The Masked Singer (Australian TV series)

{{Short description|Australian reality television show}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2021}} {{Use Australian English|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox television | alt_name = The Masked Singer Australia | image = Masked Singer AUS Logo.png | genre = {{ubl|Reality television|Game show}} | based_on = {{Plainlist| * {{based_on|''King of Mask Singer''|Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation}} * {{based_on|''The Masked Singer''|Fox}} }} | developer = | writer = {{ubl|Rowan McGillicuddy|Michael Chamberlin|Ben Jenkins}} | director = Peter Ots | creative_director = {{ubl|David Kurt|Chris Edmunds|Antony Ginandjar|Ashley Evans}} | presenter = Osher Günsberg | starring = {{ubl|Jackie O|Dave Hughes|Dannii Minogue|Lindsay Lohan|Urzila Carlson|Mel B|Abbie Chatfield|Chrissie Swan}} | theme_music_composer = | open_theme = "Who Are You" by The Who | end_theme = | composer = Dorian West | country = Australia | language = English | num_seasons = 5 | num_episodes = 55 | list_episodes = | executive_producer = {{ubl|Sean Kneale|Karen Greene|Janine Cooper|Cathie Scott|Stephen Tate|Shaun Murphy|Tamara Simoneau}} | producer = {{ubl|Dan Sheldon|Rowan McGillicuddy|Ben Jenkins|Gavin Jarrett|Daniel Colless}} | cinematography = | camera = Multi-camera | runtime = 45–50 minutes | company = Warner Bros. International Television | network = Network 10 | first_aired = {{Start date|2019|09|23|df=y}} | last_aired = {{End date|2023|11|07|df=y}} }}

'''''The Masked Singer Australia''''' is an Australian reality television singing competition show which was hosted by Osher Günsberg,<ref name="Osher Host">{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=2019-07-01 |title=Osher Günsberg to host The Masked Singer |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/07/osher-gunsberg-to-host-the-masked-singer.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701165754/https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/07/osher-gunsberg-to-host-the-masked-singer.html |archive-date=2019-07-01 |access-date=2019-07-30 |website=TV Tonight}}</ref> that premiered on Network 10 on 23 September 2019. It is based on the international music game show franchise format ''Masked Singer'' which originated from the South Korean television program ''King of Mask Singer''. The show was recorded at Disney Studios Australia, formerly called Fox Studios Australia.<ref>{{cite web|last=Knox|first=David|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/05/audience-tix-the-masked-singer.html|title=Audience Tix: The Masked Singer|date=31 May 2023|website=TV Tonight|publisher=TV Tonight|access-date=14 August 2023}}</ref>

Although the series was renewed for a sixth season in October 2023, which was set to air in 2024,<ref>{{cite web|last=Knox|first=David|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/10/2024-upfronts-10-paramount.html|title=2024 Upfronts: 10 / Paramount+|date=24 October 2023|website=TV Tonight|publisher=TV Tonight|access-date=24 October 2023}}</ref> the series was later cancelled by Ten in May 2024.<ref>{{cite web|last=Knox|first=David|url= https://tvtonight.com.au/2024/05/axed-the-masked-singer-the-bachelor-franchise.html |title= Axed: The Masked Singer, The Bachelor franchise. |date=7 May 2024|website=TV Tonight|publisher=TV Tonight|access-date=7 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Connery|first=Tess|url= https://www.mediaweek.com.au/10-confirms-axing-of-the-bachelor-and-the-masked-singer/ |title= 10 confirms axing of The Bachelor and The Masked Singer |date=7 May 2024|website=MediaWeek|access-date=7 May 2024}}</ref>

