Rudy Giuliani‘s ‘masked Singer’ Appearance Delayed

Viewers anticipating the unveiling of Rudy Giuliani as a contestant on Season 7 of The Masked Singer during Wednesday’s premiere were met with disappointment. The former New York mayor adn prominent advisor to former President Donald Trump did not appear in the episode.

This follows reports that Giuliani’s unmasking triggered a walk-off by some of the show’s judges in protest. Representatives for Fox have declined to comment on the initial reports and offered no further statement when questioned by TVLine on Wednesday.

While the circumstances surrounding the reported protest remain unclear, sources suggest the judges’ reaction stemmed from Giuliani’s controversial political history and associations. The network has not confirmed the details of the incident or indicated when Giuliani will appear on the show, if at all.

The premiere episode proceeded without addressing the reported disruption. It remains to be seen how, or if, The Masked Singer will address the situation in future episodes.

Update (January 26,2026): Further reports indicate that Ken Jeong,one of the show’s judges,did indeed walk off the set following Giuliani’s reveal.Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg reportedly also expressed their displeasure, though they did not leave the stage. Fox continues to maintain its stance of no comment.