![]() Same for Fifth Harmony’s Ally Brooke, who recently tried out for Dancing With the Stars. New Kids on the Block’s Jordan Knight has already stamped his reality card on The Surreal Life, perhaps suggesting he’d be open to go back into the reality rodeo. (Which is saying something, given that it had Michelle Freakin’ Williams in Season 2!) Knowing that, producers have a few ways to play this: do they go for classic '90s and 2000s bands akin to Destiny’s Child, go contemporary, or go pre-1990s? In its third season, The Masked Singer is sure to attract a level of celebrity even higher than it has in the past. Boy Bands and Girl Groupsįormer contestants: Michelle Williams (Butterfly, Season 2), Adrienne Bailon (Flamingo, Season 2), Joey Fatone (Rabbit, Season 1)Īs with many reality shows, the caliber of celebrity goes up as the show’s popularity crests. (Maybe Simpson’s son, Bronx Mowgli, will be on Season 22!) Which member of reggae's famous Marley family will be the first to appear on Masked Singer? It could be Rita Marley or Skip Marley, who was recently featured on Katy Perry’s single, “Chained to the Rhythm.” Don’t rule out a name like Lisa Marie Presley who, like Simpson, has name recognition not only because of her last name but because of her infamous marriage to Michael Jackson. And that goes double for his wife, aughts pop phenomenon Ashlee Simpson, who has the distinction of being both a part of the Simpson family and the Ross family. Going off the musical families who've previously been represented on the show, it wouldn’t be that much of a stretch to imagine Evan Ross, Diana’s son, making an appearance. Members of famous families seem to have an automatic spot in almost every reality TV, and The Masked Singer is no exception. The Member of a Famous Familyįormer contestants: Kelly Osbourne (Ladybug, Season 2), Tori Spelling (Unicorn, Season 1) Rumer Willis (Lion, Season 1) The only problem is that it’s much less of a guessing game when, as with Knight and Labelle, their voices are so recognizable. Dionne Warwick would definitely draw headlines if she appeared, as would a name like Anita Baker. Another great mix of pipes and personality is Sheryl Lee Ralph, who proved to be reality TV gold when she appeared as a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race. The first name that comes to mind is Chaka Khan, who not only has an undeniable set of pipes, but is also a full-on personality prime for TV. Neither Labelle nor Knight had a long reality TV resume prior to Singer, so who Fox might try to nab next is really up for grabs. ![]() This is not to say that none of the other singers who have appeared on the show lack talent, but none reach the legend level embodied by Season 1’s Gladys Knight or Season 2’s Labelle. The Classic Diva Singersįormer contestants: Gladys Knight (Bee, Season 1), Patti Labelle (Flower, Season 2) Finally, I think the right mix of talent, fame, and willingness might lie in Season 3 runner-up Diana DeGarmo. ![]() If they wanted to keep it in the Season 5 Idol family, why not try Taylor Hicks, whose “Soul Patrol” victory was a national nightmare that we may not have wanted, but totally deserve. If they’re looking for more American Idol alums, they could do Clay Aiken, who's already spent most of his career as a punchline. For example, Vince Neil or Charo, both former Surreal Life housemates on VH1, are just kooky enough to be at home in a celebrity singing competition with dazzling outfits. There are many celebs Fox could ask to join the Season 3 cast who would fit this mold. Showbiz veteran Osmond was previously seen on Dancing with the Stars, while Daughtry was, of course, discovered on American Idol’s chock-full-o’-talent Season 5. ![]() The Singer with a Reality TV Pastįormer contestants: Donny Osmond (Peacock, Season 1), Chris Daughtry (Rottweiler, Season 2)īoth Osmond and Daughtry have been able to top the charts and get people to tune into their past reality TV ventures. Trying to soothsay which of the many celebrities may show up clad in a flora or fauna-inspired suit of nightmares is not an exact science, but the show has definitely established a handful of archetypes from which to pull potential crooners.Īhead of show’s third season, which premieres in Sunday's cushy post-Super Bowl slot, we've broken down the types of celebs the show seems to go for, and offered up some suggestions for who might fill the bill in each category. For two seasons, The Masked Singer has been a reality TV phenomenon that merges three staples of the genre: the live singing of American Idol and The Voice, the technicolor pageantry of Skin Wars, and the B-list celebrity rosters of the VH1 celebreality heyday. ![]()
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