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“The Masked Singer” season 12 reveals: See every unmasked celebrity contestant

Jillian Sederholm
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See who's eliminated and unmasked each week.

The Masked Singer is back for season 12, with a new group of celebs hiding under elaborate disguises.

The season kicked off Sept. 25 with a fresh batch of costumed contestants taking the stage in front of longtime panelists Ken JeongRobin Thicke, and Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, joined again by Rita Ora in place of Nicole Scherzinger, plus host Nick Cannon.

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Season 12 theme nights include Miley Cyrus Night, Barbie Night, Footloose Night (with an appearance by star Kevin Bacon), Sports Night, '60s Night, Thanksgiving Night, Soundtrack of My Life Night, and a Who Are You Fest, featuring music from memorable festival lineups.

<p>Michael Becker/FOX</p> 'The Masked Singer' panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora

Michael Becker/FOX

'The Masked Singer' panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora

Related: The most shocking Masked Singer reveals ever

One thing new is costumes this season will feature clues sewn directly onto them. "Some costumes are a larger clue to who the people are based on the character itself. And then others have more specific objects," showrunner Rosie Seitchik previously told Entertainment Weekly. "It's really based on the design, whether the design necessitates putting objects and props within them."

Last season saw Goldfish declared the winner and revealed to be High School Musical actress Vanessa Hudgens. Which stars are under the masks this season? Follow along below as we track every celebrity revealed on The Masked Singer season 12 so far — and check out our clues for every contestant to see if you can guess who else is in disguise.

Chess Piece on 'The Masked Singer'

<p>Michael Becker/FOX</p> Laverne Cox as Chess Piece

Michael Becker/FOX

Laverne Cox as Chess Piece

Chess Piece found herself in a checkmate on episode 5's Barbie Night. The singer was revealed to be Emmy-nominated Orange Is the New Black actress, producer, and LGBTQ activist Laverne Cox.

Dust Bunny is Andy Richter

<p>Michael Becker/FOX</p> Andy Richter as Dust Bunny

Michael Becker/FOX

Andy Richter as Dust Bunny

The Masked Singer introduced a new group of contestants — Group B — on episode 5's Sports Night, but in the end Dust Bunny got swept up by the competition. The mask was revealed to be comedian and longtime Conan O'Brien sidekick Andy Richter,

Ship is Paula Cole

<p>Michael Becker/Fox; Fox</p> Paula Cole as Ship

Michael Becker/Fox; Fox

Paula Cole as Ship

Nobody expected this Ship to go down, but the powerhouse vocalist was sadly the second elimination at the end of episode 3's Group A finals. Ship was revealed to be Grammy-winning singer Paula Cole. Although fans might be, the Dawson's Creek theme song vocalist isn't upset about not progressing further. "I don't need to win awards and things," Cole told EW. "I'm doing this for other reasons. I love music. It was a fun experience. It's all good fun. I was always kind of practicing my Buddhist non-attachment to it, just enjoying it, even though I enjoyed having an alter ego, and the Ship was a beautiful alter ego, a beautiful costume."

Woodpecker is Marsai Martin

<p>Michael Becker/ Fox; Fox</p> Marsai Martin as Woodpecker

Michael Becker/ Fox; Fox

Marsai Martin as Woodpecker

Woodpecker couldn't drill through the stacked competition. The sleek singer was the first eliminated on episode 3 and revealed to be Black-ish star Marsai Martin. Although the actress had a great time on the singing show, don't expect her to change careers anytime soon. "I'm not going to turn into a singer," Martin told EW. "I'm not going to be like, all right, now here's my debut album. But who knows? Maybe, I don't know."

Showbird is Yvette Nicole Brown

<p>Michael Becker/Fox; Fox</p> Yvette Nicole Brown as Showbird

Michael Becker/Fox; Fox

Yvette Nicole Brown as Showbird

Showbird flew too close to the sun. The brightly feathered contestant put on a great show, but was eliminated on episode 2 and revealed as Community star Yvette Nicole Brown. The actress is aware it was "on the nose" to have Community star Joel McHale serve as her Masked Ambassador while their sitcom costar Ken Jeong is on the judging panel, but it wasn't her decision. "I'm like, Ken's the judge. Ken knows me. Ken knows Joel. We all know each other really well," Brown told EW. "So I thought it was on the nose, but I thought it was great, and I was honored that it was Joel that introduced me to the world."

Leaf Sheep is John Elway

<p>Michael Becker/FOX; FOX</p> John Elway as Leaf Sheep

Michael Becker/FOX; FOX

John Elway as Leaf Sheep

The season's cutest contestant didn't make it very far. Leaf Sheep was eliminated in the season 12 premiere after singing "I Like It, I Love It," by Tim McGraw, and revealed to be legendary Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway.

Wasp

<p>Michael Becker/FOX</p> Wasp on 'The Masked Singer'

Michael Becker/FOX

Wasp on 'The Masked Singer'

Wasp remains in the Group B competition.

Goo

<p>Michael Becker/FOX</p> Goo on 'The Masked Singer'

Michael Becker/FOX

Goo on 'The Masked Singer'

Goo remains in the Group B competition.

Bluebell on 'The Masked Singer'

<p>Michael Becker/FOX</p> Bluebell on 'The Masked Singer'

Michael Becker/FOX

Bluebell on 'The Masked Singer'

Bluebell remains in the Group B competition.

Buffalo

<p>Michael Becker/FOX</p> Buffalo on 'The Masked Singer'

Michael Becker/FOX

Buffalo on 'The Masked Singer'

Buffalo, revealed in the season premiere to be three singers instead of the previously teased single crooner, is the only remaining contestant from Group A.

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The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.

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