Unmasking Magic: Leaf Sheep Revealed in Jaw-Dropping The Masked Singer Season 12 Premiere Recap
SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 12, Episode 1 of “The Masked Singer,” titled “Season Premiere: Who Can It Be Now?” which aired September 25 on Fox.
John Elway, the legendary Denver Broncos quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion, was the first celebrity unmasked in the season premiere of "The Masked Singer" on Wednesday night. Disguised as the Leaf Sheep, Elway sang “I Like It, I Love It” by Tim McGraw. Panelist Ken Jeong accurately guessed Elway’s identity, while Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Robin Thicke, and Rita Ora had other picks like Tom Brady, Troy Aikman, and Billy Bob Thornton.
Season 12 kicked off with William Shatner (Season 8’s "Knight") introducing the show, reminding viewers of the 186 celebrities who have appeared over 11 seasons. Rita Ora performed a remixed version of Men At Work’s “Who Can It Be Now?” Joining host Nick Cannon, the panel once again featured Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke, and Rita Ora filling in for Nicole Scherzinger for the second consecutive season.
This season brings new themed episodes, including tributes to Mattel’s Barbie, the film "Footloose," and Miley Cyrus. Other themes include "Who Are You Fest," "Sports Night," "60’s Night," along with fan-favorite themes like “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Night.” New clues will be embedded in costumes, song choices, and on-stage moments, with the fifteen celebrity contestants endorsed by past participants like Dick Van Dyke, Jewel, Ne-yo, and DeMarcus Ware.
Wednesday’s episode featured performances from Buffalo, Woodpecker, Showbird, Ship, and Leaf Sheep. Nick Lachey endorsed Buffalo, who sang “(I Just) Died In Your Arms” by Cutting Crew. Jenifer Lewis introduced Woodpecker, who performed Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers.” Joel McHale endorsed Showbird with “Just Fine” by Mary J. Blige, and Jewel introduced The Ship, who sang “Pompeii” by Bastille.
"The Masked Singer" continues to be produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment, with Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis, and Nick Cannon serving as executive producers.
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