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Fox Adjusts 'The Masked Singer' to Single Annual Season Starting January 2026

The network's decision to skip the fall 2025 season aims to refresh the format and attract higher-profile celebrity contestants.

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Matthew Lawrence on "The Masked Singer" (Fox)

Overview

  • Fox has confirmed that 'The Masked Singer' will transition to one season per year, with Season 14 set to premiere in January 2026.
  • This marks the first time since its 2019 debut that the show will not air a fall season, ending its twice-a-year schedule.
  • The shift is intended to give the show a creative reset and increase its appeal to more prominent celebrity participants.
  • The series, based on South Korea's 'King of Mask Singer,' has produced 13 seasons and over 170 episodes to date.
  • Many contestants describe their time on the show as unexpectedly therapeutic, with behind-the-scenes interviews encouraging personal reflection.