‘The Masked Singer’: Here’s Who Was — Or Wasn’t — Unmasked Before Next Week’s Finale

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe pandemic didn’t slow down the NFL, which once again dominated Variety’s ranker of the most-watched television telecasts of the year. No surprise, of course, Super Bowl LIV was easily the top program of 2020, with 102 million viewers on February 2.Actually, seven of the ten telecasts of the year came from the NFL, and 28 out of the top 100 of the year.

hit reality series “The Masked Singer” has a new spinoff: “The Masked Dancer.”The series premiered Sunday and will see its regular winter time slot premiere with its second episode on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 8 p.m.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeIt’s been 36 years since Ice-T’s film debut in the film “Breakin'” — but he briefly relived those poppin’ and lockin’ moments Sunday night on the premiere episode of Fox’s “The Masked Dancer.”The “Law & Order” SVU” star and O.G.

LeAnn Rimes won — and Brandi Glanville was subsequently accused of throwing shade at the songstress — the two celebrated the festive holiday together.Glanville took to Instagram on Christmas Day to share a snapshot of herself and Rimes hanging out and rocking gold sequined face masks.«Hanging with the best masked singer of all time leannrimes #maskedsinger #sunshine #winner #spitfire #christmas,» Glanville captioned the friendly photo.A post shared by Brandi Glanville (@brandiglanville)Glanville

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“The Masked Dancer” sounds like a good idea on paper: Take megahit “The Masked Singer,” but the disguised celebrities get their groove — instead of their croon — on.

direct to your inboxIt was a runaway success when it arrived on our screens at the start of 2020, and The Masked Singer is back to have us all wondering 'who's that behind the mask?'Comedian Mo Gilligan has joined Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross for a celebrity sleuth role in working out which celebrities are hidden behind an array of masked costumes as they showcase their singing talents.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeNow that she’s been revealed as “The Masked Singer” Season 4 champion, LeAnn Rimes is hoping that people will see her in a new way.“I’m excited to for people to continue connecting with me in this way,” said Rimes, who had been disguised as the Sun.

Brandi Glanville is speaking out about LeAnn Rimes' time on … again! The star is clarifying her comments about the Masked Singer champion after her previous statements were perceived by some to be shading Rimes.Glanville was married to Eddie Cibrian from 2001 to 2010. The pair shares two sons, Mason, 17, and Jake, 13.

Brandi Glanville had a lot of feelings about this season of As was revealed in Wednesday's season four finale, The Sun was actually LeAnn Rimes — which Glanville had been predicting all along.Following the finale, in which Rimes won the Golden Mask trophy, an old tweet from Glanville began making the rounds in which she first stated her prediction.«I think the sun is 100 percent Leann Rimes #maskedsinger,» she tweeted back in October. Glanville added what many fans felt was some shade, writing,

season 4 came to an end on Wednesday and the coveted Golden Mask trophy was awarded to The Sun. After a dynamic season of powerful performances, The Sun unmasked and revealed herself to be none other than celebrated songstress LeAnn Rimes.Rimes repeatedly brought the celebrity panel to tears performing a wide variety of songs from different genres that were a perfect showcase for her vocal talents.

Will Thorne Staff WriterThe Mushroom was unearthed and the Crocodile lost its snap, as the Sun shone brightest to win season 4 of “The Masked Singer” on Wednesday night.With last night’s two-hour curtain call, “Masked Singer” drew its largest audience since late November, scoring 7.1 million total viewers in the second hour. A 1.7 rating among adults 18-49 also represented a three-week high for the mystery singing show.

Brandi Glanville has been tuning into The Masked Singer this season, which means she was watching when her kids’ stepmom, LeAnn Rimes, was crowned the winner on Dec. 16.

a festive season 4 finale Wednesday night, and admitted another celeb to the exclusive club of Golden Mask winners.It all came down to the final three — The Crocodile, The Mushroom and The Sun — who each got one final chance to wow the audience and try to win over voters.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeSPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the two-hour Season 4 finale of “The Masked Singer,” which aired Dec. 17 on Fox.LeAnn Rimes shouldn’t feel “Blue”: The singer shined on Wednesday night, as she was unmasked as “The Masked Singer” Season 4 winner — the Sun.Also revealed: Runner-up Aloe Blacc, who had been dressed as Mushroom, and third-place Nick Carter, who had performed as Crocodile.“I never thought I would do anything like this

The Masked Singer has a new winner!

 returns Wednesday night for the grand season 4 finale! ET is following along throughout the exciting episode to break down all the craziest moments, best performances, and the crowning of the new Golden Mask champion!The final three contestants — The Crocodile, The Mushroom and The Sun -- are hitting the stage in a battle for the grand prize.

The Masked Singer Season 5, including the cast, the costumes, and—once the new season starts, shudder—the celebrity reveals.TBD, TBH! But Rob Wade, FOX's president of alternative entertainment, told that it's coming in 2021, saying “I’m so happy to announce a new season of 'The Masked Singer.' This show brings joy to so many families across the country, especially during these trying times, and we can’t wait to get even more celebrities suited up in crazy costumes for an hour of pure fun every