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'The Masked Singer' Season 10 introduces 'Ding Dong Keep It On Bell' twist to raise stakes for contestants

'The Masked Singer' Season 10's masked singers are Annonymouse, Donut, Hibiscus, Hawk, S'More, and Anteater

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Masked Singer's 'Ding Dong Keep it On Bell' is a feature that allows a judge to save a contestant of their choice from elimination. 

In previous seasons, judges were allowed to ring the bell three times each. But, it could only be rung once per group. 

With the masked singers being divided into 3 groups, one singer from each group could potentially be saved with the help of the Ding Dong Keep it On Bell.

The ones who are saved then face off in a special redemption episode, where two are unmasked and the winner joins the rest of the 'survivors' who haven't been unmasked.

But FOX is changing up things — in Season 10, the Ding Dong Keep it On Bell can only be used in the Battle Royale semi-final episodes. 

The judge in the Battle Royale can choose to save only one contestant from elimination, moving them directly to the finale.

What is special about 'The Masked Singer' Season 10?

Since 'The Masked Singer' is completing a decade, the viewers will be seeing some new twists and turns in the storyline.

The premiere episode will immediately follow the NFL Double Header.

Moreover, there will be a special celebrity performance. FOX claims Season 10's premiere episode will have "one of the biggest, can't-miss unmaskings in the show's history."

This time, we will also see the return of the previous seasons' singers, pairing up for duet performances.

The masked singers coming up in 'The Masked Singer' Season 10 are Donut, Hibiscus, Hawk, S'More, and Anteater.

Which masked singers are returning for 'The Masked Singer' Season 10?

The celebrity alumni will be seen pairing up with each other in order to perform in the new season. 

Fans will see Michelle Williams, Butterfly Mask from Season 2, pairing up with Rumer Willis, Lion from Season 1. Moreover, Joey Fatone, Rabbit from Season 1, will pair with Bow Wow, Frog from Season 3, and Victor Oladipo, Thingamajig from Season 2, will pair with Barry Zito, Rhino from Season 3.

What is the new format of 'The Masked Singer' Season 10?

'The Masked Singer' Season 10 will see a slight change in the format.

The competition among the masked singers will include 3 separate group of singers. This will make the contestants move ahead to the Battle Royale semi-finals. 

The episodes will also bring in the wild card entries to shake up the competition. One wild card will be introduced per group.

Moreover, Ding Dong Keep it On Bell will save one contestant from elimination, moving directly to finale.

When will 'The Masked Singer' Season 10 release?

'The Masked Singer' Season 10 will air on Wednesday, September 27, at 8 pm ET/PT on FOX. The new episodes will continue to release every Wednesday.