Every year on “The Masked Singer,” a gaggle of secret celebrities in extravagant costumes compete to win the coveted Golden Mask. Fox’s wild and wacky reality TV who-sung-it began as a mild curiosity in 2019, but soon grew to become one of television’s most-watched shows. Fans at home analyze every clue and costume detail as they try to guess who’s hiding behind the masks. But in the end, only one celeb is named the winner by a combination of votes from the studio audience and panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger. Which winner was YOUR favorite? For a refresher, scroll through our photo gallery below to see “The Masked Singer” winners list for every season.
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Season 1 costume: Monster
Image Credit: Michael Becker/FOX This fuzzy green one-eyed monster performed the following songs throughout the first season: “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen, “I Don’t Want to Be” by Gavin Degraw, “American Woman” by Lenny Kravitz, “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, “Stay With Me” by Sam Smith and “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan.
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Season 1 celebrity: T-Pain
Image Credit: Michael Becker/FOX This rapper and hit-making producer made history as the first winner of “The Masked Singer” on February 27, 2019. None of the panelists correctly guessed T-Pain was really the Monster, making it one of the most shocking reveals of all time. The runner-up that season was Donny Osmond as the Peacock.
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Season 2 costume: Fox
Image Credit: Michael Becker/FOX This dapper mammal with a cape and top hat performed these songs throughout the second season: “This Love” by Maroon 5, “Hey Look Ma, I Made It” by Panic! at the Disco, “Every Little Step” by Bobby Brown, “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton, “Blame It” by Jamie Foxx feat. T-Pain, “This Christmas” by Donny Hathaway and “Try a Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding.
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Season 2 celebrity: Wayne Brady
Image Credit: Michael Becker/FOX This five-time Emmy winner, comedian and Broadway star had developed a plan from day one to confuse the panel and lead them to believe he was Jamie Foxx. It worked … sort of. In the December 18, 2019 finale, Jenny McCarthy and Ken Jeong both picked Foxx as their final guess, while Robin Thicke and Nicole Scherzinger both knew Wayne Brady was the Fox. The runner-up that season was Chris Daughtry as the Rottweiler.
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Season 3 costume: Night Angel
Image Credit: Michael Becker/FOX This winged purple vixen performed the following tunes throughout the third season: “You Give Love a Bad Name” by Bon Jovi, “Million Reasons” by Lady Gaga, “Shout!” by Isley Brothers, “Rise Up” by Andra Day, “Man! I Feel Like A Woman” by Shania Twain, “Black Velvet” by Alannah Myles, “Last Dance” by Donna Summer, “How to Love” by Lil Wayne and “River Deep, Mountain High” by Tina Turner.
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Season 3 celebrity: Kandi Burruss
Image Credit: Michael Becker/FOX At long last, a woman took home the Golden Mask on May 20, 2020. The Night Angel was revealed to be business mogul/Grammy-winning songwriter/realty TV star Kandi Burruss, as correctly guessed by Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy. The runner-up that season was Jesse McCartney as the Turtle.
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Season 4 costume: Sun
Image Credit: Michael Becker/FOX This shining star took on these iconic songs throughout the fourth season: “Cuz I Love You” by Lizzo, “Praying” by Kesha, “Piece of My Heart” by Janis Joplin, “When the Party’s Over” by Billie Eilish and “The Story” by Brandi Carlile.
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Season 4 celebrity: LeAnn Rimes
Image Credit: Michael Becker/FOX Country superstar LeAnn Rimes became the second female winner after claiming the Golden Mask on December 16, 2020. Both Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger correctly named the Sun’s true identity as the former child singer. The runner-up that season was Aloe Blacc as the Mushroom.
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Season 5 costume: Piglet
Image Credit: Fox This pink, suspenders-wearing schoolboy oinked out to the following songs in the fifth season: “Speechless” by Dan + Shay, “Good to Be Alive (Hallelujah)” by Andy Grammer, “7 Years” by Lukas Graham, “The Pretender” by Foo Fighters, “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” by Phil Collins, “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder, “Bruises” by Lewis Capaldi and “Faithfully” by Journey.
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Season 5 celebrity: Nick Lachey
Image Credit: Michael Becker/FOX Nick Lachey became the fifth champion when he claimed the Golden Mask on May 26, 2021. Only Jenny McCarthy was savvy enough to name the boy band singer as her first impression, winning her a second consecutive Golden Ear trophy. “This experience has [reminded] me how much I love singing, how much I love music,” the artist formerly known as Piglet said as the final credits rolled. The runner-up that season was JoJo as the Black Swan.
