WARNING! THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS ABOUT THE MASKED SINGER SEASON 12!
The twelfth season of *The Masked Singer* is set to unveil more clues about its contestants than ever before, and it has recently disclosed significant hints regarding the identity of Dust Bunny. This season sees the return of host Nick Cannon, alongside the original panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, and Ken Jeong. Despite some ongoing criticism over Nicole Scherzinger’s absence, Rita Ora will once again be stepping in as a panelist. While fans appreciate Rita’s presence, Nicole is noticeably missed.
As reported by *EW*, *The Masked Singer* Season 12 is the first time this mystery celebrity competition is linking contestants with their masks by embedding clues directly into the costumes. Executive producer and showrunner Rosie Seitchik noted, “I think viewers just keep getting smarter and more clever, and they are so eager to play the game in different ways, that it really felt like this was the perfect time to up the ante and encourage people to look for bigger, better clues in even more unexpected places.”
“It’s a real 360-degree view for Dust Bunny.”
Dust Bunny’s costume is replete with clues. Enclosed within the pink dust ball are a toy car, fabric from an ice dancing costume, a large, multicolored lollipop, an air freshener for a car’s rearview mirror, and popcorn. Rosie mentioned that some clues for Dust Bunny are even located on the back of the costume. She explained, “It’s a real 360-degree view for Dust Bunny. A dust bunny just rolls around and picks up objects after all, and [this costume] picks up clues to Dust Bunny’s true identity.”
Rosie further divulged that the show will periodically add and remove clues throughout the season “just to keep everybody on their toes.” However, not every costume is as laden with obvious clues as Dust Bunny’s. She commented, “It’s a variation. Some costumes are a larger clue to who the people are based on the character itself. And then others have more specific objects. And it’s really based on the design, whether the design necessitates putting objects and props within them… So no, not every single one has the Dust Bunny treatment, but Dust Bunny is that design that calls for it.”
What Dust Bunny Clues Mean For The Masked Singer Season 12
The Masked Singer Season 12 Has Hidden Clues Everywhere
Beyond the costume clues such as those hidden in Dust Bunny’s mask, which offer a glimpse into the other masks, Season 12 of *The Masked Singer* will introduce Masked Ambassadors for each contestant. These ambassadors, all alumni of the show, have a connection to a singer and will provide additional clues. So far, Dick Van Dyke, Jewel, Ne-Yo, and DeMarcus Ware have been announced as Masked Ambassadors. These supplementary clues will ease the guessing game for viewers, offering more chances to make accurate predictions.
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The season also teased a snippet of contestant Ship’s debut performance of “Pompeii” by Bastille (shared via *The Masked Singer* YouTube page). Ship’s costume is equally detailed, suggesting a wealth of hidden clues similar to Dust Bunny. Based on Ship’s vocals and attire, fans have speculated she could be anyone from Annie Lennox to Paula Cole to Cher.
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*The Masked Singer* Season 12 promises more interactive fun. It presents a particular challenge when contestants exit the show after just one performance due to the scarcity of clues and performances compared to those progressing to later rounds. These new clues will not only facilitate guessing the contestants but will also inject freshness and excitement into *The Masked Singer*.
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As for Dust Bunny, the most prominent clue might be the piece from the ice dancing costume. This could indicate that the person is an athlete or portrayed one in a movie, which could also explain the popcorn. Alternatively, it might signify something entirely different. It will be exhilarating to witness Dust Bunny and the 14 other contestants, including Ship, Buffalo, Showbird, Leaf Sheep, Woodpecker, Goo, and more, taking the stage in *The Masked Singer* Season 12.
*The Masked Singer* Season 12 premieres on Wednesday, September 25 at 8 p.m. EDT on FOX.
Source: *EW*, *The Masked Singer*/YouTube, *The Masked Singer*/Instagram
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The Masked Singer is the American version of the popular Masked Singer competition. Developed by Craig Plestis, the series sees an array of celebrities dress up in elaborate costumes and masks, and then sing against one another in a competition format to be the last one standing. The American version is hosted by Nick Cannon.