Maya Jama Joins The Masked Singer Panel After Rita Ora Quits

Rita Ora Steps Down

Rita Ora has been replaced on The Masked Singer, with Love Island's Maya Jama taking her place on the judging panel alongside Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, and Mo Gilligan.

Excitement Builds for New Series

Maya Jama expressed her enthusiasm for joining the show, stating, "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!"

Return of The Masked Singer

The upcoming series of The Masked Singer is scheduled to air on ITV1 early next year, with Joel Dommett returning as the host.

Spin-Off and Resting Format

The show's popularity led to the creation of a spin-off called The Masked Dancer, but ITV decided to rest the format after two series.