‘The Masked Singer’ Season 9 Premiere Reveals First Two Celebrities, Including a Legend Who’s the Show’s Oldest Yet

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Production on Season 3 of HBO Max’s Emmy-winning comedy “Hacks” has paused as star Jean Smart recovers from a heart procedure. Smart revealed on Thursday that she had successfully undergone the procedure and was doing well. “February is American Heart Month — a time when the nation spotlights heart health, so it feels important to share with all of you that I am recovering from a recent, successful heart procedure,” Smart wrote on her Instagram account. “I am fortunate to have excellent professional care and support from family and friends while I continue to recuperate. Please listen to your body and talk to your doctor — I’m very glad I did!”

returned for the second night of season 9 on Wednesday, celebrating all things ABBA! Helmed by host Nick Cannon and overseen by stalwart panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger, Wednesday's episode saw reigning champion Medusa face off against two new challengers -- Rock Lobster and Night Owl.So who went home and who moved on? Each week, ET will be breaking down the biggest moments and most surprising unmaskings in each new episode of the hit reality singing competition series.

Dick Van Dyke is opening up about the reasons he’s so energetic at the age of 97.

SPOILER ALERT – Do not read ahead if you have not watched the new episode of The Masked Singer!

The Masked Singer is back for season nine!

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 9 season premiere of “The Masked Singer,” which aired Feb. 22 on Fox. The Winner Takes It All: “The Masked Singer” paid tribute to Swedish super group ABBA on Wednesday — and unmasked two 1980s icons in the process. Pop ingenue Debbie Gibson, who first hit it big in 1987 as a 17-year-old sensation who wrote and sang her own songs, was unmasked as the Night Owl, while comedian and “America’s Got Talent” judge Howie Mandel — who rose to recognition on the 1980s medical drama “St. Elsewhere” — was revealed to be the Rock Lobster. Gibson was a last-minute addition to the episode after the celebrity who was originally set to appear had to exit after testing positive for COVID. With less than 24 hours to taping, Gibson agreed to step in.

The Masked Singer is back for season nine!

The Masked Singer is back for season nine!

live performance on “The Masked Singer” — spoke out about defying the aging process in an interview with Yahoo, saying there are four things that help him maintain his youthful vigor. Van Dyke first credited his good genes for the fact he feels fabulous at the age of 97. Secondly, the actor said that his 51-year-old wife, Arlene Silver, was instrumental in helping him feel young.

The Masked Singer US star Nicole Scherzinger set pulses racing after she debuted her stunning platinum blonde hair transformation.Proving blondes really do have fun, the 44-year-old posed up a storm for a series of sizzling snaps posted to her Instagram.Nicole, who is no stranger to pulling off a jaw-dropping look, oozed confidence and style in her latest sizzling ensemble.READ MORE: Masked Singer US judge confessions - Grand Canyon romp, 'groupie role play' and car sexPouring her famous figure into a colourful sequin-emblazoned dress, the Poison hitmaker truly looked nothing short of sensational.Nicole’s skintight dress also boasted a dramatic shoulder pad, a cut-out torso and a thigh-high split, showing off plenty of her smooth soft skin.Elevating her height and accentuating her long toned legs, the singer slipped into a pair of platformed black heels.What got everybody talking the most though, was Nicole’s Uber-hair transformation.The Pussycat Doll's usually chocolate locks had been switched out for bright blonde tresses, with a dark root.Smouldering to the camera, Nicole opted for a glamorous makeup look, sporting winged eyeliner, sky-high lashes and a pink gloss on her plump pout.“Game face on for season 9 of @maskedsingerfox," she captioned the post.

Rihanna has stunned the world with a bold new look after teaming up with A$AP Rocky and their child to grace Vogue’s front cover.Known for her ever-changing style, Rihanna’s latest photoshoot shows the star dressed in a gothic-inspired outfit as she proudly showed off her newborn son.On the front cover of the March issue, the star wore her iconic hair in a large, voluminous style with wavy roots and straight ends.READ MORE:The Masked Singer US fans 'panic' over Dick Van Dyke's wild TV appearance age 97She gazed down at the camera, striding through the sand as she grasped onto her partner A$AP Rocky who walked behind her holding their child.The singer wore a black halter neck dress adorned with diamonds around the collar and a huge thigh high slit up the side of the stunning piece.A black jacquard-style pattern ran throughout the entire dress, which nearly grazed the sand as it hit Rihanna just above her ankle.She added a black tie on her thigh and a shiny silver cuff around her wrist to complete the look.A$AP walked behind her, seemingly occupied with their newborn who beamed from ear to ear as his father carried him in his arms.The rapper wore a black leather vest with matching trousers, chunky black boots and adorned his neck with layers of silver chains.In another picture, Rihanna clutched her son while sitting on a lavish red silk bed in a dimly lit room.She wore a black off-the-shoulder dress with lace gloves that covered her elbows as an eery baby’s basket sat empty in the background.However the main focal point was her son, who looked like Rihanna's spitting image wrapped in a soft white blanket with a head full of delicate curls.In a third snap, Rihanna and A$AP had a moment to themselves as they were captured in

