The Masked Singer kicks off Season 10 with Gazelle, Diver, S’Extra, Rubber Ducky, and Cow with guesses starting from Tom Sandoval to Usher, Scott Disick, Camila Mendes, and Vanessa Hudgens — see who obtained unmasked first!
After a teaser particular that exposed Demi Lovato because the Anonymouse with zero competitors and no vote — so actually it was about as gimmicky as you may get — The Masked Singer kicked off its tenth season for actual on Wednesday evening.
The episode wasn’t almost as busy as earlier seasons have been in each single episode. There was just one superstar unmasked, whereas there have been a whopping 5 launched. It is in all probability an excessive amount of to hope we will observe together with them for weeks and weeks as TMS loves to combine issues up each season and it appears to get increasingly more obnoxious.
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Simply as obnoxious as at all times, although, are the judges, with all 4 of them returning Ken Jeong once more known as Nick Cannon “daddy” prompting a fairly humorous response from the host. “Been calling me daddy for 10 seasons,” Nick stated. “That is the one baby I do not declare proper there.”
As at all times, the banter among the many forged is half the enjoyable, however we now have to offer props for some stable casting on this first group of 5. Not solely did we get some unimaginable singers who actually blew our socks off, however we obtained somebody who described themselves as somebody everybody now hates due to a private mistake they made “for love.”
As for this week’s unmasked superstar, we have been undoubtedly rooting for them to proceed within the competitors after a really entertaining first outing, and an unimaginable costume. This week, we have been launched to Gazelle, Diver, S’Extra, Rubber Ducky, and Cow and we have already got some favorites.
We’re advised this season forged has received 40 medals, 33 Grammy nominations, seven Corridor of Fame awards, three Lifetime Achievement Awards, and sport over 50 tattoos. The celebs are damaged into three teams, with Group A beginning with 5 contestants earlier than including a sixth “Wild Card” subsequent week. Teams B and C will begin with 4 and add a “Wild Card” of their respective second week. Every group will ship one semi-finalist to the finale, so we could but get some sort of journey for these contestants (fingers crossed).
Let’s soar proper in with this week’s masks. And don’t be concerned, earlier than we get to the surprising unmasking(s), we’ll make you energy by means of the horrible (and sometimes good) guesses made by our illustrious panel of Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger first. We do that as a result of we love … to torture you.
Together with the panel’s guesses, we’ll be sharing some web hypothesis, too, so if you happen to do not wish to be doubtlessly spoiled (as a result of they’re excellent at this), chances are you’ll wish to skip previous the guesses sections.

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GAZELLE
(“Uninvited,” Alanis Morissette) Gazelle is both not somebody who sings professionally or she’s a singer who was pushing herself in a complete new path. There’s nowhere to cover on this haunting observe and he or she did not must, delivering a superbly darkish vocal. It lacked a little bit of finesse and aptitude, which is why we suspect this is not her important jam (how embarrassing if we’re incorrect), however she’s simply oozing expertise as a singer. She even has a little bit of Alanis’ signature lilt.
Guesses: There have been a whole lot of juicy clues to chew on with this one, together with the truth that Gazelle hit up a Broadway present at six years previous (the signal within the clue package deal learn Hi there Doll! which might imply she noticed Hi there Dolly!). That sparked her fascinated with being on the stage, which she says she leaps at any alternative to do.
A type of got here as a teen when she entered a nationwide expertise competitors … and “crashed and burned.” After this, she virtually swore off singing for good, however she’s too obsessed with it. Now, she’s seeking to face her fears, which is another excuse we suspect singing is not what she’s identified for.
With a petite body, Gazelle’s clue package deal included a Hawaiian shirt, three statues of bulldogs collectively, a director’s chair and a camper within the desert. David Spade then introduced out an LP with “Film Soundtrack” printed on it, so possibly Gazelle carried out on one? Or was she related to a movie with an extremely well-known one?
