The Masked Dancer
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The Masked Dancer
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A Lot or a Little?
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that The Masked Dancer, a spinoff of The Masked Singer, is a lively dance contest that's fun for the whole family. There's some mild innuendo from the celebrity panel, and some choreography incorporates booty shaking. On occasion, strong words are uttered ("hell" and "damn"), but no cursing is audible. One episode features a dancer who takes a tumble, but no obvious injuries are visible.
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What's the Story?
Executive produced by Ellen Degeneres, THE MASKED DANCER features celebrities in extravagant, identity-hiding costumes moving and shaking for a chance to win kudos and a shiny trophy. Craig Robinson hosts the installment of Masked franchise, which begins with 10 contestants showcasing a routine with the help of professional dancers. A panel of judges, including Ken Jeong, Paula Abdul, Brian Austin Green, and Ashley Tisdale, offer their thoughts about each dancer's ability to move and their energy level. They also venture guesses as to their secret identity using the clues provided about each one. After the performances, the audience chooses the dancer they like the most. The one who receives the least number of votes is unmasked and eliminated.
Is It Any Good?
This lively series offers audiences a colorful array of performances set to popular music. It attempts to separate itself from The Masked Singer by noting that the contestants are award-winning, highly decorated famous people, and that audiences will get to hear their real voices. Nonetheless, thanks to the costume designs, Ken Jeong's schtick, and the show's overall production style, it looks and feels a lot like its parent series.
Some contestants exhibit real skill when they hit the dance floor, despite the fact that they're wearing disguises that impair both their movement and vision. Others seem to do little more than stiffly walk around the stage to a beat. But it's the audience's celebration of all the contestants that makes The Masked Dancer entertaining. If you're looking for serious, well-choreographed routines, you'll want to change the channel. But if you're just looking for some positive, wacky fun, you won't be disappointed.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the reasons celebrities appear on game shows. Is it for the attention? To jumpstart their careers? Or is it just to have some fun?
The Masked Singer and The Masked Dancer are produced to be lively and entertaining. But what do they reveal about the people who perform in them? Are you surprised by the talent exhibited by some of the contestants? Why?
What other game shows do you watch or are you familiar with? What are some of the things that all game shows and reality competitions seem to have in common?
TV Details
- Premiere date: December 27, 2020
- Cast: Craig Robinson, Ken Jeong, Paula Abdul
- Network: Fox
- Genre: Game Shows
- Topics: Arts and Dance
- Character Strengths: Perseverance
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: March 2, 2022
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