‘Diva’ star dramatically pulls out of Celebrity Big Brother after viral TV meltdown
The singer was in advanced talks to be a 2025 celebrity housemate
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MACY GRAY found a place in TV history when she stormed off The Masked Singer stage earlier this year and refused to be unmasked.
Now The Sun can reveal that she’s deserted another television show - Celebrity Big Brother.
Macy Gray performing on stage.
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Macy Gracy was in advanced talks to be on Celebrity Big BrotherCredit: Getty
Macy Gray, iconic singer and actor, on a game show.
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Macy was furious about being voted off after appearing as Toad on The Masked Singer
The I Try singer was in advanced talks for the ITV reality series, planning to redeem herself with the British public after her diva strop but opted not to go ahead.
A source said: “Macy’s fury at being voted out as Toad In The Hole earlier this year was such a talking point and bosses thought she would also make a great housemate.
“She’d seemed keen to rewrite her narrative after The Masked Singer drama but in the end decided not to go ahead.”
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The Sun first revealed how Macy threw a huge strop while appearing on The Masked Singer.
A source revealed that because Macy reached the final of the US version as Sea Queen in 2023, she was “totally blindsided” to be one of the first to leave the British series.
Masked Singer viewers saw her storm off stage after host Joel Dommett, 39, revealed she’d been voted out - but she was then seen returning to stage, seemingly moments later.
But in fact bosses were left scrambling for nearly an hour to coax Macy back on stage - none of which was seen on screen.
“When Macy stormed off stage everyone was frozen in shock but as soon as she reached backstage, crew removed her mask so they could talk her down.
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“Macy was almost shellshocked to start with and was basically gutted to be out so early because she really enjoyed being on the American version - when obviously she did brilliantly - so was totally blindsided.
“It was the shock of it for her as well as the upset and in that moment she had a very raw, human reaction and wanted out.
“For a professional performer to reach that point shows how badly she felt.
“Obviously The Masked Singer isn't a singing competition and is just a bit of fun, so being voted off was no indication of her talent, but no one could believe a global superstar like Macy had lost it like this.
“It took everyone backstage ages to talk her round and poor Joel was on stage essentially doing a stand-up routine to try and keep things under control.
“Eventually they managed to persuade Macy to go back on stage and be properly unmasked and sing for the last time.
“But it was totally wild.”
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