==Production== In March 2019, TV Blackbox shared leaked news that Network 10 would be producing a local series of the franchise.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perry |first=Kevin |date=2019-03-09 |title=Channel 10 secures America's hottest new reality format THE MASKED SINGER |url=https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2019/3/9/exclusive-channel-10-secures-americas-hottest-new-reality-format-the-masked-singer |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190530062248/https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2019/3/9/exclusive-channel-10-secures-americas-hottest-new-reality-format-the-masked-singer |archive-date=2019-05-30 |access-date=2019-07-03 |website=TV Blackbox}}</ref> The news was officially announced in May 2019 at the network's upfronts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spencer |first=Ashley |date=2019-05-26 |title=Catfish, The Masked Singer and More New Australian TV Shows Announced |url=https://www.eonline.com/au/news/1044609/catfish-the-masked-singer-and-more-new-australian-tv-shows |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703044439/https://www.eonline.com/au/news/1044609/catfish-the-masked-singer-and-more-new-australian-tv-shows |archive-date=2019-07-03 |access-date=2019-07-03 |website=E! News}}</ref> In June 2019, it was revealed that Osher Gunsberg would be the host of the series.<ref name="Osher Host" /> On 15 July 2019, it was revealed that American actress Lindsay Lohan would join the show as a panellist. Australian singer Dannii Minogue, comedian Dave Hughes and radio presenter Jackie O were also announced alongside Lohan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maloon |first=Natacha |date=2019-07-15 |title=Lindsay Lohan to become a judge on Australia's version of The Masked Singer |url=https://celebrity.nine.com.au/tv/lindsay-lohan-joins-australian-masked-singer/3b3cd925-91cc-4472-adde-8ccb9d9ad343 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190723230849/https://celebrity.nine.com.au/tv/lindsay-lohan-joins-australian-masked-singer/3b3cd925-91cc-4472-adde-8ccb9d9ad343 |archive-date=2019-07-23 |access-date=2019-07-24 |website=9Honey}}</ref><ref name="Cast">{{Cite web |last=Whitehead |first=Mat |date=2019-07-15 |title=Lindsay Lohan Is Heading Down Under To Join The Masked Singer Australia Panel |url=https://10daily.com.au/entertainment/tv/a190714ckzud/lindsay-lohan-joins-the-masked-singer-australia-panel-20190714 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190815012101/https://10daily.com.au/entertainment/tv/a190714ckzud/lindsay-lohan-joins-the-masked-singer-australia-panel-20190714 |archive-date=2019-08-15 |access-date=2019-07-24 |website=10 daily}}</ref>

At the network's upfronts in October 2019, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a second season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=2020-07-24 |title=Returning: The Masked Singer, The Bachelor. |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/07/returning-the-masked-singer-the-bachelor.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725050031/https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/07/returning-the-masked-singer-the-bachelor.html |archive-date=2020-07-25 |access-date=2020-07-24 |website=TV Tonight}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Morgan |first=Michaela |date=10 October 2019 |title=MasterChefs, Masked Singers And More: All The New Shows Coming To 10 In 2020 You'll Want To Binge |url=https://10daily.com.au/entertainment/tv/a191009ptfgy/masterchefs-masked-singers-and-more-all-the-new-shows-coming-to-10-in-2020-youll-want-to-binge-20191009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010023623/https://10daily.com.au/entertainment/tv/a191009ptfgy/masterchefs-masked-singers-and-more-all-the-new-shows-coming-to-10-in-2020-youll-want-to-binge-20191009 |archive-date=2019-10-10 |access-date=2019-10-10 |website=10 daily}}</ref> In April 2020, it was reported that the COVID-19 pandemic would force pre-production of the second season to be delayed so filming was postponed from late July to early August 2020. Lindsay Lohan was also unable to fly to Melbourne to take part in the program<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Santi |date=2020-04-11 |title=Lindsay Lohan returns to Pop music as The Masked Singer filming is delayed |url=https://www.hollywoodtreatment.com.au/67535/lindsay-lohan-announces-her-return-to-pop-music |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918171426/https://www.hollywoodtreatment.com.au/67535/lindsay-lohan-announces-her-return-to-pop-music/ |archive-date=2020-09-18 |access-date=2020-04-11 |website=Hollywood Treatment}}</ref> and was replaced by new panellist, comedian Urzila Carlson.<ref name="Urzila ready">{{Cite press release |title=The first unmasking. Urzila Carlson is ready to play detective. |date=2020-07-16 |publisher=ViacomCBS ANZ |url=https://www.viacomcbsanz.com/news-and-insights/the-first-unmasking-urzila-carlson-is-ready-to-play-detective/ |access-date=2020-07-16 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716090505/https://www.viacomcbsanz.com/news-and-insights/the-first-unmasking-urzila-carlson-is-ready-to-play-detective/ |archive-date=2020-07-16}}</ref><ref name="Urzila joins panel">{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=2020-07-16 |title=Urzila Carlson joins Masked Singer panel |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/07/urzila-carlson-joins-masked-singer-panel.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716192823/https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/07/urzila-carlson-joins-masked-singer-panel.html |archive-date=2020-07-16 |access-date=2020-07-16 |website=TV Tonight}}</ref>

