12 things you didn't know about 'The Masked Singer' judges

Frank OlitoOct 2, 2020, 22:33 IST

The judges on "The Masked Singer."Michael Tran/ Getty

"The Masked Singer" has just returned for its fourth season with the same judges.
Musicians Nicole Scherzinger, who grew up in Hawaii, and Robin Thicke, who wrote music as a teenager, are both judges on the show.
Ken Jeong, who is an actual doctor, and Jenny McCarthy, who is a New York Times bestselling author, are also judges on "The Masked Singer."

In 2019, Americans were first exposed to the brilliance of "The Masked Singer," where celebrities sing live and dress in elaborate costumes to hide their identities.

While those celebrities are incognito, the panel of judges is filled with famous faces. For the last three seasons, comedian Ken Jeong, singer Robin Thicke, singer Nicole Scherzinger, and TV personality Jenny McCarthy judged the competition, and they've all returned for the fourth season, which premiered on September 23.

As you guess who's who on this season's "The Masked Singer," here are some things you might not have known about these very recognizable judges.

Ken Jeong filmed his breakout role in "Knocked Up" by taking a week off from his actual job as a doctor.

Ken Jeong in "Knocked Up." Good Morning Bloopers/ YouTube

Jeong is no stranger to singing. In fact, he loves karaoke and was even the MC for a karaoke night when he was in college.

Jeong singing. NBC/ Getty

Jeong is arguably best known for getting naked in "The Hangover" ... but it wasn't in the script.

Jeong in "The Hangover." Strombo/ YouTube

Nicole Scherzinger was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Nicole Scherzinger at "Moana" premiere. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

Although Scherzinger is known for her pop music as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls, she also sings opera.

Scherzinger performing "Phantom of the Opera." NscherzingerFan/ YouTube

In addition to singing, Scherzinger is a great dancer, and she won the 10th season of "Dancing with the Stars."

Scherzinger on "Dancing with the Stars." Rick Rowell / Getty

At just 17 years old, Robin Thicke wrote "Love Is On My Side" for Brandy.

Robin Thicke. Robb D. Cohen/AP Photo

Although Thicke is known for his music, he has taken a stab at acting, appearing in "The Wonder Years" and "The New Lassie."

Robin Thicke with his father, Alan. Charley Gallay/ Getty

Thicke earned over $5 million for his most popular and most controversial song, "Blurred Lines."

Robin Thicke in the "Blurred Lines" music video. Robin Thicke Vevo

Before becoming a Playboy Bunny, Jenny McCarthy was badly bullied in high school.

Jenny McCarthy talking about her bullying on "Ellen." The Ellen Show/ YouTube

Although many think McCarthy is anti-vaccine, she has said she supports safe vaccinations.

McCarthy and her son. Barry Brecheisen/ Getty

Many don't know that McCarthy is a New York Times bestselling author.

McCarthy and one of her books. John M. Heller/ Getty

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