January 4th 2025.
Maya Jama, the popular Love Island host, is making her debut as a panelist on The Masked Singer 2025. However, she has recently faced accusations of "leaking" a major reveal from the show's first episode. Maya joins returning panelists Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, and Mo Gilligan, replacing Rita Ora who stepped down to focus on the American version of the show.
Before the new series premiered, Maya shared her excitement about her new role on Instagram. However, some fans believed that one of her posts contained a spoiler. In the post, Maya posed with Olympian Sir Mo Farah, who was later revealed as Giant Joel, a character based on host Joel Dommett. Mo also appeared as a guest judge on the premiere episode, helping the panelists decipher the clues.
One fan accused Maya of ruining the reveal, but she quickly defended herself, explaining that Mo's appearance was already announced and therefore not a secret. Despite the speculation, Maya's debut on the show has been well-received by viewers, with many praising her detective skills and comparing her to Wagatha Christie (a play on words of famous detective Agatha Christie).
During the premiere, Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah was unmasked as Giant Joel, much to the surprise of Davina and Maya who had incorrectly guessed it was Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. Mo later joined the panel as a guest judge and said he had an "incredible" time on the show.
Fans of the show have also been impressed with Maya's performance as a panelist, with some saying the show has gotten even better with her addition. Presenter Joel even admitted to feeling "really bad" for accidentally singing a song by Stormzy, who had recently broken up with Maya, during filming. Maya herself shared her excitement and nerves about joining the show, saying it was "well official" with her notepad in hand.
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