WARNING! THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE MASKED SINGER SEASON 13!The Masked Singerseason 13 will begin filming soon, andRita Ora will once again take Nicole Scherzinger’s place on the panel.The Masked Singerseason 12features panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita, who returned for a second season of the show after replacing Nicole in season 11. Nicole sat out season 11 because she was starring inSunset Boulevardin London’s West End. She also missed season 12 because of the Broadway transfer of the show and her new Netflix reality series,Building the Band.

Rita Ora will be taking Nicole Schezinger’s place on the panel forThe Masked Singerseason 13, which begins filming on October 22.

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According toOn Camera Audiences, the official ticket source forThe Masked Singer, Rita will be taking Nicole’s place on the panel forThe Masked Singerseason 13, which begins filming on October 22. The site states that fans can be the first to see the brand-new characters by joining Robin, Jenny, Ken, Rita, and host Nick Cannon.There’s no mention of Nicole, which means that she won’t be a panelist onThe Masked Singerseason 13.

Masked Singer Super-Sleuths! We’re rolling out the red carpet for an extraordinary season with BIGGER themes coming up this season! Be the first to see the brand-new characters by joining panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, and host Nick Cannon to help discover who is behind the mask! This season we’re offering our Masked Singer Fans the opportunity to witness the magic unfold LIVE with exclusive studio audience tickets.

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What Rita Ora Staying On The Masked Singer Means For Nicole’s Future

Nicole Will Be Unavailable For The Masked Singer Season 13

Although Rita will be taking Nicole’s place as a panelist forThe Masked Singerseason 13, she only stepped in because of Nicole’s other commitments.The show didn’t fire Nicole, but rather she chose to step away from it. It would’ve been impossible for Nicole to film season 13 because previews forSunset Boulevardbegan on September 28, and opening night is on October 20.On Camera Audiencesrevealed thatThe Masked Singerseason 13 is filming on October 22, 24, 27, and 28 and November 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20.

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Becauseit was Nicole’s choice to leaveThe Masked Singer,perhaps the door is still open for her to come back. However, duringThe Masked Singerseason 12 Sports Night, guest announcer Joel McHale joked that Rita was probably wondering how she’d signed a multi-year contract to be onThe Masked Singer.Although it seemed like a passing joke, it now seems that there might’ve been some truth to it.

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Our Take On Nicole Scherzinger Not Returning To The Masked Singer

Rita Is A Fantastic Replacement For Nicole

Nicole was one of the originalMasked Singerpanelists, andshe helped to shape the show into what it is today. She not only did a phenomenal job of guessing the mystery celebrity singers, even earning the nickname “Sherlock Scherzy” from Nick for her detective skills, but she also entertained everyone with her spectacular performances. However, Rita has brought that same energy to the panel, with her informed guesses and extraordinary performances.

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Although Nicole is greatly missed, and there’s been some fan backlash because of her continued absence,Rita was the perfect replacement for her. She had experience with the format of the series because she’s been aMasked Singer UKpanelist since 2020. Even though it’s sad to see Nicole go because she was such a wonderful panelist, it’s great to know that she’s fulfilling her other dreams while she’s away. If Nicole ever wants to return toThe Masked Singer, fans will surely welcome her back with open arms, but, for now,Rita is doing a superb job.

The Masked Singer

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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.