The Masked Singer season 12 premiered on September 25, 2024 since then a total of seven episodes have been released. Judges for the singing competition series include Nick Cannon, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke, and Rita Ora. As fans already know in this show, celebrity cast members disguise themselves in masks throughout the competition and reveal their identity once they are eliminated.
The show's official synopsis states:
"Most popular celebrities walk on stage in head-to-toe costumes to conceal their identity while they perform to enthral the audience."
The Masked Singer Season 12 contestants' clues
Bluebell
Bluebell shared a clue about her love life in the first package stating there were rumours spread about the romantic aspect of her life. She said:
“As my career was blossoming, the rumor mill grew wild about my alleged relationships with rockstars, billionaires, and even royals."
Her clue package further consisted of magazines, lights, blue jeans, and a script page. Bluebell was unmasked as the talented singer-songwriter Natalie Imbruglia.
Chess Piece
Her clue package featured a safe as well as a picture hinting at something related to paparazzi. She shared that not many people believed in her on her journey to success, she further stated:
"There were times I felt like a pawn with no protection."
On The Masked Singer season 12 episode 5, Chess Peice was eliminated and revealed her identity as Laverne Cox.
Dust Bunny
The main clues in his package were pictures of Anne Hathaway, David Bowie, and Marlon Brando. The Masked Singer contestant shared he started his job in the industry by making coffee, he further mentioned:
"I’m here to audition for The Masked Singer because singing’s always been a secret ambition of mine."
On the show, it was revealed that Andy Richter was behind the Dust Bunny's mask.
Ship
The Masked Singer contestant shared that she had made history throughout her career and faced ups and downs. Ship's package included a clock with 11:36 written on it and a wanted sign poster with a $15,000 price attached to it. She said:
"My career set sail at a rapid clip. I had massive hits, made history, but I lost control. I became lost at sea, and at times felt totally forgotten."
It was revealed that Paula Cole was behind the Ship mask.
Woodpecker
Her clue package consisted of a picture of Beyoncé, an SAT sheet, and a banner with the word family written on it. Woodpecker shared she wanted to be the youngest billionaire, she continued:
"And now, I’m trying to be the youngest billionaire. I want to prove that I can do anything, so I’m here. The singing, the dancing, bring it on!”
Woodpecker was unmasked to be Marsai Martin and was eliminated from the competition in episode 3.
Showbird
Showbird reflected on her childhood mentioning that she was a "tomboy" who grew up as a "nerd." Explaining her clue package, she said:
"I mean, I never imagined all of this for myself. I was a total tomboy growing up and a total nerd — Lego, Comic Con, the works."
In episode 2 of the FOX show, Showbird was unmasked to be Community star Yvette Nicole Brown.
Leaf Sheep
The Masked Singer contestant shared that he had "topped the country's charts." Leaf Sheep's clue package included a seahorse wearing a cowboy hat and a guitar. Hinting at his "good times" he told the audience:
"I made a total splash, scored headlines, topped the country's charts, even revived a franchise. Now I’m here to keep the good times rolling.”
Toward the end of the season premiere, it was revealed that the person behind the Leaf Sheep mask was John Elway.
Wasp
His clue package included a “Back in Action” comic book, boing gloves, and a balloon which were in a heart shape. Wasp said:
"My career turned into a hive of activity — we’re talking the biggest screens and stages in the world."
The Masked Singer contestant's identity hasn't been disclosed yet.
Goo
Goo's clue package included a science lab, a toy train carrying disco balls, and a French horn. Goo shared that he got into music because of his older brother, he continued:
"I became a total music nerd, starting a cappella groups, music lab, and even winning awards.”
Goo's identity hasn't been disclosed yet as he is still one of the contestants on the reality TV series.
Buffalo
His clue package mentioned names of A-list celebrities such as Betty White, Buffalo, and Vanna White. The Masked Singer cast member hinted that he was part of "two of the biggest sitcoms." He elaborated:
"From there, I was traveling the world, the Walk of Fame, and starring in two of the biggest sitcoms of all time."
Buffalo is still competing in the competition and his identity has not been revealed yet.
New episodes of The Masked Singer season 12 air every week on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT exclusively on Fox.