See every celebrity contestant revealed on Season 10 of 'The Masked Singer'
Season 10 of “The Masked Singer” has been one wild ride, filled with plenty of surprises and laughs.
The season came to an end with the Dec. 20 finale and a new winner was crowned. Hosted by Nick Cannon with panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger, there have been a number of shocking reveals.
Before the season officially kicked off, a special episode aired on Sept. 10. It included a performance and unmasking of Anonymouse.
During the two-hour finale, Cow was named the winner of the Golden Mask trophy and unmasked.
Who was behind the mask? Ne-Yo
The singer fooled the panelists until the very end with his cow disguise.
“You had me fooled the first few performances,” Cannon said, with Scherzinger agreeing and adding, “You take the cake because nobody has ever fooled us like this.”
Ne-Yo said that his costume gave “real girl cow realness,” adding that he chose the look to confuse the panelists. He also dedicated his win to his family, including his seven children.
See everyone who was unmasked during Season 10
Anonymouse in Episode 1
Who was behind the mask? Demi Lovato
In the Sept. 10 special episode, Anonymouse performed “What About Love?” by Heart. After a number of clues that indicated it was a powerhouse vocalist and actor tied to Disney, it was revealed to be the singer and actor.
“I wanted to do your show because it seems so fun and it has been so fun, and I get to sing,” Lovato said after the unmasking. “So it’s the best of both worlds.”
Lovato closed out her “Masked Singer” moment by saying how the panelists’ words “are so kind and I took them to heart.”
Rubber Ducky in Episode 2
Who was behind the mask? Anthony Anderson
The "black-ish" star performed during the Sept. 27 episode and was voted off after performing Dexys Midnight Runners’ “Come on Eileen.”
Jeong was the only panelist who guessed correctly, identifying Anderson after his performance.
Later in a post-show interview, Anderson said that his singing “was slightly off a bit.”
“I think I was trying to perfect it in rehearsal, when it came time for showtime I didn’t have anything left to give,” he said. “I over rehearsed.”
Diver in Episode 3
Who was behind the mask? Tom Sandoval
Before the unmasking, the “Vanderpump Rules” star had clues that included being “hated” by the public, a pair of red high heels, a club and a TV presence.
Jeong correctly guessed it was the reality star and was “starstruck” after he was unveiled.
“This is fun, being able to come out here and perform behind the mask, not being judged,” Sandoval said. “Just being judged on my performance, it was really nice.”
The Pickle in Episode 4
Who was behind the mask? Michael Rapaport
Pickle was ultimately squashed from the competition after his performance of “Beverly Hills” by Weezer. He was in the bottom two with S’more and had to go head-to-head in the smack-down, each singing “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” by Fall Out Boy.
“You did great, Michael,” Jeong said after he was unmasked, to which Rapaport yelled back, “Oh no, I just didn’t do great, I did fantastic. I was unbelievable! ...The crowd went crazy. I almost stage-dived right into this man’s hands.”
However, after joking around with the Cannon and the panelists, he said, “In all seriousness, I had a great time. I love this show, I love Nick, I love all these guys. The crowd was great. I hope they’re feeding you. It was awesome.”
Royal Hen in Episode 5
Who was behind the mask? Billie Jean King
“You guys are so awesome,” the tennis icon said of her experience on “The Masked Singer” after being unmasked. “It was great, but it is so hot! I’m sweating bullets.”
Jeong, who correctly guessed it was King, expressed how “honored” he was to have her be on the show, “I remember as a kid the Battle of the Sexes with Bobby Riggs, and you’re here on ‘The Masked Singer.’”
It should be noted that Elton John wrote “Philadelphia Freedom,” the song Royal Hen performed, specifically for King.
Each week, TODAY.com will update which unexpected famous faces were eliminated and revealed on the most recent episode.
See all the costumes of “The Masked Singer” Season 10 and all the celebrity contestants who are revealed to be underneath them so far. By the end of the season, we’ll know the identity of every performer.
Hawk in Episode 6
Who was behind the mask? Tyler Posey
The crowd went wild after the “Teen Wolf” star was unmasked, leaving the panelists shocked after none of them correctly guessed who it was.
“How did we not get that?” asked Scherzinger, with McCarthy Walhberg adding, “You were unbelievable!”
When asked by Cannon why he wanted to be part of the show, Posey said, “I love performing, as they have said, and I just wanted to get a chance to do this.”
