It’s official! Comedian Urzila Carlson joins The Masked Singer Australia panel after Lindsay Lohan confirms she won’t be returning amid COVID-19 travel restrictions
New Zealand comedian Urzila Carlson has been confirmed as Lindsay Lohan’s replacement as the new celebrity panellist on The Masked Singer Australia.
Channel Ten shared the news to the show’s official Instagram page on Thursday, two weeks after it was revealed Lindsay,35, would not returning to film season two due to coronavirus-related travel restrictions.
‘It’s Urzila Carlson! The hilarious comedian is joining the guessing panel alongside @dhughesy, @jackieo_official and @danniiminogue! Can she crack the clues and figure out who’s under the masks?’ the caption read.
It’s official! Comedian Urzila Carlson (pictured) has joined The Masked Singer Australia panel after Lindsay Lohan confirmed she won’t be returning amid COVID-19 travel restrictions
Earlier this week, Urzila had addressed rumours she will replace Lindsay Lohan on the upcoming season of The Masked Singer Australia.
Speaking to Nova 100’s Chrissie, Sam & Browny on Tuesday, the 44-year-old played coy when she was asked about her rumoured new gig.
‘I heard that. I’m sitting in Auckland right now in my PJ pants. Haven’t they already started filming that? Wouldn’t I need to be there?’ she asked.
Radio host Chrissie Swan told Urzila that filming hadn’t actually started yet.
Urzila responded: ‘Ah, if it was true, I pity those wardrobe ladies because I don’t know if I will fit in Lindsay’s wardrobe and I’ve got nothing flash enough.’
It comes after Channel 10 confirmed that American actress Lindsay had been forced to step down from the judging panel due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Season two of The Masked Singer was scheduled to begin filming later this month in Melbourne, but has been delayed because of the escalating pandemic.
Domestic travel restrictions between NSW and Victoria have disrupted filming, as several of the show’s stars, including panellist Jackie ‘O’ Henderson and host Osher Günsberg, live in Sydney.
Judge Dave Hughes confirmed to Daily Mail Australia earlier this week: ‘It’s delayed as far as I know.’
An exact air date for the show has yet to be confirmed by Channel Ten.
The Masked Singer Australia is one of many television shows that has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.