If you can trip the light fantastic, Leah Remini may have some honest feedback for you.
The actress/producer is joined the judging panel of Fox’s So You Think Can Dance alongside Stephen “tWitch” Boss and JoJo Siwa. Remini make her debut on the milestone 300th episode that airs Wednesday, June 15.
Remini is taking over for Matthew Morrison, who was let go earlier this month. At the time, Morrison said his departure was due to failing to adhere to “competition production protocols, preventing me from being able to judge the competition fairly.”
“I am thrilled to join So You Think You Can Dance on its milestone 300th episode,” said Remini in a statement. “I look forward to guiding these incredibly talented artists through this competition as a fan of the show and a great admirer of dancers. I can’t wait to see the artistry that the contestants bring to the stage!
The actress/producer is joined the judging panel of Fox’s So You Think Can Dance alongside Stephen “tWitch” Boss and JoJo Siwa. Remini make her debut on the milestone 300th episode that airs Wednesday, June 15.
Remini is taking over for Matthew Morrison, who was let go earlier this month. At the time, Morrison said his departure was due to failing to adhere to “competition production protocols, preventing me from being able to judge the competition fairly.”
“I am thrilled to join So You Think You Can Dance on its milestone 300th episode,” said Remini in a statement. “I look forward to guiding these incredibly talented artists through this competition as a fan of the show and a great admirer of dancers. I can’t wait to see the artistry that the contestants bring to the stage!
- 6/10/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Leah Remini is joining the judging panel for the Fox competition series “So You Think You Can Dance.”
Remini’s addition to the show comes after “Glee” alum Matthew Morrison exited the judging panel after he failed to follow “competition production protocols.” According to a report from People, Morrison was fired after he sent private messages on social media to a female contestant. Morrison subsequently took to Instagram to deny any inappropriate conduct on his part.
Remini joins the judging panel that now consists of herself, Stephen “tWitch” Boss and JoJo Siwa. Cat Deeley is the host. Remini will make her debut in the 300th episode of the series, which airs June 15.
“I am thrilled to join ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ on its milestone 300th episode,” said Remini. “I look forward to guiding these incredibly talented artists through this competition as a fan of the show and a great admirer of dancers.
Remini’s addition to the show comes after “Glee” alum Matthew Morrison exited the judging panel after he failed to follow “competition production protocols.” According to a report from People, Morrison was fired after he sent private messages on social media to a female contestant. Morrison subsequently took to Instagram to deny any inappropriate conduct on his part.
Remini joins the judging panel that now consists of herself, Stephen “tWitch” Boss and JoJo Siwa. Cat Deeley is the host. Remini will make her debut in the 300th episode of the series, which airs June 15.
“I am thrilled to join ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ on its milestone 300th episode,” said Remini. “I look forward to guiding these incredibly talented artists through this competition as a fan of the show and a great admirer of dancers.
- 6/10/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
A story that insinuated Matthew Morrison was fired as a judge from reality competition So You Think You Can Dance because of harassing a female contestant distorts the truth, the star said today in an Instagram post. People magazine, citing “a source” close to the reality show, reported earlier this week that Morrison was released because of harassing messages to a female contestant. She allegedly approached producers, who involved Fox, who then fired Morrison after an investigation. Today, Morrison responded to the allegations. “It’s really unfortunate that I have to sit here and defend myself and my family against blatantly untrue statements made anonymously, but I have nothing to hide,” he began in a video posted to Instagram on Thursday. “So, in the interest of transparency, I will read to you the one message I wrote to a dancer on the show.”
He then read the alleged message. “Hey,...
He then read the alleged message. “Hey,...
- 6/3/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Matthew Morrison will no longer be a “So You Think You Can Dance” judge after he failed to follow “competition production protocols,” Variety has confirmed.
The former “Glee” star announced his departure from the Fox dance competition show, which premiered on May 18, in a statement on Friday.
“Having the opportunity to be a judge on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ was an incredible honor for me. Therefore, it is my deepest regret to inform you that I will be leaving the show. After filming the audition rounds for the show and completing the selection of the 12 finalists, I did not follow competition production protocols, preventing me from being able to judge the competition fairly,” Morrison said in the statement. “I cannot apologize enough to all involved and I will be watching alongside you all on what I know will be one of the best seasons yet.”
It is not...
The former “Glee” star announced his departure from the Fox dance competition show, which premiered on May 18, in a statement on Friday.
“Having the opportunity to be a judge on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ was an incredible honor for me. Therefore, it is my deepest regret to inform you that I will be leaving the show. After filming the audition rounds for the show and completing the selection of the 12 finalists, I did not follow competition production protocols, preventing me from being able to judge the competition fairly,” Morrison said in the statement. “I cannot apologize enough to all involved and I will be watching alongside you all on what I know will be one of the best seasons yet.”
It is not...
- 5/28/2022
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
It was a short run on Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance for Matthew Morrison. The Glee alum, who was just announced in April as a new judge on the hit dance competition series along with JoJo Siwa, is exiting the show after failing to follow production protocols. The news comes a week after the series’ Season 17 premiere.
“Having the opportunity to be a judge on So You Think You Can Dance was an incredible honor for me. Therefore, it is my deepest regret to inform you that I will be leaving the show,” Morrison said in a statement provided to Deadline. “After filming the audition rounds for the show and completing the selection of the 12 finalists, I did not follow competition production protocols, preventing me from being able to judge the competition fairly. I cannot apologize enough to all involved and I will be watching alongside you...
