The masked singer revealed the next batch of theme nights for season 12, with plans to treat audiences to episodes dedicated to Miley Cyrus, Barbie and more.
As announced Thursday (August 15), the upcoming installment of the competition series — which premieres September 25 on Fox — will feature nights celebrating Hannah Montana the alum's music catalog and the Barbie franchise in honor of Mattel's 65th anniversary. In addition, the show will honor Relax your feet on the 40th anniversary of the iconic dance film, as well as dedicating episodes to themes such as “Soundtrack of My Life,” “Thanksgiving Night,” “Sports Night” and “'60s Night.”
Season 12 also has a first-of-its-kind “Who Are You Fest” in store, featuring music from memorable festival lineups. As usual, the themes will correspond to the mystery performers' song choices, celebrity guests, scenery and more.
Hosted once again by Nick Cannon with Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg returning to the judging panel, Masked singer He's also shaking things up by inviting celebrity “Masked Ambassadors” — aka a selection of the show's past competitors, including Dick Van Dyke, Jewel, NE-YO and DeMarcus Ware — to personally endorse this season's round of singers. Each ambassador will have a special connection to one of the masked singers, providing clues to their friends' identities.
“Get out your Masked Binoculars and put on your hat for what is sure to be a wrecking ball season!” reads a release.
The announcement comes just months into its 11th season Masked singer wrapped up in May, with the “Goldfish” proving victorious and finally revealing her identity as High school musical star Vanessa Hudgens. Clay Aiken, The OfficeKate Flannery, Sisquo and more also competed last season.
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