The Masked Singer: 3 reasons why it’s the best reality show on TV

2. The show’s culture

In the entertainment world, drama is always in the driver’s seat as it is why viewers tune in. This program does a great job of making the mystery element the provider of its dramatic climax. There’s a clue package, a performance and. afterward, the judges take guesses as to who could be behind the mask based on the aforementioned information. In a way, this series is similar to Scooby-Doo. It is interactive, mysterious and at the end of each episode, there is an unmasking.

Furthermore, the tone of this program adds to the entertainment value. It is a show that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Additionally, the judges are not overly critical for the sake of trying to create drama. The judges are very animated and create a loose environment where the celebs can take the stage nerves free.

Creating this inclusive and lively atmosphere is probably what continuously draws in marquee celebrities. For those who are not professional musicians, they have a safe space to truly go out and try something they wouldn’t ordinarily do.

This element has brought in stars such as NFL All-Pro Antonio Brown, professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, and NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo as contestants. Plus, former child singers Raven-Symoné and Adrienne Bailon returned to the spotlight as musicians in season two, and in season three, Bow Bow made it down to the top three.

This format is perfect in a 2020 world. Performing under a mask really allows each person to perform without bias based on their appearance or viewers knowing who they are ahead of time. The celebs are not typecast nor are the actual musicians confined to either sing or perform the way they are typically branded in the public eye.

This allows the contestants to perform freely as they are anonymous until their big reveal. In the entertainment world, let alone life, how often is this the case?