Everything We Know About 'The Masked Singer' Season 8 (Including Who's Been Unmasked)

It seems like just yesterday that The Masked Singer took American TV by storm. And before we knew it, now we're onto its eighth season, as a new group of masked celebs take to the stage in pursuit of the Golden Mask trophy. Read on to find out everything we know about season 8, including when the season premieres, the costumes from this celebrity batch, and much more.

When does The Masked Singer season 8 premiere in 2022?

Season 8 of The Masked Singer premiered Wednesday, Sept. 21.

Who was unmasked on The Masked Singer this season?

Check back here every week to find out who has been unmasked!

Week 1: Knight (William Shatner) and Hedgehog (Eric Idle)

When was The Masked Singer season 8 filmed?

We don't know exactly when the season was filmed, but during Fox's upfront presentation in May 2022, executive producer Craig Plestis and judge Robin Thicke revealed that the season was already in pre-production. "It’s a challenge to outdo ourselves," Plestis said, "and to come up with some things that are going to sparkle and get America excited. I think there’s some ideas that we’re playing with with the network that are going to be super exciting and the first time that we ever see something."

What do we know about the masks for season 8 of The Masked Singer?

The season 8 contestants boast a combined 32 Grammy nominations, 16 Emmy wins, 8 Gold albums, 4 Golden Globe nominations, 42 books, 10 Teen Choice Awards and 5 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

What are the masks for The Masked Singer season 8?

This season features 22 masks, the largest cast in Masked Singer history. New celebrities will be introduced every single week, disguised in costumes that include “Bride,” “Avocado,” “Venus Fly Trap,” “Sir Bugaboo,” “Scarecrow,” “Hedgehog,” “Mummies” – and many more to be announced!

Avocado

Beetle

Bride

Fortune Teller

Gopher

Harp

Hedgehog

Hummingbird

Knight

Maize

Mermaid

Milkshake

Mummies

Panther

Pi-Rat

Robo Girl

Scarecrow

Sir Bug a boo

Snowstorm

Venus Fly Trap

Walrus

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How does The Masked Singer season 8 work?

Season 8 of The Masked Singer takes on its most different format yet. Every episode, multiple masks will take to the stage. Along the way, multiple celebs will be eliminated and asked to unmask, then proceeding to sit in the audience. The final two stars standing in the episode will face down in a "Battle Royale" showdown. The loser must unmask, while the winner is given the title of "King or Queen of The Masked Singer."

But that's not all! That winner of the episode will then move on to face off against another group of new masks in the next episode. This brings the series closer to King of Mask Singer, the Korean series that the show is based on. In that show, the mask who wins the episode faces off against the currently reigning "King" to see if they can unseat them. Eventually, once all the rounds are over, we will be left with three masks remaining, who will face off in the semifinals.

Will the wildcards return for The Masked Singer season 8?

With the new format for season 8, it looks like we once again won't see wildcard performers. In previous seasons, wildcards were masks who came in at various points throughout the season to compete for a spot on the show.

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 7?

Season 7 aired in spring 2022. Contestants included McTerrier (Duff Goldman), Ram (Joe Buck), Cyclops (Jorge Garcia), Thingamabob (Jordan Mailata), Lemur (Christie Brinkey), Hydra (Penn and Teller), Armadillo (Dog the Bounty Hunter), Miss Teddy (Jennifer Holliday), Jack in the Box (Rudy Giuliani), Baby Mammoth (Kirstie Alley), Space Bunny (Shaggy), Queen Cobras (En Vogue), Prince, Ringmaster, and Firefly.

What was The Masked Singer season 7 controversy?

Season 7 of The Masked Singer made headlines before the season even aired, as rumors spread about former mayor of New York City and Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani being unmasked as one of the contestants, prompting a walkout in protest from judges Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke. The unmasking and subsequent walkout were shown in the April 20 episode, prompting an outcry on social media. It remains to be seen if any other figures at the same level of controversy as Giuliani will apear in season 8.

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Who are the judges for The Masked Singer season 8?

We expect to see the judging panel for The Masked Singer season 7, including comedian Ken Jeong, television personality Jenny McCarthy, singer and actress Nicole Scherzinger and singer-songwriter and record producer Robin Thicke, return for season 8.

Who went home on The Masked Singer season 8?

Week 1

Hedgehog—Eric Idle

Hummingbird

The Knight—William Shatner

Who's in The Masked Singer finale?

Harp

Who's the host of The Masked Singer?

The host is actor and comedian Nick Cannon. Cannon recently made headlines with the birth of three of his children—as well as one of their deaths—in 2021.

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Who are the guest judges on The Masked Singer season 8?

According to a FOX press release, the guest judges for season 8 include Donny Osmond, Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Muppets, Will Arnett, Leslie Jordan, Joel McHale, Tori Spelling, Jon Lovitz, Jodie Sweetin, Carrot Top, Blue Man Group, Lance Bass, Danielle Fishel, Sheila E. and Drew Carey.

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 will introduce all-new custom-made costumes for the celebrity singers to wear. They will be 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.

Where can I find news about The Masked Singer season 8?

Check back here for Masked Singer news throughout season 8.

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