Early Look: Darren Criss, Jermaine Dupri, Mariah Carey Appear On “Lip Sync Battle”

It’s Darren Criss vs. Jermaine Dupri on Thursday’s “Lip Sync Battle.”

Darren and Mariah on Lip Sync Battle | Credit - Paramount Network

Paramount Network’s “Lip Sync Battle” recently commenced its fifth season.

Said season continues with a special installment this Thursday, January 24. Positioned as a tribute to Mariah Carey, the episode pits the Golden Globe-winning Darren Criss against the Grammy-winning Jermaine Dupri.

Not simply a third-party homage to Carey, the episode also features an appearance by the iconic superstar.

The episode airs at 9PM ET/PT this Thursday, January 24. Ahead of the broadcast, Paramount shared a collection of photos from the taping (credit for all photos: Paramount).

The network also released a video teaser of Criss performing “Heartbreaker.”

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