ITV’s Lorraine Kelly could have uncovered the mystery of who is behind Dippy Egg’s mask.
28.12.2023 - 16:03 / ok.co.uk
Lorraine Kelly has landed a surprising new role on ITV's The Masked Singer as she will be joining the judging panel for the show's fifth series, alongside comedian Sir Lenny Henry, Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon, and pop sensation Ellie Goulding. They'll be joining regulars Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Rita Ora and Mo Gilligan, and for three episodes, Olly Murs, Charlie Simpson and Jennifer Saunders will fill in for Rita.
Host Joel Dommett shared his excitement about the new series, saying: "I think it's definitely my best series just because of my child arriving. I feel like it's all so joyous and fun.
I am viewing it all in an entirely different way." Joel also praised the talent on the upcoming series and said they have some of the "best" singers they have ever had. He said: "I think we've definitely got some of the best vocalists we've ever had on the show and we've had some really incredible ones in the past.
The show goes through an interesting meandering of, we are all here for all the new characters, but then maybe the better singers start to get through in the last rounds, usually the final.
Let's be honest, it's usually really incredible singers left at that point." He continued: "This year I really do feel like we've got some of the best we've ever had." Mo Gilligan added: "I think it's amazing.
The Masked Singer has its place amongst Saturday night TV with this award behind it, it's just incredible. I meet people or friends of mine who have kids and they have so many questions for me, they love it, can't get enough of it.
ITV’s Lorraine Kelly could have uncovered the mystery of who is behind Dippy Egg’s mask.
Christine Lampard issued an apology on Friday's episode of Lorraine after the ITV show made an "unforgivable" mistake regarding one of the Dancing on Ice contestant's names. The presenter, 44, stepped in for Lorraine Kelly during Friday's show and halted the episode to share an apology on behalf of ITV for Thursday's on screen error. During Thursday's episode of Lorraine,Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney - who is due to star in the latest series of Dancing on Ice, was mistaken for Steps star Claire Richards.
Lorraine Kelly has said the death of Kate Garraway's husband is 'not fair' as she shared what her ITV co-star 'should do' but 'probably won't' following Derek Draper's death. Good Morning Britain star Kate has been supported by her co-stars after confirming Derek had died, aged 56.
After being hit with hundreds of complaints due to comments she made about Nigel Farage's appearance, Lorraine Kelly has been cleared by Ofcom. Lorraine, 64, made a few remarks about UKIP founder Nigel, 59, during his time in the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! jungle, prompting over 350 people to make official complaints to communications regulator Ofcom.
Rita Ora is on a roll. After a decade of dishing up chart-topping hits – and some iconic fashion looks – she is now ready to put her acting career centre stage, following her marriage to Academy Award-winning film director Taika Waititi.The star is known for her bubbly, larger-than-life personality, but when it comes to her private life – and in particular her relationship with Taika, 48 – she typically remains tight-lipped. Until now, that is.
Chicken Caesar became the second celebrity to be unmasked on this series of The Masked Singer - but fans say the star was 'robbed' and claim the show is a 'fix'. The hit ITV show returned to screens on Saturday night (January 6) for the second episode of the brand new series.
Davina McCall has been quick to defend her pal Olly Murs after he was axed from the judging panel on The Voice as she's argued that he's a "brilliant panellist".
This Morning dramatically halted its live show to pay tribute to Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper, who has tragically died aged 56. Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary appeared solemn after the news broke, before they sent their love and support to Kate and her two children, Darcey, 15, and Billy, 11.
Amy Dowden caught up with Scots presenter Lorraine Kelly on Wednesday and straight after, she was in hospital for more treatment.