“Having the opportunity to be a judge on So You Think You Can Dance was an incredible honor for me. Therefore, it is my deepest regret to inform you that I will be leaving the show,” Morrison said in a statement provided to Deadline. “After filming the audition rounds for the show and completing the selection of the 12 finalists, I did not follow competition production protocols, preventing me from being able to judge the competition fairly. I cannot apologize enough to all involved and I will be watching alongside you...
- 5/27/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
So You Think You Can Dance has found its new judging lineup.
Glee star Matthew Morrison and YouTube star JoJo Siwa have joined the judging panel alongside Stephen “tWitch’” Boss, who was a judge on Season 15.
Cat Deeley, who has hosted the Fox show since Season 2 in 2006, also returns as host.
The news comes after Nigel Lythgoe revealed last month that he had not been invited back on the show, which returns to Fox after a three-year break.
The series will premiere on Wednesday, May 18 at 9 p.m., following the season finale of The Masked Singer.
The series is returning for its 17th season this summer, having previously had production paused in 2020 after being hit by the Covid-19 shutdown.
The show features skilled dancers between the ages of 18 and 30, showcasing their talents in various dance styles, including contemporary, tap, hip-hop, ballroom, animation and breaking.
The series is produced by Industrial...
Glee star Matthew Morrison and YouTube star JoJo Siwa have joined the judging panel alongside Stephen “tWitch’” Boss, who was a judge on Season 15.
Cat Deeley, who has hosted the Fox show since Season 2 in 2006, also returns as host.
The news comes after Nigel Lythgoe revealed last month that he had not been invited back on the show, which returns to Fox after a three-year break.
The series will premiere on Wednesday, May 18 at 9 p.m., following the season finale of The Masked Singer.
The series is returning for its 17th season this summer, having previously had production paused in 2020 after being hit by the Covid-19 shutdown.
The show features skilled dancers between the ages of 18 and 30, showcasing their talents in various dance styles, including contemporary, tap, hip-hop, ballroom, animation and breaking.
The series is produced by Industrial...
- 4/4/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Host Cat Deeley is the only previously announced “So You Think You Can Dance” star set to return for Season 17, as Fox revealed a new cast of judges on Monday: Stephen “Twitch” Boss, “Glee” star Matthew Morrison and dancer/singer JoJo Siwa. The show’s new installment will premiere Wednesday, May 18 at 9 p.m. Et, following the season finale of “The Masked Singer.”
Boss, Morrison and Siwa replace judging panelists Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy and Laurieann Gibson, who were originally slated to return for the show’s 17th season in 2020. But then came the Covid-19 pandemic — and the show’s producers had to scrap that season over health concerns. Production was officially halted, and in June 2020, Fox confirmed that the show would be put on hold.
It took two years, but last month Fox announced that “So You Think You Can Dance” was finally returning, and auditions had started for...
Boss, Morrison and Siwa replace judging panelists Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy and Laurieann Gibson, who were originally slated to return for the show’s 17th season in 2020. But then came the Covid-19 pandemic — and the show’s producers had to scrap that season over health concerns. Production was officially halted, and in June 2020, Fox confirmed that the show would be put on hold.
It took two years, but last month Fox announced that “So You Think You Can Dance” was finally returning, and auditions had started for...
- 4/4/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Nigel Lythgoe, who has served as head judge of “So You Think You Can Dance” since the launch of the series, said Friday he won’t be returning to the judges’ table when the show returns to Fox.
Lythgoe, who co-created the dance competition with Simon Fuller, tweeted: “I am so thrilled that America’s young aspiring dance talent will get to work with some of our greatest creative choreographers. On a personally sad note, I have not been asked to be on the judging panel this season. I don’t know who will be saying ‘Cue Music’ but I wish them well.”
I am so thrilled that America’s young aspiring dance talent will get to work with some of our greatest creative choreographers. On a personally sad note, I have not been asked to be on the judging panel this season. I don’t know who will be...
Lythgoe, who co-created the dance competition with Simon Fuller, tweeted: “I am so thrilled that America’s young aspiring dance talent will get to work with some of our greatest creative choreographers. On a personally sad note, I have not been asked to be on the judging panel this season. I don’t know who will be saying ‘Cue Music’ but I wish them well.”
I am so thrilled that America’s young aspiring dance talent will get to work with some of our greatest creative choreographers. On a personally sad note, I have not been asked to be on the judging panel this season. I don’t know who will be...
- 3/4/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Nigel Lythgoe appears to be ending his long run on So You Think You Can Dance.
The co-creator of the show, who has been a judge on the series since 2005, said that he will not be returning for season 17, which is set to return to Fox after a three year, Covid-related break.
“I am so thrilled that America’s young aspiring dance talent will get to work with some of our greatest creative choreographers,” he tweeted. “On a personally sad note, I have not been asked to be on the judging panel this season. I don’t know who will be saying “Cue Music” but I wish them well.”
The series is returning for its 17th season this summer, having previously had production paused in 2020 after being hit by the Covid-19 shutdown.
The show features highly skilled dancers between the ages of 18 and 30, showcasing their talents in various dance styles,...
The co-creator of the show, who has been a judge on the series since 2005, said that he will not be returning for season 17, which is set to return to Fox after a three year, Covid-related break.
“I am so thrilled that America’s young aspiring dance talent will get to work with some of our greatest creative choreographers,” he tweeted. “On a personally sad note, I have not been asked to be on the judging panel this season. I don’t know who will be saying “Cue Music” but I wish them well.”
The series is returning for its 17th season this summer, having previously had production paused in 2020 after being hit by the Covid-19 shutdown.
The show features highly skilled dancers between the ages of 18 and 30, showcasing their talents in various dance styles,...