“Not solely do I act in films, I additionally sing in them,” Gazelle advised Nick, throwing off our principle that she’s not identified for her singing (oops!). The clues despatched Jenny to Riverdale star Camila Mendes, with their highschool bulldog mascot. Robin, although, puzzled if the Hawaiin shirt tied to Fantasy Island star Lucy Hale.
Nicole, although, stated she was primarily utilizing her ears they usually have been telling her it is perhaps Vanessa Hudgens. If that was the case, then we might be barely proper in that she was pushing herself vocally right into a style she’s not identified for.
The web was feeling assured that TMS is now reserving main stars with Emma Stone an early favourite on X (previously Twitter). Different fashionable guesses included Idina Menzel, Hayden Panettiere, and Evan Rachel Wooden … however in reality, they’re everywhere on this one.
Emma Stone is Gazelle, possibly? #TheMaskedSinger pic.twitter.com/tOPg7UHsfM
— Kristin (ABC Studios HD) (@ColinSearchlig1) September 28, 2023
@ColinSearchlig1
Gazelle is a Latina and sounds so acquainted and the choose’s guesses actually weren’t it 😮💨#TheMaskedSinger
— ⛓️ Soy Tu Mami ⛓️ (@xsimplybrutal) September 28, 2023
@xsimplybrutal
I believe Gazelle is Ariana DeBose, voice and clues match. She’s superb! #TheMaskedSinger
— Something I Watch (@AnythingIwatch) September 28, 2023
@AnythingIwatch
The Gazelle appears like a rustic singer #TheMaskedSinger
— Keystone Peach (@Keystone_Peach) September 28, 2023
@Keystone_Peach

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DIVER
(“Any Manner You Need It,” Journey) Diver wasn’t polished by any means as a vocalist, however he had fairly spot-on pitch by means of a whole lot of this, and that is not straightforward as that put him into his falsetto rather a lot. The falsetto was … not nice and was pitchy at occasions, however we’ll give him credit score for tackling such a troublesome music. We might see him having enjoyable with a bar band, however there isn’t any method he is making his mark on the recording business with what we simply noticed, although it was competent and enjoyable.
Guesses: Boy, we gotta inform you, the clue package deal after the spring and summer time all of us shared was simply screaming Vanderpump Guidelines star Tom Sandoval. It was virtually totally about how he is been everybody’s scapegoat and he is everybody’s individual to hate. He additionally stated that he will get it as he is made errors, however he did all of it for love.
The package deal opened with a entrance web page headline — which the dishonest “Scandoval” that noticed Sandoval dishonest on longtime girlfriend Ariana Madix along with her greatest pal Rachel Leviss sure made loads of these. He stated it hurts getting judged by individuals who’ve neer met him and changing into the scapegoat for “each unhealthy dude they’ve ever identified.”
He additionally stated he isn’t able to get again to the actual world simply but, so he is getting his head within the sport. If this taped earlier than the brand new season of VPR began rolling, all that drama will surely nonetheless be recent. So if it is not Sandoval it is somebody who’s had a really, very comparable expertise.
As for imagery, the package deal came about on an oil rig and we noticed a knight’s armor and a compass pointing as a substitute of West to “MW.” His on-stage clue was {a magazine} cowl for Masked journal. It reveals “11 Million Eyes on Diver!” which could possibly be a clue to how many individuals watched him on one thing, in addition to “Diver Opens One other Enterprise.”
“The extra individuals speak about my enterprise, the extra I need them out of it,” Diver stated in response. Nicole puzzled about Adam Levine making headlines, whereas Ken Jeong shortly picked up on what we have been listening to and suspecting with Sandoval, who does entrance his personal band.
Jenny struggled with the knight connection, so as a substitute labored her method over to “Lord” Scott Disick as a substitute. Social media was considering Sandoval, as effectively, even bringing the receipts to match a number of the strikes he supplied up on this stage.
