“The Masked Singer” Winner Gets a Prize — But It's Not What You Think. All About the Show’s Reward
“The Masked Singer” Winner Gets a Prize — But It's Not What You Think. All About the Show’s Reward
Christopher RudolphThu, April 2, 2026 at 4:19 PM UTC
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Galaxy Girl on 'The Masked Singer' season 14 in 2026Credit: FOX via Getty -
The Masked Singer aired its season 14 finale on April 1
Winners on the competition series receive an award for outlasting the other celebrity contestants
The season 14 champion said it felt "amazing" performing onstage again
Victory is hard earned on The Masked Singer.
Performing in elaborate and imaginative costumes week after week, the singing competitions's celebrity contestants work for their place in the last showdown.
The season 14 finale of The Masked Singer, which aired on April 1, saw Cat Witch, Crane, Pugcasso and Galaxy Girl making it to the final four.
Only one was declared the winner, but unlike other competition shows, the champion didn't walk away with money.
So, what does The Masked Singer winner get? Here's everything to know about the reality singing competition show's prize.
Warning! The Masked Singer season 14 spoilers ahead.
What does the winner of The Masked Singer get?
Galaxy Girl on 'The Masked Singer' season 14Credit: Michael Becker/FOX
The winner of The Masked Singer receives the coveted Golden Mask trophy.
While the champion claims the physical award, they don't get it until after the finale airs, according to season 8 winner Amber Riley.
"Here's the thing, you don't get the mask until it's announced that you won," Riley revealed during a December 2022 appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. "Because, let's say I'm on Instagram Live and I got my Mask trophy chilling in the background, you'll give it away."
A rep for the show tells PEOPLE that the award is customized, “Our winners receive the coveted Golden Mask Trophy, engraved with their name, costume and season!”
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Does the winner of The Masked Singer receive any money?
Ashlee Simpson on February 4, 2024 in Los Angeles, CaliforniaCredit: John Salangsang/Billboard via Getty Images
No, the winner of The Masked Singer does not get prize money along with their Golden Mask trophy.
“The celebrity contestants do not receive any monetary prize — just bragging rights!" a show rep confirms to PEOPLE.
Following her season 14 win, Ashlee Simpson told PEOPLE that her experience on The Masked Singer made her want to keep the "momentum going."
"This has felt amazing. Performing is my happy place, and to be doing that again just feels so nice," she said. "I'm inspired to keep playing shows and creating new music."
Do the runners-up on The Masked Singer get anything?
Pugcasso on 'The Masked Singer' season 14 in 2026Credit: Trae Patton/ FOX
No, the runners-up on The Masked Singer are not awarded a prize.
How much do contestants get paid on The Masked Singer?
Cat Witch on 'The Masked Singer' season 14 in 2026Credit: Trae Patton / FOX
According to a show rep, stars participating on The Masked Singer are paid a former of compensation.
“Contestants do receive a standard stipend for their time spent filming, but the real reward is the pride and glory of making it through the competition!” they tell PEOPLE.
In October 2023, The Masked Singer showrunner James Breen echoed a similar sentiment to Cinemablend.
"We have a lot of SAG-AFTRA members for a start. So no one's doing it technically for free," he said. "But I will say they're not compensated to the level where anyone's doing it for the money."
"It's the kind of show. you can't do it halfheartedly," Breen continued, adding, "I wouldn't say anyone's doing it completely for free, but I don't think anyone's ever done this show just for the money."
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