- 3/4/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
So You Think You Can Dance is officially returning to Fox – three years after its last season aired.
The dance competition series will return to the network this summer. It comes after Fox paused production on season 17 of the show in June 2020 after it had been hit by the Covid-19 shutdown.
The show features highly skilled dancers between the ages of 18 and 30, showcasing their talents in various dance styles, including contemporary, tap, hip-hop, ballroom, animation and breaking.
It’s not clear whether Cat Deeley, who has hosted the show since its second season in 2006 will return to host.
Auditions for the new season are set to take place in New York, Los Angeles and New Orleans this month.
The series is produced by Industrial Media’s 19 Entertainment and MRC. Rosie Seitchik serves as showrunner and will exec produce alongside co-creator Nigel Lythgoe and Jeff Thacker.
After its linear bow,...
The dance competition series will return to the network this summer. It comes after Fox paused production on season 17 of the show in June 2020 after it had been hit by the Covid-19 shutdown.
The show features highly skilled dancers between the ages of 18 and 30, showcasing their talents in various dance styles, including contemporary, tap, hip-hop, ballroom, animation and breaking.
It’s not clear whether Cat Deeley, who has hosted the show since its second season in 2006 will return to host.
Auditions for the new season are set to take place in New York, Los Angeles and New Orleans this month.
The series is produced by Industrial Media’s 19 Entertainment and MRC. Rosie Seitchik serves as showrunner and will exec produce alongside co-creator Nigel Lythgoe and Jeff Thacker.
After its linear bow,...
- 3/2/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Two years after production was halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, “So You Think You Can Dance” is making a comeback. Fox announced on Wednesday that the long-delayed 17th season of the dance competition series will premiere this summer.
Auditions for the new season will take place in March, as the show looks for “highly skilled dancers between the ages of 18 and 30, showcasing their talents in various dance styles, including contemporary, tap, hip-hop, ballroom, animation, breaking and more.” Aspiring contestants can sign up at danceshow2022.castingcrane.com or fox.com/dance.
Selected dancers will be sent to auditions in New York, Los Angeles and New Orleans, with finalists then traveling to Los Angeles to perform for the judges and try to win a spot as one of the final contestants. Contestants will work with choreographers and compete each week in a variety of styles, in the usual “So You Think You Can Dance” fashion.
Auditions for the new season will take place in March, as the show looks for “highly skilled dancers between the ages of 18 and 30, showcasing their talents in various dance styles, including contemporary, tap, hip-hop, ballroom, animation, breaking and more.” Aspiring contestants can sign up at danceshow2022.castingcrane.com or fox.com/dance.
Selected dancers will be sent to auditions in New York, Los Angeles and New Orleans, with finalists then traveling to Los Angeles to perform for the judges and try to win a spot as one of the final contestants. Contestants will work with choreographers and compete each week in a variety of styles, in the usual “So You Think You Can Dance” fashion.
- 3/2/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
“So You Think You Can Dance,” the multi-Emmy-winning dance competition, is finally returning this summer for its long-delayed 17th season, with auditions set for New York City, Los Angeles and New Orleans, Fox announced on Wednesday.
The 16th season premiered on June 3, 2019, and crowned its winner on September 16, 2019. The 17th season was originally set to air in summer 2020, but was indefinitely delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In February 2021, Fox announced the promised season was not happening after all, leaving the show’s future up in the air. But a year later, with the pandemic reaching more manageable numbers, Fox gave the long-delayed season the go-ahead.
This year, the competition is open to “highly skilled dancers between the ages of 18 and 30,” and those who make it to the live show will face “brand-new twists and turns” in the competition.
Auditions kick off in March. Instead of hosting an all-day open...
The 16th season premiered on June 3, 2019, and crowned its winner on September 16, 2019. The 17th season was originally set to air in summer 2020, but was indefinitely delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In February 2021, Fox announced the promised season was not happening after all, leaving the show’s future up in the air. But a year later, with the pandemic reaching more manageable numbers, Fox gave the long-delayed season the go-ahead.
This year, the competition is open to “highly skilled dancers between the ages of 18 and 30,” and those who make it to the live show will face “brand-new twists and turns” in the competition.
Auditions kick off in March. Instead of hosting an all-day open...
- 3/2/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
The Masked Singer is the latest TV series to find itself recording positive Covid tests.
Los Angeles County on Monday revealed that the Fox singing competition series has recorded 12 positive tests during its production at Red Studios in Hollywood, where the show is filming.
However, production has not been impacted and has not been halted, as Deadline understands the cases mostly have been related to community exposure rather than at the workplace. Production, which kicked off in June, runs through the middle of next week.
“The safety of the entire cast and crew has been and will continue to be our No. 1 priority,” a Fox spokeswoman told Deadline. “We work closely with local and state officials and the unions to ensure we have the safest environment possible.”
Mandatory Vaccinations On Productions An Option Under Return-To-Work Protocols
Fox is filming Season 6 of the show, which will air at 8 p.m. Wednesdays...
Los Angeles County on Monday revealed that the Fox singing competition series has recorded 12 positive tests during its production at Red Studios in Hollywood, where the show is filming.
However, production has not been impacted and has not been halted, as Deadline understands the cases mostly have been related to community exposure rather than at the workplace. Production, which kicked off in June, runs through the middle of next week.
“The safety of the entire cast and crew has been and will continue to be our No. 1 priority,” a Fox spokeswoman told Deadline. “We work closely with local and state officials and the unions to ensure we have the safest environment possible.”
Mandatory Vaccinations On Productions An Option Under Return-To-Work Protocols
Fox is filming Season 6 of the show, which will air at 8 p.m. Wednesdays...