In October 2020, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a third season, which premiered on 13 September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=2020-10-15 |title=Upfronts 2021: 10 |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/10/upfronts-2021-10.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016030812/https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/10/upfronts-2021-10.html |archive-date=2020-10-16 |access-date=2020-10-15 |website=TV Tonight}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |title=You Masked For It! |date=2021-08-31 |publisher=ViacomCBS ANZ |url=https://www.10viacomcbs.com.au/news-and-insights/you-masked-for-it/ |access-date=2021-09-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831105425/https://www.10viacomcbs.com.au/news-and-insights/you-masked-for-it/ |archive-date=2021-08-31}}</ref>

On 20 October 2021, it was announced that the series would return with a new season that aired in 2022, with Jackie O, Minogue, and Carlson all not returning.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-20 |title=Everything To Look Forward To In 2022 On Network 10 |url=https://10play.com.au/10-play-trending/articles/everything-to-look-forward-to-in-2022-on-network-10/tpa211019yaxek |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022143749/https://10play.com.au/10-play-trending/articles/everything-to-look-forward-to-in-2022-on-network-10/tpa211019yaxek |archive-date=2021-10-22 |access-date=2021-10-20 |website=10Play}}</ref> Mel B, Abbie Chatfield, and Chrissie Swan joined the panel as their replacements.

In February 2023, Swan announced that the show would be returning for a fifth season, which aired in late 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|title=10 returning The Masked Singer for 2023|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/02/10-returning-the-masked-singer-for-2023.html|date=11 February 2023|website=TV Tonight|publisher=TV Tonight|access-date=7 March 2023|language=en-AU}}</ref>

===Security=== thumb|upright=1.2|left|alt=The words "don't talk to me!" in capitalized white text on a black background|The front of the oversized sweatshirts celebrities wear on set while offstage to prevent their voices from being heard.<ref name="Contestant Security" /> The show has an 'extreme security protocol' in effect both during and after filming to protect the celebrity's identities from leaking, with host Günsberg stating that the show "was beyond any kind of security I've been exposed to."<ref name="Osher Security">{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=2019-09-19 |title='We had to protect how we shot the final moments, yes.' |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/09/we-had-to-protect-how-we-shot-the-final-moments-yes |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190921125500/https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/09/we-had-to-protect-how-we-shot-the-final-moments-yes.html |archive-date=2019-09-21 |access-date=2019-09-21 |website=TV Tonight}}</ref> Everyone involved in the show signed a non-disclosure agreement which prevented anyone from revealing any information about the shooting dates, costumes or identities of the masks episode until its broadcast. The celebrities who appear on the show are only allowed to inform their spouse about their participation, who must also sign one.<ref name="Contestant Security">{{Cite web |last=Bath |first=Gemma |date=2019-09-30 |title=Abrupt "don't talk to me" signs and hidden camera sweeps: The crazy security on The Masked Singer. |url=https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-masked-singer-security/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126104825/https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-masked-singer-security/ |archive-date=2020-11-26 |access-date=2020-08-08 |website=Mamamia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Lallo |first=Michael |date=2019-09-29 |title=It's TV's silliest show but its extreme security measures are no joke |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/it-s-tv-s-silliest-show-but-its-extreme-security-measures-are-no-joke-20190927-p52vjx.html |access-date=2020-08-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922052815/https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/it-s-tv-s-silliest-show-but-its-extreme-security-measures-are-no-joke-20190927-p52vjx.html |archive-date=2020-09-22}}</ref>

