ET is on the case with our top theories on the famous faces behind those elaborate masks.
Get out your magnifying glasses, flip open your notebooks and bring up a new Google tab one last time, detectives -- The Masked Dancer returns tonight for the grand finale! Fox's fun new guessing game is crowning a new champ Wednesday night, after Cotton Candy, Sloth and Tulip duke it out to be the series first-ever champ.
We're here to break down all the fresh new hints, dish on the fun spoilers and collect all the clues about the hidden celebs' secret identities. We're also here to keep track of everyone who's been unmasked.
From hints buried deep in the show's various clue packages throughout the season, to some of the internet's best guesses and aggregated deductions, we're compiling a comprehensive breakdown of every piece of evidence to try and crack the case of who's under each elaborate mask.
As more stars are unmasked as the season progresses, ET will update this master list with new clues and theories about the celebrity inside each costume. For now, here's a look at what we know thus far about the stars inside the Masked Dancer costumes!
--- GROUP A ---
HAMMERHEAD -- **REVEALED!!
The Clues:
-- From Ep. 1
The Internet's Most Popular Guesses: Mikey Day, Michael Phelps, Vinny Guadagnino
Out Best Guess: Just based on the voice clue alone, we can't help but agree that it does sound a lot like Mikey Day, but it's still really too soon to know for sure.
And the Star Is...
... Jersey Shore star and exotic dancer Vinny Guadagnino!
TULIP
The Clues:
-- From Episode 1:
The Internet's Most Popular Guesses: Sadie Sink, Millie Bobby Brown, Addison Rae, Maddie Ziegler, Mackenzie Ziegler.
Out Best Guess: Tulip definitely knows how to dance, and the professional skill hits at Maddie Ziegler. There's a good chance she'll be around for quite a while longer.
CRICKET -- **REVEALED!!
The Clues:
-- From Episode 1:
The Internet's Most Popular Guesses: Ashton Kutcher, Ray Romano
Out Best Guess: Literally, we have no clue whatsoever.
And the Star Is:
... celebrated singer Brian McKnight!
DISCO BALL -- **REVEALED!!
The Clues:
-- From Episode 1:
The Internet's Most Popular Guesses: Ice-T, Smokey Robinson
Out Best Guess: The clue package indicates that it's Ice-T. They're a shark fin (his character on Law & Order: SVU is Fin. And there's literally a cup of iced tea being poured.
And the Star Is...
... Actor and hip-hop legend Ice-T!
EXOTIC BIRD -- **REVEALED!!
The Clues:
-- From Ep. 1:
The Internet's Most Popular Guesses: Shakira, Brittany Spears, Paris Hilton, Kat DeLuna
Out Best Guess: Like Cricket, this could literally be anyone who is more than fairly decent at dancing. We're gonna have to see more!
And the Star Is...
... celebrated songstress and former America Idol winner Jordin Sparks!
--- GROUP B ---
ZEBRA -- **REVEALED!!
The Clues:
-- From Ep. 2:
The Internet's Most Popular Guesses: Ricky Martin, Oscar De La Hoya
Out Best Guess: Given the footwork and some of the competitive clues, it seems like there's a good chance Zebra could be a boxer. Our money is on Oscar De La Hoya, but it's a tough call this year.
And the Star Is...
... iconic boxer and sports hero Oscar De La Hoya!
ICE CUBE -- **REVEALED!!
The Clues:
-- From Ep. 2:
The Internet's Most Popular Guesses: Al Gore, Vanilla Ice
Out Best Guess: Literally no idea. It's someone older, and Vanilla Ice would fit the bill when it comes to fame level, so I guess that fits? But were not sure, by a long shot.
And the Star Is...
... Bill Nye the Science Guy!
MOTH -- **REVEALED!!
The Clues:
-- From Ep. 2:
The Internet's Most Popular Guesses: Omarosa, Taylor Swift
Out Best Guess: Well, it sure is not Taylor Swift, so if the internet sleuths are right, it's Omarosa? This show is impossible to solve.
And the Star Is...
... Elizabeth Smart!
COTTON CANDY
The Clues:
-- From Ep. 2:
The Internet's Most Popular Guesses: N/A
Out Best Guess: N/A
SLOTH
The Clues:
-- From Ep. 2
The Internet's Most Popular Guesses: N/A
Out Best Guess: N/A
The Masked Dancer premieres Dec. 27 on Fox.
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