Slow and steady might just win the new season ofThe Masked Singer.
“On season 5, you want to keep everybody on their toes,” judgeKen Jeongsays in PEOPLE’s exclusive first look at the upcoming installment.
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A total of 10 disguised celebrities will compete between Group A and Group B, but wildcard contestants will get the chance to crash at the end of the episode and battle for someone’s spot on the show.
The original 10 season 5 contestants boast a combined 26 Grammy nominations, nine multi-platinum singles, four Academy Award nominations, three Super Bowl appearances, six gold medals and two world records.
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WhenThe Masked Singerreturns, actressNiecy Nashwillbe standing inforNick Cannonas host as the father of four, 40, tested positive for COVID-19 when filming began earlier last month. Nash, 50, served as aguest judge last season. Regular panelists Jeong,Jenny McCarthy,Nicole ScherzingerandRobin Thickewill all be back.
“Being a part ofThe Masked Seasonseason 5 feels fantastic,” Nash says in the first look clip.
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Last season, Grammy winnerLeAnn Rimeswon the Golden Mask trophyas Sun. “The Man” singerAloe Blacctook second dressed as Mushroom and Backstreet BoyNick Carterplaced third for his run as Crocodile.
The Masked Singerseason 5 premieres Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
source: people.com
