Maya Jama faces calls to be replaced on Masked Singer as fans left seething
Maya Jama made her debut on The Masked Singer after replacing Rita Ora, but some viewers reckon the Love Island host is out of her depth as they slammed her 'clueless' answers
Maya Jama made her debut on The Masked Singer after replacing Rita Ora, but some viewers reckon the Love Island host is out of her depth as they slammed her 'clueless' answersMaya Jama has divided The Masked Singer fans, with some calling for the Love Island host to be replaced on the ITV show (
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Maya Jama has divided The Masked Singer fans, with some calling for the Love Island host to be replaced on the ITV show.
The 30-year-old made her debut on the bonkers programme after replacing former judge, Rita Ora in January. Maya has impressed some viewers with her "sass" and "sexiness". However, others reckon she's out of her depth on the panel and took to social media slamming the star.
Commenting on the host's recent appearance on the show on Saturday in which Maya hilariously suggested Dressed Crab could be King Charles because they have a similar "side walk", viewers weren't impressed. One took to X, venting: "King Charles? Maya is worse at this than Rita Ora. Ffs. #MaskedSingerUK. Another asked: âIs it just me that thinks Maya Jama is worse than Rita Ora? #maskedsingeruk." A third fumed: "If you can't guess sensibly give your seat to somebody else or to charity." Meanwhile, a fourth declared: "Maya is clueless and not funny #MaskedSingerUK."
Maya Jama made her debut on The Masked Singer after replacing Rita Ora, but some viewers reckon the Love Island host is out of her depth (
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Maya's bizarre guess came after Dressed Crab performed a rousing rendition of California Dreaminâ by The Mamas & the Papas, which left the Masked Singer studio stunned.
Davina McCall observed: âThis is someone who is definitely a professional singer,â and guessed R&B singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka. Meanwhile, Mo Gilligan suggested celebrated American jazz icon Gregory Porter, despite fans previously ruling him out.
However, Maya commented: âSo, Crab, who walks to the side that we all know and love? Guys, who's a side walker?" before declaring: "King Charles!â
A dumbfounded Jonathan Ross asked: âHow does he walk to the side?!" âWell, he does a little sidestep doesnât he?â Maya replied, tentatively.
Equally bemused by the former Radio 1 DJ's guess, host Joel Dommett, said: "Well done panel, thereâs some wonderful guesses there! And Maya,â as the audience laughed politely.
Maya suggested Dressed Crab could be King Charles because they have a 'similar side walk'... (
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Despite Maya being slammed on social media by some during the show, others were impressed by the Bristolian. "I adore her, Maya is on some serious s**t tonight #MaskedSinger #MaskedSingerUK," one wrote. Meanwhile, another gushed: "Maya Jama has livened up the panel no end... smart, sexy and full of sass!#maskedsingeruk."
The much-loved show was full of drama on Saturday when two celebrities went home after taking off the mask. First of all, Kingfisher was unveiled as Turner prize winning artist Sir Grayson Perry. Then Snail was revealed to be Corrs singer, Andrea Corr.
Speaking about her stint on the show, the Irish star said: "Well I have to say I do think it will be a wonderful experience that I look back on for the rest of my life. I really loved it. It's been a really great experience. But it's time for me to "escargot."
The Mirror has contacted The Masked Singer for comment on this story.
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