'Masked Singer Pilipinas’ returns for spectacular Season 3

TV5’s Masked Singer Pilipinas storms into its highly anticipated third season this May with a new lineup of costumed celebrities, a fresh mix of iconic judges, and a promise to deliver the “MASKsimum Experience ng Taon.”

From mystery to melody, Season 3 raises the stakes as it combines flamboyant stagecraft with the fun of detective work. Sixteen new contestants—each cloaked in dazzling, imaginative costumes—will take the stage to belt out show-stopping numbers while keeping one thing hidden: their true identities.

The face behind the frenzy

Returning to helm the musical mayhem is multi-talented performer and seasoned host Billy Crawford, whose charisma and energy have become synonymous with the show. With his quick wit and electrifying stage presence, Billy guides viewers through the drama, the performances, and the highly anticipated reveals.

This season, Billy is joined by a new set of superstar judge-detectives who bring together diverse musical backgrounds and uncanny intuition. Leading the panel is award-winning actress and pop culture icon Nadine Lustre, who lends her instincts and artistry to every guess. Alongside her is seasoned performer Janno Gibbs, whose decades-long experience in showbiz gives him a vocal radar sharper than ever.

Rounding out the team are breakout singer-songwriter Arthur Nery, whose ear for emotional nuance makes him a formidable guesser, and the timeless Pops Fernandez, the Philippines’ Concert Queen, whose legacy on the stage gives her an edge in unmasking even the most disguised of voices.

“It’s a dream panel,” shares Sienna G. Olaso, First Vice President and Head of Channels and Content Management at Cignal. “With Billy at the helm and this incredible mix of judges, the energy and entertainment will be on a whole new level.”

From phenomenon to phenomenal

Adapted from the global hit that began in South Korea, Masked Singer Pilipinas blends the excitement of reality TV with the spectacle of performance art. Since its Philippine debut in 2020, it has captivated Filipino viewers with its unpredictable reveals, meme-worthy clues, and goosebump-inducing vocals.

In Season 1, fans were stunned when singer Daryl Ong, hidden beneath the “2-2-B” costume, emerged as the inaugural winner. Season 2 kept audiences on the edge with even more elaborate disguises and a tightly contested finale.

Now, Season 3 promises to top it all.

“We’re taking everything to another level,” says Guido R. Zaballero, TV5 President and CEO. “The success of the first two seasons proved how much Filipinos love the thrill of the Masked Singer. Season 3 is our most ambitious yet.”

What to expect: The masked and the marvelous

This season, fans can look forward to:

• 16 masked celebrity contestants, each performing anonymously and competing week after week

• All-new costume creations that push the boundaries of design, fantasy, and spectacle

• Electrifying vocal battles featuring a wide range of genres and emotions

• A whirlwind of clues, theories, and surprises that will have fans guessing until the final curtain

• Weekly unmasking reveals that are guaranteed to go viral

“Our entire production team poured their hearts into making this season the most spectacular yet,” says Valerie Del Rosario, President and COO of STUDIO VIVA and Senior VP for Content Creation at Viva Communications. “Every clue, every stitch, every performance was crafted to deliver an unforgettable experience.”

The countdown begins

Who’s behind the mask? That’s the question the entire country will be asking when Masked Singer Pilipinas Season 3 premieres on 17 May (Saturday) and 18 May (Sunday) at 7:45 PM, only on TV5 and Sari Sari Channel.