Everything to Know About 'The Masked Singer' Season 12

Last season, The Masked Singer had its first major shake-up in the series. Judge Nicole Scherzinger was out, and Rita Ora was in. And it looks like the new judge for the American version of the celebrity "who sung it" competition is here to say, as she'll continue on the panel to guess another group of stars who are vying for the Golden Mask trophy.

Read on to find out everything we know about The Masked Singer Season 12, including when the season premieres, the costumes from this celebrity batch, and much more.

When does The Masked Singer Season 12 premiere in 2024?

Season 12 of The Masked Singer will premiere on Wednesday, September 25 .

When was The Masked Singer Season 12 filmed?

According to "On Camera Audiences," which offers tickets to audience members for The Masked Singer 's filming, Season 12 filmed from June 6 to 26, 2024.

What do we know about the masks for Season 12 of The Masked Singer ?

Check back closer to the premiere of The Masked Singer Season 12 to find out more about this season's masked celebs.

What are the masks for The Masked Singer Season 12?

Check back closer to the premiere of The Masked Singer Season 12 to find out more about this season's masked celebs.

How does The Masked Singer Season 12 work?

It has yet to be announced what the format of The Masked Singer Season 12 will be. Last season saw three groups of singers each undergo a series of rounds, with one emerging victorious to ascent to the semifinals. Additionally, we saw the return of the "Wildcard" contestants, who dropped into the middle of each round, and the "Ding Dong Keep It On" bell, which allows the judges to save one eliminated contestant.

How does The Masked Singer work?

The Masked Singer is based on the South Korean show King of Mask Singer . A group of celebrities compete on the show anonymously in costumes over a series of episodes. In each episode, a portion of the competitors are paired off into face-off competitions, in which each will perform a song of his or her choice in their real voice. From each face-off, the panelists and live audience vote; the winner is safe for the week, while the loser is put up for elimination. At the end of the episode, the losers of the face-offs are then subjected to the earlier votes of the panelists to determine who will not continue; the eliminated singer then takes off their mask to reveal their identity.

How do they keep the singers a secret?

Keeping the identities of the singers a secret is one of the biggest challenges on The Masked Singer , executive producer Craig Plestis said during the Fox Entertainment panel at Deadline’s Contenders Television virtual event . “Every season it’s hard, a lot of people are trying to spy and get in with cameras on set. I always say the best job to have on The Masked Singer is to be part of the security detail, there’s more security than producers on the show. Without the secrets, the show is blown right open.”

What happened in The Masked Singer Season 11?

Season 11 aired in spring 2024. Contestants included Book ( Kevin Hart ), Afghan Hound ( Savannah Chrisley ), Spaghetti & Meatballs ( Joe Bastianich ), Sir Lion ( Billy Bush ), Lizard ( Sisqó ), Lovebird ( Colton Underwood ), Koala ( Demarcus Ware ), Ugly Sweater ( Charlie Wilson ), Starfish ( Kate Flannery ), Miss Cleocatra ( Jenifer Lewis ), Seal ( Corey Feldman ), Beets ( Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard ), Poodle Moth ( Chrissy Metz ), Clock ( Thelma Houston ), Gumball ( Scott Porter ), and season winner Goldfish ( Vanessa Hudgens ).

Who are the The Masked Singer judges for Season 12?

Last season saw the first shake-up to the judges' panel in Masked Singer history. Singer and songwriter Rita Ora joined the judges, replacing Nicole Scherzinger , who was starring in Sunset Boulevard on the West End in London while the season was filming. Ora has appeared as a judge in the U.K. version of The Masked Singer since its inception. It was revealed by Entertainment Weekly that Rita will continue with the panel, though the show has announced that the former Pussycat Dolls singer can stand a chance of returning for a future season, depending on her season.

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Who's the host of The Masked Singer ?

The host is actor and comedian Nick Cannon . Cannon made headlines last year after getting a staggering five new children over the course of 2022.

Related: Everything to Know About Nick Cannon's Kids

Who are the guest judges on The Masked Singer Season 12?

Check back closer to the premiere of Season 12 for more information about this season's guest judges.

Why do fans love The Masked Singer ?

The Masked Singer has hit the right nerve with TV viewers. And Ken Jeong knows why The Masked Singer has been so successful .

"It’s insane, isn’t it?" he explains to Parade.com . "None of us expected the monster ratings , pun intended. One reviewer described the show as a 'fever dream.' It’s like, 'Wow, is The Masked Singer on or do I have the flu?'”

The real winner?

“It’s the format,” he says. “ The Masked Singer is four-game shows rolled into one. It’s part American Idol , part The Voice , part Dancing With the Stars , and a little bit vintage What’s My Line . And it's addictive. The format is the star.”

Who designs the costumes for The Masked Singer ?

Season 8 of The Masked Singer introduced all-new custom-made costumes for the celebrity singers to wear. They were designed by Tim Chappel , who previously designed costumes for the Australian version of the show. He took over from Emmy winner Marina Toybina in season 7.

Has The Masked Singer won any awards?

The series has two Emmy wins—outstanding costume design in 2020 and 2021—and been nominated for eight Emmy Awards.

Where can I watch The Masked Singer online for free?

Fans can watch and stream the show online with the FOXNOW app and a cable login, or the next day on Hulu.

Is The Masked Singer on Netflix?

Unfortunately not. If you want to watch The Masked Singer on streaming, you'll need a Hulu account or FOXNOW app.

What time does The Masked Singer come on?

The Masked Singer airs Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.

What day is The Masked Singer on?

The Masked Singer airs Wednesday nights.

Where can I find news about The Masked Singer Season 12?

Check back here for Masked Singer news throughout Season 12.

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