The long-awaited Season 14 return of Fox’s “The Masked Singer” is just a few weeks away, and Variety can exclusively reveal three more costumes: Eggplant, Owl and “14 Karat Carrot” (yes, a nod to the show’s 14th season).
Those three join the previously announced Pugcasso, Queen Corgi, Scarab and the Croissants, as well as Snow Cone, Galaxy Girl, High Voltage and Googly Eyes (see below). All told, 18 contestants will compete on this season of “The Masked Singer,” which returns with a two-hour premiere Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
This reps the return of “The Masked Singer” for the first time since last spring; the show took this fall off as a hiatus. Returning are host Nick Cannon, with panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke and Rita Ora.
New this season is “America’s Insider,” in which singer, dancer and social media personality Kylie Cantrall will share behind-the-scenes hints and clues for viewers. The twist: Cantrall is in costume, but will unmask for viewers — so the audience knows who she is, but the panelists don’t.
Season 14 themed episodes include “Star Trek,” “Clueless,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “Twilight,” “Spice Girls” and “Care Bears.” Also Fox’s new “Fear Factor” reboot will feature host Johnny Knoxville in a “Fear Factor: House of Fear Night,” and an “Ozzfest Night” honors late rocker Ozzy Osbourne, including a special tribute by “Masked Singer” alum Kelly Osbourne (Season 2’s Ladybug) saluting her father’s musical influence.
Per the show, the Season 14 contestants have sold a combined 94 million records, received 47 Teen Choice Award nominations, 12 Emmy nominations, two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one Tony Award win and one Academy Award nomination.
“The Masked Singer” is produced by Fox Entertainment Studios and is based on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp. Executive producers include showrunner Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis and Nick Cannon.
Here’s a first look at the show’s key art, featuring Eggplant: