The Masked Singer (Australian TV series) season 2
| Company type | Television series season |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment, Television |
| Founded | August 10, 2020 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Reality television |
| Parent | Network 10 |
The second installment of The Masked Singer Australia was confirmed for renewal in October 2019 and premiered on 10 August 2020. Hosting duties were once again carried out by Osher Günsberg. This season included 12 contestants and was broadcast over 11 episodes on Network 10.
On 14 September 2020, during the Grand Finale, Bonnie Anderson performing as "Bushranger" claimed victory. The runner-up position went to Kate Miller-Heidke as "Queen," while Eddie Perfect, known as "Frillneck," secured third place.
Production
Costume design for the season was led by Australian Academy Award and BAFTA recipient Tim Chappel, famed for his contributions to The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the traditional live studio audience was substituted with production staff dressed in costumes who maintained social distancing protocols. A select group of Australian viewers joined as a virtual audience, watching live performances online and casting votes for their preferred characters. Each episode saw the contestant with the fewest votes unmasked, while virtual voters were kept unaware of eliminations to maintain confidentiality.
On 22 August 2020, production was halted after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in 16 confirmed cases connected to the show. Consequently, all cast, judges, and crew entered self-isolation. Except for the finale—which was filmed just hours before production ceased—all episodes had been completed prior to the suspension.
Panellists and host
Due to Australia's travel restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Lindsay Lohan did not return for this season. Comedian Urzila Carlson stepped in as her replacement.
Returning judges included radio presenter Jackie O, singer-songwriter Dannii Minogue, and comedian Dave Hughes. Hosting responsibilities were resumed by Osher Günsberg.
Contestants
Season two showcased a lineup of 12 participants. According to Network 10, the cast was notably varied, featuring Hollywood actors, recipients of Emmy Awards and Logies, chart-topping musicians, and a triple Olympian ranked among the world’s top ten athletes. Together, these celebrities held an impressive collection of accolades: 22 platinum records, 11 gold records, 13 ARIA Awards, and two World Cup titles.
| Stage name | Celebrity | Occupation | Episodes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | |||
| Bushranger | Bonnie Anderson | Singer | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WINNER | |||
| Queen | Kate Miller-Heidke | Singer | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | RUNNER-UP | |||
| Frillneck | Eddie Perfect | Singer/comedian | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | THIRD | |||
Episode 1 (10 August)
| # | Performer alias | Song performed | Revealed identity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goldfish | "Post Malone" originally by Sam Feldt | Template:N/A | AT RISK |
| 2 | Puppet | "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley | Template:N/A | VICTORIOUS |
| 3 | Queen | "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd | Template:N/A | VICTORIOUS |
| 4 | Echidna | "Faith" performed by George Michael | Mark Philippoussis | ELIMINATED |
| 5 | Dragonfly | "True Colours" by Cyndi Lauper | Template:N/A | AT RISK |
| 6 | Frillneck | "Bang Bang" by Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj | Template:N/A | VICTORIOUS |
Episode 2 (11 August)
| # | Performer alias | Song performed | Revealed identity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sloth | "Good as Hell" by Lizzo | Template:N/A | VICTORIOUS |
| 2 | Wizard | "Firework" originally by Katy Perry | Template:N/A | AT RISK |
| 3 | Kitten | "Don't Start Now" by Dua Lipa | Template:N/A | VICTORIOUS |
| 4 | Hammerhead | "Working Class Man" by Jimmy Barnes | Michael Bevan | ELIMINATED |
| 5 | Cactus | "Just A Girl" by No Doubt | Template:N/A | AT RISK |
| 6 | Bushranger | "Bills" by LunchMoney Lewis | Template:N/A | VICTORIOUS |
Episode 3 (17 August)
| # | Performer alias | Song performed | Revealed identity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Dragonfly" | "Dance Monkey" originally by Tones and I | "Template:N/A" | SAFE |
| 2 | "Frillneck" | "Breaking Me" by Topic & A7S | "Template:N/A" | SAFE |
