Get ready for a buffalo and a showbird. 'Masked Singer' Season 12 costumes, cast and start date

A new season of " The Masked Singer " starts tonight and Fox promises it will be more explosive.

The network teased many things to come in the new season of "The Masked Singer," including special themes. The new themed nights include Footloose, Miley Cyrus and Barbie.

"Additionally, new this season, clues will be hidden everywhere — embedded in costumes, song choices, packages, and on-stage moments," the network said in a news release.

When does 'The Masked Singer' premiere?

Season 12 of "The Masked Singer" premieres at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

How to watch 'The Masked Singer' Season 12

Fans can watch episodes of "The Masked Singer" on Fox when they premiere and the next day on Hulu, the show announced .

'The Masked Singer' Season 12 cast

Here are the panelists and the host for the new season of "The Masked Singer":

Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg , Panelist

Along with past seasons of "The Masked Singer," you might know McCarthy from movies — including "Santa Baby" and "John Tucker Must Die" — or appearances on television shows, including "Two and a Half Men," "Return of the Mac" and "Less Than Perfect."

Ken Jeong , Panelist

Ken Jeong is an actor, a comedian and a physician, according to his IMDb page . He has many known titles on his résumé, including "The Hangover" franchise, "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Community."

Nick Cannon , Host

According to his website , Nick Cannon has many titles, including comedian, rapper, philanthropist, children's book author and activist.

This is not Nick Cannon's first hosting gig — he hosted "America's Got Talent" as well. Other titles in his résumé include "Drumline" and "Love Don't Cost a Thing."

Rita Ora , Panelist

British singer and actress Rita Ora is returning for another season of "The Masked Singer." You might know her songs including "For You" from "Fifty Shades Freed" in which she also acted, "Your Song" and "I Will Never Let You Down."

Robin Thicke , Panelist

Robin Thicke, another returning cast-member, is a singer with many notable tracks to his name, including "Lost Without U," "Everything I Can't Have" and "Feel Good."

'The Masked Singer' Season 12 costumes

"The Masked Singer" had crosswords ahead of the premiere of the new season with clues about the Season 12 costumes. By Monday, they had all been revealed.

Here are the costumes of "The Masked Singer" Season 12:

• Bluebell
• Buffalo
• Chess Piece
• Dust Bunny
• Goo
• Ice King
• Leaf Sheep
• Macron
• Royal Knight
• Sherlock Hound
• Ship
• Showbird
• Strawberry Shortcake
• Wasp
• Woodpecker

'The Masked Singer' Season 12 teaser

"The biggest mystery on TV is back," host Nick Cannon said in the teaser. "Masked performers are hitting the high notes while keeping their identities lowkey."

Who won 'The Masked Singer' Season 11?

Vanessa Hudgens, who was the Goldfish, was crowned the winner of Season 11 earlier this year.

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