The Season 13 premiere of “The Masked Singer” kicked off with a bang as Cedric the Entertainer, known for his comedic talents, was unmasked as the Honey Pot. Cedric, who has a background in singing from his college days, decided to try his hand at the singing competition show to showcase his vocal abilities alongside his comedic skills.
During his performance, Cedric sang “Sexyback” by Justin Timberlake, showing off his versatility as an entertainer. Despite some challenges with the Honey Pot costume, Cedric gave it his all on stage. Unfortunately, he was the first celebrity to be unmasked in Season 13, but he expressed gratitude for the experience and wished he could have performed another song to build a connection with the audience.
The Season 13 premiere also featured panelists Rita Ora and Robin Thicke performing “Get Lucky” along with Mario, who was a contestant in Season 12. Host Nick Cannon returned alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, and Robin Thicke. New additions to the season include a mysterious masked character named “Detective Lucky Duck” and “Crack the Case” clue cases to provide more information about eliminated contestants.
The themed episodes for Season 13 will pay tribute to franchises like “Shrek” and “Ghostbusters,” as well as the Grand Ole Opry on its 100th anniversary. Other themes include “Voices of Olympus: Unmasking the Gods,” “Carnival,” “Boy Bands,” “Decades,” “Lucky 6 Speed Guessing,” and more.
Masked contestants for Season 13 include Honey Pot, Space Ranger, Cherry Blossom, Coral, Fuzzy Peas, Ant, Paparazzo, Griffin, and Bat, with more to be announced later. The premiere showcased performances from various contestants like Ant, Paparazzo, Fuzzy Peas, and Coral, each delivering unique and entertaining performances.
In Season 12, Boyz II Men took home the Masked trophy, with Mario as the runner-up. Other celebrities unmasked in Season 12 included AJ Michalka, Kobie Turner, Jana Kramer, and more. “The Masked Singer” is produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment and is based on a South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp. The show continues to captivate audiences with its blend of mystery, music, and entertainment.
