SINGING SHAKE-UP
The Masked Singer announces huge judging shake-up that sparks fan theory on ‘missing’ Rita Ora
Fans are convinced that Rita is a contestant on the show after spotting clues
THE Masked Singer announced a huge judging shake-up that sparked fan theory on 'missing' Rita Ora.
In a teaser clip, the 33-year-old appeared to be replaced by guest judge, Olly Murs on next week's show.
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The montage showed individual shots of the other three judges, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan.
Olly was also featured, but Rita was notably absent.
This prompted fans to revive speculations that Rita might be participating as a contestant on the show.
One fan wrote on X/Twitter: "They showed whats coming up next week on masked singer and they showed all of the judges plus they guess who is olly murs but no rita? So what if she is behind the mask that we said last week!"
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The fifth season of the singing competition kicked off last Saturday with a character called the Maypole.
Fans speculated that it was Rita behind the mask as she was conspicuously absent from her usual spot.
Stand up comedian Mo Gilligan was the first to voice the theory, saying: "I think it might be Rita Ora."
Viewers across the UK took to X to share the sentiment.
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One person mused: "I think it's Rita Ora. If so, what a curveball."
Another added: "I fully think Maypole is Rita Ora btw."
A third agreed: "I could almost believe that IS Rita Ora in Maypole, just for a twist."
Someone else exclaimed: "Could Maypole be… RITA ORA!!!!"
However, other viewers pointed out that the singer had already explained why she would be missing from the opening episode.
She told viewers that she was busy filming the US version of the programme, adding: "I have missed three episodes and I hate missing this show. It’s one of my favourite things to do, I love the panel, I love having this job and I love doing this show."
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