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The Masked Singer returns to Australian screens in 2022, with another mystery lineup of celebrities ready to sing their hearts out and keep viewers guessing as to who they are behind the quirky masks.
While it’s still hosted by Osher Günsberg, Season 4 will be different to previous years. Not only will there be a string of new costumes for the contestants, but there’s a shakeup to the judging panel to keep things exciting.
Here is everything we know about this year’s season of The Masked Singer.
The Masked Singer has proved to be a ratings success over the past three years with judges Dave Hughes (aka Hughesy), Jackie ‘O’ Henderson and Dannii Minogue joined by Lindsay Lohan in 2019, and then Urzila Carlson in 2020 and 2021.
However, expect some fresh faces to the judging panel in 2022. Hughesy will be joined by three new female co-stars: Spice Girls singer Mel B, The Bachelor star Abbie Chatfield and Chrissie Swan of Big Brother fame.
“How lucky am I to already have three amazing years with a brilliant cast,” Hughes said in an official statement provided to Refinery29 Australia. “I look forward to another season of so much fun with a stellar new guessing group. They are going to look for me for guidance. God help them.”
Chatfield said she’s “thrilled” to be joining the show and has her eyes set on guessing the celeb under each and every mask.
“I’m the first to say I can be competitive and I’m so ready to put my pop culture knowledge to the test and guess who is under the mask,” she said. “Bring on the clues!”
Meanwhile Swan will be firm competition, saying, “I’m here to guess who is under the masks, I’m here to get them right and I mean business! And let’s face it, I couldn’t possibly be any worse than Hughesy at guessing them correctly!”
Spice Girl Mel B is no stranger to Aussie reality TV gigs, after previously being a judge on The X Factor and a coach on The Voice. She might even have more of an edge over the other judges as she’s been a contestant on The Masked Singer twice — as ‘Seahorse’ in UK’s 2021 season and as ‘Medusa’ in Spain’s 2021 season.
Well, that’s the million-dollar question and the entire point of the show. If previous seasons are anything to go by, The Masked Singer Australia cast usually includes a combination of local reality stars, singers, actors and at least one international name. The previous winners include Cody Simpson as ‘Robot’ (Season 1), Bonnie Anderson as ‘Bushranger’ (Season 2) and Anastacia as ‘Vampire’ (Season 3).
The first promos have started rolling out, showing sneak-peeks at the costumes and initial clues. So far we’ve seen: Mirrorball, Thong, Zombie, Popcorn, Caterpillar, Rooster, Snapdragon, Blowfly and Tiger. We’ve deciphered the Masked Singer clues and theories here.
The Masked Singer Australia premieres on Sunday, August 7 at 7:30pm on Channel 10 And 10 Play, the same day as Channel 7’s My Kitchen Rules and Channel 9’s The Block: Tree Change. It comes after the network’s reality TV ratings sensation, MasterChef Australia: Fans & Favourites. Plus, the network also has the new season of The Bachelor Australia in store, featuring three men looking for love in a franchise-first.
While in 2019 and 2020 the show was filmed at Sydney’s Fox Studios and Docklands Studios in Melbourne, the 2021 season was shot at Carriageworks in Sydney. It’s expected the show will set up base at the same location this year, but there’s no exact word on that just yet.
The winner of The Masked Singer receives a trophy to mark their victory, and while no prize money is awarded to the winner, all celebs are paid for their involvement on the show.
Oscar, BAFTA and AFI-winning costume designer Tim Chappel is in charge of making the costumes and masks that the celebrities wear on stage.
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The Masked Singer AU Season 04 Episode 11 Description The Grand Final kicks off with an epic group performance of a Kylie Minogue party anthem. Then, our final three masks sing for the last time as they battle it out for the coveted Masked Singer trophy. The Masked Singer All Season The Masked Singer NZ […]
The Masked Singer AU Season 04 Episode 10 Description You are invited to a “One night only” concert from a brand new never before seen Mask… Poodle; an international megastar. The Masked Singer All Season The Masked Singer NZ All Season The Masked Singer NZ Season 02 The Masked Singer AU All Season The Masked […]
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The Masked Singer AU Season 04 Episode 08 Description Another mask is set to come off tonight in the first semi-final of Australia’s highly-addictive singing competition. With fresh performances comes a bunch of new clues for our superstar guessing panel The Masked Singer All Season The Masked Singer NZ All Season The Masked Singer NZ […]
The Masked Singer AU Season 04 Episode 03 Description With even more cryptic clues and star-studded singing acts, Mel B, Chrissie Swan, Abbie Chatfield and Dave Hughes try to crack which global superstars are behind their outrageous and elaborate masks. The Masked Singer All Season The Masked Singer NZ All Season The Masked Singer NZ […]
The Masked Singer AU Season 04 Episode 06 Description We’re in for a jaw dropper as Osher reveals another secret he’s been keeping up his sleeve. Will our Masked Singer panel be rocked by another twist and will they correctly guess tonight’s hidden star? The Masked Singer All Season The Masked Singer NZ All Season […]
The Masked Singer AU Season 04 Episode 05 Description Who’s ready for a twist? Host Osher Gunsberg leaves our Masked Singer studio audience and guessing panel in shock as he drops a bombshell that will have everyone at home on the edge of their seats. The Masked Singer All Season The Masked Singer NZ All […]
The Masked Singer AU Season 04 Episode 04 Description It’s week two of TV’s most outrageous guessing game! Which mask will be revealed when four of our favourite singers go head to head? And who is the superstar that’s been masquerading all season long? The Masked Singer All Season The Masked Singer NZ All Season […]
The Masked Singer AU Season 04 Episode 02 Description Australia’s most intriguing “Who Sung it?” competition continues with five new masks introduced, as their mystery owners attempt to out sing and out perform their opponents on The Masked Singer stage. The Masked Singer All Season The Masked Singer NZ All Season The Masked Singer NZ […]
The Masked Singer AU Season 04 Episode 01 Description Mel B, Chrissie Swan, Abbie Chatfield and Dave Hughes are our hot shot panel as Australia’s favourite guessing game returns for the spiciest, wildest and best season of The Masked Singer Australia yet The Masked Singer All Season The Masked Singer NZ All Season The Masked […]
The Masked Singer AU Season 04 Episode 07 Description All our masks come together for the first time to sing their hearts out to hopefully keep their masks on and make it through to the semi-final. Who will stay, and who will be forced to ‘take it off?’ The Masked Singer All Season The Masked […]