“The Masked Singer” returns for Season 11 next month, and Fox is sharing a first look at this season’s new costumes. Among the characters: “Gumball,” “Lizard,” “Ugly Sweater,” “Goldfish,” “Starfish” and “Book.”
Also new this time out: Singer/songwriter Rita Ora has joined the “Masked Singer” panel, filling in for Nicole Scherzinger (who was on stage in London performing “Sunset Boulevard” on the West End) and sitting along side returning judges Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Robin Thicke, as well as host Nick Cannon.
This season of “The Masked Singer,” which is back on Wednesday, March 6, at 8 p.m. ET, will feature themed episodes including “The Wizard of Oz,” in celebration of the 85th anniversary of the classic film; “Transformers” (marking the brand’s 40th anniversary) and music tributes including “Billy Joel Night” and “Queen Night.” Additional themes include “Girl Groups,” “Soundtrack of My Life,” “TV Theme Night” and “Shower Anthems.”
The show will once again feature sixteen celebrity singers, including three “wildcards.” Last season’s performers included Ne-Yo as Cow, John Schneider as Donut, Macy Gray as Sea Queen and Janel Parrish as Gazelle join John Oates as Anteater, Keysia Cole as Candelabra, Sebastian Bach as Tiki, Ginuwine as Husky, Ashley Parker Angel as S’more, Metta World Peace as Cuddle Monster, Luann de Lesseps as Hibiscus, Tyler Posey as Hawk, Billie Jean King as Royal Hen, Michael Rapaport as Pickle, Tom Sandoval as Diver, Anthony Anderson as Rubber Ducky and one-time special guest Demi Lovato as Anonymouse.
Fox Alternative Entertainment is behind “The Masked Singer,” which is exec produced by showrunner James Breen, Craig Plestis, and Nick Cannon. The series is based on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.
Here’s a look at the first six contestants:
GOLDFISH
STARFISH
BOOK
LIZARD
UGLY SWEATER
GUMBALL
