‘The Masked Dancer’ Reveals Identity of the Cricket: Here’s the Celebrity Under the Mask

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeCBS is upping its game this Sunday. The Eye network’s coverage of Super Bowl LV comes slightly more than a year after the corporation’s re-merger with Viacom, as well as the arrival of Mike Benson as the network’s new president and chief marketing officer.

The Masked Singerunveiled two celebrity contestants on tonight’s episode (6 February).  The hit ITV series – a spinoff of the South Korean original – sees a roster of stars dress up in wacky costumes to conceal their identity and perform for a panel of judges who are tasked with guessing who it is behind the mask.

“The Masked Dancer” returned Wednesday, where the Final Five duked it out for a chance to stay in the competition. After some seriously impressive performances all around, Exotic Bird had to fly the coop.

returned Wednesday, where the Final Five duked it out for a chance to stay in the competition.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“The Masked Dancer” staged an “American Idol” reunion on Wednesday night, as “Idol” Season 6 winner Jordin Sparks was the next celebrity to be revealed on the show. And correctly guessing her? Former “Idol” judge and current “Masked Dancer” panelist Paula Abdul.Sparks was revealed to be the person under the Exotic Bird costume on Wednesday’s edition of the hit series.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“The Masked Singer” host Nick Cannon has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, which means he won’t be seen in at least the first few episodes of the hit Fox reality series’ fifth season. Instead, producers have tapped actress and host Niecy Nash to fill in.Nash will take over as guest host as production begins this Thursday on Season 5 of “The Masked Singer,” and until Cannon is ready to get back to work.

direct to your inboxThe identity of Blob was finally revealed in the sixth episode of The Masked Singer. Although many viewers had it worked out from the start, some were amazed by the unmasking on the secretive ITV singing show which has a judging panel and fans at home guessing which celebs are behind the wacky costumes.

The Masked Singer revealed its sixth celebrity on tonight’s episode (30 January). The hit ITV series sees a roster of celebrities dress up in elaborate costumes that conceal their identity, and compete in a singing competition.

The Masked Singer revealed its sixth celebrity in tonight’s episode (30 January). The hit ITV series sees a roster of celebrities dress up in elaborate costumes that conceal their identity, and compete in a singing competition.

“The Masked Dancer” returned Wednesday with a jam-packed new episode full of fun performances and outlandish guesses from the show’s panel. Fans also got to find out the secret identity of yet another costumed celeb.

the panel of celebrity sleuths -- including Ken Jeong, Ashley Tisdale, Paula Abdul and Brian Austin Green, as well as guest panelist Whitney Cummings.Cotton Candy kicked off the show with a wild, carefree routine set to «Great Balls of Fire» by Jerry Lee Lewis, that included everything from bumper car props to pyrotechnics, and set the bar fairly high for the other performers.Exotic Bird was up next, and she delivered a more emotional performance, with a comparably minimalistic stage design, set

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGym, tanning, laundry, dance. “Jersey Shore” star Vinny Guadagnino is the next celebrity to be revealed on Fox’s “The Masked Dancer.”Guadagnino was revealed to be the person under the Hammerhead shark costume on Wednesday’s edition of the hit series.

“The Masked Dancer” returned Wednesday with all-new clues, fun performances and outlandish guesses from the show’s panel. Fans also got to find out the secret identity of yet another hidden celeb.

returned Wednesday with all-new clues, fun performances and outlandish guesses from the show's panel. Fans also got to find out the secret identity of yet another hidden celeb.Wednesday's Group A playoffs saw the four dancers we first met in the series premiere hit the stage once again for a chance to earn their spot in the Super Six.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAs “The Masked Dancer” continues midway through its first season run, the show has revealed several more guest panelists (all a part of the Fox family, natch) who will appear in the coming weeks.That includes “Lego Masters” host and executive producer Will Arnett, who will guest on the Feb. 10 episode.

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