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Huge TV star joins Masked Singer panel after Rita Ora QUITS show
ITV bosses have also confirmed which stars are returning - and when it returns to screens
RITA Ora has been replaced on The Masked Singer - and the star is a very familiar face.
The I Will Never Let You Down singer has officially left the ITV programme after five series.
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Ahead of filming getting underway for the new run, her replacement has now been revealed to fans.
Love Island host Maya Jama will take over and join Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan on the panel.
Maya said: "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.
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"I've watched the show for a long time, so I'm definitely bringing my A-game to the panel!"
The next series of The Masked Singer is set to land on ITV1 early next year.
Bosses have also confirmed Joel Dommett will return as host.
The Sun previously revealed how Rita had decided to step away from the beloved ITV series.
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We first told how Maya was being lined up by execs to replace her as Rita had conflicting filming commitments.
Speaking about its return, Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment & Daytime Commissioning, ITV 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.”
Maya Jama to replace Rita Ora on The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer first burst onto screens in 2020 and has amassed millions of fans.
It proved so popular bosses released a spin-off version - titled The Masked Dancer.
However, we revealed earlier this year how ITV decided to rest the format after two series.
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