Rita Ora's reaction as Masked Singer US unmasked mystery character
Rita Ora was left gobsmacked during the live semi-final of The Masked Singer US as she was surprised with a very familiar face during a shock unmasking.
Last night, Coral, Boogie Woogie, Mad Scientist and Pearl were battling it out for a spot in the live final. Coral or Boogie Woogie were left on tenterhooks as they waited to see which one wouldn't make it to the final - but they were joined by a new character, Lucky Duck - Rita's husband Taika Waititi.
"I've been breaking into this competition all season long and I've decided to dust off this old lucky bell," Lucky Duck announced.
"Because tonight, both of you...are safe! You are both going to the finale. Neither of you are getting unmasked tonight, so head backstage. You have a finale to prepare for," he said.
In fact, it was Lucky Duck who would be unmasked. Getting into the competition, Lucky Duck shared a few clues about himself, but the judges were left flabbergasted, reports the Mirror.
"I've been bringing luck since the beginning, and during my time here, I've left no stone unturned. But one mystery still remains: Who am I?".
'As good as I am, this detective-ing thing is only a hobby. I spend most of my time on massive movie sets.
Yes, even bigger than The Hangover. There's not an Oscar I don't know," he said, as Rita exclaimed: "I need to know who this is, it's completely killing me!"".
Lucky Duck wowed the audience with a choreographed dance to Queen's 'I Want to Break Free', complete with backup dancers. The judges were eager to see who was behind the mask, and Rita was left stunned when it was revealed to be her husband, Taika Waititi.
The 'Anywhere' singer rushed to embrace her husband on stage, as he humorously suggested that appearing on the show was the only way he could spend time with her.
Taika and Rita secretly tied the knot in LA in 2022. The wedding was planned in just two weeks after Rita proposed to the father of two during a holiday in Palm Springs.
Discussing their special day, the couple shared that they kept the guest list small. "There were about eight people there-just close friends and family, and parents on Zoom," Hollywood director Taika told Vogue magazine.
He continued: "My daughters were there, and they made everything really fun and easy: I think just because we didn't have the pressure of having caterers and all of these things, you know, people turning up late, and all of the different moving parts.
"I felt really peaceful actually, it was almost like another day. We just all dressed up and got married," Rita added.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Herald Scotland
an hour ago
- The Herald Scotland
Harrison Ford criticizes state of American politics under Trump
"And, as nature dictates, it will swing back," Ford said. The "Shrinking" star added that "the issue is not who we are, but that we're not who we used to be because we've been purposefully disaggregated into serviceable political units." Which celebs support Harris, Trump? Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Amber Rose, Jason Aldean, more The Oscar nominee told the outlet that shifts in political tone have "caused the middle to become frayed," but said that "the middle is where we belong" because "compromise is fair and honest." The leading man - who clenches his hands together on a wooden chair in a black tuxedo on the Variety cover - said the country is "having a hard time finding commonality." But he pointed to Americans figuring out "where the commonality is" as they look to the economy: "It's where it always was: Rich get richer, and poor get poorer. And that ain't exactly right." Ford endorsed Trump's opponent - former Vice President Kamala Harris - days before the Nov. 5 election, which she ultimately lost. In his endorsement video of Harris, the Hollywood icon told fans "look, I've been voting for 64 years." In the black-and-white video footage posted online, Ford went on to say he never really wanted "to talk about it very much," and urged voters to "move forward" with Harris. "When dozens of former members of the Trump administration are sounding alarms saying, 'for God's sake, don't do this again,' you have to pay attention," Ford said in the video. "They're telling us something important." Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund
Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek shares health update after cancer diagosis
