Who is Showbird on The Masked Singer season 12?

Promo image of Showbird in The Masked Singer season 12
(Image credit: Michael Becker/FOX)

It's time for The Masked Singer season 12 and this season the show is taking things to a whole new level with more celebrities, bigger masks and lots of surprises. Among the group of contestants on this season, we want to know who is Showbird on The Masked Singer season 12. 

Showbird made her debut in the season 12 premiere, "Who Can It Be Now?," airing September 25. 

There are lots of exciting theme nights coming up including Miley Cyrus Night, Barbie Night, Footloose Night, Sports Night, 60's Night, Thanksgiving Night and the ever-popular Soundtrack of My Life Night. Here's a look at the synopsis for The Masked Singer season 12: 

"The Masked Singer is reaching new heights in season 12. Panelists Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg return as the series commemorates acclaimed franchises Barbie and Footloose, along with the iconic artist Miley Cyrus in a pop culture-piercing night that salutes her music catalog. New this season, clues are everywhere and hidden in all-new places: strategically embedded in costumes, in song choices and on-stage moments. And for the first time in the show's history, viewers will get the biggest clue yet as each of the 15 masked singers will be endorsed by a celebrity Masked Ambassador. These Ambassadors, all alums of the series, have a special connection to each singer and provide major new clues about their friends' identities. The episode will feature showstopping celebrity performances from five all-new masked celebrities and a jaw-dropping reveal no one saw coming!"

Ready to start guessing? Let's try to figure out who is Showbird on The Masked Singer season 12!

Who is Showbird on The Masked Singer season 12?

Showbird ended up being Community's Yvette Nicole Brown. 

Who is Showbird on The Masked Singer season 12? Theories

Who Can It Be Now Night theories: Jennifer Hudson, Taraji P. Henson, Kerry Washington

Footloose Night theories: Yvette Nicole Brown, Taraji P. Henson

Who is Showbird on The Masked Singer season 12? Song picks

Who Can It Be Now Night song pick: "Just Fine" by Mary J. Blige

Footloose Night song pick: "Let's Hear It For the Boy" by Deniece Williams

Who is Showbird on The Masked Singer season 12? Clues

What will the clues reveal about Showbird's identity? Take a look below!

Footloose Night clues: 

Clue: Music Box "Now, that’s more my vibe. Because back in 94, I was part of a hip-hop empire."

Voiceover Clue: "I always knew that if I had a chance to do something in front of the lights, I’d do something good with it. So when I got that chance, work became my entire life. I was married to it. But I couldn’t help but feel like maybe something was missing. Real love. The kind like Ren and Ariel found in Footloose. Then recently, I reconnected with an old friend bird, who unexpectedly became my love bird. Not you, Colton. He’s encouraged me to rekindle my first flame, one I gave up for two decades: Singing. But his love helped me find that carefree confidence again. Which led me here. So tonight, let’s here it for my baby. My love bird."

Who Can It Be Now Night clues:

Masked Ambassador: Joel McHale

Ambassador Voiceover: "I want to introduce you to a good friend, it’s Showbird, everyone."

"I laugh because that’s very true. I am jealous. And I know you’re a little bit out of your element but don’t worry. You’re going to be just fine."

Showbird Voiceover: "Honestly, I’m just as confused as you are. I mean, I never imagined all of this for myself. I was a total tomboy growing up and a total nerd. Legos, Comic-Con, the works. I thought I’d keep things a little more humble, low key. Modest. Not bearing my soul is some of the biggest blockbuster movies ever. Unlike Joel here."

Gift Clue: popcorn

The Masked Singer season 12 airs Wednesdays at 8 pm ET/PT on Fox and streams the following day on Hulu.  

Sarabeth Pollock
Editorial Content Producer

 

Sarabeth joined the What to Watch team in May 2022. An avid TV and movie fan, her perennial favorites are The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, true crime documentaries on Netflix and anything from Passionflix. You’ve Got Mail, Ocean's Eleven and Signs are movies that she can watch all day long. She's also a huge baseball fan, and hockey is a new favorite.  

When she's not working, Sarabeth hosts the My Nights Are Booked Podcast and a blog dedicated to books and interviews with authors and actors. She also published her first novel, Once Upon an Interview, in 2022.