that divided critics while instantly captivating audiences. Many reviewers initially wrote off the series as a low point in reality programming, labeling it as absurd spectacle or guilty-pleasure trash. However, critics quickly acknowledged that despite its low-brow setup, the show's sheer weirdness made it strangely magnetic.

While reviewers pointed out structural flaws such as excessive filler and padding throughout each episode, they found the central mystery element undeniably addictive. The surreal visual presentation and family-friendly guessing game created a fever-dream viewing experience that entertained audiences against their better judgment.

Ultimately, the series transcended critical skepticism to become a runaway rating juggernaut. Critics largely agree that while it may not be traditional prestige television, its unpretentious commitment to pure escapism makes for an extraordinarily engaging watch.

“It is a spectacle, one that will captivate you against your better judgment and leave you with so many questions that you just may have to tune in for another week.”

“It’s a warped, through-the-looking-glass vision of a singing competition. And it’s pretty entertaining.”

“Overall, it's a surprisingly engaging series that the family can enjoy together.”

“While the central conceit is unique and the performances are fun, each episode is weighed down with endless padding.”

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US
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US
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US
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CA
CTV
CA
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CA
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UK
ITVX
UK
Why fans love it

Since debuting in 2019, *The Masked Singer* has turned the standard reality singing competition into a weekly guessing game. Famous contestants perform entirely shrouded inside elaborate costumes and full face masks, stripping away star power so the vocals and performance take center stage. Audiences play detective alongside a celebrity panel, tracking down clues to figure out who is behind the disguise before each contestant is voted off.

The show thrives on the suspense of those reveals and the sheer spectacle built into every episode. Featuring host Nick Cannon, the series balances genuine musical competition with a lighthearted game show format, making the eventual unmasking of each celebrity the ultimate payoff. It transforms a familiar talent competition into an interactive mystery where keeping a hidden identity is the main event.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 5
Longest run 186 eps
Robin Thicke
Robin Thicke
as Self - Panelist
185 episodes
Jenny McCarthy
Jenny McCarthy
as Self - Panelist
185 episodes
Ken Jeong
Ken Jeong
as Self - Panelist
185 episodes
Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger
as Self - Panelist
185 episodes
Rita Ora
Rita Ora
as Self - Panelist
50 episodes
Nick Cannon
Nick Cannon
as Self - Host
186 episodes
Joel McHale
Joel McHale
as Self - Guest Panelist
10 episodes
Will Arnett
Will Arnett
as Self - Guest Panelist
2 episodes
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Jay Pharoah as Self - Guest Panelist 2 episodes Kenan Thompson as Self - Guest Panelist 2 episodes Leslie Jordan as Self - Guest Panelist 4 episodes Caitlyn Jenner as Phoenix 2 episodes Danny Trejo as Raccoon 2 episodes Michael Bolton as Self - Singing Partner 2 episodes Logan Paul as Grandpa Monster 2 episodes Jesse McCartney as Self - Singing Partner 3 episodes Victor Oladipo as Thingamajig 3 episodes Niecy Nash as Self - Guest Host 6 episodes Lil Wayne as Robot 3 episodes Drew Carey as Llama 3 episodes Chaka Khan as Miss Monster 3 episodes Paul Anka as Broccoli 3 episodes Tony Hawk as Elephant 3 episodes Wendy Williams as Lips 3 episodes Dionne Warwick as Mouse 3 episodes Tom Bergeron as Taco 3 episodes Brian Austin Green as Giraffe 4 episodes Sarah Palin as Bear 3 episodes Mickey Rourke as Gremlin (archive footage) 4 episodes Bella Thorne as Swan 3 episodes Ana Gasteyer as Self 3 episodes JoJo Siwa as T-Rex 3 episodes Jordyn Woods as Kangaroo 3 episodes Matt Vogel as Kermit the Frog (voice) 3 episodes LeAnn Rimes as Self - Guest Panelist 3 episodes Paul Shaffer as Skeleton (archive footage) 3 episodes Kandi Burruss as Self - Video Message 3 episodes Clint Black as Self - Video Message 3 episodes Lisa Hartman as Self 3 episodes Tori Kelly as Seahorse 5 episodes Wayne Brady as Self - Video Message 5 episodes Chloe Kim as Jellyfish 4 episodes Elvis Francois as Self 4 episodes T-Pain as Self - Monster 10 episodes Bob Saget as Self - Video Message 4 episodes Gladys Knight as Self - Bee 8 episodes Donny Osmond as Self - Peacock 8 episodes Jewel as Self 4 episodes Tori Spelling as Self - Unicorn 5 episodes Bret Michaels as Self - Video Message 5 episodes Rob Gronkowski as White Tiger 3 episodes Chris Kirkpatrick as Hummingbird 3 episodes Le'Veon Bell as Milkshake 3 episodes Omarion as Self - Clue Giver 3 episodes Kelly Osbourne as Ladybug (archive footage) 4 episodes Taylor Dayne as Popcorn 4 episodes Donnie Wahlberg as Self 3 episodes Hunter Hayes as Self - Performer 3 episodes Joey Fatone as Self - Rabbit 8 episodes Terry Bradshaw as Self - Deer 3 episodes Margaret Cho as Self - Poodle 3 episodes Rumer Willis as Self - Lion 6 episodes La Toya Jackson as Self - Alien 5 episodes Ricki Lake as Self - Raven 4 episodes Bishop Briggs as Self - Medusa 4 episodes Meg Donnelly as Self - Coral 7 episodes Andy Grammer as Self - Boogie Woogie 6 episodes Brian Kelley as Self - Mad Scientist Monster 7 episodes Gretchen Wilson as Self - Pearl 7 episodes Taika Waititi as Self - Lucky Duck 6 episodes Edwin McCain as Self - Nessy 5 episodes Matthew Lawrence as Self - Paparazzo 4 episodes Erika Girardi as Self - Yorkie 3 episodes James Van Der Beek as Self - Griffin 3 episodes Aubrey O'Day as Self - Ant 3 episodes
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Keywords

competition game show celebrity singing competition hidden identity celebrity panel celebrity competition
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 02, 2019
Status
Returning Series
Episode Runtime
43 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
120