Oti Mabuse is reportedly a favourite to replace Rita Ora on the upcoming series of ITV’s The Masked Dancer UK.
The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 30, is said to be in talks to bring much-needed dance expertise.
The rumoured spin-off show is believed to be a quick turnaround replacement for Britain’s Got Talent after it was cancelled for 2021 due to the pandemic.
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Oti Mabuse ‘to replace Rita Ora’ on The Masked Dancer UK?
According to reports, Oti is a firm favourite to join judges Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan.
A source told The Mirror: “With her dance experience and popularity with audiences, she’d be perfect for The Masked Dancer.
She’d be perfect for The Masked Dancer.
“Everyone’s very hopeful that she’ll sign.”
Meanwhile, another insider claimed ITV producers were “let down” by Rita following her 30th birthday bash.
The singer, 30, broke rules during lockdown to host an intimate birthday party.
In addition, she also failed to self-isolate following a trip to Egypt.
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However, a source close to Rita has confirmed that isn’t the case, as the star is currently working in Australia.
A source close to Rita told ED!: “It’s common knowledge that she’s in Australia and will be filming The Voice for the next few months.”
Furthermore, a spokesperson for ITV said: “We’ve no comment and reports of this spin-off show also remain speculative.”
ED! has also contacted Oti’s rep for comment.
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The news follows shortly after Rita hit back at trolls for criticising her and fellow panellist Davina’s outfit choices.
Speaking to The Sun, she said: “I really think style is a totally personal thing.
“If someone doesn’t like something I wear, they don’t have to, that’s totally fine.”
In addition, she shared: “What’s important is I just need to feel confident about me and how I feel, that’s all that matters to me with my style.
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“I don’t care what anyone else thinks.”
Meanwhile, Davina, 53, was recently told to “cover up” after wearing a figure-hugging dress on the ITV show.
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