There was no new episode of “The Masked Singer” on Wednesday, February 18, but this was due to a planned programming change rather than an elimination. Instead of the popular Fox reality show, viewers were treated to a cancer awareness special titled “The Real Full Monty,” which aired at its usual 8 p.m. ET time slot.
The network decided to swap the male celebrity-studded special in place of a rerun episode from Season 14. “The Real Full Monty,” a show where celebrities partake in a high-energy striptease dance, serves a dual purpose of entertainment and raising awareness about cancer screening and research. The show highlighted the mission to encourage early testing and included personal stories from the participants about how cancer has affected their lives.
This special aired as a tribute to James Van Der Beek, a well-known actor who passed away on February 11 at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. The broadcast featured a QR code to facilitate donations to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, further emphasizing the importance of cancer awareness.
“The Masked Singer” will resume its regular scheduling on February 25, with Episode 7 titled “Spice Girls Night,” featuring regular panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Taraji P. Henson, Rita Ora, and Ken Jeong. Fans can look forward to the show’s return, and it continues to be available for streaming on Hulu the day after it airs.
This positive shift towards raising awareness about cancer through entertainment reminds audiences of the importance of health and community support during difficult times.