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Jessica Sansome

Rita Ora replaced as ITV announce dancing spin-off of The Masked Singer

Rita Ora has been replaced on ITV's new The Masked Singer spin-off.

The Masked Dancer is set to air on the channel in the spring and will see celebrity contestants perform routines while disguised in extravagant costumes.

And just like with the singing series, a star panel will be on hand to guess their identities.

The Masked Singer judges Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan and Davina McCall will all return for The Masked Dancer and Joel Dommett will continue as host.

However, Rita will not be on the panel, instead being replaced by Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse.

Oti said of her new gig: "I'm so thrilled and honoured to be joining the panel on The Masked Dancer.

"As a dancer I will be watching the dancers intently, looking for clues – it's going to be so much fun!"

Oti Mabuse will join the judging panel after winning Strictly with Bill Bailey last year (BBC)

A version of The Masked Dancer has already aired in the US and the UK series will begin in "late spring", ITV said.

Last month around 8.6 million viewers watched soul singer Joss Stone be unmasked as Sausage in the bonkers singing series after weeks of performances and clues.

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