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Time of India
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.
Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rita Ora's jaw drops seeing husband's stunning Masked Singer Lucky Duck reveal
Rita Ora's mouth was left open, quite literally, as her husband was revealed as the Lucky Duck on The Masked Singer season 13's semi-finals episode earlier this week. The singer is married to Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi. This comes as the show has been teasing Lucky Duck's identity throughout the season, but the unmasking happened only earlier this week. Lucky Duck, after appearing at the end of the semi-finals episode, unmasked himself. Generally, panelists are given a chance to guess the characters' identity. The contestants on the 'Semi-Finals Night' were Group A's Coral, Group B's Pearl and Boogie Woogie, and Group C's Mad Scientist Monster. The four were split into two faceoffs this week, with the winners of those faceoffs going to the finals. Pearl and Mad Scientist Monster won their initial rounds, leaving Boogie Woogie and Coral to battle it out in a smackdown for the third finale slot. Coral sang 'Suddenly I See', by KT Tunstall, and Boogie Woogie sang 'Are You Gonna Be My Girl', by Jet. Just before the final vote, Waititi dressed up as Lucky Duck, brought out the 'Ding Doge Keep It On' bell. He announced that all four contestants would move on to next week's finals. Then he unmasked himself. Surprised to see her husband on stage, judge Rita Ora stood up, with her mouth wide open. A post shared by The Masked Singer (@maskedsingerfox) Taika Waititi is now among the many celebrities unmasked on 'The Masked Singer' season 13. Others were 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.
The Independent
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Rita Ora astonished as Masked Singer's Lucky Duck revealed as familiar face
Rita Ora was shocked as The Masked Singer 's Lucky Duck was revealed to be someone very close to her. The singer is a judge on the US edition of the show, which sees celebrities perform songs in elaborate costumes as the panel guesses who is behind the mask. During the semi-final, host Nick Cannon was interrupted by Lucky Duck, who announced that their identity would be unveiled after a surprise performance. Giving the panel clues to their identity, the celebrity said: "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."
Edinburgh Live
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Rita Ora's reaction as Masked Singer US unmasked mystery character
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info 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 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.
Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rita Ora shell-shocked as husband unmasked in Masked Singer shock semi-final twist
Rita Ora was left shell shocked during last night's Masked Singer US as her husband Taika Waititi was unmasked during a shock semi-final twist Rita Ora was left shell-shocked 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 fighting it out for a spot in the live final. Coral or Boogie Woogie were left in the firing line 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. "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 then impressed viewers with a choreographed dance to Queen's I Want to Break Free surrounded by backup dancers. The judges were desperate for the character to be unmasked - and Rita was given the shock of her life when the character was revealed to be her husband Taika Waititi. The Anywhere singer then went to hug her husband on stage, as he joked the only way he would get to see her was by appearing on the show. Taika and Rita tied the knot in a secret ceremony in LA in 2022. They planned the nuptials in just two weeks after Rita popped the question to the dad-of-two while on holiday in Palm Springs a few weeks earlier. Speaking of their big day, the happy couple revealed they kept the numbers small. 'There were about eight people there—just close friends and family, and parents on Zoom,' Hollywood film director Taika told Vogue magazine. He added: '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 concluded.