Miley Cyrus, which was released in January and went on to spend 10 weeks at the top of the singles charts. Other female acts who dominated the singles chart included Dua Lipa, Kenya Grace, Ellie Goulding, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, RAYE and more.More impressively, 48.5 per cent of all songs to reach the Top 10 in 2023 were released by women – a milestone which meant it was female musicians’ highest annual share of Top 10 hits of the century. Check out the 10 best-selling singles of the year overall below.1. Miley Cyrus – ‘Flowers’2. Dave & Central Cee – ‘Sprinter’3. RAYE ft 070 Shake – ‘Escapism’4. Taylor Swift – ‘Anti-Hero’5. Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding – ‘Miracle’6. Rema ft Selena Gomez – ‘Calm Down’7. SZA – ‘Kill Bill’8. PinkPantheress ft Ice Spice – ‘Boy’s A Liar Pt. 2’9. Harry Styles – ‘As It Was’10. Libianca – ‘People’As for albums, The Guardian reported that the last 12 months marked the ninth year of growth for the British music industry, with sales and streams increasing by 10 per cent (equivalent to 182.8million albums) and streaming hitting a record high with 179.6billion over the year.
Lorraine Kelly has shared a big thank you to all the viewers for their love during a very period of 2023, which saw the death of ITV digital producer Hannah Hawkins. Hannah was only 33 when she passed away in November, just months after giving birth to her son Rory.
Graham Norton is bidding goodbye to 2023 alongside a star-studded line-up of guests ahead of the New Year. The presenter will be returning to BBC One with The Graham Norton Show New Year’s Eve on Sunday December 31.
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024 is here! It’s time to ring in 2024!
Christmas is history, but there’s still some holiday celebrating to be done. New Year’s Eve festivities are being broadcast across the country Sunday, December 31 from Puerto Rico to Los Angeles to the famous Times Square ball drop in New York City.
Valerie Wu Intern Ring in 2024 with Variety‘s list of New Year’s Eve specials to watch, including performances by stars like NewJeans, Ivy Queen, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Cardi B and Maroon 5. ABC’s “Dick Clark’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” The most-watched annual New Year’s Eve special, “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” returns with a global twist: K-pop girl group NewJeans will perform their hit song “Super Shy” live in South Korea, the first-ever performance on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” from that country. Ryan Seacrest will serve as host for his 19th year and will lead the live countdown with pop star Rita Ora in Times Square.
Ryan Seacrest is getting ready to host his 19th New Year’s Eve special and this year he’ll be joined by Rita Ora as his co-host!
Cardi B and LL Cool J have been announced as the latest additions to the 52nd Dick Clark’s New Years’ Rockin’ Eve line-up. The rappers are among many artists who will be featured on the annual New Year’s Eve programme, with LL Cool J taking the Times Square stage in New York City and Cardi B beaming in from Fontainebleau Miami Beach.The programme will also feature performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyla, Aqua, Doechii, Ellie Goulding, Green Day, Janelle Monáe, Loud Luxury and Two Friends with Bebe Rexha, Ludacris, Nile Rodgers and Chic, Paul Russell, Reneé Rapp with Coco Jones, and Thirty Seconds To Mars.In addition, Post Malone has been announced to perform his ‘Austin’ highlight, ‘Chemical’, from Las Vegas, and NewJeans will be joining the festivities from South Korea with performances of their ‘Get Up’ hits, ‘Super Shy’ and ‘ETA’.The countdown programme is scheduled to air on ABC on Sunday, December 31 at 8PM Eastern Time, and will be co-hosted for the 19th time by Ryan Seacrest alongside Rita Ora in Times Square, New York.
Davina McCall has shared that she finds The Masked Singer strangely emotional. The popular show is set to return for its fifth series on Saturday 30 December, with Davina returning as one of the show's celeb judges, alongside Mo Gilligan, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross. Ahead of the new series, which will see celebs don disguises as Bubble Tea, Air Fryer, Dippy Egg, Weather, Eiffel Tower, Rat, Maypole, Owl, Piranha, Cricket, Chicken Caesar and Bigfoot, Davina has opened up about her time on the judging panel.
If the excitement has kept you awake and you're up early on Christmas day, the TV may already be on and if so, you may be surprised to see that Good Morning Britain and Lorraine is on the air like it usually is early in the morning on weekdays.
Dundee piano sensation Stan Urban has been evicted from ITV show The Voice. The 79-year-old wowed the crowd with his rendition of Chuck Berry's Johnny B. Goode.