If temperatures were not already hot enough in Rio de Janeiro then Rita Ora pushed the mercury even higher during a beach day in the Brazilian coastal city on Sunday.
The British singer, 31, showed off her toned physique after stripping down to a seasonal blue bikini while making the most of her free time over the weekend.
Rita, who will perform at the city’s annual Rock In Rio festival on Sunday evening, was accompanied by close friend Vas J. Morgan as she frolicked in the surf before wading in for a swim.
However the newly married married star appeared to be without filmmaker husband Taiki Waititi, with whom, she exchanged vows during a private ceremony in August.
Here she comes: If temperatures were not already hot enough in Rio de Janeiro then Rita Ora pushed the mercury even higher during a beach day in the Brazilian coastal city on Sunday
Looking good: The British singer showed off her toned physique after stripping down to a seasonal blue bikini while making the most of her free time over the weekend
Rita and Taika, whose film credits include the Oscar nominated Jojo Rabbit and superhero epic Thor: Love And Thunder, started dating in March 2021 before going public with their romance that August.
The couple got engaged two months ago, and sources now claim that they are planning a huge party to celebrate their secret wedding with friends and family.
A source told The Sun: ‘It was a really intimate ceremony and super special for everyone there. Their nearest and dearest can see how madly in love they are.
‘Despite living in the spotlight, Rita is determined to keep the relationship as private as possible and didn’t want to make a big song and dance about the wedding.
In good company: Rita, who will perform at the city’s annual Rock In Rio festival on Sunday evening, was accompanied by close friend Vas J. Morgan
She’s a natural: Rita was seen diving beneath the waves as they periodically crashed across the shoreline
Hard to miss: The singer’s slender physique caught the eye as she waded into the water during her appearance in Rio de Janeiro over the weekend
Tatt’s nice: Rita’s numerous tattoos were visible after she stripped down to a skimpy two-piece on Sunday
Good times: The British star appeared to making the most of her time away from the stage, but she will be back in front of an audience at the Rock In Rio festival on Sunday evening
Chilly: At one point Rita looked somewhat uncertain as a wave almost submerged her during a dip in the ocean
‘Rita’s already back in the studio working on her third album, with her latest session being with Ava Max and Noah Cyrus’ writer Rollo.’
Taika was previously married to film producer Chelsea Winstanley, but the pair are believed to have quietly split in 2018. The pair share two daughters: Te Hinekāhu, ten, and Matewa Kiritapu, six.
Meanwhile, Rita has enjoyed high-profile romances with the likes of Calvin Harris and Rob Kardashian. The star is said to have already changed her surname and will now be known as Mrs Waititi-Ora.
It comes after Taika came under fire for resurfaced anti-trans tweets and for dead-naming Caitlyn Jenner after branding himself a ‘gay icon.’
Unearthed tweets from almost a decade ago, drew criticism for shaming trans women and beauty pageant contestants.
A tweet from January 16, 2013 reads: ‘No disrespect to men who want to be/dress as women. I should have just said their makeup looks manly. Also no disrespect to meth users.’
Say cheese: The singer joined two friends for a fun selfie as they relaxed on the beach in Rio de Janeiro
Let’s have a look: The three pals were seem inspecting their photos as they let their hair down in coastal Brazil on Sunday
Banter: Rita was also seen sharing a joke with two scantily clad female friends while paddling in the surf
Lovely: The singer showed of the impressive results of her new health and fitness regime as she hit the beach
Three’s company: The singer showed off her pert bottom as she raced into the surf with two pals
Close: There was plenty to smile about as she raced back onto the beach arm-in-arm with a female friends
Beach babes: Rita and her friends caught the eye as they made their way back onto the sand after their swim
The ‘meth user’ remark followed an earlier rant in which he criticised beauty pageant contestants, writing: ‘Combining heels and bikini whilst plastering your face in orange so you resemble a leather pudding is totes empowering.’
He was called out at the time, when a fellow Twitter user @carocreature, wrote: ‘Slut-shaming, transphobia, and immense misogyny all in one tweet. But dude, not cool.’
Taika wrote back: ‘No it is cool.’
Caro wrote: ‘No, Taika, it’s not cool. You need to apologise. My trans* friends who struggle with suicide daily due to similar comments hardly think so.’
Still Hot Right Now: The star looked stunning while posing for another snap in front of the sweeping coastline
Will this do? She was also seen posing knee-deep in the surf as close friend Vas took a series of pictures on Sunday
Quiet before the storm: Rita was relaxing ahead of a busy night at the Rock In Rio festival, where she will perform in front of thousands of fans
Staying cool: With temperatures soaring Rita pulled on a stylish bucket hat after towelling herself off
Not bad: She was seen adjusting a semi-sheer wrap before tying the stylish garment around her waist
Don’t mind me: But Rita was hard to miss in her skimpy blue bikini as she made her way across the beach on Sunday
That’s it: Rita offered a pout as she posed for yet another photo alongside an attractive bikini-clad friend
Taika responded: ‘My trans friends can walk in heels. but you’re right, actual kathoey are better looking.’
‘Kathoey’ is a word used for transgender women in Thailand.
A tweet from April 2015 deadnamed Caitlyn Jenner days after she came out as a trans woman.
Deadnaming is when someone refers to a transgender or non-binary person by a name they used prior to transitioning, such as their birth name.
Taika wrote: ‘We’ll all be wearing #JeSuis[Caitlyn]Jenner badges by Monday.’
MailOnline has contacted a spokesperson for further comment.
Making memories: Rita nestled her head into a friend’s shoulder as they posed for a picturesque photo
All change: The singer changed her outfit at least once during her appearance in coastal Rio, with her striped minidress making way for a breezy silk summer dress
Over here: Rita offered a wave as she greeted her friends after arriving at the beach in Rio on Sunday
Smitten: Rita and new husband Taika, whose film credits include the Oscar nominated Jojo Rabbit and superhero epic Thor: Love And Thunder, started dating in March 2021 before going public with their romance that August
Historic: Taika has been criticised for a trans-phobic tweet from January 16, 2013
It’s not cool: He was called out by a fellow Twitter user which led to an argumentative exchange
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