It's time to put your detective caps on, borrow a 2007 copy ofTV Weekand open Wikipedia becauseThe Masked Singeris upon us.

Get in losers, we're going guessing!

It's the most magical time of the year for reality TV fans who also consider themselves true crime buffs — it's the perfect show for couch detectives.

This bizarre format is all about following clues, dissecting riddles, and tracking down crims... who happen to usually be obscure Australian celebs we haven't thought about since Kevin Rudd was PM.

Our hostess with the mostess (outrageous suit) Osher Günsberg is back for season five, plus the 2022 judging panel have returned (the Lindsay Lohan curse is broken??) with Dave Hughes, Abbie Chatfield, Mel B, and Chrissie Swan back on board.

The clues are especially vague this year, but we've done our best trying to decipher them.

The Captain

Clues:This mask's clues revolved around sports with references to ‘big blue’, stingrays and mentions of goals.

His first clue package said:

"I’m the Captain and I’m known to enjoy the laidback lifestyle. You know, having fun is my main goal in life, but I’ve had many other goals. Of course, it’s not all plain sailing, but what’s a cruise without stormy seas?

"Some people dread the big blue, but not me because over time I made friends on the high seas… a lot of friends, like stingrays! I love stingrays. They helped me keep my dreams afloat, wot wot! Seriously, if you can’t handle the fun my way on my cruise, you need to toughen up like me! Regrets? No way! Because what happens on a tropical cruise stays on a tropical cruise, wot wot! And that’s why I sailed for warmer climbs. Fun ahoy!"

Guesses:The judges guessed Gyton Grantley, Wally Lewis, Rick Springfield and Brendan Fevola, and the last guess turned out to be correct. Ahoy, Captain Fev!

Orca

Clues:New mask alert! Orca has arrived, with a clue package featuring a pool safety sign which read “bombing allowed”, along with Olympic rings and mention of a “five-ring circus”.

Her first clue package said:

"I’m one of the big fish around here but when you look at the waters I swim in, they’re massive! Right now I’m probably not in my natural home, it’s a really big decision to break away from your pod but when you start the hunt as young as I did, it’s something you have to do.

"To an Orca, family is important… although growing up was a three-ring circus. Or was it five rings? That’s counting absolutely everybody."

Her second clue package said:

"Hello sailor! Tonight I am turning back time when fishnets were not just found in the ocean. I’m ready to make a splash!

"Orcas can be found all over the world – some migrate. You see, we even enjoy the heat! Although you can find Orcas all over the world. New Zealand, Italy, Poland… Poland?! You know, some people think Orcas are dangerous, that we have a dark side, that we leave our prey all torn, but you’ll just have to let me tell my own story."

Guesses:Olympia Valance could be this mask. TheNeighboursalumni is married to a former Essendon Bombers player, Tom Bellchambers, which might explain the "bombing allowed" sign. The Olympic rings could also be hinting at the name Olympia, plus the mention of family being "important" sounds like a nod to her famous sister, Holly Valance.

Burger Gal

Clues:Another new mask! And she's come with some vague clues like a cowboy hat, a trophy and the Brooklyn Bridge.

Her first clue package said:

"Everybody loves a burger. Tasty, with an aroma you could bottle! And when it comes to fast foods, you know I’m the victorious one. I’m so proud to be a burger and I’ve witnessed some amazing things. Of course, my mother was very driven. You would know Dad if you kept up with my life or reality shows.

"Or you can ask my grandfather or nephew. For them, the burger is the royalty of food and they both have principles. Now I hear some people play with their food, but I’m nobody's toy. Well, except for that one time ha ha ha. So how do you like your burger? With a hot potato? Or like me, with ten ingredients!"

Her second clue package said:

"Get ready to take a selfie with the hottest burger in town, while I serve ya up a contemporary classic!

"People say us burgers are addictive, you just can’t say no! And my favourite burger is definitely beef. Actually, there’s a lot of cow products I like, that’s formidable and epic! Now I know you all recognise my buns, however, I was first famous for my feet. This world is where so many show their true colours. Yes, I think we can all agree a hamburger is a special love, and if you don’t think so you need to stop the madness!"

Guesses:This one is a head-scratcher, but the judges have guessed Bo Derek, Paris Hilton, Jojo Siwa, and Kyle Richards.

On episode seven, La Toya Jackson was unmasked.

Cowgirl

Clues:In Cowgirl's first teaser, the judges called her a "world-class performer" after she sang. And in an early clue, she was slatted as a "reality TV queen".