- 8/2/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The costumes will likely get even crazier as The Masked Singer has been officially renewed for a sixth season.
The news, unveiled as part of Fox’s 2021/22 schedule, comes ahead of the finale for season five, which is set to take place on May 26.
The renewal was inevitable given the success of the series and it will continue to air in the fall on Wednesday nights at 8pm, with new series Alter Ego coming in after at 9pm. The series has traditionally aired in both the start of the year, January, February and March, as well as September. Fox has not confirmed as to whether it will return in midseason as well as the fall.
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Season five has featured celebrities including Caitlyn Jenner, Danny Trejo, Bobby Brown and Hanson as well as perhaps its most A-list guest, Kermit The Frog.
The news, unveiled as part of Fox’s 2021/22 schedule, comes ahead of the finale for season five, which is set to take place on May 26.
The renewal was inevitable given the success of the series and it will continue to air in the fall on Wednesday nights at 8pm, with new series Alter Ego coming in after at 9pm. The series has traditionally aired in both the start of the year, January, February and March, as well as September. Fox has not confirmed as to whether it will return in midseason as well as the fall.
Cancellations/Renewals Scorecard: TV Shows Ended Or Continuing In 2020-21 Season
Season five has featured celebrities including Caitlyn Jenner, Danny Trejo, Bobby Brown and Hanson as well as perhaps its most A-list guest, Kermit The Frog.
- 5/17/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Masked Singer is currently in the middle of its fifth season on Fox and the team behind it is aware it needs to outdo itself each season to keep fans glued to their screens.
This year, they also had to do it in the middle of Covid-19, a pandemic that initially hobbled their host Nick Cannon. The entertainer was replaced for the first five episodes by Niecy Nash, who had previously been a panelist.
Ken Jeong, one of the stars of the show, speaking at Deadline’s Contenders Television: Documentary + Unscripted awards-season event, said that Nash fit the show like a “glove.” “She was amazing to do it on such short notice. Our chemistry was instant. I marvel at how she did that with just a few days’ notice, I’m in awe, this is a very hard show to moderate.”
Showrunner James Breen and exec producer Rosie Seitchik...
This year, they also had to do it in the middle of Covid-19, a pandemic that initially hobbled their host Nick Cannon. The entertainer was replaced for the first five episodes by Niecy Nash, who had previously been a panelist.
Ken Jeong, one of the stars of the show, speaking at Deadline’s Contenders Television: Documentary + Unscripted awards-season event, said that Nash fit the show like a “glove.” “She was amazing to do it on such short notice. Our chemistry was instant. I marvel at how she did that with just a few days’ notice, I’m in awe, this is a very hard show to moderate.”
Showrunner James Breen and exec producer Rosie Seitchik...
- 5/1/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Masked Singer” Season 5 premieres Wednesday on Fox, with 10 costumed contestants competing this time around, including the one-eyed Porcupine, a truly alarming Piglet and something called Grandpa Monster.
Check out the photos at the bottom of the page for your first looks at “The Masked Singer” Season 5 costumes Porcupine, Phoenix, Grandpa Monster, Chameleon, Russian Doll, Black Swan, Seashell, Snail, Raccoon and Piglet.
Aside from these 10, there are actually still more costumes to come — we just don’t yet know how many.
Fox has said “The Masked Singer” will start Season 5 with 10 scheduled contestants, who will be broken into two groups of five competitors (Groups A and B), and the 10 costumes listed above are part of that 10-contestant lineup.
But the broadcast network also said that throughout the season, the show will introduce “several” surprise contestants at the end of episodes in “Wildcard” rounds, giving these crashers a chance to unseat the regulars.
Check out the photos at the bottom of the page for your first looks at “The Masked Singer” Season 5 costumes Porcupine, Phoenix, Grandpa Monster, Chameleon, Russian Doll, Black Swan, Seashell, Snail, Raccoon and Piglet.
Aside from these 10, there are actually still more costumes to come — we just don’t yet know how many.
Fox has said “The Masked Singer” will start Season 5 with 10 scheduled contestants, who will be broken into two groups of five competitors (Groups A and B), and the 10 costumes listed above are part of that 10-contestant lineup.
But the broadcast network also said that throughout the season, the show will introduce “several” surprise contestants at the end of episodes in “Wildcard” rounds, giving these crashers a chance to unseat the regulars.
- 3/10/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Something prickly this way comes on Season 5 of Fox’s “The Masked Singer,” which will feature a steampunk-style Porcupine costume with a glowing red eye. TheWrap has your exclusive first look at the robo-critter, plus a teaser video featuring two more previously unseen fifth-season contestants.
In the clip, which you can view via the video above, “Masked Singer” panelists Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke and Nicole Scherzinger throw out guesses like Sylvester Stallone, Elon Musk and Kevin Hart for the identities of Season 5’s costumed celebs. The short promo gives us a look at several competitors who have already been unveiled — but two that have not.
There’s the Snail, which you can see here:
Fox
And what looks like a Seashell contestant here:
Fox
Fox revealed last week that it will start Season 5 with 10 scheduled contestants, who will be broken into two groups of five competitors (Groups A...
In the clip, which you can view via the video above, “Masked Singer” panelists Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke and Nicole Scherzinger throw out guesses like Sylvester Stallone, Elon Musk and Kevin Hart for the identities of Season 5’s costumed celebs. The short promo gives us a look at several competitors who have already been unveiled — but two that have not.
There’s the Snail, which you can see here:
Fox
And what looks like a Seashell contestant here:
Fox
Fox revealed last week that it will start Season 5 with 10 scheduled contestants, who will be broken into two groups of five competitors (Groups A...
