Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The popular television series, The Masked Singer, returns to 14th season full of surprises and intrigue.
Premiering on Fox on January 7, 2026, this unique talent show is ready to entertain viewers every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.
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Nick Cannon returns to host this grand stage, accompanied by a familiar panel of judges.
Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora return as judges, ready to guess who's behind the fantastic masks.
A total of 18 contestants will compete for the golden mask trophy this season.
With an updated format and multiple theme nights, The Masked Singer season 14 is poised to be a must-see for entertainment lovers.
Season 14 of The Masked Singer Kicks Off with a Surprise
The premiere episode of Season 14 of The Masked Singer immediately delivered a captivating performance from the 10 contestants.
They battled it out in an intense head-to-head battle, culminating in a shocking double elimination.
One new feature that caught the eye was the "America's Insider" twist.
This feature allowed viewers at home to discover the identity of one of the contestants, while the panelists remained in the dark.
Kylie Cantrall, star of "Descendants," became the first "America's Insider" contestant to appear as "Cat Witch," her identity revealed to viewers in the premiere episode.
The first shocking identity reveal came from the Googly Eyes contestant, who turned out to be legendary baseball player David Ortiz, known as "Big Papi."
Ortiz was the first contestant eliminated in the premiere episode.
Meanwhile, The Croissants were also eliminated in the premiere episode, but their identities will only be revealed in the second week, further fueling public curiosity.
New Panelists and Format
Season 14 of The Masked Singer returns with the charismatic host Nick Cannon, who has become a staple of the show.
Along with panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora, they form a solid team in guessing the identities of the celebrities behind the masks.
These four panelists are known for their sharp commentary and unique guesses.
A total of 18 contestants will participate this season, making it one of the largest ever.
The contestants' diverse backgrounds, ranging from musicians to athletes, promise varied and surprising performances.
Each contestant will strive to conceal their true identity until the very end.
In addition to the "America's Insider" twist, this season of The Masked Singer will also feature special theme nights.
Some of the themes that have been announced include homages to "Star Trek," "Clueless," and "Twilight."
Who's Behind the Mask? Early Clues and Speculation
So far, two identities have been revealed or made public on The Masked Singer Season 14. Googly Eyes is David Ortiz, the baseball legend known as "Big Papi."
Meanwhile, Cat Witch is Kylie Cantrall, the star of "Descendants," although her identity remains a mystery to the judges.
Another contestant who has been eliminated but whose identity has not been revealed is The Croissants, whose reveal was delayed until the second week.
The list of other contestants still hiding behind masks includes 14 Karat Carrot, Calla Lily, Crane, Eggplant, Galaxy Girl, Handyman, High Voltage, Le Who Who, Owl, Pangolin, Pugcasso, Queen Corgi, Scarab, Snow Cone, and Stingray.
One of the contestants who has attracted the most attention is Scarab.
She has been described as the "most accomplished" contestant ever on The Masked Singer, with early clues pointing to actress Taraji P. Henson.
The combined statistics of this season's contestants are impressive: 94 million records sold, 21 platinum singles, 3 Emmy wins, 3 Hall of Fame inductees, 3 World Series wins, and 54,438,600 Instagram followers.