“ The Masked Singer ” returns later this month, and Variety has exclusive footage of one of the opening performances — along with two more costume reveals. First, we see "Ship" performing a slowed-down, atmospheric version of Bastille ’s “Pompeii” in the premiere episode airing on Fox on Wednesday, Sept 25th.

Two more costumed characters, "Leaf Sheep" and "Woodpecker," are revealed, joining "Ship" and the previously announced "Chess Piece."

New this season, clues will be “strategically embedded in costumes, in song choices and on-stage moments.” And the fifteen celebrity contestants will be endorsed by a “celebrity Masked Ambassador,” made up of previous participants including Dick Van Dyke (Season 9’s Gnome), Jewel (Season 6 winner as the Queen of Hearts), Ne-yo (Season 10 winner as the Cow) and DeMarcus Ware (Season 11’s Koala).

As previously announced , “The Masked Singer” returns next month for Season 12 with a new batch of theme nights, including tributes to Mattel’s Barbie as it hits its 65th anniversary, and the film “Footloose” as it marks its 40th anniversary.

Miley Cyrus will also be celebrated with an episode dedicated to her musical repertoire, while also new is a “Who Are You Fest,” featuring music from “memorable festival lineups,” as well as a “Sports Night” and a “60’s Night.” Recurring themes that are back include “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Night.”

The new season, which premieres on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. ET on Fox, welcomes back panelists Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg. Nick Cannon returns as the host.

During the 2023-24 broadcast season, The Masked Singer averaged a 0.6 Live + 7 Day rating in the adults 18-49 demographic and 5.9 million multiplatform viewers season-to-date according to Fox. The show remains Fox’s No. 1 unscripted series, a title it has held every season it has aired.

Vanessa Hudgens won the Season 11 crown as Goldfish, beating out Scott Porter , who had performed as Gumball. Other performers last season included Thelma Houston (Clock), Chrissy Metz (Poodle Moth), Corey Feldman (Seal) and Clay Aiken/Ruben Studdard (Beets), Jenifer Lewis (Miss Cleocatra), Kate Flannery (Starfish), Charlie Wilson (Ugly Sweater), DeMarcus Ware (Koala), Colton Underwood (Love Bird), Sisqó (Lizard), Billy Bush (Sir Lion), Joe Bastianich (Spaghetti & Meatballs), Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (Book).

“The Masked Singer” is a production of Fox Alternative Entertainment. Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis and Cannon are executive producers, while Seitchik serves as showrunner. The program is based on a South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.