In order to keep the identities of the masks secret, audience members and the majority of the production staff were not allowed to watch the unmasking and were removed from the studio moments before the celebrities are revealed, with Günsberg revealing that there were "only 8 people in the room when it [the unmasking] happened."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bucklow |first=Andrew |date=2019-09-25 |title=The Masked Singer Australia: Osher Gunsberg reveals the truth about the celebrity reveals |work=news.com.au |publisher=News Corp Australia |url=https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/the-masked-singer-australia-osher-gunsberg-reveals-the-truth-about-the-celebrity-reveals/news-story/038a832b2b6ab1cebb1a1fae851521d3 |access-date=2020-08-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712190802/https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/the-masked-singer-australia-osher-gunsberg-reveals-the-truth-about-the-celebrity-reveals/news-story/038a832b2b6ab1cebb1a1fae851521d3 |archive-date=2020-07-12}}</ref>

Audience members had to place their phones in a special magnetic locked pouch when they were on set and were frequently swept throughout filming by security, which included former ASIO officials, for any devices and hidden cameras to ensure the masks' identities were kept secret.<ref name="Osher Security" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Woolford |first=Lisa |date=2019-09-22 |title=It's tough keeping it all under wraps for The Masked Singer panel |work=The Advertiser |publisher=News Corp Australia |url=https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/confidential/its-tough-keeping-it-all-under-wraps-for-the-masked-singer-panel/news-story/f156ec3a1434f2f4c69fab580b2be36c |access-date=2020-08-08}}</ref>

===Design=== ====Costumes==== The costumes are designed and created by Australian Academy Award and BAFTA Award-Winning costume designer Tim Chappel, best known for his work on ''The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert'' with Lizzy Gardiner.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=2019-08-28 |title=Tim Chappel has designed Masked Singer costumes |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/08/tim-chappel-has-designed-masked-singer-costumes.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190921125456/https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/08/tim-chappel-has-designed-masked-singer-costumes.html |archive-date=2019-09-21 |access-date=2019-09-21 |website=TV Tonight}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Selinger-Morris |first=Samantha |date=2020-08-05 |title=Tim Chappel and a pink kitten are the real stars of The Masked Singer |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/tim-chappel-and-a-pink-kitten-are-the-real-stars-of-the-masked-singer-20200803-p55i3h.html |access-date=2020-08-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806181053/https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/tim-chappel-and-a-pink-kitten-are-the-real-stars-of-the-masked-singer-20200803-p55i3h.html |archive-date=2020-08-06}}</ref>

==Cast== ===Panellists and host=== {{multiple image | total_width = 560 | align = left | direction = horizontal | image1 = Davehughes2009.jpg | caption1 = Dave Hughes | image2 = Chrissie Swan, 2011.jpg | caption2 = Chrissie Swan | image3 = Mel B The New Face of Jenny Craig.jpg | caption3 = Mel B | image4 = Andrew G.jpg | caption4 = Osher Gunsberg }} Following the announcement of the series, it was confirmed by Network 10 that the judging panel would consist of international actress and singer Lindsay Lohan, radio personality Jackie O, singer-songwriter Dannii Minogue and comedian Dave Hughes.<ref name="Cast" /> It was also confirmed that Osher Günsberg would host the show.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lynch |first=Jessica |date=2019-06-30 |title=Osher Günsberg is Putting Down the Roses to Host 'The Masked Singer Australia' |url=https://10daily.com.au/entertainment/tv/a190628jcfat/osher-gunsberg-is-putting-down-the-roses-to-host-the-masked-singer-australia-20190629 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190716114800/https://10daily.com.au/entertainment/tv/a190628jcfat/osher-gunsberg-is-putting-down-the-roses-to-host-the-masked-singer-australia-20190629 |archive-date=2019-07-16 |access-date=2019-08-30 |website=10 daily}}</ref>

