Though it may seem like “The Masked Singer” only just began in the U.S. yesterday, the singing competition show has aired for 12 seasons. The show just crowned its Season 12 victor.
But, there have already been some pretty huge names that have taken home the golden mask on this show.
So, as fans bask in the glory of our newest champion, let’s take a look back at all the past winners.
T-Pain (Season 1)
T-Pain was the first person to win “The Masked Singer” in the U.S. He competed in the show’s inaugural season as Monster.
Wayne Brady (Season 2)
Ironically, Wayne Brady won the Fox singing competition after competing as the Fox on stage.
Kandi Burruss (Season 3)
Kandi Burruss was the first woman to win “The Masked Singer” in the U.S. The Xscape singer turned “Real Housewives” star beat out Jesse McCartney for the Golden Mask.
LeAnn Rimes (Season 4)
LeAnn Rimes took home the win for “The Masked Singer” in 2020. She competed as Sun, and beat out Aloe Blacc and Nick Carter.
Nick Lachey (Season 5)
It probably shouldn’t have surprised anyone that a member of one of the most popular boy bands of the ’90s and early 2000s would win “The Masked Singer.” Lachey competed as Piglet.
Jewel (Season 6)
Three winners of “The Masked Singer” in a row were women, and the trend began with Jewel, who won as the Queen of Hearts.
Teyana Taylor (Season 7)
Teyana Taylor grabbed the Season 7 Golden Mask, after winning over audiences as Firefly. Hayley Orrantia and Cheyenne Jackson took second and third place, respectively.
Amber Riley (Season 8)
Fans pegged Amber Riley’s voice pretty much right from the start. She won season 8 of “The Masked Singer” disguised as the Harp.
Bishop Briggs (Season 9)
The “River” singer-songwriter was Medusa all along.
Ne-Yo (Season 10)
The “Closer” and “Let Me Love You” singer was unmasked as Cow in last year’s finale.
Vanessa Hudgens (Season 11)
Like Amber Riley, recognized her voice just from the previews of the season, and indeed, Vanessa Hudgens was revealed to be Goldfish when she won season 11.
Boyz II Men (Season 12)
Boyz II Men competed on season 12 as the Buffalos, and actually tried to self-sabotage at first. But that didn’t exactly work, so they decided to just go the opposite direction and win the whole thing.
