FormerThe Masked Singerpanelist Nicole Scherzinger’s Broadway production ofSunset Boulevardis closing, which will open the door for her to return to the mystery celebrity singing competition series. WhenThe Masked Singerpremiered on August 05, 2025, Nicole was one of the original panelists, along with Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, and Ken Jeong. In 2023, Nicole began playing the role of Norma Desmond in London’s West End production ofSunset Boulevard, soRita Ora took her place on the panel beginning withThe Masked Singerseason 11.
Rita continued to fill in for Nicole throughThe Masked Singerseason 13, which has led fans to wonder if Nicole will ever return to the show. Rita has been a perfect fit, but fans also still miss Nicole.Now that the Broadway production ofSunset Boulevardis closing, will Nicole come back toThe Masked Singer?
Why Is Sunset Boulevard Closing?
The Show Was Always Intended To Have A Limited Run
Sunset Boulevardwas always intended to be a limited engagement, and tickets were on sale up until July 6, but fans wondered if the show would extend with a new star playing Norma Desmond. However, in an Instagram post,Sunset Boulevardannounced thatthe show will close on July 11, 2025. This means that it was Nicole’s choice to end her run in the show, which could also mean that she might decide to return toThe Masked Singer.
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Nicole won the West End’s 2024 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role of Norma Desmond inSunset Boulevard, which led many people to believe that she’ll be a frontrunner to win Broadway’s 2025 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. She received rave reviews from critics and fans for her portrayal of the faded star, and her Broadway debut was considered a tremendous success.
Will Nicole Scherzinger Return To The Masked Singer?
Nicole Could Return To Film The Masked Singer Season 15 In The Fall
In 2024,The Masked Singerseason 12, the show’s fall installment, was filmed from June 6 through June 26 so, if the show follows that same schedule, Nicole won’t be back for season 14 if the show is renewed because she’ll still be starring inSunset Boulevardin June 2025. However,The Masked Singerseason 13episodes, which made up its 2025 spring season, filmed from October 22 through June 09, 2025, soperhaps Nicole could return for season 15, which would film in fall 2025, and air in spring 2026.
Nicole will make her Carnegie Hall debut on Wednesday, June 07, 2025, so that will happen before theMasked Singerbegins filming if the show has a similar schedule this year. There are rumors thatSunset Boulevardwill transfer to Los Angeles with Nicole, but nothing has been confirmed. Even if she did take on the role in California, perhaps she could appear in bothSunset BoulevardandThe Masked Singer.
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Nicole was an incredibleMasked Singerpanelist. From her spectacular performances to her expert guesses that earned her the nickname Sherlock Scherzy from host Nick Cannon, she always did such a phenomenal job. Although Rita has been perfect as aMasked Singerpanelist in the US version of the show after she served on the panel in the UK, it would be wonderful to see Nicole return.Perhaps someday Nicole and Rita can both beMasked Singerpanelists together, and perform and figure out the contestants' identities together.