On 7 July 2020, it was revealed that Lohan would be unable to return to the judging panel in the second season, as she could not travel from Dubai to Melbourne because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of travel restrictions.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-07-07 |title=Lindsay Lohan Out As Judge On The Masked Singer |work=The Daily Telegraph |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/lindsay-lohan-forced-to-pull-the-pin-on-the-masked-singer/news-story/504f67e3a87db98cc8907d9b2592c62f |url-access=subscription |access-date=2020-07-07}}</ref> She was replaced for season two by new panellist, comedian Urzila Carlson (due to her travelling back to USA).<ref name="Urzila ready" /><ref name="Urzila joins panel" />

On 4 May 2022, it was announced on ''The Kyle and Jackie O Show'' that Carlson would be leaving the show to focus on her comedy tour, with the possibility of Lohan returning after a two-season absence.<ref>{{cite web|title=Urzila Carlson Out At Masked Singer, Lindsay Lohan Expected To Return|date=6 May 2022 |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/05/urzila-carlson-out-of-the-masked-singer.html#respond}}</ref> On 21 May, Minogue announced her departure from the show after three seasons, due to clashing commitments filming a new gay-dating show in the UK, ''I Kissed a Boy''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dannii Minogue Is Leaving ''The Masked Singer Australia''|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=HSWEB_MRE170_a&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heraldsun.com.au%2Fentertainment%2Ffiona-byrne%2Fdannii-minogue-has-quit-the-masked-singer-because-of-a-clash-with-her-uk-scheduling%2Fnews-story%2F60ffc2ce77970635fac12022c01dd1c6&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=dynamic-cold-control-noscore&V21spcbehaviour=append}}</ref> On 4 June, Jackie O announced she would also depart from the show.<ref>{{cite web|title=@jackieo_official Instagram|url= https://www.instagram.com/p/CeYCN55rHgT/}}</ref> On 9 June, Channel 10 announced that the three new panellists joining Dave Hughes for the fourth season would be television and radio presenter Chrissie Swan, television personality and radio host Abbie Chatfield and international singer Mel B.

{| class="wikitable" |+Cast timeline ! rowspan="2" | Cast Member ! colspan="5" | Seasons |- ! 1 (2019) ! 2 (2020) ! 3 (2021) ! 4 (2022) ! 5 (2023) |- ! colspan="7" {{TBA|'''Panel'''}} |- | Dannii Minogue | colspan="3" {{cMain}} | colspan="3" {{cNone}} |- | Jackie O | colspan="3" {{cMain}} | colspan="3" {{cNone}} |- | Dave Hughes | colspan="6" {{cMain}} |- | Lindsay Lohan | {{cMain}} | colspan="5" {{cNone}} |- | Nazeem Hussain | {{cGuest}} | colspan="5" {{cNone}} |- | Luke McGregor | {{cGuest}} | colspan="5" {{cNone}} |- | Urzila Carlson | {{cNone}} | colspan="2" {{cMain}} | colspan="3" {{cNone}} |- | Chrissie Swan | colspan="3" {{cNone}} | colspan="3" {{cMain}} |- | Abbie Chatfield | colspan="3" {{cNone}} | colspan="3" {{cMain}} |- | Mel B | colspan="3" {{cNone}} | colspan="3" {{cMain}} |- | colspan="7" {{TBA|'''Host'''}} |- | Osher Günsberg | colspan="6" {{cMain}} |}

