The Masked Singer

TV review by Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 10+

Unusual singing contest is surprisingly fun.

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Parents say

age 12+

Based on 13 reviews

Kids say

age 8+

Based on 26 reviews

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What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that The Masked Singer is a family-friendly singing competition based on a South Korean series and hosted by Nick Cannon. Celebrity contestants like athlete Antonio Brown and comedian Margaret Cho go head to head in sing-offs, but the show focuses more on having fun than on winning. Contestants may pretend to be tough for a moment, and some of the popular songs performed have some mildly suggestive lyrics. Words like "bitch" are occasionally heard, too. Younger kids probably won't be able to identify many of the celebrity singers, but they still might like playing along. Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger, and Robin Thicke serve as judges.

Community Reviews

Sethboy
Sethboy Adult
November 30, 2022
age 18+

Don't watch!!! Bad for kids!!! Cancel this show!!!

Worst show ever!!! Completely rigged. First, Jenny says congratulations to the lambs and they lose lol. It is harder to have 3 singing, than one with a choir. Second, The girls dress inappropriate and show off everything. This is a kid's show also!!! Have some respect for people. No one wants to see those plastic things. Third, FOX pays to renew the masked singer. They knew earlier on it. How do you renew a show that has bad reviews and half of the positive reviews are bots talking about STD and calling this number??? It's clearly this show will never end since FOX isn't being fair about it. Last thing, IMDB just posted this show needs to end by author Kimberly Roots!!! Nicole is a terrible actress!!! She just needs to leave!!! This is a kid's show and your talking about ding dongs and telling people to sit there ass down. Strobe lights needs turned down because some people with epilepsy want to watch this show!!!

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dek194
dek194 Adult
November 9, 2022
age 4+

Most couldn't carry a tune in a bucket.

I thought I was watching the "Gong Show." It was like pulling people off of the street and asking them to sing. Costumes are great. Most of the singing, if you can call it that sounds like a try out for worlds worst singers.
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What's the Story?

Based on a South Korean series and hosted by Nick Cannon, THE MASKED SINGER is a competition in which 12 celebrity singers try to out-sing each other while hiding their identity. In each episode, two contestants go head to head in a sing-off while wearing elaborate costumes in front of a studio audience and the panel of judges (Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger, and Robin Thicke). Interviews with each performer, during which their voices are disguised, offer clues that may help everyone guess who they are. But the singers can also do or say things to keep themselves from being identified. The winner of each face-off goes on to sing in a future installment of the competition. The judges determine which of the performers deemed the weakest is eliminated -- and that person must then take off the mask and reveal his or her true identity.

Is It Any Good?

Everybody wins in this energetic and bizarre "who-sung-it" that focuses on fun. The spectacular costumes add a unique over-the-top component to the show. But once each performer, whether it be an amateur (but relatively decent) crooner or professionally trained singer, begins singing, it's surprisingly easy to look past what the performer is wearing and focus on his or her voice.

The process of guessing who each singer might be is a fun (and entertainingly frustrating) part of the show. Watching the judges trying to figure out who is singing also adds some humor. Some folks may find it silly, but The Masked Singer isn't meant to be taken seriously. Overall, it's a surprisingly engaging series that the family can enjoy together.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the reasons singers give for appearing on The Masked Singer. Is it for promotional purposes? To earn a little money? Or to have fun?

  • If you were to perform on The Masked Singer, what kind of costume would you wear? What would it say about you?

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