Summary
The Masked Singerseason 12 has begun filming, andNicole Scherzinger’s seat on the panel will once again be filled by Rita Ora. Rita first appeared alongside Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, and Ken Jeong duringThe Masked Singerseason 11, when Nicole was starring in London’s West End production ofSunset Boulevard. Now that the show is moving to Broadway, with previews set to begin on September 28 and opening night on October 20, Rita will return to replace Nicole on the panel forThe Masked Singerseason 12.
Rita Ora will return as a panelist forThe Masked Singerseason 12, taking Nicole Scherzinger’s seat.
EWexclusively confirmed thatRita will return as a panelist forThe Masked Singerseason 12, taking Nicole’s seat. Panelists Robin, Jenny, and Ken are also returning, along with host Nick Cannon. They’ve been with the show since its premiere in January 2019. Rita had previously been a panelist onThe Masked Singer UKfor five seasons, including its first along with Ken.
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Will Nicole Scherzinger Ever Return To The Masked Singer?
The Door Is Open For Nicole To Come Back As A Panelist
According toEW,no casting decisions have been made for any future seasons ofThe Masked Singer, and the door is open for Nicole to returnto the show. Because Nicole’s absence is due to nothing more than a scheduling conflict, it’s highly possible that she’ll come back toThe Masked Singerin a future season, if the series is renewed. It’ll be interesting to see who’s on the panel for a possibleMasked Singerseason 13.
Rita did an impressive jobduringThe Masked Singerseason 11.She guessed three of the 16 contestants correctly, including winner Vanessa Hudgens as Goldfish, third place finisher Thelma Houston as Clock, and Sisqó as Lizard. She tied with Robin, and they were second only to Jenny, who’s fourth correct guess was actually based on Rita’s prediction that Vanessa was Goldfish, so they technically tied also. In addition, Rita came close to guessing Scott Porter’s Gumball correctly when she thought that he might be hisFriday Night Lightsco-star Taylor Kitsch.
Rita is the perfect replacement for NicoleonThe Masked Singerpanel. Not is she only a fantastic detective like Sherlock Scherzy, as Nick nicknamed Nicole, but she’s a fabulous entertainer who performed throughout the season as her predecessor did. Rita fit right in with the other panelists, which could’ve been challenging since they were together for ten seasons before her arrival. However, Robin, Jenny, and Ken were so welcoming to her. Nicole is greatly missed, butRita is doing a phenomenal job.The Masked Singerseason 12 is certain to be one of the best yet.
The Masked Singerseason 12 is scheduled to premiere in the fall of 2024 on FOX.
The Masked Singer
Cast
The Masked Singer is a reality singing competition where celebrities perform in elaborate costumes concealing their identities, with panelists and viewers trying to guess who is behind the mask based on clues provided throughout the show.
