The Masked Singer (Belgian TV series) season 1 explained

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Host:Niels Destadsbader
Winner:Sandra Kim as "Queen"
Runner Up:Giovanni Kemper as "Diver"
Num Episodes:8
Network:VTM

The first season of The Masked Singer based on the Masked Singer franchise which originated from the South Korean version of the show King of Mask Singer. It premiered on VTM on 18 September 2020, and is hosted by Niels Destadsbader.[1] The season was won by singer Sandra Kim as "Queen", with actor-singer Giovanni Kemper finishing second as "Diver", and actor Kevin Janssens placing third as "Wolf".[2]

The season was very successful with every episode having more than 1 million viewers. The final made a record with having more than 2 million viewers, giving broadcoaster VTM the highest rating in more than 20 years.[3] One of the highlights of this season was the instant recognition by panelist Damen of her ex-colleague Aerts. Their reunion after the unmasking of Aerts even made headlines in the Netherlands.[4] [5]

Because of the high ratings, the show was renewed for a second season.[6]

Cast

Panelists and host

Niels Destadsbader was the host of the series. Jens Dendoncker, Julie Van den Steen and Karen Damen were permanent members of the panel. In every episode, there was another guest judge.

EpisodeGuest judge
1Sean Dhondt
2Leen Dendievel
3 Guga Baúl
4Ingeborg
5Laura Tesoro
6Vincent Banić
7Lize Feryn
8Sean Dhondt

Karen Damen guessed eight out of ten contestants correctly, making her the highest scoring judge. Julie Van den Steen only managed to guess three contestants. Jens Dendocker didn't guess any of the contestants.

Contestants

Stage nameCelebrityOccupationEpisodes
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Koningin ("Queen")Sandra KimSingerWINWINWINWINWINSAFESAFEWINNER
Duiker ("Diver")Giovanni KemperDancer WINWINWINWINRISKSAFESAFERUNNER-UP
Wolf Kevin JanssensActorWINWINRISKWIN WINRISKSAFETHIRD
Suikerspin ("Candyfloss")Nora GharibActressWINRISKRISKSAFEOUT
Aap ("Monkey")Ruth BeeckmansActressRISKWINWINRISKWINOUT
Zeemeermin ("Mermaid") Kathleen AertsSingerRISKRISKWINOUT
Duiveltje ("Devil")Andy PeelmanActorWINRISKRISKOUT
OtterSam BettensSingerRISKRISKOUT
Libelle ("Dragonfly")Dina TersagoTV PersonalityRISKOUT
Monster Bart TommeleinPolitician OUT

Episodes

Episode 1 (18 September)

+ Performances on the first episodeStage name Song Identity Result
1Monkey"Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X & Billy Ray CyrusRISK
2Diver"Dusk Till Dawn" by Zayn & Siabgcolor=#F888FD WIN
3Dragonfly"La Isla Bonita" by MadonnaRISK
4Devil"Someone You Loved" by Lewis Capaldibgcolor=#F888FD WIN
5Monster"Leef" by André Hazes Jr.Bart Tommeleinbgcolor=salmon OUT
6Queen"Unstoppable" by Siabgcolor=#F888FD WIN
7Otter"Bad Guy" by Billie EilishRISK
8Wolf"Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Mindsbgcolor=#F888FD WIN

Episode 2 (25 September)

A new contestant "Mermaid" enters the competition.

+ Performances on the second episodeStage name Song Identity Result
1Diver"Treat You Better" by Shawn Mendesbgcolor=#F888FD WIN
2Mermaid"A Million Dreams" from The Greatest ShowmanRISK
3Devil"I'll Be There For You" by The RembrandtsRISK
4Wolf"Use Somebody" by Kings of Leonbgcolor=#F888FD WIN
5Dragonfly"Instagram" by Dimitri Vegas & Like MikeDina Tersagobgcolor=salmon OUT
6Queen"Don't Start Now" by Dua Lipabgcolor=#F888FD WIN
7Otter"When Doves Cry" by PrinceRISK
8Monkey"Baby One More Time" by Britney Spearsbgcolor=#F888FD WIN

Episode 3 (2 October)

A new contestant "Candyfloss" enters the competition.

+ Performances on the third episodeStage name Song Identity Result
1Candyfloss"Good as Hell" by Lizzobgcolor=#F888FD WIN
2Otter"Feeling Good" by Michael BubléSam Bettensbgcolor=salmon OUT
3Monkey"Shallow" by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooperbgcolor=#F888FD WIN
4Mermaid"Physical" by Dua LipaRISK
5Queen"Writing's on the Wall" by Sam Smithbgcolor=#F888FD WIN
6Wolf"Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" by Shania TwainRISK
7Devil"Youngblood" by 5 Seconds of SummerRISK
8Diver"Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovibgcolor=#F888FD WIN

Episode 4 (9 October)

