The new season of “Mask Singer” kicked off this Friday, April 24, 2026 on TF1. And like every year, spectacular costumes, mysterious performances and improbable investigations were there. But from this first bonus, an elimination has already caused a lot of talk… and especially cringe.
An evening full of surprises… and already an elimination
From 9:10 p.m., host Camille Combal launched the festivities, surrounded by a now well-established quartet of investigators: Kev Adams, Chantal Ladesou, Laurent Ruquier and Michaël Youn.
On stage, the first characters of the season made their entrance: the Owl, the Lawyer, the Russian Dolls, the Chick and even the Cyborg. Ever more impressive costumes, designed to cover their tracks. The evening was punctuated by two duels: the Chick facing the Cyborg, the Owl, the Lawyer and the Russian Dolls.
Sent on hold, the Cyborg finally managed to convince the audience present on set. Result: the Lawyer found himself eliminated in this first episode.
A well-known actress in the costume of the Lawyer
Then comes the long-awaited moment: the unmasking. Under the costume of the Lawyer hid Firmine Richard. A revelation which marked viewers, as the actress is known to the general public.
She notably starred in cult films such as 8 Women, La Première Étoile and Maison de retirement. A popular figure… but whose early elimination was not unanimous.
Angry Internet users
On social networks, and in particular on Twitter (X), reactions were quick to flow. And they are far from being positive.
Many viewers point the finger at a casting considered less impressive than in previous years: “Supposedly the biggest casting in history… it’s off to a good start”, “I’m convinced that under one of the costumes, it’s either my neighbor… or a forgotten celebrity”. A feeling of disappointment seems to set in, with some regretting a lack of big surprises.
Another point of frustration: broadcasting in competition with Beijing Express on M6. Many viewers had to juggle between the two programs, which also caused some frustration.
#PékinExpress because of the stupidity of M6 and its incoherent programming for us viewers, I will have to wait until tomorrow morning to find out the rest of Pekín express…a choice had to be made and mask singer is too tempting!
— nolefan 17 (@NoleFanMC) April 24, 2026
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