The Masked Singer’s 20 most surprising celebrity reveals ever, from Logan Paul, JoJo Siwa and Tyga to Lil Wayne, Sarah Palin and Caitlyn Jenner
Season six of The Masked Singer premiered on September 22, and as usual, we have been surprised week after week with the unmasking of some of the biggest names in showbiz.
Here is a lookback at some of the biggest celebrity reveals over the past five seasons of the American edition of the quirky talent show.
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Tyga as the Dalmatian
Tyga was unmasked as the Dalmatian. The Rack City rapper was only able to perform one song before getting eliminated: Beautiful by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell.
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Caitlyn Jenner as the Phoenix
The second reveal of season three was Caitlyn Jenner as the Phoenix. Jenner was only able to sing Tik Tok by Kesha before getting eliminated from season five.
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Logan Paul as Grandpa Monster
Controversial YouTuber Logan Paul was revealed as Grandpa Munster. The YouTuber (and boxer) performed Mambo No 5 (A Little Bit Of...) by Lou Bega and Bad Reputation by Joan Jett before getting the boot.
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Nick Cannon as the Bulldog
In a shocking twist, host Nick Cannon was unmasked as the Bulldog. Cannon had been missing from the first four episodes due to testing positive for Covid-19, with Niecy Nash filling in. But during the fifth episode, Cannon made his triumphant return as the episode’s wildcard, the Bulldog. He performed Candy Girl by New Edition.
Hanson as the Russian Doll
The Russian Doll was unmasked as none other than 1990s boy band royalty Hanson. Yes, all three MMMBop singers piled into the doll for the reveal.
The brothers sang Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson, Wonder by Shawn Mendes, Want to Want Me by Jason Derulo, 24K Magic by Bruno Mars and Shallow by Lady Gaga.
Mickey Rourke as the Gremlin
In an unprecedented move, the Oscar-nominated actor decided to unmask himself because he was getting too hot in the mask, therefore eliminating himself. On why he did the show, he told Nick Cannon, “I was in the neighborhood. I like the show, I watched four episodes and they asked if I’d be interested.”
Before unmasking himself, Rourke performed Stand By Me by Ben E. King.
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Wendy Williams as the Lips
The legendary talk show host only performed one song before getting revealed: Native New Yorker by Odyssey.
LeAnn Rimes as the Sun
The Grammy Award-winning singer took home the first-place trophy this season after bringing the judges to tears multiple times and performing Cuz I Love You by Lizzo, Praying by Kesha, Piece of My Heart by Janis Joplin, When the Party’s Over by Billie Eilish and The Story by Brandi Carlile.
Lil Wayne as the Robot
The rapper only got to sing one song before getting axed: Are You Gonna Go My Way by Lenny Kravitz.
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Dionne Warwick as the Mouse
Warwick only lasted for two episodes – surprisingly, as she’s one of the most prolific singers in Billboard history. She performed Get Here by Oleta Adams, and This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) by Natalie Cole.
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Sarah Palin as the Bear
Yes, the former vice-presidential candidate and Alaskan governor competed on The Masked Singer. Though she only lasted a single round, she made a big impact on Twitter. Palin performed Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-a-Lot. No, we’re not sure why, either.
Bella Thorne as the Swan
The former Disney Channel star, singer and director was revealed as the Swan. Thorne sang Fever by Peggy Lee and I Hate Myself for Loving You by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts before getting eliminated.
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JoJo Siwa as the T-Rex
Laila Ali as the Panda
Ali, the daughter of boxing icon Muhammad Ali and a talented boxer in her own right, lasted for a single show as the pastel-hued panda. She performed Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson and All I Do Is Win by DJ Khaled.
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Michelle Williams as the Butterfly
Williams, who is most famous for her time in Destiny’s Child, was one of the contestants that fans had figured out before season two even aired. The singer performed Bang Bang by Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj, Livin’ on a Prayer by Bon Jovi, Don’t Know Why by Norah Jones, Sorry Not Sorry by Demi Lovato, and Believer by Imagine Dragons.
Seal as the Leopard
The Kiss from a Rose singer made it to the penultimate episode of season one, and took on some difficult songs during his tenure. He sang Somebody to Love by Queen, Respect by Aretha Franklin, Stitches by Shawn Mendes, Teenage Dream by Katy Perry, September by Earth, Wind & Fire, Don’t Cha by the Pussycat Dolls and Busta Rhymes, We Are Young by Fun, and Big Spender by Shirley Bassey.
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Ricki Lake as the Raven
Lake is best known for her role as Tracy Turnblad in the original Hairspray film, and for her daytime talk show, Ricki Lake, that aired from 1993 to 2004.
Her performances were: Rainbow by Kesha, Bad Romance by Lady Gaga, and Brave by Sara Bareilles.
La Toya Jackson as the Alien
On The Masked Singer, she performed Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man, Lovefool by The Cardigans, Happy by Pharrell Williams and Ex’s & Oh’s by Elle King.
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Gladys Knight as the Bee
Knight, also known as the Empress of Soul, was named one of the “100 Best Singers of All Time” by Rolling Stone – so it’s no surprise that she made it to the finals.
As the Bee, she sang Chandelier by Sia, Locked Out of Heaven by Bruno Mars, Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus, What’s Love Got to Do with It by Tina Turner and I Can’t Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt.
T-Pain as the Monster
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The winner of The Masked Singer’s first season was none other than T-Pain, as the Monster. King of Auto-Tune, T-Pain surprised us all with his real singing ability, allowing him to add The Masked Singer champion to his list of accomplishments, along with his two Grammys.
The Monster sang Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen, I Don’t Want to Be by Gavin Degraw, American Woman by Lenny Kravitz, I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Stay With Me by Sam Smith, and This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan.
- More surprising reveals have included returning host Nick Cannon himself, Mickey Rourke, Laila Ali and the 1990s boy group Hanson as the Russian Doll
- T-Pain won the first series with Gladys Knight third, going further than fellow singers La Toya Jackson, Seal, LeAnn Rimes, Michelle Williams and even soul queen Dionne Warwick