How Much Do Contestants On ‘The Masked Singer’ Make?

When it comes to reality competitive series, there is one new show that easily takes the cake, The Masked Singer! The show, which aired back in 2019, is hosted by none other than Nick Cannon and features an array of celebrities who perform each week. However, the judges and viewers at home have to guess who is singing as each and every contestant is in costume!

With 11 seasons having come and gone and Season 12 premiering on September 25, fans are now wondering what the selection process is like and whether the masked singers get paid! While viewers know that the show's judges, which is made up of Nicole Scherzinger, Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, and the hilarious Ken Jeong, make quite a lot of money doing what they do. However, are the celeb contestants also getting paid? Let's find out!

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Updated September 2024: This article has been updated to reflect the most recent information about what the masked singers get pad on "The Masked Singer."

Do The Masked Singers Earn A Salary?

The masked singers on The Masked Singer do not make any money

The Masked Singer first made its way over to the United States in January 2019 when FOX aired the very first season. The show has become an international sensation, with franchises in countless countries. While it originated in South Korea, fans in the U.S are absolutely obsessed with the show, and cannot get enough! The entire concept has the panel of judges, made up of major names from Nicole Scherzinger to Robin Thicke, along with viewers at home, have to guess which celebrity contestant is singing on stage.

While this sounds easy enough, celebs are not only in costume but have their speaking voices altered to keep their identity hidden. Each week, a celeb is voted off the show and must reveal who they are. In past seasons, the show has had celebs such as Patti Labelle, Jesse McCartney, Chaka Khan, Drew Carey, and Kelly Osbourne to name a few. Although it is expected that contestants receive some form of a weekly stipend, as they do on Dancing with the Stars it turns out the celebs on The Masked Singer don't make a single penny!

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According to Bustle, the show itself is purely "just for fun."

"Each person behind the masks is a celebrity of some kind who presumably has plenty of money and opportunities, so it wouldn't make sense to give them even more."

While this may come as a shock, considering celebrities are normally compensated on other shows such as DWTS, and Celebrity Big Brother.

Bustle had even mentioned that when celebs aren't paid, they can at least choose a charity of their choice to raise money for, however, "that doesn't seem to be the case here."

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It appears the show is definitely on to something. Considering these celebs have enough money to last them a lifetime, producers kept it about the laughs rather than the cash.