Top 10 Most Unexpected Reveals on The Masked Singer

In 2019, Butterfly’s incredible vocals seriously impressed both the audience and judges. And when the unmasking revealed the Destiny’s Child star, the crowd went wild. However, the singer’s journey on the show didn’t end there. A few years later, the Rockhopper made it through several rounds on the UK version before the audience was surprised by Michelle’s return. But she wasn’t done yet. Over in Australia, the Microphone turned out to be the Grammy-nominated artist once again. Now, the decorated musician can add a record for appearing on the most versions of “The Masked Singer” to her collection.

On season six, the Jester made a splash with a charismatic but slightly unsettling appearance, and his full-out version of “School’s Out” had the crowd head banging along. Taking note of the contestant’s edgier performance style, the judges ended up guessing members of Kiss and The Who. However, it was Johnny Rotten, the UK punk legend, whose face popped out from under the clownlike mask. Proving he wasn’t just a scoundrel, the legend shared that he participated in the show to bring his wife, who was then fighting dementia, some well-deserved joy.

After Ice Cream performed renditions of “Old Town Road” and “Whip It,” the judges were divided on who could be behind the costume. While they were able to guess that it might be someone in the digital sphere, they had no idea this particular viral star was standing in front of them. When dyed pink and blue hair peeked out from under the mask, the popular streamer took everyone by surprise. His millions of fans could barely believe it, and while Ninja was eliminated in the season two premiere, his reveal has had a lasting impact.

In 2019, Leopard came prowling into season two with drama and charisma. The character’s fun antics managed to keep the judges off the scent, and the big cat quickly became a fan favorite. Performing everything from Nicole’s very own “Don’t Cha” to an iconic rendition of “Big Spender,” the singer delivered every time. By the end, people had started to guess that it might be a wolf in sheep’s clothing, or rather, a Seal in leopard’s clothing. It’s safe to say the UK music legend set the bar high for future contestants.

This actor is no stranger to stirring up controversy, and his brief time on “The Masked Singer” was no exception. After the Gremlin performed “Stand By Me” on season four, the audience was left wondering who the unique raspy voice could belong to. However, they didn’t have to wait long. The movie star and professional boxer interrupted Nick Cannon to say that it was getting hot in the elaborate costume. And just like his upper cuts, Mickey caught everyone off guard when he became the first competitor to take the unmasking into his own hands.

The Grandpa Monster threw his walker aside and came out swinging with a lively version of “Mambo no. 5.” The clues were all pointing to a public figure going through a rebrand, and it all led to an energetic cover of “Bad Reputation.” The mustached character was fully prepared to go big or go home. While some recognized his voice, Nicole even came painfully close when she guessed the contestant might be Jake Paul. But when it came time for the reveal, the Youtube personality-turned-boxer set the record straight once and for all.

On the show’s third season, the Elephant delivered a fun rendition of The Cure’s “Friday I’m in Love.” And while there have been many difficult guesses on the show, this one truly stumped everyone. A cryptic clue package had them throwing out guesses like Lance Armstrong and Beto O’Rourke. However, the studio let out a collective gasp when the trunk and tusks came off to uncover skating legend Tony Hawk. While he may not have delivered the best vocals the show’s ever seen, audiences were just as impressed as they were surprised by his performing talent.

Apparently, after seeing T-Pain win the first season of “Masked Singer”, Lil Wayne first reached out because he thought none other than Nicki Minaj should go on the show. But when the rapper began 2020 by releasing a number one album, no one guessed his next step would be going on a reality singing competition in a giant robot head. His reveal left the crowd starstruck, and the legendary artist opened the doors for a new level of A-list celebrity participation. Even Nick Cannon commented “He just made this show so much cooler.”

Season ten kicked off with a reveal for the books. While the show has featured all kinds of celebrities, it’s more known for B-listers and throwback stars. But when Anonymouse stepped on stage, the familiar voice that sang the first few lines of “What About Love'' took everyone by surprise. The performer didn’t hold back with their vocal talent, and the impressive Heart cover proved the contestant was definitely a trained singer. Could it really be Demi under the mask? Sure enough, it turned out the iconic artists wanted in on the fun.

In 2018, the reality show “The King of Mask Singer” had taken South Korea by storm. That same year, Ryan was doing international promotions for the upcoming Deadpool sequel when his team pitched him this crazy idea. So that’s how the star ended up on stage in a unicorn mask singing “Tomorrow.” The actor has said the stress of the experience was “traumatic,” but you’d never know from his performance. He was the first Western star to ever appear on the program, and the crowd’s larger-than-life reaction proves this was definitely the show’s most unexpected reveal.

Which of these reveals caught you the most off guard, and what celebrity would you like to see on the show next? Let us know in the comments below.