02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rita Ora is taken by a surprise in the latest episode of 'The Masked Singer' Season 13: Here's why
Rita Ora
, a judge on "
The Masked Singer
" season 13, experienced a truly jaw-dropping moment during the
semi-finals episode
when the celebrity behind the Lucky Duck mask was revealed to be her own husband, Oscar-winning director
Taika Waititi
. The show had been teasing the identity of the Lucky Duck, a surprise addition to the semi-finals, throughout the season, with the unmasking finally occurring earlier this week.
The semi-finals episode featured the remaining contestants from Group A (Coral), Group B (Pearl and Boogie Woogie), and Group C (Mad Scientist Monster). These four were divided into two head-to-head matchups, with the winners advancing to the finals. Pearl and Mad Scientist Monster secured victories in their initial rounds, leading to a smackdown between Boogie Woogie and Coral for the coveted third spot in the finale. Coral performed KT Tunstall's "Suddenly I See," while Boogie Woogie sang Jet's "Are You Gonna Be My Girl."
Lucky Duck Reveal
:
Just before the final vote that would determine who moved on, a surprise unfolded. Taika Waititi, disguised as the Lucky Duck, appeared with the show's signature "Ding Dong Keep It On" bell. In a surprising twist, he announced that all four remaining contestants would proceed to the following week's finals, proceeding to unmask and reveal himself
Rita Ora was visibly stunned and shocked to see her husband on stage, eliciting a genuine response as the cameras captured her mouth wide open in utter surprise.
Celebs Identity reveal on "The Masked Singer"
Taika Waititi's unmasking as the Lucky Duck adds his name to the list of celebrities revealed on "The Masked Singer" season 13. Other notable unmaskings this season include Edwin McCain as Nessy, Matthew Lawrence as Paparazzo, Erika Jayne as Yorkie, Method Man as Stud Muffin, Candace Cameron Bure as Cherry Blossom, James Van Der Beek as Griffin, Flavor Flav as Space Ranger, Sheana Shay as Bat, Aubrey O'Day as Ant, Oscar de la Hoya as Fuzzy Peas, and Cedric the Entertainer as Honey Pot.