I gotta agree with Ken on this one, Diver is unquestionably Tom Sandoval! Anybody who watches VPR is aware of that bizarre arm dance and spin combo wherever. Additionally he’s the Diver as a result of he owns a Dive Bar #TheMaskedSinger pic.twitter.com/GiGS7wcvqF
— lexi 🤍 (previously @iamlexi) (@loserlikelex) September 28, 2023
@loserlikelex
After seeing individuals say they assume Diver is Tom Sandoval, I listened to a few of his performances. Yep, I might should say, I am on the Scandoval practice. #TheMaskedSinger
— Night time Owl (@CatCharmer1) September 28, 2023
@CatCharmer1
#TheMaskedSinger the Diver is 1000% Tom Sandoval. I’ve watched this man on TV for 10 years and I do know the cadence of his voice. To not point out the cardinal clue within the opening particular is a complete giveaway.
— lil meow meow ☾ (@byelaurenmarie) September 28, 2023
@byelaurenmarie
I believe the #DiverMask on #TheMaskedSinger has a considerably first rate singing voice. Doing a Journey music isn’t straightforward, however I believe he did alright. For as soon as…. I really assume Ken is true, and that The Diver is none aside from Tom Sandoval 🐙
— Sarcophilus Boi (@sarcoboi12v3) September 28, 2023
@sarcoboi12v3

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S’MORE
(“Gradual Fingers,” Niall Horan) S’Extra serenaded Nicole with this one and it was such a superbly assured vocal. He is undoubtedly somebody who is aware of his method round a lyric and a stage. That is somebody who’s obtained loads of expertise performing music to stay audiences. He had a smoothness about all the pieces he was doing which matched completely with the sleek tone of his voice.
Guesses: S’Extra had all of it and now needs some extra, so to talk. In his clue package deal he talks about being cheered on my thousands and thousands, being a family title, making headlines along with his “fellow adventures and idols.” He stated he turned a hearththrob in a matter of weeks from digital obscurity.
All of that make us assume actuality present fame, and naturally you may’t hear the phrase “idol” with out interested by American Idol. There are a variety of fellows who blew up like that, however we discovered ourselves interested by Season 1 runner-up Justin Guarini. Photographs included a deep dish pizza and soda, and he has been Lil’ Candy, the spokesperson for Food plan Dr. Pepper, in recent times.
He stated his life has at all times been about blazing his personal path and he is hoping to recapture a few of that right here. Different pictures included a Christmas tree with silver ornaments on it and an angel on prime. His clue was a movie reel that learn, “Starring S’Extra.” He stated not-so-humbly,” As you may inform I am very gifted on and off stage.”
We are able to nonetheless tie to this to Guarini as a result of From Justin to Kelly could have been a trainwreck, nevertheless it was additionally sort of enjoyable in a extremely silly method. Nicole considered the “step-by-step” line from the package deal, which instantly leads you again to New Children on the Block, considering possibly that is Joey McIntyre.
Jenny, although, was proper there with us considering that possibly it was Justin, however Robin was questioning about Backstreet Boys’ Kevin Richardson … oddly associating the marshmallow’s face with Kevin’s precise face. We’re not fairly positive it really works that method, however then once more, possibly it does?
The web was really leaning towards Robin’s guess, whilst they have been laughing on the visible similarities between Kevin and the S’Extra masks. Might it’s this on the nostril?