+ Performances on the fourth episodeStage name Song Identity Result
1Devil"Goud" by BazartAndy Peelmanbgcolor=salmon OUT
2Queen"Blinding Lights" by The Weekndbgcolor=#F888FD WIN
3Monkey"Don't Call Me Up" by MabelRISK
4Diver"Lay Me Down" by Sam Smithbgcolor=#F888FD WIN
5Wolf"My Prerogative" by Bobby BrownRISK
6Mermaid"Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrusbgcolor=#F888FD WIN
7Candyfloss"Hoe het danst (English)" by Marco Borsato, Davina Michelle & Armin van BuurenRISK

Episode 5 (16 October)

In this episode, only one of the masked singers at risk was saved from elimination by the judges. The bottom two contestants went up against each other in a sing-off. The audience chose the winner, the runner-up was unmasked.

+ Performances on the fifth episodeStage name Song Identity Result
1Mermaid"Bang Bang" by Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki MinajRISK
2Wolf"Leave a Light On" by Tom WalkerWIN
3Candyfloss"Never Seen the Rain" by Tones and IRISK
4Monkey"Creep" by RadioheadWIN
5Diver"Heartbreaker" by Loïc NottetRISK
6Queen"Always Remember Us This Way" by Lady GagaWIN
Sing-off details
1Mermaid"Hold Back the River" by James BayKathleen Aertsbgcolor=salmon OUT
2DiverWIN

Episode 6 (23 October)

Each contestant performed a song. Two contestants were saved from elimination by the audience, one contestant was saved by the judges. The remaining two contestants went up against each other in a sing-off. The audience chose the winner, the runner-up was unmasked.

+ Performances on the sixth episodeStage name Song Identity Result
1Candyfloss"Kiss" by PrinceSAFE
2Wolf"Teeth" by 5 Seconds of SummerRISK
3Queen"Euphoria" by LoreenSAFE
4Diver"Jealous" by LabrinthSAFE
5Monkey"California Gurls" by Katy PerryRISK
Sing-off details
1Monkey"Shut Up and Dance" by Walk the MoonRuth Beeckmansbgcolor=salmon OUT
2WolfWIN

Episode 7 (30 October)

Each contestant performed two songs. Two contestants were saved from elimination by the judges, one contestant was saved by the audience. The remaining contestant was unmasked.

+ Performances on the seventh episodeStage name Song Identity Result
1Wolf"Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" by Backstreet BoysSAFE
"Pony" by Ginuwine
2Diver"Arcade" by Duncan LaurenceSAFE
"Think About Things" by Daði & Gagnamagnið
3Queen"Girl on Fire" by Alicia KeysSAFE
"California Dreamin" by Sia
4Candyfloss"Who You Are" by Jessie JNora GharibOUT
"Crazy in Love" by Beyoncé

Episode 8 (6 November) - Finale

After each contestant performed two songs, two of them were saved by the audience and the third one was unmasked. The remaining two contestants went up against each other in a sing-off. The audience chose the winner, after which both the runner-up and the winner were unmasked.

+ Performances on the eighth episodeStage name Song Identity Result
1Diver"High Hopes" by Panic! at the DiscoSAFE
"Dusk Till Dawn" by Zayn feat. Sia
2Wolf"Wicked Game" by Chris IsaakKevin JanssensTHIRD
"Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" by Shania Twain
3Queen"River Deep, Mountain High" by Tina TurnerSAFE
"Unstoppable" by Sia
Sing-off details
1Diver"This Is Me" by Keala SettleGiovanni Kemperbgcolor=silver RUNNER-UP
2QueenSandra Kimbgcolor=gold WINNER

Ratings

Official ratings are taken from CIM, which includes viewers who watched the programme within 7 days of the original broadcoast.[7]

EpisodeDateViewersWeekly ranking
118 September 20201.247.4633
225 September 20201.511.7621
32 October 20201.541.3712
49 October 20201.577.0151
516 October 20201.538.2432
623 October 20201.591.5521
730 October 20201.811.4581
86 November 20202.048.8851

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Niels Destadsbader presenteert wereldwijde tv-hit 'The Masked Singer': "Zelfs ik weet niet wie er meedoet". 10 January 2020. HLN.be. nl.
  2. Web site: Alle ‘Masked singers’ ontmaskerd. 6 November 2020. DeStandaard. nl.
  3. Web site: Finale van The Masked Singer was best bekeken VTM-programma in 20 jaar . De Standaard. 7 November 2020. nl.
  4. Web site: Zeemeermin reageert na heftigste ontknoping in ‘The masked singer’: “Eén ding had ik onderschat” . HetNieuwsblad. 16 October 2020. nl.
  5. Web site: Emotioneel weerzien K3 na ontmaskering Kathleen in Vlaamse Masked Singer . AD. 17 October 2020. nl.
  6. Web site: ‘The Masked Singer’ krijgt tweede seizoen. HLN. 7 November 2020. nl.
  7. Web site: Top 20 CIM. www.cim.be . 1 February 2022.

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