This past Wednesday night, February 18, viewers tuning in for a new episode of “The Masked Singer” were surprised to find a rerun instead. Season 14 is taking a brief hiatus this week, with FOX airing a repeat of a star-studded cancer fundraiser special that originally aired in 2024.
The decision to air a rerun was not due to any dramatic behind-the-scenes reasons, according to a FOX representative. This break comes as NBC continues to air the Olympics in primetime, which began on February 6. In order to maintain momentum throughout the season, FOX appears to be spacing out the remaining episodes of “The Masked Singer.” This strategic move ensures that the show stays on track for its just-announced finale date of April 1.
In place of the regular episode of “The Masked Singer,” FOX decided to honor the late James Van Der Beek, who tragically passed away from colorectal cancer on February 11, by airing an encore broadcast of “The Real Full Monty.” Hosted by Anthony Anderson, this special originally aired in December 2024 and aimed to raise awareness and funds for cancer charities and research. The special featured celebrities like Mandy Moore, Taye Diggs, Bruno Tonioli, and Tyler Posey, along with special cameos from Don Cheadle, Joel McHale, and Mario Lopez.
Fans eagerly awaiting the return of “The Masked Singer” can mark their calendars for Wednesday, February 25, when the show will be back with a brand-new episode at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. The theme for this episode? Spice Girls Night. And to add to the excitement, Taraji P. Henson, who was previously unmasked as Scarab earlier this season, will return as a special guest panelist.
With only a handful of episodes left before the season 14 finale on April 1, the competition is heating up. As the field of contestants narrows down, viewers can expect some surprises and twists along the way. Stay tuned for the return of “The Masked Singer” next week and to see which contestants will take the stage for Spice Girls Night.
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