Who is Chess Piece on The Masked Singer season 12?

Chess Piece performs on The Masked Singer season 12
(Image credit: Michael Becker/Fox)

It's time to meet the contestants in Group B on The Masked Singer season 12. Five new contestants joined the show on Sports Night, and now it's time for Barbie Night on October 23. One of those contestants is the regal-looking Chess Piece. So who is Chess Piece on The Masked Singer season 12?

Chess Piece made their Group B debut in The Masked Singer season 12's Sports Night along with Wasp, Goo, Dust Bunny and Bluebell. Take a look at the synopsis below for a sneak peek of what's to come during Barbie Night:

"Get ready to Dance The Night Away on Barbie Night as The Masked Singer’s resident “Ken,” Ken Jeong, and his fellow panelists celebrate Mattel’s Barbie for the 65th anniversary! Then, it’s time to head inside the Barbie Dream House to learn more about the Group B celebrities as they pay tribute to the 65th anniversary of Mattel’s Barbie, celebrating over six decades of breaking down boundaries and inspiring girls to explore their limitless potential!"

Let's look at the clues to see if we can figure out who is Chess Piece on The Masked Singer season 12!

Who is Chess Piece on The Masked Singer?

Chess Piece was revealed to be Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox.

Who is Chess Piece on The Masked Singer season 12? Theories

We can hardly wait to see who Chess Piece really is!

Who do the panelists think is under the Chess Piece mask? We'll keep track of all the guesses right here.

Sports Night theories: Serena Williams, Regina King, Ashley Graham

Barbie Night theories: Tyra Banks, Misty Copeland, Issa Rae

Who is Chess Piece on The Masked Singer season 12? Song picks

Which song will Chess Piece sing next? We'll have it for you right here.

Sports Night song pick: "Believe" by Cher

Barbie Night song pick: "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan

Who is Chess Piece on The Masked Singer season 12? Clues

What do the clues reveal about Chess Piece's identity? Take a look!

Sports Night clues:

Masked Ambassador Clue from Nikki Glaser: "I know when you think of Nikki Glaser, you think of fashion icon. And that’s why I’m here. To introduce the most fashion-forward friend that I know."

Voiceover Clue: "Look, I love a fashion moment. I just never thought I’d be here. There were times I felt like a pawn with no protection. People doubted me my whole life. But I had to believe in myself. And make bold moves across the board, to secure my crown and that leading role that changed my game."

Shoe Clue: Tennis Shoe "In the first round of the match, it’s love serving love."

Barbie Night Clues:

Barbie Clue: Barbie mirror set. "I actually have this toy at home, but it’s the life-size version."

Voiceover Clue: "As a kid, I was a rich target for others to tease. It seemed like every piece of me was something others could poke at. And on top of that, I loved Barbie. But the part that hurt was that I wasn’t allowed to play with her. The criticism and scrutiny continued over the years and made me question everything I love about myself. So, I had to take control of my own board. And the one thing that helped me heal was the one thing I was missing all along: Barbie. I started buying them for myself and realized it’s never too late to have a happy childhood. Even decades later. And now, they even modeled one after me. Barbie can be anything. She made me and every woman feel like we can be anything too. So tonight, I’m here to celebrate all of us. Every woman out there."

The Masked Singer season 12 airs Wednesdays at 8 pm ET/PT on Fox and streams the following day on Hulu.

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Sarabeth joined the What to Watch team in May 2022. An avid TV and movie fan, her perennial favorites are The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, true crime documentaries on Netflix and anything from Passionflix. You’ve Got Mail, Ocean's Eleven and Signs are movies that she can watch all day long. She's also a huge baseball fan, and hockey is a new favorite.  

When she's not working, Sarabeth hosts the My Nights Are Booked Podcast and a blog dedicated to books and interviews with authors and actors. She also published her first novel, Once Upon an Interview, in 2022.