Here's Everything We Know About 'The Masked Singer' Season 9

A new year means a new group of costumed celebs on FOX.

The Masked Singer is onto season number nine. And the FOX series is feeling fine, as it continues its epic singing competition where masked celebs take to the stage in pursuit of the Golden Mask trophy. Read on to find out everything we know about season 9, including when the season premieres, the costumes from this celebrity batch, and much more.

When does The Masked Singer season 9 premiere in 2023?

Season 9 of The Masked Singer will premiere on Wednesday, February 15.

Who was unmasked on The Masked Singer this season?

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

When was The Masked Singer season 9 filmed?

According to the tickets being offered for audience members, season 9 of The Masked Singer will start filming on January 23. That means this is the rare season that will be airing as the show is filming.

What do we know about the masks for season 9 of The Masked Singer?

Check here closer to the premiere to find out more information about the masks of The Masked Singer season 9.

What are the masks for The Masked Singer season 9?

It is unknown how many masks will be featured in this season. However, four costumes have been announced: French Hen, Doll, Axolotl, and Moose.

How does The Masked Singer season 9 work?

The format for The Masked Singer season 9 has yet to be announced. It remains to be seen if the "Battle Royale" structure will return from last season. Or, true to the show's nature, it will come back with a brand-new way of the season playing out.

Will the wildcards return for The Masked Singer season 9?

We don't know if any wildcards are appearing in The Masked Singer season 9. The idea of performers coming in at different points of the season has been gone since season 6, and existed in a form in season 8 with bringing in new masks every week.

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 8?

Season 8 aired in fall 2022. Contestants included Knight (William Shatner), Hedgehog (Eric Idle), Hummingbird (Chris Kirkpatrick), Pi-Rat (Jeff Dunham), Panther (Montell Jordan), Mummies (Mike Lookinland, Barry Williams, and Christopher Knight), Fortune Teller (Daymond John), Maize (Mario Cantone), Mermaid (Gloria Gaynor), Beetle (Jerry Springer), Robo Girl (Kat Graham), Walrus (Joey Lawrence), Milkshake (Le'Veon Bell), Venus Fly Trap (George Foreman), Gopher (George Clinton), Bride (Chris Jericho), Avocado (Adam Carolla), Scarecrow (Linda Blair), Sir Bug-a-Boo (Ray Parker Jr.), Snowstorm (Nikki Glaser), Lambs (Wilson Phillips), and season winner Harp (Amber Riley).

Who are the The Masked Singer judges for season 9?

The judging panel for The Masked Singer season 9 continues the "old guard". Comedian Ken Jeong, television personality Jenny McCarthy, singer and actress Nicole Scherzinger and singer-songwriter and record producer Robin Thicke, return for season 9.

Ken Jeong

Jenny McCarthy

Nicole Scherzinger

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.

Related: Everything to Know About Nick Cannon's Kids

Who are the guest judges on The Masked Singer season 9?

Check back closer to the premiere to find out the guest judges for The Masked Singer season 9.

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?

Last season 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 9?

Yes! You can watch a quick teaser for The Masked Singer season 9, featuring voiceover from previous seasons, below.

Where can I find news about The Masked Singer season 9?

Check back here for Masked Singer news throughout season 9.

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