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Davina McCall seems unrecognisable as she debuts dramatic blonde pixie lower following mind surgical procedure alongside new choose Maya Jama in first take a look at new sequence of The Masked Singer

Davina McCall looked almost unrecognisable as she debuted a new blonde pixie cut for the new series of The Masked singer, after undergoing brain surgery.

In a first look snap from upcoming episodes the TV personality, 57, beamed as she showed off her gorgeous new do alongside new judge Maya Jama, 30. 

The presenter underwent brain surgery last month after revealing she had a ‘very rare’ colloid cyst that affects only three in a million people. 

Davina also slipped into a striking pink and black zebra print skintight minidress, complete with a strapless corset bodice. 

It was revealed earlier this year that Maya would be replacing Rita Ora on the panel as she joined Davina, Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan and host Joel Dommett

And now the Love Island host, 30, has been seen alongside Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan in a first look snap of the new panel. 

Davina McCall, 57, looked almost unrecognisable as she debuted a new blonde pixie cut for the new series of The Masked singer, after undergoing brain surgery

Davina McCall, 57, looked almost unrecognisable as she debuted a new blonde pixie cut for the new series of The Masked singer, after undergoing brain surgery 

In a first look snap from upcoming episodes the TV personality, 57, beamed as she showed off her gorgeous new do
right pictured earlier this month

In a first look snap from upcoming episodes the TV personality, 57, beamed as she showed off her gorgeous new do (right pictured earlier this month)

Also pictured was new judge Maya Jama who is replacing Rita Ora on the panel and joins Davina, (L-R) Mo Gilligan, Joel Dommett and Jonathan Ross

Also pictured was new judge Maya Jama who is replacing Rita Ora on the panel and joins Davina, (L-R) Mo Gilligan, Joel Dommett and Jonathan Ross

Posing up a storm Maya showed off her incredible figure as she donned a black sheer high-neck bodysuit.

She paired the racy garment with a black metallic bralet and a matching low-rise midi skirt layered over the bodysuit.

ITV confirmed in October that The Masked Singer has been recommissioned for both a sixth and seventh series. 

Alongside Maya, there will also be another new addition to the show as Bandicoot production confirmed a brand new spin off series, The After Mask. 

Hosted by KISS FM presenter Harriet Rose, the new show will be available to watch on ITVX and The Masked Singer UK YouTube channel and will feature a further fix of masked-related mayhem.

Filmed straight after the main show, the party atmosphere continues on The After Mask, and will feature interview with the judges and host Joel, as well as exclusive unmasking interviews with the celebrity singers. 

It comes after  Davina broke down in tears as she took to the stage to give an emotional speech at the Brain Tumour Research Campaign on Thursday evening. 

The presenter, 57, underwent brain surgery last month after revealing she had a ‘very rare’ colloid cyst that affects only three in a million people.

Posing up a storm Maya showed off her incredible figure as she donned a black sheer high-neck bodysuit

Posing up a storm Maya showed off her incredible figure as she donned a black sheer high-neck bodysuit 

Alongside Maya, there will also be another new addition to the show as Bandicoot production confirmed a brand new spin off series, The After Mask

Alongside Maya, there will also be another new addition to the show as Bandicoot production confirmed a brand new spin off series, The After Mask 

The presenter underwent brain surgery last month after revealing she had a 'very rare' colloid cyst that affects only three in a million people

The presenter underwent brain surgery last month after revealing she had a ‘very rare’ colloid cyst that affects only three in a million people 

And the star made her first public appearance since her operation as she attended the event at All Saints Church, Fulham to support her neurosurgeon Kevin O’Neill.

Tearing up in the speech she began: ‘I’m crying already, that didn’t go well’.

In the short clip she continued: ‘I know lots of you here are on your own brain tumour journey and many of you have lost loved ones to a brain tumour.

‘I lost my sister to a brain tumour in 2012 and my ex father in law a year ago.’   

Davina’s sister Caroline died age 50 in 2012 after she was diagnosed with lung cancer, bone cancer and was told by doctors that she had two tumors on her brain. 

Earlier this week Davina broke down in emotional speech as she made her first public appearance since undergoing brain surgery at the Brain Tumour Research Campaign charity event on Thursday (pictured with her surgeon Kevin O'Neil and partner Michael Douglas)

Earlier this week Davina broke down in emotional speech as she made her first public appearance since undergoing brain surgery at the Brain Tumour Research Campaign charity event on Thursday (pictured with her surgeon Kevin O’Neil and partner Michael Douglas) 

The presenter looked in great spirits at the event as she beamed with guests

The presenter looked in great spirits at the event as she beamed with guests 

After the emotional evening, the star beamed in snaps as she was joined by her partner Michael Douglas and surgeon Kevin O’Neil who performed the procedure. 

Thanking Davina for her attendance at the event, Brain Tumour Research Campaign shared snaps from the event as they praised her ‘courage and grace’. 

They penned: ‘What a truly magical Christmas celebration evening! A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us in making this event so special.’

‘Our evening began with our incredible Chairman, Kevin O’Neill setting the tone with his warmth and passion. 

‘We were then moved by the inspiring words of the wonderful Davina McCall who shared her personal story with such courage and grace. 

‘Her message about the importance of funding for brain tumour research truly resonated with us all. Thank you, Davina, for being such a powerful voice for this cause.’

The new series of The Masked Singer starts on 4th January at 7pm on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. 

WHAT IS A COLLOID CYST? 

A colloid cyst is a slow-growing tumour typically found near the center of the brain. 

The benign growth contains gelatinous material.

Most patients present with headaches, although other symptoms including vertigo, memory problems and double vision can occur.

If large enough, a colloid cyst obstructs the movement of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain.

This results in a build up of CSF in the ventricles of the brain and raises pressure in the skull.

Surgery may be required promptly in order to reduce the relatively high risk of sudden death.

Source: UCLA Department of Neurosurgery