“I’m also a little competitive, so I’m a little hurt,” he joked. “But it’s OK. The Hawk forgives.”
Hibiscus in Episode 7
Who was behind the mask? Luann de Lesseps
“We’ve joked on many occasions that this is my future baby mama,” host Cannon quipped after the unmasking before asking her how it felt to be the Hibiscus.
“So much fun! I had the best time. And Jenny, I mean, she got it from the very beginning,” she said.
McCarthy Wahlberg, who had guessed it right, said, “You know I love you! I’m a huge fan of Luann, and I’ve always wanted to see one of your cabaret shows and now (I’m) like, ‘Oh my god, I got to see her perform live here on ‘The Masked Singer.’”
“I’ll see you all at my cabaret show,” the reality star said.
Cuddle Monster in Episode 8
Who was behind the mask? Metta World Peace
Jeong appeared frustrated that he didn’t guess it right. “Oh, man!... Truly, you’re a legend! I’m starstruck.”
Cannon then asked him how he felt to be the Cuddle Monster, to which the athlete said, “It was an amazing experience. I love the character.” He adding that he kept asking the costume designers to make it more “zenful.” “I was trying to make it fun.”
“You have such a beautiful energy and spirit about you,” Scherzinger said, adding they all “fell in love with you.”
S'more in Episode 9
Who was behind the mask? Ashley Angel Parker
O-Town boy band member was behind the S’more costume. Out of all panelists, McCarthy Wahlberg guessed correctly, saying she was “a huge fan of O-Town.”
Adding, “Of course, I love my boy banders. Your voice is so beautiful.”
Parker replied, “That means so much. It’s been a phenomenal experience.”
When asked how it felt to be a part of the show, Parker said, “A little toasty, but amazing. ‘The Masked Singer’ is unlike any other show on planet Earth. Such an incredible experience as a performer.”
Husky in Episode 10
Who was behind the mask? Ginuwine
“When you know, you know,” Scherzinger said after guessing it correctly.
Cannon then asked him why he decided to be a part of “The Masked Singer,” to which he replied, “I don’t know, man.”
“I didn’t either, the opportunity presented itself and I was like, aight,” he joked, smiling. “I had fun, everybody was showing me love.”
Tiki in Episode 10
Who was behind the mask? Sebastian Bach
When asked why he wanted to be a part of the show, the rocker said, “Your show’s been on for 10 seasons, which is a long time, and this show is about singing, which I love.”
Scherzinger, who correctly identified him, praised Bach, saying, “I am just so over the moon right now because I’ve been a massive fan of yours. Yes, you’re a rock god, you’re a legend, but you’re a brilliant vocalist. You can do anything with your voice.”
Anteater in Episode 11
Who was behind the mask? John Oates
When asked about his experience on the show, the singer from rock and soul duo Hall & Oates replied, “I’ve done a lot of crazy stuff in my career, this is one of the best things I’ver ever done. So thank you so much,” he said, adding that “it’s been a blast.” “It’s so great to be in this costume and just sing whatever you want. No one knows you. I love it.”
Jeong, meanwhile, added, “In keeping with this episode, you are the soundtrack of my life. I just grew up on you, man, and I’m, like, literally starstruck right now.”
Candelabra in Episode 11
Who was behind the mask? Keyshia Cole
Thicke and Scherzinger guess correctly during the episode and after her unmasking told her how much they loved her.
When asked about her time on the show, she joked, “I lost to a donut ... Only on ‘The Masked Singer.’ No, no, he’s not a donut. He’s somebody spectacular and I can’t wait to see him get unmasked because he was fabulous. He is amazing.”
“I took the Anteater down,” she added.
Left in the competition and headed to “The Masked Singer” finale are Donut, Sea Queen, Cow and Gazelle.
Donut in Episode 12
Who was behind the mask? John Schneider
The "Dukes of Hazzard" star had an emotional run on Season 10 of "The Masked Singer." He came in second place.
During the finale, he dedicated his performances and spoke highly of his late wife.
When asked what this moment meant to him, Schneider said, “I’m honored to be here. I know that my bride would have been delighted.”
In tears, he added that it was really great to be a part of the show, before getting emotional about his wife’s death. “That’s why it’s still so fresh... Make sure that if you love someone desperately, make sure that before you go to sleep tonight, they know it.”
Gazelle in Episode 12
Who was behind the mask? Janel Parrish
Sea Queen in Episode 12
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