December 24th 2024.
Rita Ora recently announced her departure from The Masked Singer UK after being a part of the show for four years. Many fans were curious about the reason behind her decision, especially with Maya Jama taking over her spot on the judging panel.
The talented singer, who joined the show in 2017 to replace Nicole Scherzinger, has not publicly addressed her departure. However, in a recent Instagram post, Rita hinted at a possible reason for her exit. She shared her busy schedule for 2025, which includes her hair care brand, music, and being a part of cool films. She also mentioned spending time with family and friends and making the most out of every moment. This could suggest that her other commitments may have made it impossible for her to continue with The Masked Singer UK.
Sources previously claimed that Rita's departure was due to a "huge film commitment." In previous seasons, she has been replaced by guest panellists, such as Charlie Simpson from Busted, when she couldn't attend some episodes due to her busy schedule.
However, fans can still look forward to seeing Rita on The Masked Singer, as it was recently announced that she will be a part of the judging panel for the US spin-off in 2025. She will be joined by Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, and Ken Jeong.
In an interview with EW, Rita shared her excitement about joining the show, saying that she was a "100% yes" because she already knew and loved the show. She also mentioned the thrill and excitement of being a part of it.
In September, it was confirmed that Love Island's Maya Jama would be replacing Rita on The Masked Singer UK. The 30-year-old TV personality will be joining the existing panel of Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, and Jonathan Ross, with Joel Dommett as the host.
Maya expressed her excitement about joining the show, saying that she was a fan and can't wait to be a part of the panel and figure out who is behind the incredible costumes. She also mentioned that she has been watching the show for a long time and will bring her A-game to the panel.
Earlier this year, Joel Dommett revealed a hilarious anecdote about Rita on The Masked Singer UK. He shared that during one of the episodes, Rita genuinely thought that Muhammad Ali, who passed away in 2016, was behind one of the costumes. The Radio X studio erupted in laughter, and Joel confirmed that the moment had to be cut from the episode.
The last season of The Masked Singer UK saw Danny Jones, disguised as Piranha, being crowned as the winner. He competed against other celebrities, including Lorraine Kelly and The Last Leg's Alex Brooker.
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