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By Melissa Camacho
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Unusual singing contest is surprisingly fun.
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The Masked Singer
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Based on 11 parent reviews
Based on 26 kid reviews
Kids say this show is a mixed bag, with many enjoying the fun and excitement of the celebrity guessing game, while others are frustrated by perceived rigging and inappropriate content. Overall, viewers appreciate the entertaining costumes and performances, although some express concerns about language and the appropriateness of the judges' outfits for younger audiences.
- mixed reviews
- entertaining costumes
- inappropriate content
- fun guessing game
- concerns about language
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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?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 15, 2019
- Cast : Nick Cannon , Ken Jeong , Jenny McCarthy
- Network : Fox
- Genre : Game Shows
- TV rating :
- Award : NAACP Image Award - NAACP Image Award Nominee
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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