- 3/4/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
“Look, we’re getting the message out about wearing masks, guys,” quipped judge Ken Jeong during the TCA session for Fox’s The Masked Singer. “If you want to wear a mask out in public; if you want to wear a mask on television — I mean, how better than to get the message out and [make a profit] than to wear masks!”
Dr. Ken is part of the popular “Masked” franchise as he is on The Masked Singer, which debuts its fifth season on March 10 and The Masked Dancer. When the producers asked if they were concerned about the expansion of the franchise to something like The Masked Chef or even The Masked Athlete, they had no issue because of the popularity of the existing shows. Jeong added, “The Masked Singer is the mothership — this is such an exceptional show!”
Fellow judge Robin Thicke chimed in: “The level of star power in season 5 is at another level!
Dr. Ken is part of the popular “Masked” franchise as he is on The Masked Singer, which debuts its fifth season on March 10 and The Masked Dancer. When the producers asked if they were concerned about the expansion of the franchise to something like The Masked Chef or even The Masked Athlete, they had no issue because of the popularity of the existing shows. Jeong added, “The Masked Singer is the mothership — this is such an exceptional show!”
Fellow judge Robin Thicke chimed in: “The level of star power in season 5 is at another level!
- 3/2/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Are you one of those fans of “The Masked Singer” whose predictions are scary accurate each season? Well, then the Fox singing competition has some great news for you, as its upcoming fifth season is partnering with the Fox Bet Super 6 app to give viewers a chance to win cash prizes for their correct guesses.
But you still can’t actually place bets on the celebrity reveals. It is not legal for a U.S.-regulated gambling website to take real money on entertainment-programming prop wagers. Offshore, all bets are off, which means almost all bets — including the silly ones on entertainment and politics — are on.
Offshore gambling sites and apps have taken modest action on previous seasons of Fox’s oddball singing competition. The maximum dollar amounts on such wagers are usually kept very low, and the lines essentially exist as a marketing stunt.
Per Fox, ahead of each...
But you still can’t actually place bets on the celebrity reveals. It is not legal for a U.S.-regulated gambling website to take real money on entertainment-programming prop wagers. Offshore, all bets are off, which means almost all bets — including the silly ones on entertainment and politics — are on.
Offshore gambling sites and apps have taken modest action on previous seasons of Fox’s oddball singing competition. The maximum dollar amounts on such wagers are usually kept very low, and the lines essentially exist as a marketing stunt.
Per Fox, ahead of each...
- 3/2/2021
- by Jennifer Maas and Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
“The Masked Singer” is shaking things up for its forthcoming Season 5. For the first time ever, surprise contestants will compete in “Wildcard” rounds to try to steal a slot from an existing masked singer.
The fifth season of the Fox singing competition will feature 10 scheduled competitors, who will be broken up into two groups of five (Groups A and B). Then, masked “Wildcards,” as Fox has dubbed them, will crash the stage at the end of “several” episodes for a chance to unseat another contestant in the group and join the race for the golden mask trophy.
Fox isn’t yet revealing the costumes of the Wildcard contestants, but it has unveiled six of the 10 regulars competing this season: Phoenix, Grandpa Monster, Chameleon, Piglet, Porcupine and Black Swan.
“The Masked Singer” will return on Wednesday, March 10 at 8/7c. It will be immediately followed by the series premiere of the new...
The fifth season of the Fox singing competition will feature 10 scheduled competitors, who will be broken up into two groups of five (Groups A and B). Then, masked “Wildcards,” as Fox has dubbed them, will crash the stage at the end of “several” episodes for a chance to unseat another contestant in the group and join the race for the golden mask trophy.
Fox isn’t yet revealing the costumes of the Wildcard contestants, but it has unveiled six of the 10 regulars competing this season: Phoenix, Grandpa Monster, Chameleon, Piglet, Porcupine and Black Swan.
“The Masked Singer” will return on Wednesday, March 10 at 8/7c. It will be immediately followed by the series premiere of the new...
- 2/23/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Fox has unveiled the premiere dates for The Masked Singer season 5 and the new Wayne-Brady hosted series Game Of Talents.
The Masked Singer season 5 and Game Of Talents will make a back-to-back premiere, debuting on Fox on Wednesday, March 10. Airing from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Et/Pt The Masked Singer will return to its TV slot with Niecy Nash kicking the mystery singing competition off as guest host. The Reno 911 and Mrs. America actress will temporarily fill in for regular host Nick Cannon, who has contracted coronavirus. Panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke will also return. Leanne Rimes, who posed as “Sun” won the the competition back in December, with Aloe Blacc coming up in second place.
Following The Masked Singer at 9 p.m. Et/Pt, Wayne Brady takes the stage to host Game Of Talents. The Masked Singer Season 2 champ and Whose Line Is It Anyway?...
The Masked Singer season 5 and Game Of Talents will make a back-to-back premiere, debuting on Fox on Wednesday, March 10. Airing from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Et/Pt The Masked Singer will return to its TV slot with Niecy Nash kicking the mystery singing competition off as guest host. The Reno 911 and Mrs. America actress will temporarily fill in for regular host Nick Cannon, who has contracted coronavirus. Panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke will also return. Leanne Rimes, who posed as “Sun” won the the competition back in December, with Aloe Blacc coming up in second place.
Following The Masked Singer at 9 p.m. Et/Pt, Wayne Brady takes the stage to host Game Of Talents. The Masked Singer Season 2 champ and Whose Line Is It Anyway?...
