Here We Go Again
Another year, another batch of celebrities hiding behind ridiculous costumes. Honestly, at this point, you’d think people would start recognizing the voices faster. But nope. Every season, the judges get it wrong. Every season, viewers at home swear they’ve cracked the case. And every season, somebody pulls off a mask and leaves everyone stunned.
Mask Singer is back for its ninth season. The first episode lands on April 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. PT / 10:30 p.m. ET on TF1. There will be seven episodes total this time around, so you’ve got a decent stretch of guessing ahead of you.
When Does “Mask Singer” Season 9 Episode 1 Come Out?
The premiere drops on April 25, 2026. TF1 is airing it at 7:30 p.m. PT / 10:30 p.m. ET. After that, new episodes roll out weekly. Same time, same channel. Easy enough to remember.
What’s the Point of All This?
Okay, so here’s the setup. Twelve famous people put on over-the-top costumes. Not just masks—full outfits. We’re talking feathers, sequins, giant animal heads, the works. Nobody knows who they are. Then they sing. Some of them are actually good. Some of them are hilariously bad. Either way, the host and a panel of judges try to figure out who’s hiding underneath.
The audience plays along too. That’s really the whole appeal. You sit there, watching a giant penguin belt out a pop song, and you think, “Wait… is that a retired athlete? An actor? Somebody I haven’t thought about in ten years?” Then the clues roll in, and suddenly you’re way too invested.
Season 9 Episode 1 introduces the first batch of masked singers. There will be performances. There will be terrible guesses. And at the end, somebody goes home—which means they take off the mask, and the whole truth comes out.
Who’s on the Panel This Season?
The usual crew is back. You’ve got:
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Camille Combal as the host
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Kev Adams on the panel
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Chantal Ladesou on the panel
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Laurent Ruquier on the panel
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Michaël Youn on the panel
They’ll be joined by a rotating guest judge now and then, but the core group is pretty solid at this point.
How Can You Watch It?
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In France: TF1 is your go-to. Watch live or catch up on the network’s streaming platform later.
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Outside France: This one gets trickier. You might need to check if TF1 content is available in your region, or go the VPN route.
A Few Practical Details
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Season: 9
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Total Episodes This Season: 7
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Where It’s Filmed: Mostly studio work in France. Nothing too exotic.
Anything Else Worth Knowing?
Look, Mask Singer isn’t trying to be high art. It’s a guessing game with glittery costumes and the occasional surprisingly good vocal performance. The real fun is watching the panel argue while you’re at home convinced you’ve figured everything out. Spoiler alert: you’re probably wrong. But that’s part of the charm.
Set a reminder for April 25, 2026. Grab a snack. Get ready to yell at your screen when the judges miss what feels like an obvious clue.