‘The Masked Singer’ Spoilers: First Celebrity Participant Revealed, Contestant Clues [Recap]

Fox’s new singing reality show, “The Masked Singer,” which is based on the South Korean series “King of Mask Singer,” premiered its first episode Wednesday night. The program features 12 celebrity contestants in full-on, identity-concealing costumes singing their hearts out to beat the others.

At the end of each episode, one contestant is sent home and asked to unmask and reveal to everyone who they are. Along the way, there are clues given out about everyone’s true identity, giving the panelists — Jenny McCarthy, Robin Thicke, Nicole Scherzinger and Ken Jeong— and viewers the chance to make their best guesses.

“The Masked Singer” premiere kicks off with host Nick Cannon making a Mariah Carey reference within the first five minutes — “Some [contestants] may be friends, some of them I may have married” — before the real competition starts up.

Here’s a recap of which contestants performed during episode 1, what song they sang and a breakdown of the clues given. At the end, the first celebrity contestant is revealed.

Peacock (performed: “The Greatest Show” by Hugh Jackman)

• Height: 5’ 9”
• Weakness: Craves attention
• He chose to be the peacock because they both have a love of the spotlight.
• He hit the stage for the first time at five years old.
• He likes the piano and decks of cards.
• Putting on shows is in his blood.
• Your parents might’ve had posters of him in their bedrooms.
• He was friends with Michael Jackson.
• He’s been part of a magic act before.

Hippo (performed: “My Prerogative” by Bobby Brown)

• Height: 5’ 10”
• Strength: Unpredictable
• He’s used to performing in front of thousands of fans.
• He always dances whenever he wins, even if he gets in trouble for it.
• He’s got game and a voice, but no one’s heard it before.
• He’s used to being in arenas.
• He has no problem with getting a check at a diner for 10 grand.
• When Scherzinger asked if he’s a basketball player, he said his “favorite pastime is bowling.”

Monster (performed: “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen)

• Height: 5’ 8”
• Weakness: Misunderstood
• The world labeled him a monster.
• He wants to rewrite his mixtape to prove he’s “more than just puff and fluff.”
• He was at the top of his game, but then the game changed.
• He took a break from being in the public eye.
• Is he a professional singer? “Not to everyone.”

Unicorn (performed: “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten)

• Height: 5’ 6”
• Strength: Made of magic
• She grew up in Beverly Hills.
• She dreamt of singing when she was young, but then someone she looked up to said she wasn’t any good.
• Many people told her she wasn’t good enough throughout her life.
• They call her “Bird.”

Deer (performed: “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons)

• Height: 6’ 3”
• Strength: Longevity
• He’s competitive.
• People wouldn’t necessarily agree that he’s much of a singer.
• He thinks people have a hard time getting past what he’s known for.
• He’s been knocked down many times, and his antlers get taped up in the clue video.
• He spoke about the Wild Wild West.
• He told Ravens to beware.
• When asked about the Wild Wild West, he simply responds, “I love horses.”

Lion (performed: “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody” by Fergie feat. Q-Tip and Goonrock)

• Height: 5’ 6”
• Strength: Noble
• She wants people to see her perform without any preconceived notions.
• She’s considered Hollywood royalty.
• She’s leaving her pride, or group, to sing on her own.
• She said her pride is made up of lots of women.

Which contestant was sent home? Hippo, Monster and Deer were in the bottom three, with the Hippo getting the boot in the end.

When the contestant unmasked himself, who was revealed to be underneath?

… Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, Antonio Brown!

Which celebrities are inside the rest of the costumes? You’ll just have to keep tuning in to “The Masked Singer” on Wednesdays on Fox at 9 p.m. EST to find out.