==Season overview== {{Series overview | caption = {{sronly|Series overview}} | auxA = Contestants | infoA = Winner | infoB = Runner-up | infoC = Third place | link1 = The Masked Singer (Australian TV series) season 1 | auxA1 = 12 | episodes1 = 10 | start1 = {{Start date|2019|09|23|df=y}} | end1 = {{End date|2019|10|21|df=y}} | infoA1 = {{nowrap|Cody Simpson}} {{nowrap|{{small|as "Robot"}}}} | infoB1 = {{nowrap|Rob Mills}} {{nowrap|{{small|as "Wolf"}}}} | infoC1 = {{nowrap|Gorgi Coghlan}} {{nowrap|{{small|as "Monster"}}}} | link2 = The Masked Singer (Australian TV series) season 2 | auxA2 = 12 | episodes2 = 11 | start2 = {{Start date|2020|08|10|df=y}} | end2 = {{End date|2020|09|14|df=y}} | infoA2 = {{nowrap|Bonnie Anderson}} {{nowrap|{{small|as "Bushranger"}}}} | infoB2 = {{nowrap|Kate Miller-Heidke}} {{nowrap|{{small|as "Queen"}}}} | infoC2 = {{nowrap|Eddie Perfect}} {{nowrap|{{small|as "Frillneck"}}}} | link3 = The Masked Singer (Australian TV series) season 3 | auxA3 = 12 | episodes3 = 11 | start3 = {{Start date|2021|09|13|df=y}} | end3 = {{End date|2021|10|05|df=y}} | infoA3 = {{nowrap|Anastacia}} {{nowrap|{{small|as "Vampire"}}}} | infoB3 = {{nowrap|Em Rusciano}} {{nowrap|{{small|as "Dolly"}}}} | infoC3 = {{nowrap|Axle Whitehead}} {{nowrap|{{small|as "Mullet"}}}} | link4 = The Masked Singer (Australian TV series) season 4 | auxA4 = 12 | episodes4 = 11 | start4 = {{Start date|2022|08|07|df=y}} | end4 = {{End date|2022|08|28|df=y}} | infoA4 = {{nowrap|Melody Thornton}} {{nowrap|{{small|as "Mirrorball"}}}} | infoB4 = {{nowrap|Sheldon Riley}} {{nowrap|{{small|as "Snapdragon"}}}} | infoC4 = {{nowrap|Hugh Sheridan}} {{nowrap|{{small|as "Rooster"}}}} | link5 = The Masked Singer (Australian TV series) season 5 | auxA5 = 13 | episodes5 = 12 | start5 = {{Start date|2023|09|11|df=y}} | end5 = {{End date|2023|11|07|df=y}} | infoA5 = {{nowrap|Dami Im}} {{nowrap|{{small|as "Snow Fox"}}}} | infoB5 = {{nowrap|Darren Hayes}} {{nowrap|{{small|as "Grim Reaper"}}}} | infoC5 = {{nowrap|Conrad Sewell}} {{nowrap|{{small|as "Bouncer"}}}} }}