| 3 | "Queen" | "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones | "Template:N/A" | SAFE |
| 4 | "Goldfish" | "It's My Life" originally by Bon Jovi | "Christine Anu" | ELIMINATED |
| 5 | "Puppet" | "Somebody to Love" by Queen | "Template:N/A" | SAFE |
Episode 4 (18 August)
}Episode 5 (24 August)
- Opening act: "Can't Stop the Feeling!" performed by Justin Timberlake
| # | Performer alias | Song performed | Revealed identity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Bushranger" | "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga | "Template:N/A" | SAFE |
| 2 | "Wizard" | "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye feat. Kimbra | "Template:N/A" | SAFE |
| 3 | "Sloth" | "Higher Love" originally by Kygo feat. Whitney Houston | "Katie Noonan" | ELIMINATED |
| 4 | "Kitten" | "The Day You Went Away" by Wendy Matthews | "Template:N/A" | SAFE |
| 5 | "Cactus" | "I Love It" by Icona Pop feat. Charli XCX | "Template:N/A" | SAFE |
| # | Performer alias | Song performed | Revealed identity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dragonfly | "Tik Tok" originally by Kesha | Sophie Monk | ELIMINATED |
| 2 | Queen | "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," famously sung by Marilyn Monroe | Template:N/A | SAFE |
| 3 | Frillneck | "Mad World" by Michael Andrews featuring Gary Jules | Template:N/A | SAFE |
| 4 | Puppet | "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee | Template:N/A | SAFE |
Episode 6 (25 August)
- Opening performance: "Came Here for Love" by Sigala & Ella Eyre
| # | Performer alias | Song choice | Identity revealed | Result status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wizard | "Raise Your Glass" by Pink | Isaiah Firebrace | ELIMINATED |
| 2 | Bushranger | "Be Alright" by Dean Lewis | Template:N/A | SAFE |
| 3 | Cactus | "I Touch Myself" originally by Divinyls | Template:N/A | SAFE |
| 4 | Kitten | "One Way Or Another" by Blondie | Template:N/A | SAFE |
Episode 7 (31 August)
| # | Performer alias | Song selection | Identity revealed | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frillneck | "Land of 1000 Dances" by Wilson Pickett | Template:N/A | SAFE |
| 2 | Bushranger | "Motivation" performed by Normani | Template:N/A | SAFE |
| 3 | Cactus | "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler | Lucy Durack | ELIMINATED |
| 4 | Queen | "Shake It Off" originally by Taylor Swift | Template:N/A | SAFE |
| 5 | Puppet | "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran | Template:N/A | SAFE |
| 6 | Kitten | "All The Small Things" by Blink-182 | Template:N/A | SAFE |
Episode 8 (1 September)
| # | Performer alias | Song performed | Identity revealed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puppet | "Take On Me" originally by A-ha | Template:N/A | SAFE |
| 2 | Queen | "Lose You to Love Me" by Selena Gomez | Template:N/A | SAFE |
| 3 | "Kitten | "You Don't Own Me" originally sung by Lesley Gore | "Julia Morris | ELIMINATED |
| 4 | "Bushranger | "Need You Now" performed by Lady A | "Template:N/A\" | SAFE |
| 5 | "Frillneck | "Can't Hold Us" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis | "Template:N/A\" | SAFE |
Episode 9 (7 September)
- Group opening number: "This City" performed by Sam Fischer
Episode 11 (14 September) — Grand Finale
- Owing to COVID-19 safety protocols, the judging panel was spread across various locations: Dannii and Dave appeared from the Melbourne studio, Jackie joined Osher in Sydney, and Urzila participated from New Zealand.
- Group performance featured the song "Together" by Sia
| # | Performer alias | Song choice | Revealed identity | Result status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Puppet | "Livin' la Vida Loca," originally Ricky Martin's hit | "Simon Pryce | ELIMINATED |
| 2 | "Frillneck | "Don't Dream It's Over," popularized by Crowded House | "Template:N/A\" | SAFE |
| 3 | "Bushranger | "One Last Time," performed by Ariana Grande | "Template:N/A\" | SAFE |
| 4 | "Queen | "Dancing on My Own," originally by Robyn | "Template:N/A\" | SAFE |
| # | Stage name | Song | Revealed identity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frillneck | "Devil Inside" by INXS | Eddie Perfect | THIRD PLACE |
| 2 | Queen | "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor | Kate Miller-Heidke | RUNNER-UP |
| 3 | Bushranger | "When Love Takes Over" by David Guetta & Kelly Rowland | Bonnie Anderson | CHAMPION |
See also
- List of Australian television series
- The Masked Singer Franchise
- It Takes Two
- Australian Idol
- Australia's Got Talent