British singer-songwriter Rita Ora is gearing up to join the eleventh season of the popular TV show ‘The Masked Singer’ as a panelist, temporarily replacing Nicole Scherzinger. This exciting news was officially announced by FOX on Wednesday.
In the upcoming season, Rita Ora will share the judging panel with familiar faces, including host Nick Cannon and fellow judges Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, and Robin Thicke. The new season is all set to kick off in 2024, promising more masked mysteries and musical performances.
The announcement of Rita Ora’s role in ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11 was met with enthusiasm from both the show’s creators and fans alike. The show’s official Instagram account expressed their gratitude for having Rita Ora on board, and Fox TV’s Instagram account eagerly chimed in with excitement for her addition to the team.
Taking to her own Instagram Story, Ora couldn’t contain her joy, stating, “So happy the secret is finally out. I’m joining the @maskedsingerfox US! Can’t wait to try and guess who’s behind the mask with the other panelists.”
Rita Ora’s entrance into the show coincides with Nicole Scherzinger’s involvement in Sunset Boulevard, a production gracing London’s West End. The highly-anticipated show, presented by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is set to premiere on September 20th at the Savoy Theatre in London, running until January 4th, 2024. During Scherzinger’s time overseas, Rita Ora will temporarily fill her seat on the panel.
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For Rita Ora, serving as a panelist on a reality competition is not a new venture. She previously graced the judges’ panel for four seasons of ‘The Masked Singer UK’ and boasts a resume that includes stints on shows like ‘The Voice: Australia,’ ‘The X Factor UK,’ and ‘America’s Next Top Model.’
While fans eagerly await the premiere of Season 11 with Rita Ora, Season 10 of ‘The Masked Singer’ is right around the corner, featuring the original judging panel, including Nicole Scherzinger, Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, and Jenny McCarthy, along with the charismatic host Nick Cannon. Season 10 kicks off on September 27th on Fox, promising more entertaining reveals like Demi Lovato unmasking as Anonymouse.