==Awards and nominations== {{awards table|5}} |- ! scope="row" rowspan="2"| 2019 | rowspan="2"| 9th AACTA Awards | Best Entertainment Program | ''The Masked Singer'' | {{nominated}} | <ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-10-22 |title=Aacta awards 2019: The Nightingale and its star Damon Herriman lead nominations |work=The Guardian |agency=Australian Associated Press |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/oct/23/aacta-awards-2019-the-nightingale-and-its-star-damon-herriman-lead-nominations |url-status=live |access-date=2019-10-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191027022648/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/oct/23/aacta-awards-2019-the-nightingale-and-its-star-damon-herriman-lead-nominations |archive-date=2019-10-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Winsome |date=2019-10-22 |title=AACTA Awards 2019 Nominations: See the Complete List |url=https://www.eonline.com/au/news/1085408/aacta-awards-2019-nominations-see-the-complete-list |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191024130301/https://www.eonline.com/au/news/1085408/aacta-awards-2019-nominations-see-the-complete-list |archive-date=2019-10-24 |access-date=2019-10-26 |website=E! News}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2"| Best Costume Design in Television | rowspan="2"| Tim Chappel | {{nominated}} | <ref>{{cite web|last=Knox|first=David|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/12/aacta-awards-2019-winners.html|title=AACTA Awards 2019: Winners|date=4 December 2019|website=TV Tonight|publisher=TV Tonight|access-date=1 September 2023}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| 2020 | 10th AACTA Awards | {{nominated}} | <ref>{{cite web|last=Knox|first=David|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/12/aacta-awards-2020-winners.html|title=AACTA Awards 2020: Winners|date=1 December 2020|website=TV Tonight|publisher=TV Tonight|access-date=1 September 2023}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| 2021 | 11th AACTA Awards | Best Entertainment Program | rowspan="3"| ''The Masked Singer'' | {{nominated}} | <ref>{{cite web|last=Knox|first=David|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2021/12/aacta-awards-2021-winners.html|title=AACTA Awards 2021: Winners|date=9 December 2021|website=TV Tonight|publisher=TV Tonight|access-date=1 September 2023}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" rowspan="2"| 2022 | rowspan="2"| 62nd Logie Awards | Most Popular Entertainment Program | {{nominated}} | <ref name="Logies 2022">{{cite web|last=Couros|first=Faye|url=https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/celeb-news/masked-singer-logie-awards-red-carpet-73680|title=The new Masked Singer panellists Abbie Chatfield, Mel B, and Chrissie Swan make their debut on the TV Week Logie Awards red carpet|date=19 June 2022|website=Now to Love|publisher=TV Week|access-date=3 August 2023}}</ref> |- | Most Outstanding Entertainment or Comedy Program | {{nominated}} | <ref name="Logies 2022" /> |- ! scope="row" rowspan="2"| 2023 | rowspan="2"| 63rd Logie Awards | Gold Logie for Most Popular Television Personality | Osher Günsberg | {{nominated}} | <ref>{{cite web|last=Cullen|first=Tamara|title=How Osher Günsberg went from being "unhireable" to a Gold Logie award nominee|url=https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/tv/osher-gunsberg-gold-logie-2023-78334|date=24 July 2023|website=Now to Love|publisher=TV Week|access-date=3 August 2023}}</ref> |- | Most Outstanding Entertainment Program | ''The Masked Singer'' | {{nominated}} | <ref>{{cite web|last=Burke|first=Tina|title=The full list of nominees for the 2023 TV Week Logie Awards|url=https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/tv/logies-nominees-2023-77984|date=10 July 2023|website=Now to Love|publisher=TV Week|access-date=1 September 2023}}</ref> |- {{end}}

==Controversy== In October 2019, American band Halocene claimed that the program had stolen "note for note, beat for beat" their arrangement of "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish, which the Lion (Kate Ceberano) sang during the third episode.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Masley |first=Ed |date=2019-10-30 |title=Phoenix Band Halocene say 'The Masked Singer' Australia Stole Their Billie Eilish Cover |work=The Arizona Republic |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/10/30/masked-singer-australia-accused-plagiarizing-billie-eilish-cover-song-halocene/2501862001/ |access-date=2019-10-31}}</ref><ref name="Accuse">{{Cite news |last=Fowler |first=Bella |date=2019-10-31 |title=The Masked Singer has been accused of stealing music from YouTube duo |work=News.com.au |url=https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/the-masked-singer-has-been-accused-of-stealing-music-from-youtube-duo/news-story/ff4d2f19233ca1974c2c642939918d80 |url-status=live |access-date=2019-10-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191101065720/https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/the-masked-singer-has-been-accused-of-stealing-music-from-youtube-duo/news-story/ff4d2f19233ca1974c2c642939918d80 |archive-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref name="US Claim">{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=2019-10-31 |title=US duo claim Masked Singer used their arrangement |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/10/us-duo-claim-masked-singer-used-their-arrangement.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031000744/https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/10/us-duo-claim-masked-singer-used-their-arrangement.html |archive-date=2019-10-31 |access-date=2019-10-31 |website=TV Tonight}}</ref> The rock trio had released the cover on their YouTube channel, which also included original melodies from an unreleased original song.<ref name="Accuse" /><ref name="US Claim" /> The band threatened legal action and set up a GoFundMe page, receiving support from their fans.<ref name="Accuse" /><ref name="US Claim" />

==See also== {{Portal|Australia|Television}} *''Australian Idol'' *''Australia's Got Talent'' *''It Takes Two'' *''List of Australian television series'' *''The Masked Singer''

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * {{Official website|https://10play.com.au/the-masked-singer}} * {{IMDb title|10970268}}

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