Network 10 has revealed the all-star cast of judges joining Osher Gunsberg its new reality singing format The Masked Singer.
Lindsay Lohan, music hit maker Dannii Minogue, pop culture guru Jackie O and comedian Dave Hughes have all ripped up their busy diaries in order to play the country’s biggest game of guess who, The Masked Singer Australia.
As 12 celebrities take the stage hidden beneath bizarre disguises (like The Prawn and The Unicorn) this musical crack unit of detectives will take a handful of clues and the sound of each celebrity’s voice to try and unearth just who is behind the mask.
Lindsay Lohan started her career at the age of three as a child model and has since gone on to prove herself a triple threat within the entertainment industry. This lady knows good talent when she sees it.
On joining The Masked Singer Australia panel, Lindsay said: “The show has already been a huge success and I can only imagine it will get bigger. Each week will be so exciting to watch who performs and try and guess who’s behind the masks. I feel honoured to sit on the panel and be a part of such an amazing show.”
Making her mark as a global pop sensation over three decades, in recent years Dannii Minogue has stepped out of the studio and onto television screens, cementing herself as one of the industry’s sharpest talent spotters.
On why she thinks The Masked Singer Australia will stand out from other talent competitions, Dannii said: “The Masked Singer is an incredible show that already has fans around the world. I love the music, drama of the costumes, the fun of guessing the performers, and most of all the tension when the performer is revealed.”
One of the most powerful voices in Australian media, Jackie O has the entertainment world on speed dial, and she’s not afraid to call. Years at the top of her game has made her a hit maker, now Jackie O is ready to unearth Australia’s hidden talent.
On why she’s decided to take her place on the panel, Jackie said: “I was really excited by the concept, it’s so unique and like nothing we’ve seen on Australian TV before. I love that everyone can play along at home trying to guess which celebrities are under the mask. I’m also excited for my daughter to see it, she will love it.”
While he may not have the sweetest singing voice, Dave Hughes will certainly bring the laughs to an already bonkers entertainment series. Despite not having the musical nous of his fellow panellists, Dave believes he has his finger on the pulse of those playing along at home.
On his place on such and outstanding panel, Dave said: “Never has the phrase ‘thorn between the roses’ been more apt. I will attempt to give the common man’s view while sitting amongst these goddesses.”
Hosted by compare extraordinaire, Osher Günsberg, The Masked Singer Australia is produced by Warner Bros. Australia.
The panellist’s astonishing list of over-achievements:
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan
With years of experience in the entertainment industry, Lohan began her career as a model and child star, making her mark in family hits such as The Parent Trap and Freaky Friday. Lohan literally grew up in front of the camera, coming into her own in the lead role of Cady in cult teen comedy, Mean Girls.
Lohan continues to be a hugely successful international businesswoman, opening multiple Beach Clubs and most recently starring in her own MTV series Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club.
Dannii Minogue
Dannii Minogue
Dannii Minogue’s entertainment career has straddled music and television for nearly 40 years.
Singing and dancing her way into Aussie hearts as part of the young cast on Young Talent Time, Dannii has had her own global singing success twice over and cemented herself as a great nurturer of talent in her roles on Australia’s Got Talent, The X Factor UK and The X Factor Australia.
Jackie O
Now the highest-paid radio host, Jackie O first started working in Australian radio in 1993 and has since gone on to become one of the most powerful women in Australian media. As part of a Sydney radio duo with Kyle Sandilands, Jackie O brings the entertainment world to life daily, speaking with the world’s biggest stars often getting the scoop on pop culture’s biggest moments.
No stranger to television, Jackie O has been at the helm of some of the country’s biggest reality programs including a judging role on Popstars, hosting Australian Princess and co-hosting the 2008 series of Big Brother Australia broadcast on Network 10.
Dave Hughes
Dave Hughes
One of Australia’s busiest entertainers, Dave Hughes keeps the plates of comedy, radio and television all spinning at the same time.
Part of the powerhouse drive radio duo, Hughesy and Kate, Hughes keeps the country on their toes delivering his laconic humour with deadpan delivery each weekday. On TV, Hughes calls on some of Australia’s funniest minds to help him solve the country’s biggest issues in Hughesy, We Have A Problem broadcast on Network 10.