The Masked Singerwill be back for season 2 this fall, and PEOPLE has all the details of what to expect.
Here’s everything to know about the new season.
There will be more contestants this time around
Season 1 ofThe Masked Singersaw 12 stars compete.T-Pain, dressed as the monster,took home the winning title in season 1, beating out the bee (Gladys Knight) and the peacock (Donny Osmond).
But for the second season, 16 stars have signed up, meaning the competition will be even steeper.
The host and judges are the same
Masked Singer judges (from left) Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger.Michael Becker / FOX
While a whole new set of celebrities will be competing on season 2,The Masked Singerwill still see some familiar faces.
HostNick Cannonwill be back again, as will judgesKen Jeong,Jenny McCarthy,Robin ThickeandNicole Scherzinger.
The new character costumes are as detailed as ever
Not all 16 of the character costumes have been released yet, but the ones that have live up to season 1’s over-the-top looks.
Like before, they include an eclectic mix of animals, insects, and mythical creatures.
“There’s a lot more variety this year. It’s visually inspiring,” costume designer Marina Toybina toldEntertainment Weekly. “We want them to be more playful on stage, like a little party. These are enriched in detail. They’re walkable art.”
So far, the costumes that have been released are:
The Butterfly
The Eagle
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The Egg
The Flamingo
The Fox
The Fox.Fox/YouTube
The Leopard
The Panda
The Skeleton
There’s also The Rottweiler, though no photo has been released yet. Still, Cannon toldExtra, “People are going to love the Rottweiler.”
Fans won’t have to wait long for season 3
The Masked Singerhas already been renewed for a third seasonas of this past May. It will premiere on Feb. 2, 2020, immediately following the Super Bowl.
Since its premiere in early January,The Masked Singerhas shot to the top of the ratings list, quickly becoming Fox’s most-watched unscripted series.
The Masked Singerseason 2 premieres on Sept. 25 with a two-hour event, starting at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
source: people.com
