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Contestants on 'The Masked Singer' Have to Follow A Lot of Rules Behind the Scenes

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September 15, 2021 at 10:50 AM

1) You have to be a celebrity.

2) You can't reveal your identity until you're eliminated.

3) You get to choose your costume.

4) But, seriously, no one can know who you are.

5) You can only go by your code name.

6) You must be in disguise at ALL times.

7) You have to agree to tight security.

8) Contestants and panelists are not allowed to interact backstage.

9) Even onstage convos should be brief.

10) You can't talk to other contestants either.

11) You have to perform in front of a live studio audience.

12) Even audience members have to sign an NDA.

13) Your voice has to be disguised at all times.

14) You can't talk without your disguised voice.

15) You have to sing cover songs.

16) You have to provide clues about yourself.

17) You have to help write the clues.

18) You can only work with your designated team.

19) You have to attend mandatory pre-show meetings.

20) You aren't judged on your singing abilities alone.

21) You can use background singers.

22) You have to impress the audience, too.

23) You have to take your mask off if you're eliminated.

24) After being eliminated, you still have to keep your identity a secret.

25) No phones are allowed on set.

26) The panelists can take notes.

27) Your guests must wear costumes too.

28) You have to get deep with your clue packages.

29) You can prep before your unmasking.

30) You can only talk to crew members wearing a special shirt.

31) You can't drive yourself to the studio.

32) You are chosen for your celebrity status.

33) Taping takes hours to complete.

34) Your costume has to favor form over function.

35) You can use stand-ins during filming.

36) You are paid to be on the show.

37) There are no set rules for panelists.

38) You can be friends with the panelists outside of the show.

39) No one is off-limits to join the cast.

40) If you win, you get a prize.

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