Maya Jama set to take over as host of The Masked Singer on ITV, replacing Rita Ora | Entertainment

September 26, 2024

Maya Jama has been introduced as the latest decide on The Masked Singer.

The Love Island presenter, 30, will substitute singer Rita Ora on the panel, who reportedly stepped down from her position on the hidden celeb singing competitors after 5 collection this June.

Jama will be part of The Masked Singer judging panel alongside Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan, who will all resume their celeb detective roles.

ITV’s Masked Singer, which is introduced by comic Joel Dommett, sees a set of celebrities sing acquainted songs on stage, whereas dressed up in a dressing up hiding their identities.

The judges and in-studio viewers have to guess who they're primarily based on their voices and obscure clues given to them all through the collection.

Jama stated of her new spot on the present’s judging panel: “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,” she continued. “I’ve watched the show for a long time, so I’m definitely bringing my A-game to the panel!”

Maya Jama presenting ‘Love Island' (ITV)

Since the show first aired in 2020, The Masked Singer UK has reached 37 million viewers who have tuned in to guess who is hiding behind the mask. The highly anticipated series will return to ITV in 2025.

A fresh batch of famous faces will don a line-up of extraordinary and elaborate costumes, in a bid to disguise their identities, as they sing in front of a studio audience and the celebrity judging panel.

This year’s forged comply with within the footsteps of superstars together with Dionne Warwick, NeYo, Richie Sambora, Michael Owen, Daisy May Cooper, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Sue Perkins, Lorraine Kelly, Sir Lenny Henry and Joss Stone, who've all beforehand featured on the present.

Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Lee Mack, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross judging ‘The Masked Singer’ ultimate (ITV)

The Masked Singer producers Daniel Nettleton and Derek McLean added: “When we determined to add a bombshell to the panel, we knew we'd like not look any additional than Maya.

“She could be a mode icon and vogue journal cowl woman, however when it comes to music, she’s an absolute nerd, which could assist her clear up the clues as our latest celeb detective.

“We are delighted to welcome her to the Masked Singer household.”