The Masked Singer Australia could be set for a MAJOR shake-up as wild rumours surface that Keith Urban is joining the panel next year
The Masked Singer Australia could see more A-list celebrities join the judging panel in 2021.
While international stars like season one’s Lindsay Lohan have become trickier to secure given COVID-19 travel restrictions, Channel 10 is rumoured to be looking closer to home for next year’s series.
An industry insider told New Idea that country music star Keith Urban is at the top of producers’ wish list for season three.
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Coming soon? The Masked Singer Australia could be set for a major shake-up as wild rumours surface that Keith Urban (pictured) is joining the panel next year
The source claimed the show risked ‘becoming stale’ if the panel and format stayed the same for season three.
‘New blood will invigorate things… Keith would be a fantastic fit,’ they added.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel 10 and Keith’s management for comment.
Changes? While international stars like season one’s Lindsay Lohan have become trickier to secure given COVID-19 travel restrictions, Channel 10 is rumoured to be looking closer to home for next year’s series. Pictured (L-R): 2020 panellists Dannii Minogue, Dave Hughes, Jackie ‘O’ Henderson and Urzila Carlson
Remember this? Keith was a coach on the first season of The Voice Australia in 2012, before quitting due to a scheduling conflict. Pictured with Delta Goodrem, Joel Madden and Seal
It wouldn’t be Keith’s first time on the panel of a TV singing contest.
He was a coach on the inaugural season of The Voice Australia in 2012, before quitting due to a scheduling conflict.
In a statement issued by the Nine Network in September 2012, he said: ‘I’ve been so fortunate to have been a part of The Voice. And as much as I’d love to do it again, it’s clear that the recording and promoting of a new album, a tour and other commitments will keep me from being a part of the second season.’
However, two days later he was confirmed as a new judge on American Idol. He remained on the program for four years.
Moving up! Keith left The Voice Australia and joined the judging panel on American Idol from 2013 to 2016. Pictured on 2015 season with Jennifer Lopez
Staying home? With his wife Nicole Kidman (left) focused on local productions, a role on The Masked Singer could be the perfect excuse for them to both stay in Australia
With his wife Nicole Kidman focused on local productions, a role on The Masked Singer could be the perfect excuse for them to both stay in Australia.
Nicole has recently been filming TV mini series Nine Perfect Strangers in Byron Bay.
She told The Daily Telegraph in July that she was ‘thrilled’ to be able to bring hundreds of jobs to the local industry.
‘It is a great opportunity for me to give back to the community that nurtured me through so much of my career,’ Nicole said.
Local: Nicole has recently been filming TV mini series Nine Perfect Strangers in Byron Bay