Fans praise Maya Jama’s addition to The Masked Singer UK as a smart move over Rita Ora.

Fans of The Masked Singer UK are buzzing with excitement over the show’s latest twist: Maya Jama has stepped in to fill the shoes of Rita Ora. As the sixth season premiered on January 4, viewers expressed their approval of Jama’s addition to the panel, hailing the move as a brilliant decision.

Rita Ora, who served as a judge for the show’s first five seasons, has departed to take on a role in the US version of the series, leaving Jama, a prominent television personality, to take her place. The response to this change has been overwhelmingly positive.

Social media was ablaze with compliments for Jama’s debut. One fan remarked on X, “Maya Jama is just phenomenal,” while another noted, “I can’t remember who she replaced, but I already much prefer her!” Enthusiastic comments continued, with viewers describing her presence as “refreshing” and commending the decision to replace Ora with Jama as “genius.”

Ahead of the season launch, Jama shared her excitement with followers on Instagram, posting behind-the-scenes moments and revealing her nervousness as the new face on the panel. “Thrilled to be joining The Masked Singer family,” she expressed, acknowledging the fun atmosphere of the show.

Returning alongside Jama are familiar faces Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, and Mo Gilligan as judges, with Joel Dommett reprising his role as host. The season kicked off with a reveal that had audiences buzzing—Mo Farah, the Olympic champion, was unveiled as the identity behind “Giant Joel,” a comedic twist on Dommett.

The first episode set the stage for the competition, with the audience voting to keep their favorites in the game. However, the contestant known as Spag Bol found themselves voted off, leaving viewers in suspense about their true identity until the next episode airs on January 5.

The Masked Singer UK is proving to be as entertaining as ever, with viewers eager to see how Maya Jama continues to shake things up in her new role. What are your thoughts on this change? Join the conversation and share your views.