The Masked Singer's costume designer reveals how his wacky masks are created
3 years, 3 months ago

The Masked Singer's costume designer reveals how his wacky masks are created

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It may be a celebrity guessing game, but the real stars of The Masked Singer are undoubtedly the incredible costumes. Behind the masks: The Masked Singer's costume designer Tim Chappel has revealed how his wacky masks are created - and what happens to them once the show is over 'We start throwing around ideas directly after we finish a season,' Chappel, 53, said of the design process, adding that things 'get serious' 16 weeks before the show. Talented: Oscar-winning costumier Tim Chappel has created the show's masks since 2019, and this season's designs are nothing short of spectacular, with characters such as Pavlova and Vampire captivating fans of all ages For example, the Dolly mask was so tall it had a tendency to tip over, meaning the performer's costume had to be perfectly balanced before they went on stage. 'We start throwing around ideas directly after we finish a season': Chappel spoke to Popsugar about the extraordinary amount of work that goes into bringing his sketches to the stage Delicate balance: Chappel, whose film credits include Miss Congeniality and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, also revealed that many of his larger-than-life creations - such as Dolly - require special engineering to make sure they don't fall over 'All sets and costumes are kept and reused': As for what happens to the masks and set pieces once the show is over, Chappel said nothing goes to waste 'All sets and costumes are kept and reused. The Masked Singer Australia continues Monday at 7.30pm on Channel 10 Fantastical: For this year's third season, he introduced a slew of mind-boggling new masks, including Professor, Mullet, Atlantis, Baby, Kebab, Lightning, Duster and Piñata

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Channel 10 confirms a premiere date for The Masked Singer Australia
2 years, 5 months ago

Channel 10 confirms a premiere date for The Masked Singer Australia

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4 years, 4 months ago

The bizarre celebrity feud behind the scenes of The Masked Singer

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