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Season 6 costume: Queen of Hearts
Image Credit: Fox This sparkly red jewel performed the following songs in the sixth season: “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga, “La Vie en rose” by Édith Piaf, “River” by Bishop Briggs, “She’s Got You” by Patsy Cline, “Bird Set Free” by Sia, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Frank Sinatra, “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye and “Firework” by Katy Perry.
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Season 6 celebrity: Jewel
Image Credit: Fox Jewel became the sixth champion when she claimed the Golden Mask on December 15, 2021. None of the panelists correctly guessed the music superstar as their first impressions, however all but Ken switched to her for their final picks. “It really is an honor to be in the hall of costumes and with the other amazing winners,” said the artist formerly known as the Queen of Hearts. The runner-up that season was Todrick Hall as Bull.
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Season 7 costume: Firefly
Image Credit: Michael Becker/ FOX The fluttery insect kept audiences guessing after belting out these tunes throughout the Good, Bad and Cuddly installment: “Ain’t Nobody” by Chaka Khan, “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” by Michael Jackson, “Attention” by Charlie Puth, “Bad Girl” by Usher and “Lost Without U” by Robin Thicke.
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Season 7 celebrity: Teyana Taylor
Image Credit: Michael Becker / FOX Teyana Taylor as Firefly became the seventh champion when she claimed the Golden Mask on May 18, 2022. In the grand finale of this Good, Bad and Cuddly cycle, both Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy correctly guessed the singer-songwriter/actress/dancer was hiding underneath the Firefly mask. The runner-up that season was Hayley Orrantia as Ringmaster.
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Season 8 costume: Harp
Image Credit: Fox The golden instrument plucked her strings along to several well-known ballads during the eighth cycle: “Perfect” by P!nk, “I Have Nothing” by Whitney Houston, “Thank You for Being a Friend” from “The Golden Girls,” “About Damn Time” by Lizzo, “The Edge of Glory” by Lady Gaga and “Gravity” by John Mayer.
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Season 8 celebrity: Amber Riley
Image Credit: Michael Becker / FOX Amber Riley as Harp became the eighth champion when she claimed the Golden Mask on November 30, 2022. In the grand finale of this Queens and Kings edition, only Nicole Scherzinger was savvy enough to correctly guess the “Glee” star was masquerading as the golden instrument. The runner-up that season was Wilson Phillips as Lambs.
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Season 9 costume: Medusa
Image Credit: Michael Becker/FOX The snake-haired villainess hissed out the following songs during the ninth edition: “Happier Than Ever” by Billie Eilish, “Dancing Queen” by ABBA, “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra, “Mercy” by Shawn Mendes, “Someone Like You” by Adele, “Take Me to Church” by Hozier, “Elastic Heart” by Sia and “Welcome to the Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance.
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Season 9 celebrity: Bishop Briggs
Image Credit: Michael Becker/FOX Bishop Briggs as Medusa became the ninth champion when she claimed the Golden Mask on May 17, 2023. Amazingly, she was supposed to unmask during the third episode of the season, but was saved when the judges rang the “Ding Dong Keep It On” Bell. Nicole Scherzinger was the only panelist to name the British singer in the finale. The runner-up that season was David Archuleta as Macaw.
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Season 10 costume: Cow
Image Credit: Michael Becker/Fox The black-and-white spotted mammal mooed along to several popular tunes throughout the 10th anniversary, such as: “Bones,” “Treasure,” “Cry Me a River,” “Ring My Bell,” “Rhythm Nation” and “Take a Bow.”
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Season 10 celebrity: Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo as Cow became the 10th champion when he claimed the Golden Mask on December 20, 2023. Both Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke correctly guessed that the three-time Grammy winner was hiding underneath the female cow costume. The runner-up that season was John Schneider as Donut.
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Season 11 costume: Goldfish
Image Credit: Michael Becker/Fox The orange fish swamg along to all of these songs throughout the 11th season: “Vampire,” “Baby Come Back,” “The Show Must Go On,” “Unforgettable,” “Let’s Stay Together,” “You Oughta Know,” “Heart of Glass” and “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.”
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Season 11 celebrity: Vanessa Hudgens
Image Credit: Michael Becker/Fox Vanessa Hudgens as Goldfish became the 11th champion when she claimed the Golden Mask on May 22, 2024. New judge Rita Ora and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg both correctly guessed that the “High School Musical” star was hiding underneath the fish costume. The runner-up that season was Scott Porter as Gumball.
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Season 12 winner: Stay tuned!
Image Credit: Michael Becker/FOX Fox has picked up “The Masked Singer” for a 12th season, which will likely debut in Fall 2024. Which celebrity will be added to this coveted winners list?