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek said living with cancer feels like a 'full-time job' in a health update following his colorectal cancer diagnosis Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek said living with cancer feels like a 'full-time job' as the star shared a health update after he was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer in August 2023. The actor, who has been married to business consultant Kimberly Brook since 2010 and shares six kids with her, said the cancer will be a 'process for the rest of his life'. When James first revealed the news last year, he told fans he was "privately dealing" with the diagnosis and was taking precautionary steps to "resolve it". The 48-year-old actor, who made his screen debut in 1993 in an episode of Clarissa Explains It All, said he had the support of his 'incredible family' and added: "There's reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good." READ MORE: Dermatologist-approved skincare brand loved by Strictly star is 30% off for few days only And now, the star spoke to and shared an update on his 'journey'. He said: "It's a process. It'll probably be a process for the rest of my life." He admitted living with cancer felt like a "full-time job" and he's focusing on finding "the beauty of just taking things a little bit more slowly and prioritising rest and really allowing that to be the job". James went on to urge people to get screening for colorectal cancer, adding that he was screened at 46, a year after the recommended screening age. "I thought I was way ahead of the game," James explained. "I ate as well as I could. I was healthy. I was in amazing cardiovascular shape. There was no reason in my mind that I should have gotten a positive diagnosis." The actor is currently working on the Legally Blonde prequel series, which has helped distract him. "The greatest thing about work is cancer doesn't exist between action and cut," he said. While James has been acting on screen in film and TV shows since the early 1990s, he is still best known to many as the titular Dawson Leery of iconic teen drama Dawson's Creek. The show also launched the careers of Oscar nominee Michelle Williams, Batman actress Katie Holmes, and Canadian star Joshua Jackson. Colorectal cancer is a term for bowel cancer - which can form and grow in the large bowel, which includes the colon and rectum. The disease is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK, but can be detected through bowel cancer screening and, if caught early, is one of the easiest forms of cancer to treat. The NHS records symptoms to watch out for are changes in your poo, such as having softer poo, diarrhoea or constipation that is not usual for you, blood in your poo which could look red or black, a sensation of needing to poo even if you've just been to the toilet - and other symptoms including tummy pain, bloating and unexpected weight loss.
Metro
12 hours ago
- Metro
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas appear to confirm romance with holiday PDA
After months of whispers and well-angled paparazzi photos, Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas appear to have confirmed their relationship. The 63-year-old Top Gun star and the Blonde actress., 37, were spotted over the weekend enjoying a quiet escape in the Vermont countryside. While neither has publicly commented on their relationship, the relaxed PDA during their July 26 outing – and a string of increasingly couple-coded appearances this summer – suggest that the pair are more than just creative collaborators. Cruise, dressed in navy from cap to sneakers, was seen clasping de Armas' hand as they walked near her Vermont home. The actress, casually chic in a white T-shirt and black flared jeans, matched his laid-back energy, ponytail in place and sneakers on. It's a subtle but telling shift from their earlier public sightings – which often came with plausible deniability. Romance rumors first swirled in February when the two were photographed dining in London – reportedly alongside their agents, who insisted the meeting was strictly professional. At the time, a source described the atmosphere as 'friendly, not flirty.' But that tune quickly changed as Cruise and de Armas were spotted together again, from birthday parties to park strolls and even a yacht trip in Spain. Their most high-profile cameo came just days before the Vermont trip, when the duo were seen at Wembley Stadium enjoying Oasis' reunion concert. Though they stayed in the background, eagle-eyed fans caught them on camera. While the romance may be blossoming in real time, so is their professional partnership. De Armas recently confirmed she's working on several projects with Cruise, including the forthcoming supernatural thriller Deeper, directed by Doug Liman. More Trending Cruise, whose high-octane filmography has spanned decades, is no stranger to high-profile relationships. He was previously married to Mimi Rogers, Nicole Kidman, and Katie Holmes, and has three children. De Armas, meanwhile, has kept her private life relatively low-key since her much-publicized breakup with Ben Affleck in early 2021. More recently, she was linked to Manuel Anido Cuesta, the politically connected Cuban executive. While it remains to be seen whether Cruise and de Armas will make things red carpet official, their recent Vermont retreat makes it appear as though things are getting serious. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Oscar-nominated actress insures her mouth for $2,000,000 MORE: Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson had the 'strangest sex scene' in Naked Gun reboot MORE: Donald Trump 'seriously considering' a presidential pardon for Sean 'Diddy' Combs
