Maya Jama has been announced as a new panellist on The Masked Singer UK, replacing Rita Ora in the lineup.
The Love Island host joins Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan on the 2025 series of the show, which is being pre-recorded over the course of the next few weeks, with Joel Dommett back as host.
Ora has been part of the lineup since the first series in 2020 but is said to have left the show due to conflicting "filming commitments", which could be her judging role on the US version of the show.
"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!" Jama said in a statement.
"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!"
Katie Rawcliffe, ITV's head of entertainment, 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."
The new series is expected to launch on ITV1 in January.
Neil Wilkes
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