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Fox's reality singing show The Masked Singer faced backlash after news of Rudy Giuliani appearing on the show surfaced online.
It was reported that two of the show's judges walked off stage in protest after Giuliani removed his mask, revealing himself as a contestant.
Twitter slams 'The Masked Singer' for inviting Rudy Giuliani
The former NYC Mayor and Trump advisor has been in hot waters for a few years now. His stint as a political and legal adviser to Trump often placed Giuliani at the center of public attention. As a result, he has gathered more critics than supporters.
Giuliani was recently subpoenaed by the House committee investigating the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
In protest of Giuliani being on the show, judges Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke walked off the stage before returning later. Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger stayed and bantered with Giuliani.
As the news surfaced, many flocked to Twitter to express their displeasure. They called out the move by The Masked Singer. Some called it “absolutely disgusting” and “despicable behavior.”
The show was criticized for a similar act when former presidential candidate Sarah Palin appeared as a pink and purple tie-dye bear in 2020.
The premiere of Season 7 was shot in Los Angeles last week and Giuliani was reportedly the season’s first eliminee. Giuliani's exit reportedly won’t air on Fox until next month.
Season 7, whose theme is “The Good, the Bad, and the Cuddly,” is slated to premiere on Fox on March 9.
About 'The Masked Singer'
The Masked Singer is a reality singing competition on Fox where celebrities perform while concealing their identities by wearing head-to-toe costumes and face masks.
The winners of the first six seasons were T-Pain as Monster, Wayne Brady as Fox, Kandi Burruss as Night Angel, LeAnn Rimes as Sun, Nick Lachey as Piglet, and Jewel as Queen of Hearts.
