A Fox executive defended the network's decision to cast Rudy Giuliani on this season of 'The Masked Singer'

• A Fox exec weighed in on the network's controversial decision to cast Rudy Giuliani on "The Masked Singer."
• "'The Masked Singer' is all about delivering jaw-dropping moments," Rob Wade told Deadline.

A Fox executive defended the network's controversial decision to cast Rudy Giuliani on the most recent season of competition reality show "The Masked Singer."

"'The Masked Singer' is all about delivering jaw-dropping moments, which is exactly what [we] accomplished whether it was on set or with the viewers at home," Rob Wade, president of Fox's alternative entertainment and specials division, told Deadline.

Wade added that he has "absolutely no regrets" in regards to casting Giuliani on the show.

The former lawyer for President Donald Trump was unmasked on the April 20 episode of "The Masked Singer" following his performance of "Bad to the Bone." After the other judges incorrectly guessed that the contestant wearing the Jack in the Box costume was perhaps actor Robert Duvall, Giuliani revealed himself.

Judge Ken Jeong walked off the stage in protest shortly after Giuliani's reveal, and the other judges also appeared to be shocked by the controversial casting decision.

"It surprises us all that you're here on 'The Masked Singer,'" host Nick Cannon said, per Deadline.

Deadline first reported in February that Jeong had walked off the stage in protest after Giuliani was unmasked on the show, and sources told People shortly thereafter that the "Community" actor was "super upset."

"Ken felt disrespected and was livid to see Rudy was under the mask which is why he walked off. There's no way he could hide his feelings," a source told People.

Fellow judge Robin Thicke also reportedly left the stage following the reveal. A second source told People it was to check on Jeong.