'The Masked Singer’ fans find judge Ken Jeong 'annoying' due to his overly enthusiastic behavior on Fox show
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In the most recent episode of 'The Masked Singer' Season 11, which revolved around TV show theme songs, Ken Jeong enthusiastically showed his support for the Group C contestants, which included performances by the mysterious individuals behind the masks of Clock, Lizard, and Poodle Moth.
Jeong was visibly excited, standing up and cheering on the singers as they took the stage to showcase their vocal talents and entertain the audience. The energy in the room was electric as the competition heated up and the mystery surrounding the identities of the masked singers deepened. Jeong's lively reactions added an extra layer of excitement to the already thrilling and suspenseful episode.
The latest episode of the show also introduced a new Wildcard contestant known as Sir Lion. As the episode came to a close, Sir Lion and Lizard found themselves facing off in the Smackdown round, where they delivered a stunning performance of 'Who Are You', the iconic theme song from 'The Masked Singer'.
When it was all said and done, the panel of judges decided to advance Lizard in the competition, resulting in Sir Lion being eliminated from the show. Surprisingly, the famous personality hidden behind the Sir Lion mask turned out to be none other than the well-known radio and television host, Billy Bush.
Soon after, the devoted followers of the show began discussing Judge Ken Jeong's demeanor exhibited during his time on the show.
A Reddit user said, "Anyone like Ken?"
Another user chimed in, "Ken sit your a** down!"
A third user commented, "I'm sorry it was funny the first 40 times. Now it's just getting annoying Ken."
Followed by a user who penned, "I really enjoyed when Ken got or maybe more was encouraged to make real guesses last season."
An X user said, "Ken Jeong is about as talented as clipped toenails."
Ken Jeong is about as talented as clipped toenails.
— Complicated Sturgeon 🍊🇺🇸🇮🇱 (@WQuaffle2) March 28, 2024
How much money does Ken Jeong get paid for 'The Masked Singer'?
Ken Jeong has been a panelist on 'The Masked Singer' since its premiere in 2019, however, his earnings for the show have not been revealed publicly.
The judges on the Australian version of 'The Masked Singer' earn anywhere from $250,000 to $500,000 per season, according to a report from The Daily Mail. It is presumed that judges on the US version of the show likely receive a significantly higher salary than their Australian counterparts.
It has been reported by Yahoo that the annual income for the judge position falls within the range of $1.25 million to $2.5 million for each season.
After working as a practicing physician for several years, Jeong decided to switch careers and pursue his passion for comedy and acting.
“Leaving medicine to go to entertainment was so scary, and it was so nerve-racking. I really didn’t know what was going to happen. And then also just pivoting and doing other types of entertainment, you just don’t know what’s going to happen. You just hope for the best, and you just keep moving forward. And I think I’ve just learned along the way,” he told Parade in 2023.
Then, the 54-year-old standup comedian said, “I think Masked Singer has a lot to do with it, just having fun along the way. Just kind of owning what you’re doing and embracing it, seeing if you if things can come full circle.”
Which celebs have been unmasked on 'The Masked Singer' Season 11?
As of this moment, a total of four celebrities have had their identities revealed on the eleventh season of the popular TV show, 'The Masked Singer.'
The unveiling of these famous individuals began in the premiere episode, where the comedian Kevin Hart was unmasked while wearing the Book disguise. This was followed by the revelation of Savannah Chrisley, who cleverly concealed herself as an Afghan Hound in the second episode.
In the subsequent third episode, the renowned 'MasterChef' judge and Restaurateur Joe Bastianich shocked viewers as he emerged from behind the Spaghetti and Meatballs mask. Lastly, in the fourth episode, it was unveiled that the well-known television host Billy Bush disguised himself as the majestic Sir Lion.
The new episodes of 'The Masked Singer' Season 11 release every Wednesday at 8 pm ET on FOX.