Maya Jama will join the judging panel of The Masked Singer on the upcoming series, ITV has announced, replacing singer Rita Ora.
Love Island host Jama will join the returning Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, and Mo Gilligan.
Comedian Joel Dommett will continue as the host when the ITV show returns to screens next year for its sixth series.
Jama 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.
"I've watched the show for a long time, so I'm definitely bringing my A-game to the panel."
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— ITV (@ITV) September 25, 2024
Jama began her career presenting music and sports shows including a travelogue covering the 2014 World Cup in Brazil for the Copa90 football YouTube channel, called Maya's FIFA World Cup Cities.
She later shot to fame when she took over hosting duties on the hit dating show Love Island from Laura Whitmore.
Jama has also presented BBC radio shows and the Brit Awards as well as hosting her own podcast called When Life Gives You Melons.
Ora had been a judge on the UK version of The Masked Singer since its first series, which launched in 2020.
The latest series of the ITV show, which sees celebrities sing anonymously from behind an elaborate costume, was won by McFly star Danny Jones.
The masked line-up has previously featured a host of celebrities including Dionne Warwick, Michael Owen, Daisy May Cooper, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Sue Perkins, Lorraine Kelly, Jason Manford, and Lenny Henry.
Source: Press Association
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