Dick Van Dyke proved he's still got it.  The 97-year-old was one of the stars unmasked during the premiere episode of Fox's "The Masked Singer" Wednesday night.  Van Dyke was singing as the Gnome, and as he revealed his identity host Nick Cannon remarked, "We are in the presence of an icon, ladies and gentlemen."  The audience and the panel of judges seemed stunned to see the legendary actor on stage. Nicole Scherzinger burst into tears as the rest of the panel, Jenny McCarthy, Robin Thicke and Ken Jeong, stood on the desk for a standing ovation.

Kylie Jenner has caused quite a stir with her latest photoshoot after she teased fans in a daring gold bikini.The mum-of-two loves to show off her curves in revealing outfits and skimpy bikinis, with her latest snaps being no exception to the rule.Kylie, who rose to fame on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, could be seen leaning on a wooden bench as the warm sunset filtered in through a window.READ MORE: The Masked Singer US fans 'panic' over Dick Van Dyke's wild TV appearance age 97The star closed her eyes, the picture of serenity as she moved her hand up to adjust her long brunette waves that cascaded down her shoulders.She tilted her head to the side, as her stunning features were highlighted by the evening sun and accentuated by her natural glowy makeup.Kylie wore a low-cut bikini top that revealed her ample cleavage and was attached in a halter style around her neck, helping to show off her toned stomach and tanned complexion.She paired the bikini top with a matching wrap around skirt with a large thigh slit on her left side.The beauty guru accessorised with a simple chain necklace and a cute red cherry charm.In her second picture, Kylie used her hands to prop herself up and puff out her chest as she gazed off into the distance.She flipped her voluminous curls to one side and pouted as she changed her pose for the selfie snap.In the caption, Kylie wrote that she was the “cherry on top” and fans could barely contain themselves as they flocked to fawn over the star.One called her "the blueprint" while another cheekily asked "where's the whipped cream".Another typed: "Beautiful, need to turn this into art."A third fan commented: "Wow, blessing my feed every time [you] post."One keen follower simply stated: "I can’t

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.The show poked fun at the former royals and in one shocking scene, a South Park character was shown farting on Meghan.South Park never named the characters as Harry and Meghan but there was a striking resemblance - with Harry’s iconic ginger hair and Meghan’s signature style showing recognisable parallels.READ MORE: The Masked Singer US fans 'panic' over Dick Van Dyke's wild TV appearance age 97The episode began by stating that the "Queen of Canada" had died and the prince and princess attended her funeral.'Harry and Meghan' arrived but were booed by their fellow royals over their treatment of the Canadian monarchy, while one of the family members farted on the princess’ face.The episode continued by following the couple onto their private jet as they embarked on their "Worldwide Privacy Tour".South Park’s gag was an obvious dig at Harry and Meghan, who have received a lot of real life press regarding their Oprah Winfrey interview, their Netflix docuseries and Harry’s new memoir titled Spare.The animated couple visited locations across the globe while loudly demanding that they wanted "privacy" and asked to be "left alone".'Harry and Meghan' then eventually settled down in South Park in an attempt to lead a normal life, but the locals are reluctant to welcome them.The pair have "privacy parties" on their front lawn and later on the prince and princess appear on the TV show Good Morning Canada.GMC’s presenter hosts the couple and asks whether 'Harry' hates journalists, to which he admits he does.However, the host counteracts his statement by pointing out that he is a journalist himself, as his memoir reports and reveals information about the Canadian royal family.The tome’s cover is eerily

The Masked Singer fans were recently left in awe after legendary performer Dick Van Dyke's identity was revealed under his Gnome costume.The U.S. version of the show saw the Mary Poppins actor, 97, sing When You’re Smiling by Frank Sinatra during the season nine premiere, but some online viewers were extremely concerned about his well-being.Fans flocked to Twitter during the show to share their thoughts on who the Masked Singer could be, but some had the shock of their lives when they saw Dick Van Dyke’s name was trending.READ MORE: Tana Mongeau saucily flashes lingerie and talks 'hooking up with her Uber driver'One viewer wrote: "@Twitter can you not give us a heart attack? Dick Van Dyke and Jimmy Carter are trending.

Entertainment Weekly, “I was so positive that nobody would ever guess it was me, that they would have somebody 97 years old on there.“I would say it’s the weirdest thing I’ve ever done. But they didn’t put a mask on me.

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when “The Masked Singer” unveiled one of the two costumed vocalists departing at the start of season nine.