- 2/8/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Masked Singer” will premiere its fifth season this March on Fox with a new lead-out series, the broadcast network said Monday.
The hit whosungit series will debut Season 5 on Wednesday, March 10 at 8/7c and be immediately followed by the series premiere of the new Wayne Brady-hosted variety show “Game of Talents” at 9/8c.
In the fall, “The Masked Singer” acted as the lead-in for “I Can See Your Voice,” which was renewed for Season 2 at Fox in January. The broadcast network has decided to slot “Game of Talents” in its place for this spring cycle.
As TheWrap previously reported, when “The Masked Singer” returns for Season 5, Niecy Nash will be serving as guest host for the first few episodes, filling in for longtime emcee Nick Cannon. Cannon tested positive for the coronavirus before production had begun, and will return once he has recuperated.
Along with Nash as guest host and Cannon as host,...
The hit whosungit series will debut Season 5 on Wednesday, March 10 at 8/7c and be immediately followed by the series premiere of the new Wayne Brady-hosted variety show “Game of Talents” at 9/8c.
In the fall, “The Masked Singer” acted as the lead-in for “I Can See Your Voice,” which was renewed for Season 2 at Fox in January. The broadcast network has decided to slot “Game of Talents” in its place for this spring cycle.
As TheWrap previously reported, when “The Masked Singer” returns for Season 5, Niecy Nash will be serving as guest host for the first few episodes, filling in for longtime emcee Nick Cannon. Cannon tested positive for the coronavirus before production had begun, and will return once he has recuperated.
Along with Nash as guest host and Cannon as host,...
- 2/8/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Expect more crazy costumes after Fox renewed its flagship reality competition The Masked Singer for a fifth season.
The broadcaster is bringing back the Nick Cannon-hosted show in 2021.
It comes as the fourth season is currently heating up with a two-hour semi-finals episode airing tonight.
The Masked Singer went back in production for season four in August, navigating Covid-19 to get the season up and running. This season, which featured 16 contestants, including the show’s first duet costume with Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black as the Snow Owls, the first with animatronic parts with Dr. Elvis Francois as the Serpent and the first puppet costume with Mark Sanchez as the Baby Alien.
Other stars to have been unmasked this season include Paul Anka, Bob Saget, Wendy Williams, Brian Austin Green, Mickey Rourke and Busta Rhymes. The season finale airs on Wednesday December 17.
The show, which features a judging panel consisting of Ken Jeong,...
The broadcaster is bringing back the Nick Cannon-hosted show in 2021.
It comes as the fourth season is currently heating up with a two-hour semi-finals episode airing tonight.
The Masked Singer went back in production for season four in August, navigating Covid-19 to get the season up and running. This season, which featured 16 contestants, including the show’s first duet costume with Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black as the Snow Owls, the first with animatronic parts with Dr. Elvis Francois as the Serpent and the first puppet costume with Mark Sanchez as the Baby Alien.
Other stars to have been unmasked this season include Paul Anka, Bob Saget, Wendy Williams, Brian Austin Green, Mickey Rourke and Busta Rhymes. The season finale airs on Wednesday December 17.
The show, which features a judging panel consisting of Ken Jeong,...
- 12/2/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
In the least-shocking-renewal news ever, Fox has picked up its smash-hit “The Masked Singer” for a fifth season, the broadcast network revealed Wednesday.
The wacky singing competition, which is airing its Season 4 semifinals episode tonight, will debut Season 5 next year. No premiere date for the new installment has been set, but we do know “The Masked Singer’s” new spinoff “The Masked Dancer” is already set to take over the show’s Wednesday at 8 p.m. time slot at midseason.
Host Nick Cannon will return for “The Masked Singer” Season 5, as will panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke.
The fourth season of “The Masked Singer” is averaging a 2.5 rating among adults 18-49 and 11.5 million multiplatform viewers, according to Nielsen’s “most current” data stream, which includes a week of delayed viewing where available.
In tonight’s two-hour semifinals episode, the top two masked celebrity contestants from Groups A,...
The wacky singing competition, which is airing its Season 4 semifinals episode tonight, will debut Season 5 next year. No premiere date for the new installment has been set, but we do know “The Masked Singer’s” new spinoff “The Masked Dancer” is already set to take over the show’s Wednesday at 8 p.m. time slot at midseason.
Host Nick Cannon will return for “The Masked Singer” Season 5, as will panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke.
The fourth season of “The Masked Singer” is averaging a 2.5 rating among adults 18-49 and 11.5 million multiplatform viewers, according to Nielsen’s “most current” data stream, which includes a week of delayed viewing where available.
In tonight’s two-hour semifinals episode, the top two masked celebrity contestants from Groups A,...
- 12/2/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
For “The Masked Singer,” this is the way. The smash hidden celebrity music competition has just revealed another first: “Baby Alien,” a puppet character sitting in a rocket — which is all, of course, a costume for one of this season’s contestants. Not only will the celebrity behind “Baby Alien” have to sing as usual, but the person inside the costume will have to operate the puppet as well.
Take that, Baby Yoda.
Fox aired a sneak preview of “The Masked Singer” Season 4 on Sunday night, and the show revealed all 16 of this year’s costumes — including Baby Alien, Crocodile, Broccoli, Gremlin, Mushroom, Jellyfish, Whatchamacalit, Lips, Squiggly Monster, Popcorn, Sun, Dragon, Giraffe, Seahorse, Snow Owls and Serpent.
As previously announced, Snow Owls represents the first duo in competition, under a two-headed costume.
“The Masked Singer” returns for Season 4 on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m., followed by the premiere of new...
Take that, Baby Yoda.