I’m satisfied s’extra is @kevinrichardson the mannerisms simply scream him! Whether it is you Kevin, you higher win! #TheMaskedSinger
— Vicki (@VSprat918) September 28, 2023
@VSprat918
justin guarini as s’extra? I believe jenny could possibly be proper. #TheMaskedSinger
— kelli caplinger 👱🏻♀️ (@kelli__green) September 28, 2023
@kelli__green
The Smore is unquestionably not Kevin #TheMaskedSinger
— Danielle (@vivaglamgal) September 28, 2023
@vivaglamgal

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RUBBER DUCKY
(“Come On Eileen,” Dexys Midnight Runner) Rubber Ducky needed to wrangle one of the obnoxious costume designs for somebody who nonetheless has to have the ability to stand and transfer round. Vocally this was a little bit of a multitude as he did not even know the lyrics of the opening verses. He is undoubtedly not a singer, however clearly loves the cadence of the music and had some enjoyable within the refrain. We have heard a lot worse, however this was simply okay at greatest. That stated, the man is a born entertainer and a whole lot of enjoyable.
Guesses: It appears fairly clear he is achieved his fame in one thing associated to comedy, although he admitted that standup did not work for him. However, he stated he turned a family title after developing from nothing. A VHS tape labeled, “The Horror! 3-4” steered he may need been a part of a horror/comedy franchise like Scary Film or one thing.
He very pointedly stated he made his method “solitarily” whereas additionally saying that behind all the pieces he does is his household. All through the package deal, he was doing odd crowd work saying issues like, “Let’s get it!” Photographs, other than the grand theater he was in, included a gold turtle statue and a framed photograph of Leonardo DiCaprio.
His on-stage clue was an image of a household of rubber duckys (“The Duckys) with a father in a blue hat, a mom(?), one other full-sized ducky with glasses and three pint-sized ones. There have been 5 autographs scrawled throughout it in varied locations. “My household is filled with stars,” stated Rubber Ducky. “Try the headshot.” That steered his entire household is legendary.
Robin thought maybe of Scream star David Arquette, whereas Jenny thought of the Wayans brothers (of Scary Film fame). Ken did not like that as they’ve had a whole lot of success as standups, however that is not all of them? Regardless, he went with Anthony Anderson and social media was once more considering he was heading in the right direction.
Rubber ducky is unquestionably Anthony Anderson I might inform by the rhythm of how he talked #TheMaskedSinger
— Binge Watch Bestie📺 (@BrittaniJaccaro) September 28, 2023
@BrittaniJaccaro
I can not consider I am agreeing with Ken, however that is twice now. I believe he is proper on Diver, and Rubber Ducky. #TheMaskedSinger
— Night time Owl (@CatCharmer1) September 28, 2023
@CatCharmer1
Chris Rock is unquestionably the rubber ducky on #TheMaskedSinger
The horror film reference, he used to do comedy, and he has a well-known household title. Simply undecided the place the connection to a rubber duck comes from.— Laura (@LauraWindrim) September 28, 2023
@LauraWindrim
I am getting Anthony Anderson vibes for Rubber Ducky! #TheMaskedSinger
— Cindy H (@MzCindy81) September 28, 2023
@MzCindy81
I believe the rubber ducky could possibly be Anthony Anderson #TheMaskedSinger ..He was in a film with Leo and horror movies and household television present..simply saying
— Ohreeohmy (@ohreeohmy) September 28, 2023
@ohreeohmy

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COW
(“Bones,” Think about Dragons) Cow had simply the correct amount of drama in his (we’re speculating) tone. There’s a whole lot of nuance and completely different components vocally to this observe and Cow was a grasp of all of them, attacking it with unimaginable confidence. He is undoubtedly somebody who’s finished loads of singing. Even when he hadn’t advised us about all of the Grammys, we might comprehend it.
Guesses: Cow did not know fame was in his future, believing he was as a substitute destined for a fairly easy life at dwelling. This was regardless of his goals of standing out and being an enormous star. The issue, he stated, was that he struggled along with his feelings. However all the pieces modified when he realized he might write.
This, primarily based on all the pieces else, has us considering he is referring to songwriting, infusing his music along with his ardour, as he stated he is since gone on to win a number of Grammys and traveled the world with “hit after hit after hit.” That is somebody who took on the world and conquered it.
