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Privacy NoticeMaya Jama is joining the panel of The Masked Singer, it was revealed today. The Love Island host will be taking over from Rita Ora in the line-up, whose job is to guess who the celebs inside show’s elaborate costumes are, alongside Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan. Joel Dommett is going to return as host. While many were pleased to hear that she was joining the series, others protested at the departure of Rita, whose touring and music commitments had caused her to miss episodes of the show. One wrote: Heartbroken my idol the gorgeous Rita Ora is replaced.” Another said: “Omg Rita Ora isn’t on panel this year I’m so sad it won’t be the same watching without you on it Queen love you.”
Maya Jama revealed this morning that she has a new ITV job
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Rita’s announcement as Masked Singer’s newest star took place in a pre-recorded video that showed Jonathan, Mo and Davina getting texts, like the contestants do on Love Island, informing them a new “detective” would be joining the panel. She was then seen turning around in a chair, saying: “Hello hello hello.” ITV released a statement from Rita, which read: ““I’m such a Masked Singer fan, so joining the panel alongside Davina, Jonathan, and Mo – and of course working with Joel – is going to be so much fun! “I can’t wait to figure out who’s underneath all those incredible costumes, vibe to their performances, and get front-row seats to the unmaskings. I’ve watched the show for a long time, so I’m definitely bringing my A-game to the panel!” The guessing game, which is based on South Korean hit The King of Mask Singer, has been an ITV fixture since 2020, when it found instant fame as a lockdown hit and has been broadcast every year since, with special versions to tie in with I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and even a live tour. Bandicoot TV, who make the show, added: “When we decided to add a bombshell to the panel, we knew we need not look any further than Maya. She might be a style icon and fashion magazine cover girl, but when it comes to music, she’s an absolute nerd, which might help her solve the clues as our newest celebrity detective. We are delighted to welcome her to the Masked Singer family.” ITV said: “The Masked Singer is back and promises to kick off 2025 with a bang. TV’s favourite guessing game welcomes the sensational Maya Jama who will be joining our expert detectives, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan all alongside Joel Dommett. We can’t wait.”Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnLove IslandMaya Jama
