See new ‘Masked Singer’ season 9 costumes, from the mythological to the mystical

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A new season of The Masked Singer is upon us, and that means a fresh batch of costumes to obsessively overanalyze. As Fox unveils the new outfits that will be disguising the celebrity contestants, EW will round up all the mythological, mystical, silly, and sometimes downright scary costumes here.

So click on through, see if you “know EXACTLY who this is,” and tune in Wednesdays on Fox at 8 p.m. ET/PT to see if you’re right, starting with the season 9 premiere.

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Do you gnome who this is? We don’t either, but this costume looks like it could be easily concealing something — multiple people, à la season 6’s Beach Ball? Another fictional character, like season 5’s Snail? Time will tell…

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Now this costume looks like a real dark horse in the competition. Complete with leather, chains, fiery details, and a sassy pose to go with those boots, this costume is champing at the bit to bring some heat to the Masked Singer competition.

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With itsss tantalizing teal color, intricate clothes, and sssnake appendages galore, this costume is impossssible to look away from. Which isss unfortunate, if you know your Greek mythology.

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We have questions about this one. B-52s, is that you? Also, does this mean there’s a Country Lobster somewhere? Or a Pop Lobster? Either way, with its studded vest and black leather pants, this crustacean is ready to rock & roll. Let’s just hope it doesn’t boil under all that pressure.

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Early birds, beware: This costume is ready to slay the competition, and it’s not afraid to stay up late to do it. Looking not dissimilar to season 4’s Snow Owls, this majestic white bird appears more ready to face the witching hour with its black accents.

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With its hip jumpsuit, goggles, and Converse, this costume is all ready for that hustle and floe — ice floe, that is. They have big paws to fill on The Masked Singer stage: Previous ursine contestants include season 3’s Bear (Sarah Palin) and season 7’s Miss Teddy (Jennifer Holiday).

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With its bright blue face mask and sleek suit, this furry fiend looks more like it belongs in the Guardians of the Galaxy and less like the forever tormentor of neighborhood dogs we’re accustomed to. Nevertheless, with that big bushy tail and the little acorns attached to its vest, this costume is definitely one to go nuts over.

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Isn’t Little Red Riding Hood supposed to be the one with the, ahem, red riding hood? Nevermind that — this costume looks like a cross between the concept art for Dr. Strange and those wolf T-shirts that were all the rage about a decade ago. Nevertheless, it looks fierce, and here’s to hoping the competitor inside it is just as fearsome to the competition.

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This little salamander, with its big eyes, sweet smile, and sticky fingers, is one of the cutest to grace the Masked Singer stage yet — in spite of its mouthful of a name. Best of luck to the panelists and Nick Cannon having to say “Axolotl” a bunch on national television.

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California [rolls], we’re unforgettable. It took nine seasons, but sushi is officially making its debut on The Masked Singer stage. This tasty classic joins past foodie costumes including Taco, Banana, Ice Cream, Egg, Mushroom, Broccoli, Cupcake and many more.

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If the contestant inside this costume doesn’t sing something from The Hunchback of Notre Dame, what was the point?! With its intricately gilded wings and stony exterior, this costume looks like it’s fresh off the French landmark, looking around for its friend Quasimodo. “What I’d give, what I’d dare, just to live one day out there…”

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It’s an antelope! It’s a rabbit! It’s… a Jackalope? Between this costume and Medusa, The Masked Singer is dipping more and more into mythological creatures this season. In this case, it’s the North American myth of a jackrabbit with an antelope’s horns, hence the name. Who knew a Jackalope was supposed to be so cute?

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What do you get when you mix a moose with a hipster lumberjack with Chris Pratt? This costume, apparently. (Once you see it, you can’t unsee it). 

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Its bright and colorful plumage and oddly regal outfit make for a somewhat odd combo, but here’s to hoping this bird soars high above the competition regardless, and isn’t plucked out of the competition too soon.

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It only took 9 seasons for The Masked Singer to finally grant our wishes for a fairy costume — and she is fabulous. Winged details and fun color combinations galore keep this from looking like a child’s Halloween costume. And are those glowing tendrils and fingertip fairy dust we see?