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The Masked Singerseason 12 theme nights have been announced, along with a new Masked Ambassadors twist, amid backlash about Nicole Scherzinger’s continuing absence from the show.The Masked Singerseason 12welcomes back host Nick Cannon, along with panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora.Rita took Nicole’s place on the panel duringThe Masked Singerseason 11when Nicole starred as Norma Desmond in London’s West End production ofSunset Boulevard. As Nicole prepares to move the show to Broadway, Rita will once again fill in for her.
The Masked Singerseason 12 will feature Miley Cyrus, Barbie,Footloose, Sports, ’60s, Who Are You Fest, Thanksgiving, and Soundtrack Of My Life theme nights.
According toEW,TheMasked Singerseason 12 will feature all-new theme nights, including Miley Cyrus, Barbie,Footloose, Sports Night, ’60s Night, and Who Are You Fest, featuring music from memorable festival lineups. In addition, the Thanksgiving and Soundtrack Of My Life theme nights will return. Barbie Night will honor the 65th anniversary of the iconic doll, whileFootlooseNight celebrates the film’s 40th anniversary.
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The Masked Singer Alums Will Return As Masked Ambassadors
Each Contestant Will Have Their Own Ambassador
The Masked Singerseason 12 will also feature Masked Ambassadors, who, for the first time ever, will endorse each of the 15 contestants.The Ambassadors will all be alums of the series, and they each have a special connection to a contestantand will give important new clues about their identities. FOX hasn’t named all of the Ambassadors yet, but the network has revealed that they include Dick Van Dyke (Gnome, season 9), Jewel (Queen of Hearts, season 6 winner), Ne-Yo (Cow, season 10 winner), and DeMarcus Ware (Koala, season 11).
The Masked Singertheme nightshave made the show even more exciting than ever. These new theme nights are sure to be very entertaining, especially Miley Cyrus Night, which will include music from her legendary catalog.The Masked Ambassadors will also be a real treat as fan-favorite contestants from past seasons returnto the show as clues to the new contestants' identities. It’s already very intriguing to think who Dick, Jewel, Ne-Yo, and DeMarcus could be connected to.
Although someMasked Singerfans still miss Nicole, Rita did an amazing job taking her placeduring season 11. She fit right in with Robin, Jenny, and Ken, and their camaraderie was fun to watch. Like Nicole, Rita is a great detective onThe Masked Singer, and she also impressed the audience with her incredible performances. These new theme nights and Masked Ambassadors will breathe new life into the show as well.The Masked Singerseason 12 already seems like it might be the best one yet.
The Masked Singerseason 12 premieres Wednesday, September 25 at 8 p.m. EDT on FOX.
The Masked Singer
Cast
The Masked Singer is a reality singing competition where celebrities perform in elaborate costumes concealing their identities, with panelists and viewers trying to guess who is behind the mask based on clues provided throughout the show.
