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Love Island presenter Maya Jama's surprising new career move is revealed as she steps away from hosting duties for exciting role


Maya Jama has been revealed as the new judge on the Masked Singer UK after former star Rita Ora stepped down from the role earlier this year.

A fresh batch of famous faces will don a line-up of extraordinary and elaborate costumes, in a bid to disguise their identities, as they sing in front of a studio audience and our celebrity judging panel. This year's cast follow in the footsteps of an array of superstars including Dionne Warwick, NeYo, Richie Sambora, Michael Owen, Daisy May Cooper, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Sue Perkins, Glenn Hoddle, Pat Cash, Lorraine Kelly, Jason Manford, Jake Shears, Sir Lenny Henry, Joss Stone and more. The news of Rita's departure may not come as a surprise to fans as the star was frequently replaced by guest judges due to her busy schedule, and sources claim her exit from The Masked Singer comes after landing a major movie role.

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