Photographs included the date July 4, a Traditional Culinary Delicacies for Cows cookbook and the recipe “Traditional Cow Cake,” which he proceeded to combine and bake by means of the clue package deal. HIs clue got here in a popcorn bucket with a “Blockbuster Film” ticket. He defined, “One of many higher issues identified about me all began with a moo-vie.”
Jenny thought in regards to the upcoming biopic of Boyz II Males with all their Grammys and Las Vegas residency and puzzled if it could possibly be Shawn Stockman beneath these udders. She additionally threw out Usher, however he is obtained a Tremendous Bowl to place collectively. Nicole and Robin have been each interested by Leslie Odom Jr., with Nicole tying the 4th of July to Hamilton.
The web was really interested by Usher, however they have been in all probability a little bit extra within the realm of chance with a whole lot of help thrown behind Ne-Yo. We undoubtedly might see that vibe and vitality in the way in which Cow was transferring across the stage, and the overall playfulness.
fairly positive we aint seeing the cow get unmasked tonight with that voice🤣 however once they do, i wanna rub it in yall face that its NOT Ne-Yo!!!!!😂😂😂😂 #TheMaskedSinger
— 😵💫😵💫. (@__bigkash) September 28, 2023
@__bigkash
I believe the Cow is Leslie Odom Junior! His voice sounded actually acquainted! #TheMaskedSinger
— Brunette Bombshell (@HannahKCarson24) September 28, 2023
@HannahKCarson24
The cow is unquestionably Neyo #TheMaskedSinger
— Annie Might (@beyoutifulanne) September 28, 2023
@beyoutifulanne
the cow is @NeYoCompound #TheMaskedSinger as soon as i noticed las vegas and heard that “HEY”
— intercourse image🪷 (@keeerahHHHH) September 28, 2023
@keeerahHHHH

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UNMASKING 2
We hope this implies we’re again to a format when this present was a journey we might get behind and get enthusiastic about, however promos are saying the Smackdown returns for Week 2 of every group, together with wild card contestants. In order with each different season, we’re not totally positive how it should break down, however we’re completely satisfied this week that it is not a massacre of unmasked celebs, and hope it stays like that.
With just one individual going dwelling this week, it is a little bit simpler to try to work out who had the weakest evening. Of those 5, we might say two of them have been undoubtedly outclassed by the competitors. Diver and Rubber Ducky had some enjoyable on the market, but when we’re going primarily based on high quality of vocals and total efficiency, they have been each beat by Gazelle, S’Extra and Cow, with the latter two battling for better of the evening.
On the underside finish, we might argue that Rubber Ducky had the weakest vocals, however he was additionally a complete lot of enjoyable to look at as a performer. For that purpose, we might give him the slightest edge for total leisure high quality, which might imply the tip of the street for Diver.

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However what did the studio viewers and panel do? They apparently centered extra on the voice and despatched Rubber Ducky dwelling. We will not be too mad about it, as he was not that nice, however we cherished the costume and the way humorous he was on the market. Alas, it wasn’t sufficient.
- Robin Thicke: David Arquette
- Jenny McCarthy: Marlon Wayans
- Ken Jeong: Anthony Anderson
- Nicole Scherzinger: Jaleel White
Properly, we did not consider well-known households being tv households, nevertheless it actually expands the chances. However we have been sort of feeling Jenny’s guess of Marlon Wayans, or maybe one other Wayans brother. Because it seems, the TV household angle was extra right, as was Ken Jeong! Anderson starred with DiCaprio in The Departed and was in Scary Film 3 and 4, which matches the VHS tape, so good guess, Ken!
What is going on proper now?
He was proper, although, because it was Anthony Anderson beneath there, and we won’t inform if we’re extra shocked at who it was, or the truth that Ken was proper! Anthony advised Nick this was “essentially the most weird factor” he is ever finished earlier than quipping, “I am bare up right here beneath these bubbles proper now.”
The Masked Singer continues subsequent Wednesday with NFL Night time at 8pm ET on Fox.