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“The Masked Singer” Season 12 has been celebrity-filled and so much fun.
Another group of celebrities hiding behind elaborate costumes and belting out tunes have been battling it out for their chance at the Golden Mask trophy.
Hosted by Nick Cannon, returning panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Rita Ora and Ken Jeong take their best guesses at who the masked singer could be.
The Dec. 4 episode featured the reveal of Goo, which turned out to be a famous NFL athlete. McCarthy-Wahlberg also guessed correctly, impressing the other panelists.
Season 12 has already been filled with fun theme nights that celebrate blockbuster movies and music from iconic superstars. This season of “The Masked Singer” also includes hidden clues everywhere — “embedded in costumes, in song choices, packages and on-stage moments,” the press release notes.
Last year, disguised under the Goldfish costume, Vanessa Hudgens was crowned the Season 11 champion during the May 22 finale.
Here’s everything to know about Season 12 of “The Masked Singer.”
When did Season 12 of ‘The Masked Singer’ premiere?
“The Masked Singer” returned for its 12th season on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. on Fox.
Who are the Season 12 contestants?
Check out who is competing on the new season of “The Masked Singer.”
Every week, TODAY.com will be updating this article with the latest reveal.
Leaf Sheep in Episode 1
Who was under the mask? John Elway
Former NFL quarterback star John Elway sang “I Like It, I Love It” by Tim McGraw.
Unfortunately, his time was cut short and was the first contestant to be unmasked.
Showbird in Episode 2
Who was under the mask? Yvette Nicole Brown
Prior to the “Community” star being revealed, Jeong was confident that it was his former co-star and friend. Thicke joined him in guessing the same person, while McCarthy Wahlberg believed it was Taraji P. Henson and Ora thought it was musician Sheila E.
Following the unmasking, Brown said he was “getting emotional” and said her participation in the show was “a love letter” to Jeong and that music was her first love.
Woodpecker in Episode 3
Who was under the mask? Marsai Martin
During the Oct. 9 episode, there was a double elimination that included the “black-ish” star. Among the guesses from the panelists were Liza Koshy, Quinta Brunson and Tatyana Ali.
Ship in Episode 3
Who was under the mask? Paula Cole
The second contestant to be eliminated from the Oct. 9 episode was the Grammy-winning singer.
Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette and Amy Lee from Evanescence were among the panelists’ guesses.
Dust Bunny in Episode 4
Who was under the mask? Andy Richter
The comedian and actor was part of Group B and the first of the five contestants to be unmasked.
Panelists were stumped when guessing who it could be, with names like Chevy Chase, John C. Reilly, Will Ferrell and Jay Leno thrown out.
Chess Piece in Episode 5
Who was under the mask? Laverne Cox
Before the actor and performer was unveiled, the panelists guessed Serena Williams, Issa Rae, Tyra Banks and ballet dancer Misty Copeland.
Bluebell in Episode 6
Who was under the mask? Natalie Imbruglia
Before the singer, known for her 90’s hit “Torn,” was unmasked, the panelists had to guess who it could be.
Each of them were stumped but took their best guess, McCarthy-Wahlberg said Naomi Watts, Thicke said Isla Fisher Jeong guessed Rose Byrne and Ora believed it was Kylie Minogue.
“I’ve had the best time,” she said, with McCarthy-Wahlberg saying, “I’ve been waiting for you to come on our show forever.”
“You fooled us the whole time,” said Thicke.
Macaron in Episode 7
Who was under the mask? Bethany Hamilton
The surfer and writer first stumped the panelists when she sang “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen.
Thicke guessed it was “Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix, Jeong said Gypsy Rose Blanchard, while Ora was correct in guessing the surfer and McCarthy-Wahlberg backed her up.
Ice King in Episode 8
Who was under the mask? Drake Bell
On the Nov. 20 episode celebrating “Miley Cyrus Night,” the former Nickelodeon star was iced out of the competition. After singing “Midnight Sky,” the panelists took their best guesses at who was under the mask.
Ora said it was Shia LaBeouf, Jeong believed it was Joe Jonas, McCarthy-Wahlberg said James Franco and Thicke guessed Cole Sprouse. However, Bell’s name was mentioned in the mix.
Sherlock Hound in Episode 9
Who was under the mask? Bronson Arroyo
On the Nov. 28 episode, the World Series champion and musician was unmasked. Thicke was correct in his guess of Arroyo, who had stumped many of the panelists.
“I’m a lifelong Red Sox fan,” Thicke said. “Didn’t miss a game in the playoffs.”
Arroyo said he picked up singing and performing when he was in the Minor Leagues with the Pirates.
Royal Knight in Episode 9
Who was under the mask? Jana Kramer
The Nov. 28 episode also had a second elimination. The celebrity under the Royal Knight was the “One Tree Hill” actor.
McCarthy-Wahlberg had guessed Kramer after all the clues were unveiled.
“My daughter loves this show,” she said about why she wanted to be on the show. She added that she cried when she found out what her costume would be, “My husband always calls me his little warrior.”
Goo
Who was under the mask? Kobie Turner
McCarthy-Wahlberg once again got the star behind under the mask, correctly guessing it was the Los Angeles Rams defensive end. She also called him an “incredible performer.”
Ora guessed John Cena, Jeong said it was Shaquille O’Neal, while Thicke believed it was another Rams player Aaron Donald.
A major clue that the panelists missed was the ram on Goo’s bowtie.
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Strawberry Shortcake
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