The hit reality singing competition show, The Masked Singer, is back with a new season. It started with lots of excitement and enthusiasm. The fans are once again enthralled with their attempts to guess the identities of the celebrities shrouded by elaborate masks. The viewers are taking to social media to share their guesses on who could be behind each mask.
With every new season, the stakes increase, and the contestants are also getting even more famous. This time, the contestants of the Season 9 carry an impressive combined resume, boasting 95,231,000 records sold, 28 nominations for Emmy, 26 books, ten gold albums, six wins of Grammy, five-lifetime achievement awards, four Golden Globe nominations, five medals, four stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and two nominations for Tony Awards.
With such impressive credentials, it’s no wonder that fans are eager to unmask the identities of these masked singers. While the singers may attempt to throw off the crowd with their performances and clues, the dedicated viewers are determined to scour each performance for any hint that might lead them to the right identity. The show’s panelists are Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, and Nicole Scherzinger. They are also putting their detective skills and efforts to the test, trying to guess the identities of each contestant.
Who is ‘Mantis’ in The Masked Singer?
One of the contestants this season is the Mantis, and viewers are particularly intrigued by the clues surrounding this masked Singer. The Mantis mask is a visually striking green and yellow costume, complete with elaborate wings, and viewers have taken to social media using the hashtag #MantisMask to share their guesses.
So far, the judges have also offered their thoughts on who the Mantis might be. Robin Thicke thinks he’s “in good company” with Dennis Quaid, while Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg hopes she’s not six degrees removed from a correct guess with Kevin Bacon. But who do we think the Mantis might be?
Talking about our assumptions, the guess is Lou Diamond Phillips. The Stand and Deliver actor previously appeared on Broadway and also played poker, which plays a large role in the clue package. Phillips has some stage experience, having also broken out as Ritchie Valens in La Bamba. The clues surrounding the Mantis also mention that this celebrity has a “guardian” who helped them succeed. Phillips’ mother was an accomplished musician who supported his career from a young age.
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Previous celebrities from The Masked Singer
Several celebrities have participated in the show so far. Here is a rundown of some celebrities who have graced the stage of the singing competition show. In season one, Jenny McCarthy was the first panelist to guess the contestant correctly, Tommy Chong, disguised as the Pineapple.
Margaret Cho disguised herself as the Poodle, and her unmasking led to a running gag where panelist Ken Jeong had difficulty guessing his friends. Tori Spelling, aka the Unicorn, redefined her reputation on the show, but the tough competition caused her to be kicked off. In season two, Ricki Lake disguised herself as the Raven and delivered emotional ballads dedicated to her late husband.
La Toya Jackson was the Alien, and despite her nervousness during her initial performances, her voice was distinguishable. Rumer Willis, the Lion, impressed the audience and the panel with her vocal talent. Disguised as the Rabbit, Joey Fatone showed off his vocals and dance moves on stage.
Gladys Knight was the Bee and, despite her legendary musical talents, ended up in third place. Donny Osmond disguised himself as the Peacock and used elaborate dance routines to stay longer in the competition. T-Pain, disguised as the Monster, won the first season and shocked viewers with his impressive vocals.
Well, the guessing game is still on! Of course, our guess is just one like many others. The show’s fans must keep looking for hints while waiting and tune in to see if we’re right. The new season promises to be more exciting and wilder than ever before. The audience can expect to be entertained with each new episode as they try to solve the mystery of the masked singers.
The Masked Singer has become a cultural phenomenon, and with each new season, fans become even more invested in guessing the true identities of masked singers. Whether it’s the Mantis or any other contestants, viewers will be eagerly watching for clues that will lead them to uncover the true identities of these elusive celebrities.
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