DOZENS of celebrities have sung their hearts out while wearing head-to-toe costumes and face masks, hiding their true identities from fellow celebrity panelists.
Viewers tune in to The Masked Singer not only to see which singer will be eliminated but also to play along with a panel of celebrity judges as they try and uncover who's who under their elaborate disguises.
Who are the judges of the Masked Singer?
The judges of The Masked Singer as of September 2023 include:
Ken Jeong
Ken Jeong is an actor, stand-up comedian, producer, writer, and licensed physician who rose to fame playing Leslie Chow in The Hangover franchise and Ben Chang in NBC's Community.
He has been on the judging panel since the show premiered in 2019.
When Jeong is not on set, he can be found at home, spending time with his wife, Tran Jeong, and his daughters, Zooey and Alexa.
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Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg
Jennifer "Jenny" McCarthy Wahlberg is an actress, model, and television personality who began her career in the early 1990s as a nude model for Playboy.
The former Playmate of the Year has been on the judging panel since the show premiered in 2019.
When she's not on set, she can often be found at home, spending time with her husband, Donnie Wahlberg, and son Evan Joseph Asher, whom she welcomed during her previous marriage to John Asher.
Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger is a singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and television personality best known for her role in The Pussycat Dolls.
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She has been on the judging panel since the show premiered in 2019.
When Scherzinger is not on set, she can be found at home, spending time with her boyfriend, Thom Evans.
Robin Thicke
Robin Thicke is a singer, songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame in 2013 following the hit single Blurred Lines.
He has been on the judging panel since the show premiered in 2019.
When Thicke is not on set, he can often be found spending time with his four kids, whom he welcomed with Paula Patton and April Love Geary.
Rita Ora
Singer Rita Ora will fill in for Nicole during season 11 which will air sometime in 2024, FOX announced.
During her time off the show, Nicole will be starring in Sunset Boulevard at London's Savoy Theatre.
She is expected to return for season 12.
Swapping Rita in for Nicole marks the first time there's been a panel change since the show made its debut in 2019.
Rita should fit right in with the other judges, as she's been a panelist on the UK's version of The Masked Singer.
When she isn't on set, Rita can be found working on her music, spending time with her husband, director Taika Waititi, and producing a documentary about youth culture in Kosovo.
How can I watch The Masked Singer?
Since the show premiered in 2019, The Masked Singer has crowned nine winners.
Throughout the show's history, everyone from Kandi Burruss to LeAnn Rimes has tried to thrill The Masked Singer judges.
Fans have spent the most recent season trying to identity the celebrity contestants.
The show's 10th season premiered on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
On Sunday, September 10, a "special kick-off episode" aired ahead of the season premiere, as Billboard reported.
The episode featured two duets, including Joey Fatone and Bow Wow, and Michelle Williams and Rumer Willis.
The show's season finale airs on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 8 pm EST.
Only four contestants remain, including Donut, Gazelle, Cow, and Sea Queen.
One of them will be crowned the season 10 Champion.
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Viewers can watch the show live on Fox on Wednesdays at 8 pm EST and stream new episodes the next day via Hulu.
Comedian Nick Cannon hosts the hit TV series.
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