The Masked Singer isn’t your typical singing competition. How do we know, considering we haven’t seen a single episode of the new Fox series? Just look at the photos below of the disguised contestants.
In the celebrity competition series hosted by co-executive producer Nick Cannon, a star-studded panel featuring Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke attempt to discover the true identity of the masked singer. E! News has the exclusive first look at the 12 celebrity competitors clad in head-to-toe extravagant costumes. Combined, the masked celebs have 65 Grammy nominations, 16 multi-platinum albums, 16 Emmy nominations, nine Broadway shows, four stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and four Super Bowl titles. Oh yeah, not every competitor is known for their singing voice.
One singer is eliminated each week, revealing his or her true identity.
“This is truly one of the most unique, genre-defining formats I’ve ever seen,” Rob Wade, president, of alternative entertainment and specials at Fox Broadcasting Company, said in a statement when the show was announced. “It’s a massive international hit, and its boldness and originality make it the perfect fit for Fox.”
See the competitors below.
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The Peacock
This Peacock doesn’t look too friendly.
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The Monster
How hot is the celebrity in this costume?!
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The Pineapple
Is this The Situation from Jersey Shore?
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The Deer
Is this the thing from Riverdale? Whatever, it’s creepy.
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The Lion
That’s a big mane on this lion.
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The Alien
We bet this Invade Zim-eseque alien is a woman just based on the positioning and stance of the legs.
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The Rabbit
Please don’t murder us.
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The Hippo
A hip-hop Hippo?
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The Poodle
Not a fan of this robot dog’s look.
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The Bee
Imagine encountering this Bee on a street when you had a buzz?
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The Unicorn
Are Unicorns supposed to make us nervous?
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The Raven
That’s so a creepy Raven.
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The Masked Singer is based on the international hit that has produced viral moments and half a billion fans from around the world.
“There are very few hit formats left in the world, and when I saw The Masked Singer, which is a true global and viral phenomenon that has captured the world’s attention, I knew it had to be brought to life in America,” executive producer Craig Plestis said in a statement when the show was announced.
The Masked Singer debuts January 2019 on Fox.