Fox aired a sneak preview of “The Masked Singer” Season 4 on Sunday night, and the show revealed all 16 of this year’s costumes — including Baby Alien, Crocodile, Broccoli, Gremlin, Mushroom, Jellyfish, Whatchamacalit, Lips, Squiggly Monster, Popcorn, Sun, Dragon, Giraffe, Seahorse, Snow Owls and Serpent.
As previously announced, Snow Owls represents the first duo in competition, under a two-headed costume.
“The Masked Singer” returns for Season 4 on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m., followed by the premiere of new...
- 9/14/2020
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
“The Masked Singer” is doubling down. The hit celebrity music competition will introduce its first-ever two-headed costume this fall, the “Snow Owls.”
When Season 4 launches on Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. Et, the “Snow Owls” will be joined by previously revealed costumes including the “Crocodile,” the “Sun,” the “Giraffe” and the mysterious “Whatchamacalit.” Other costume announcements are forthcoming, leading up to the premiere.
The “Snow Owls” represent the first duet celebrity contestants in the show’s history. Will they sing “I’ve Got You Babe,” by Sonny & Cher? “It Takes Two,” by Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston? Will they not be internationally known but known to rock a microphone like “It Takes Two’s” Rob Base and DJ E-z Rock? Is it the Olsen Twins, stars of the classic 1995 film “It Takes Two”? All great questions.
Before “The Masked Singer” returns on Sept. 23, Fox will also air a special Season 4 sneak preview on Sunday,...
When Season 4 launches on Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. Et, the “Snow Owls” will be joined by previously revealed costumes including the “Crocodile,” the “Sun,” the “Giraffe” and the mysterious “Whatchamacalit.” Other costume announcements are forthcoming, leading up to the premiere.
The “Snow Owls” represent the first duet celebrity contestants in the show’s history. Will they sing “I’ve Got You Babe,” by Sonny & Cher? “It Takes Two,” by Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston? Will they not be internationally known but known to rock a microphone like “It Takes Two’s” Rob Base and DJ E-z Rock? Is it the Olsen Twins, stars of the classic 1995 film “It Takes Two”? All great questions.
Before “The Masked Singer” returns on Sept. 23, Fox will also air a special Season 4 sneak preview on Sunday,...
- 9/8/2020
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Fox has set September premiere dates for Season 4 of “The Masked Singer” and the new Ken Jeong-hosted musical game show “I Can See Your Voice,” the network announced Wednesday.
“I Can See Your Voice” was not on the original fall schedule Fox released back in May, but the show was fast-tracked to debut next month, taking the Wednesday night timeslot previously designated of “MasterChef Junior.”
“The Masked Singer” will premiere first on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m., following by “I Can See Your Voice” at 9 p.m. Fox will also air a “sneak peek” at the new season of “The Masked Singer” on Sunday, Sept. 13, following the first NFL double-header of the season.
Also Read: 'The Masked Singer' Season 4: Here's Everything We Know - So Far
The news was announced in a pair of new promos for the two shows, which included a teaser revealing the...
“I Can See Your Voice” was not on the original fall schedule Fox released back in May, but the show was fast-tracked to debut next month, taking the Wednesday night timeslot previously designated of “MasterChef Junior.”
“The Masked Singer” will premiere first on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m., following by “I Can See Your Voice” at 9 p.m. Fox will also air a “sneak peek” at the new season of “The Masked Singer” on Sunday, Sept. 13, following the first NFL double-header of the season.
Also Read: 'The Masked Singer' Season 4: Here's Everything We Know - So Far
The news was announced in a pair of new promos for the two shows, which included a teaser revealing the...
- 8/26/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Fox is setting the full run of “The Masked Singer” free.
Just days after Fox Corp. clinched its acquisition of free-streaming platform Tubi, it’s putting the division to work to monetize its biggest hit. All episodes of “The Masked Singer” seasons 1 and 2, and the first 11 episodes from the current season 3, will be available on Tubi’s ad-supported VOD service beginning Thursday, April 3, at 5 p.m. Pt.
“The Masked Singer” — in which lavishly disguised celebrity vocalists compete for votes, revealing their identity when they get booted from the competition (or win) — is emceed by Nick Cannon with panelists Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke. The singing-competition show has been a ratings powerhouse for Fox, averaging a 3.3 Live + 7 Day rating and 15 million viewers across all platforms.
Going forward, new “Masked Singer” season 3 eps will be available on Tubi at least a week after they air on Fox, according to a Tubi rep.
Just days after Fox Corp. clinched its acquisition of free-streaming platform Tubi, it’s putting the division to work to monetize its biggest hit. All episodes of “The Masked Singer” seasons 1 and 2, and the first 11 episodes from the current season 3, will be available on Tubi’s ad-supported VOD service beginning Thursday, April 3, at 5 p.m. Pt.
“The Masked Singer” — in which lavishly disguised celebrity vocalists compete for votes, revealing their identity when they get booted from the competition (or win) — is emceed by Nick Cannon with panelists Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke. The singing-competition show has been a ratings powerhouse for Fox, averaging a 3.3 Live + 7 Day rating and 15 million viewers across all platforms.
Going forward, new “Masked Singer” season 3 eps will be available on Tubi at least a week after they air on Fox, according to a Tubi rep.
- 4/23/2020
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Fox is adding another series to “The Masked Singer” universe. The new aftershow “The Masked Singer: After the Mask” will start airing Wednesdays at 9 p.m., following original episodes of “The Masked Singer,” starting April 22.
“After the Mask,” which will also be hosted by “Masked Singer” emcee Nick Cannon, will fill the slot vacated by “Lego Masters,” which concludes its Season 1 run on April 15.
