Save this article to read it later.
Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection.
I was swept into both the mystery and the bizarre spectacle ofThe Masked Singers premiere.
There was no reason to watch anymore: The singing isnt that good, nor is the judging.
The mystery offered byThe Masked Singeris truly everything.
After seeing the costumes and knowing who the singers are, the episodes are a waste of time.
Here are five things the show can do to become its best self.
Use the South Korean format and turn this into a two-night live event.
When a singer loses at any point, they take off their mask immediately.
Thats just too slow.
But the original format would work as a two-night or even just two-hour special that airs periodically.
Dump the judging panel or at least let the judges do more.
true or false?)
would justify their presence.
Cast actual singers, or celebrities who can actually sing.
The Masked Singershould have actual singers under masks, like the South Korean version does.
Keep the magnificent costumes.
Marina Toybinas costumes are haunting, wild, and absolutely the best part of the show.
She should win one forThe Masked Singer, too, because her work is the highlight of the series.
Do something else with the unmasked singers.
But theres no attempt at trying to understand anything: Why this costume?
Why appear on this ridiculous show at all?
Im not asking for a Barbara Walters interview, but these are basic things that viewers deserve to know!
Then the eliminated celebrity sings again.
Why would we want to hear the worst singer again?
That approach might make sense onAmerican Idol, giving someone one last moment in the spotlight.
Not here, not when the singing was pretty terrible.