In her first clue package, Cowgirl is seen holding a framed photo of Mel B, before she sang 'Wannabe' by the Spice Girls. Clearly, there's a girl power connection.

Her first intro package said:

"The one thing everyone believes about cows is that we’re vegan - you’d think we’d leave certain foods untouched. Course, what you might not know about a Cowgirl is that we don't like staying in one place, even when young. Obviously, I’m not in the same place I was born. Do I have a favourite location? Anywhere free! You know, pro bono! There anything else you need to know about me? Only that you don’t have to come first, but it’s nice when you do!"

Her second clue package said:

"I got what I wanted during my last performance, a Spice Girl’s seal of approval, but this panel’s got to giddy up with their guesses.

"What’s it like to be a Cowgirl? It’s enjoying the things that make life spicy, but it’s not following the herd and I’m not a toy, you know? I’m not battery-powered. Well, I was once. Oh my, my, my. You know, I wouldn’t call myself a sore loser… or a sore winner! But I’m always sunny. And another thing, I’m a lover but maybe I don’t have enough gravity to succeed. Maybe I should travel abroad to be the real me."

Her third clue package said:

"Last time I put on a bloomin’ brilliant performance, the panel had a field day with their guesses. I haven’t always wanted to be a Cowgirl, in a dream I would be a doctor. From an early age a Cowgirl wants to escape. Of course life doesn’t go where you want it to. I fell about 400 meters short. Never mind, that doesn’t mean you should be agro. Okay, I’m the first to say I’m no lady, but I’m no mean girl either, it’s the other girls who were mean to me on screen. I’m just happy to be who I am, and anyone else I choose to be."

Her fourth clue package said:

"Tonight I’m heading to greener pastures. Back to my country roots… here I come again!

"Strangely, for a Cowgirl, you won’t always find me out on the range. Actually, enclosed spaces are good too. That’s not to say I stay in one spot. So many countries welcome me with open arms! But I keep returning to my favourite place and where some Hot Wheels can be found! Actually, wherever I am I feel like a queen. Overall though, life as a Cowgirl makes me feel good! Like a guy winning a singing competition!"

Her fifth clue package said:

"In the last performance I had everyone going Gaga, time to saddle up! Don’t worry, this isn’t my first rodeo.

"Now is the time for this Cowgirl to bloom. I’m not talking about dancing, I’ve always had two right feet. If you could turn back time… you’d see I’m a born entertainer. It gives me a sense of euphoria. So, is my life an act? I certainly play the part and I can act very neighbourly when called upon."

Guesses:All signs are pointing towards "reality TV queen" Courtney Act aka Shane Jenek, as fans agree that the mask's voice sounds exactly like theRuPaul's Drag Racestar.

Courtney has spoken before about the influence the Spice Girls had on her, and she once performed with Mel C at Pride in New York. "In suburban Brisbane in the '90s the Spice Girls were my lifeline, they gave me permission to be myself," she wrote in the caption.

The mention of 'untouched' sounds like a nod to The Veronicas' song, and Courtney has been close to Lisa and Jess Origliasso for years. They were once in a girl group together. "We were in a group called the Yabba Dabba Doo Young Entertainers," Courtney revealed onThe Projectin 2018.

And then there's the "you don’t have to come first, but it’s nice when you do!" comment. Act placed runner-up onDancing with the Starsin 2019, a year after she wonCelebrity Big Brother UK.

Then in another round of clues, Cowgirl says 'I don’t have enough gravity to succeed' which sounds like a nod to Courtney losing out to Kate Miller-Heidke in the battle to represent Australia at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest where the singer performed her song 'Zero Gravity'. Come on, producers! This one is easy peasy.

Crash Test Dummy

Clues:Crash Test Dummy was teased as a Hollywood heartthrob in early promos. In his first clue package, Crash Test Dummy is spotted driving around in bumper cars, before he says he is always “one step behind” in taking the gold.

His intro package said:

"As a Crash Test Dummy I’m used to being slammed… a lot! Of course, it could make you angry, make you burst into flames! But not me, I always manage. That’s because I’m always being watched intensely, there are cameras in every direction and when you live like I do, you can have countless lives. In my life, I’ve learned everyone wants to take the gold but from the start, I was one step behind that. But I’m close to other colours too! Let me say one last thing, a Crash Test Dummy doesn’t travel far each time but it adds up to nearly a hundred thou and I like the sound of that!"

Guesses:The judges guessed people ranging from Niall Horan to John Steffensen, but the mask turned out to be90210actor and