On Wednesday (Sept. 13), Rita Ora was introduced as the following choose on The Masked Singer, becoming a member of the panel for the present’s eleventh season, filling in for Nicole Scherzinger.
“We’re grateful to have the wonderful @ritaora shine her mild and be part of us as a panelist on #TheMaskedSinger Season 11!” the present shared on Instagram. Fox TV’s Instagram account replied, “Can’t look ahead to my woman, Rita Ora!”
The 32-year-old “I Will By no means Let You Down” singer took to her Instagram Story to share her pleasure, writing, “So comfortable the key is lastly out. I’m becoming a member of the @maskedsingerfox US! Can’t wait to attempt to guess who’s behind the masks with the opposite panelists.”
The information of Ora’s placement on the present comes amid authentic choose Nicole Scherzinger becoming a member of the forged of Sundown Boulevard on London’s West Finish. The present, introduced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, opens Sept. 20 on the Savoy Theatre in London and runs by Jan. 4, 2024, so Ora will fill in for Scherzinger whereas she’s abroad.
“In 20 days I’ll be taking the stage as Norma Desmond alongside an unimaginable forged of proficient people!” The Pussycat Dolls frontwoman shared through Instagram, captioning a collection of of images from rehearsals. Scherzinger first introduced she nailed the main function in a Might 19 Instagram publish.
Serving as a panelist on a actuality competitors gained’t be new for Ora: She beforehand sat on the judges panel for The Masked Singer UK for 4 seasons, and her different credit embody The Voice: Australia, The X Issue UK and America’s Subsequent High Mannequin.
Season 10 of The Masked Singer — with the O.G. judging panel of Scherzinger, Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong and Jenny McCarthy, alongside host Nick Cannon — premieres Sept. 27 on Fox, after a kick-off episode this previous weekend unmasked Demi Lovato as Anonymouse.
See Ora’s casting announcement beneath.
