The Masked Singer Season 12: Which Music Icon Was Named the Champion in the Finale?

Wasp in The Masked Singer season 12 finale
Credit: Fox | Fair use for promotional purposes

Wasp in The Masked Singer season 12 finale
Credit: Fox | Fair use for promotional purposes

The Masked Singer season 12 finally named its champion in the recently aired finale, and a music icon turned out to be the celebrity behind the mask.

In the days before the finale's airing, fans speculated which celebrities might be behind the last two remaining contestants. As it turns out, many of them were right.

Who is The Masked Singer Season 12 Champion?

The Buffalos were crowned as the champions of The Masked Singer season 12. The iconic music group Boyz II Men was revealed to the celebrities behind the masks.

As a result, Boyz II Men made history as the first group to be named the champion of the hit reality series.

The final round was between the Buffalos and the Wasp with the former ended up prevailing after each gave two energetic performances on stage.

The second-placed Wasp was revealed to be iconic R&B singer Mario. A lot of fans have figured out in the past few weeks that he might be the identity behind the celebrity.

After the champion was crowned, both Boyz II Men and Mario performed their respective signature songs as encore performances which made the audience in the studio more excited on their presence.

Is The Masked Singer Season 13 Happening?

Following the airing of the season 12 finale, the biggest question that fans now have is whether season 13 is happening.

Fortunately, the series was already renewed for season 13 a while ago and production already took place.

In a TV spot that was released during the night of the finale, it was revealed that "Lucky 13" will be the theme of the season.

Fox teased in their statement: "Who said 13 was an unlucky number? Just when you think you’ve seen it all, season 13 of The Masked Singer is back with the luckiest, most fun season full of clues and special unmaskings with its all-new 'Lucky 13' theme."

Host Nick Cannon and panelists Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Rita Ora, Ken Jeong, and Robin Thicke are returning in the new season.

The Masked Singer season 13 is set to premiere on Fox on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

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