'The Masked Singer' Shakes Up Judging Panel for Season 11

(From L to R) 'The Masked Singer' judges Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Rita Ora, and Ken Jeong

Despite seeing hundreds of celebrities and costumes grace the stage, The Masked Singer has remained relatively constant in its stars. The same host and judges have appeared on the show since its inception in 2019. But, just like the Emmy-winning series likes to keep things fresh, the surprises will now shift behind the panel, as a new celebrity judge has entered the picture to have us wondering, "Who is that?"

Read on to find out everything we know about season 10, including when the season premieres, the costumes from this celebrity batch, and much more.

When does The Masked Singer season 11 premiere in 2024?

Season 11 of The Masked Singer will premiere on Wednesday, March 6.

Who was unmasked on The Masked Singer this season?

Check in throughout the season to find out who has been unmasked.

When was The Masked Singer season 11 filmed?

According to tickets for the live audiences, The Masked Singer season 11 filmed from September 6 to October 6, 2023.

What do we know about the masks for season 11 of The Masked Singer?

Check back closer to the premiere of season 11 for more information about this group of masks.

What are the masks for The Masked Singer season 11?

This season will contain 16 total masked contestants. Check back closer to the premiere of season 11 for the full list of this group of masks.

Book

Goldfish

Gumball

Lizard

Lovebird

Starfish

Ugly Sweater

How does The Masked Singer season 11 work?

It has yet t be announced what the format of The Masked Singer season 11 will be. However, with the announcement of Wildcard contestants returning, there's a chance that they use a similar structure to season 10. Last fall, we saw three groups of singers each undergo a series of rounds, with one emerging victorious to ascent to the semifinals. Additionally, we'll most likely see the return of 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 10?

Season 10 aired in fall 2023. Contestants included Rubber Ducky (Anthony Anderson), Diver (Tom Sandoval), Pickle (Michael Rappaport), Royal Hen (Billie Jean King), Hawk (Tyler Posey), Hibiscus (Luann de Lesseps), Cuddle Monster (Metta World Peace), S'More (Ashley Parker Angel), Husky (Ginuwine), Tiki (Sebastian Bach), Anteater (John Oates), Candelabra (Keyshia Cole), Sea Queen (Macy Gray), Gazelle (Janel Parrish), Donut (John Schneider), and season winner Cow (Ne-Yo).

Who are the The Masked Singer judges for season 11?

For the first time in Masked Singer history, we have a shake-up at the judges' panel! Singer and songwriter Rita Ora joined the judges this season, 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. The rest of the panel return intact

Ken Jeong

Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg

Rita Ora

Robin Thicke

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.

Who are the guest judges on The Masked Singer season 11?

Check back closer to the premiere of season 11 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.

Is there a trailer for The Masked Singer season 11?

You can check out a trailer for The Masked Singer season 11 below.

Where can I find news about The Masked Singer season 11?

Check back here for Masked Singer news throughout season 10.

Next, Ken Jeong reveals why The Masked Singer has been so successful.