Fox is currently working out its strategy for its Masked universe and whether The Masked Dancer will continue to fit into that.
The show, which premiered on December 27, has yet to be renewed for a second season but the network’s alternative chief Rob Wade said that it was currently figuring out where and when it might fit if it was to be renewed.
“We’re really happy with The Masked Dancer, we thought it was a great show,” Wade said. “We are just figuring out where it fits into our Masked strategy. We’re looking to see where and when that would play best. We filmed it right in the middle of the pandemic and we took a lot of lessons from it. We’ve got a lot of really nice ideas should there be a season two and we’re figuring out where and when that might be.”
Wade’s comments came on a call after Fox unveiled its fall schedule for the 2021-22 season.
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The network has ordered a number of new unscripted series including singing competition Alter Ego and Next Level Chef a new cooking format from Gordon Ramsay. I Can See Your Voice, hosted by The Masked Singer panellist Ken Jeong, is returning for a second season with The Masked Singer back for season six.
But the network has a number of decisions to make across its unscripted schedule.
It has a number of series airing this summer including season four of Beat Shazam, season 20 of Hell’s Kitchen, season two of Lego Masters, season two of Mental Samurai, season 11 of MasterChef and new series Crime Scene Kitchen.
It now needs to figure out if any of these will return after their current seasons as well as shows such as Game of Talents and Name That Tune, as well as make official decisions on Ultimate Tag, Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back and Cherries Wild.
I hope they decide to start the Masked Dancer soon. They should have it come on every year after The Masked Singer is over. I love both shows.
I enjoyed the Mask Dancer. I would hate to see it go.
I Think? In mu opinion that would help the show, the dancers and the overall experience of the show. Is to put the dancers in costumes and masks that are still fantasy but easier too move in? And not so bulky and heavy. The ballets do it? How can they really showcase their talent if they cant move freely. It was like maked singer dances. The judges Were basically the only difference. Ken constantly got on Paulas nerves. There should be 2 more qualified judges and not some random actors. They picked up because they were willing to work during the pandimic! Same thing with the show that followed I can hear you sing. But I think with these changes and its only minor ones. Judges that actually been dancers professionally and ?Again ANOTHER Host besides Nick Cannon. Too change it up. Instead of feeling like he changed clothes and hopped studios. Given the fact? It came out 1st season during the heights of the pandimic? I think it should be given a chance. I don’t believe there is anything to loose. America Got Talent is in the mon tues time slot and Masked dancer has not much competition on the Wednesday at 8oclock. Its summer time kids are out of school as well! Nobody thought masked singer was gonna make it EITHER! People thought the whole thing was weird! And look at it now! Thanks for letting voice my opinion!
The masked dancer was hard to watch 1st episode but I said will give another episode a go and pleased I had. I hope you find good placement. I got so many others to watch it.
So the masked dancer. Is in a tough spot everything. They are saying there like 5 keys factors but all factors. are on the line exactly. I know it was made to be a promotional stunt. But they know other network are interested in it but just to used it against them. So the shouldn’t sale it just yet. I think when the show lose it zast it should bid it out. On one of those show pitch networks a few will bid could be wise.