Cannon will host “After the Mask” from home “on a virtual stage,” and will discuss that evening’s episode of “The Masked Singer,” including its best moments and big celebrity reveal. Fox said the show will also feature “major celebrity guests,” also appearing remotely from their homes, as well as “stunts, games and impromptu musical performances.”
“The Masked Singer” is currently down to its final eight contestants, and continues tonight with an all-new episode. Next week, the show will air a special edition, “The Masked Singer: Sing-Along Spectacular,...
“After the Mask,” which will also be hosted by “Masked Singer” emcee Nick Cannon, will fill the slot vacated by “Lego Masters,” which concludes its Season 1 run on April 15.
Cannon will host “After the Mask” from home “on a virtual stage,” and will discuss that evening’s episode of “The Masked Singer,” including its best moments and big celebrity reveal. Fox said the show will also feature “major celebrity guests,” also appearing remotely from their homes, as well as “stunts, games and impromptu musical performances.”
“The Masked Singer” is currently down to its final eight contestants, and continues tonight with an all-new episode. Next week, the show will air a special edition, “The Masked Singer: Sing-Along Spectacular,...
- 4/8/2020
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
No surprise here. Fox has renewed breakout celebrity competition series The Masked Singer for a second season. The Masked Singer is this season’s No. 1 new series and top unscripted show, which drew more than 17 million multi-platform viewers for its debut episode.
“The response to The Masked Singer has been fantastic and we are thrilled to bring it back for another season,” said Rob Wade, President, Alternative Entertainment and Specials, Fox Broadcasting Company. “I am so happy to see a singing Peacock burst into pop culture! The Masked Singer is unique, bold, original and embraces the DNA of all the best Fox unscripted shows. We look forward to Season Two being even more fun, weird and wonderful than the first.”
Based on the hit South Korean format, The Masked Singer features celebrities facing off against one another with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume,...
“The response to The Masked Singer has been fantastic and we are thrilled to bring it back for another season,” said Rob Wade, President, Alternative Entertainment and Specials, Fox Broadcasting Company. “I am so happy to see a singing Peacock burst into pop culture! The Masked Singer is unique, bold, original and embraces the DNA of all the best Fox unscripted shows. We look forward to Season Two being even more fun, weird and wonderful than the first.”
Based on the hit South Korean format, The Masked Singer features celebrities facing off against one another with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume,...
- 1/30/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The premiere of Fox’s The Masked Singer continues to set ratings high-water marks.
The breakout celebrity singing-competition series, which already logged the highest-rated unscripted debut on any network in more than seven years in Live+same day, has seen the largest Live+3 absolute gain ever in both adults 18-49 (+0.9 rating to 3.9) and total viewers (+2.9 million to 12.3 million) vs. L+Sd.
The Masked Singer opener edged the previous record holders, Fox’s MasterChef Jr. (+0.8 in 18-49 on 9/27/13) and NBC’s World of Dance (+2.1 million on 5/30/17)
The debut continues to rank as the highest-rated reality telecast to air in the past two seasons. Across all platforms, The Masked Singer delivered nearly 14 million three-day total multiplatform viewers, up 48% from L+Sd, with 1.6 million viewers on Hulu and Fox Now, making it Fox’s most-streamed unscripted episode ever.
Based on the hit South Korean format, The Masked Singer is hosted by Nick Cannon,...
The breakout celebrity singing-competition series, which already logged the highest-rated unscripted debut on any network in more than seven years in Live+same day, has seen the largest Live+3 absolute gain ever in both adults 18-49 (+0.9 rating to 3.9) and total viewers (+2.9 million to 12.3 million) vs. L+Sd.
The Masked Singer opener edged the previous record holders, Fox’s MasterChef Jr. (+0.8 in 18-49 on 9/27/13) and NBC’s World of Dance (+2.1 million on 5/30/17)
The debut continues to rank as the highest-rated reality telecast to air in the past two seasons. Across all platforms, The Masked Singer delivered nearly 14 million three-day total multiplatform viewers, up 48% from L+Sd, with 1.6 million viewers on Hulu and Fox Now, making it Fox’s most-streamed unscripted episode ever.
Based on the hit South Korean format, The Masked Singer is hosted by Nick Cannon,...
- 1/7/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox has set Wednesday, January 2 for the premiere of celebrity singing competition series The Masked Singer, based on the hit South Korean format, hosted by Nick Cannon, with panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke.
A viral phenomenon with more than half a billion fans worldwide and the No. 1 top-trending video of 2017 on YouTube, The Masked Singer features celebrities facing off against one another with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with full face mask to conceal his or her identity. Jeong, McCarthy, Scherzinger and Thicke serve on the panel and play detective, alongside host Cannon.
Because of the premise, Fox won’t reveal the identities of the celebrity competitors beyond the fact that they’ve amassed 65 Grammy nominations, 16 multi-Platinum albums, 16 Emmy nominations, nine Broadway shows, four stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and four Super Bowl titles.
A viral phenomenon with more than half a billion fans worldwide and the No. 1 top-trending video of 2017 on YouTube, The Masked Singer features celebrities facing off against one another with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with full face mask to conceal his or her identity. Jeong, McCarthy, Scherzinger and Thicke serve on the panel and play detective, alongside host Cannon.
Because of the premise, Fox won’t reveal the identities of the celebrity competitors beyond the fact that they’ve amassed 65 Grammy nominations, 16 multi-Platinum albums, 16 Emmy nominations, nine Broadway shows, four stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and four Super Bowl titles.
- 10/24/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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