Rita Ora turns head in a festive jacket and knee high boots as she arrives in NYC to co-host Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve
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Rita Ora continued to show off her bold sense of style as she arrived in New York on Sunday evening.
The singer, 34, was spotted in a striking black quilted coat that featured a red plaid lining as she made her way to Times Square where she will co-host Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest.
The singer turned heads in the stand out coat which she wore open over a black turtleneck dress and thigh-high wedge leather boots.
She kept her brunette tresses slicked back into a tight updo and accessorised with simple silver hoop earrings.
Rita wore a glamorous palette of makeup for the evening with a swipe of gloss and added some eye catching sunglasses to finish off the look.
Ahead of her Big Apple New Year's Eve television appearance, Rita kept fans updated on her goings on and posted on her Facebook: SURPRISE!! I’m pulling double duty on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve! In addition to co-hosting in Times Square alongside Ryan Seacrest, I’ll be performing as well. Be sure tune in New Year’s Eve at 8/7c on ABC !#RockinEve.
Rita Ora continued to show off her bold sense of style as she arrived in New York on Sunday evening
The singer, 34, was spotted in a striking black puffer coat that featured a red plaid lining as she made her way to Times Square where she will co-host Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest
The outing comes after Rita hinted that she left The Masked Singer to make new music.
The popstar has stepped down from the judging panel of the ITV game show and has been replaced by Love Island host Maya Jama.
She had appeared alongside Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan since the competition series started in 2020.
But now, whilst plugging a haircare product, Rita revealed that next year will be taking her back to her roots as she prepares to head go into the studio.
She wrote on Instagram: 'What’s your 2025 plan?
'Mines @typebea and music and being apart of the coolest films and spending time with family and friends and making the most of every moment. You?'
Rita's latest album, titled You & I, was released in 2023 and she had a number of stand-ins for her on The Masked Singer while she was away.
The hit reality show sees celebrities don extravagant costumes to conceal their identity while belting out classic pop tunes.
The singer turned heads in the stand out coat which she wore open over a black turtleneck dress and thigh-high wedge leather boots
She kept her brunette tresses slicked back into a tight updo and accessorised with simple silver hoop earrings, whilst wearing a glamorous palette of makeup for the evening
The singer appeared to be in high spirits as she greeted onlookers in New York City on Sunday
Rita flashed a beaming smile ahead of her co-hosting appearance on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve
If the judges do not manage to correctly guess a particular contestant, they will be declared the winner.
Earlier this year, McFly star Danny Jones reigned supreme, prior to his more recent triumph on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!
Upon joining, Maya said: 'I'm such a Masked Singer fan, so joining the panel alongside Davina, Jonathan, and Mo—and of course working with Joel—is going to be so much fun!
'I can't wait to figure out who's underneath all those incredible costumes, vibe to their performances, and get front-row seats to the unmaskings.'
Maya has been the host of Love Island since 2023, and her third series aired this summer.
Joel Dommett willing be returning as the host of the hit show, which first appeared on screens in 2020 and sees celebrities sing in disguise before the guessing begins.
Since then it has reached a staggering 37 million viewers who have tuned in to guess who is hiding behind the mask.
Rita has hinted that she left The Masked Singer to make new music, which is apparently coming next year
Maya Jama will instead join Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, host Joel Dommett, and Jonathan Ross in the next series of the hit game show (pictured)
The Love Island host, 30, who will also still be hosting the All Stars version of the reality dating show, has snapped up the exciting judging gig
Earlier this year, McFly star Danny Jones reigned supreme, prior to his more recent triumph on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!
This year's cast follow in the footsteps of an array of superstars including Dionne Warwick, NeYo, Richie Sambora, Michael Owen, Daisy May Cooper, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Sue Perkins, Glenn Hoddle, Pat Cash, Lorraine Kelly, Jason Manford, Jake Shears, Sir Lenny Henry, Joss Stone and more.
Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment & Daytime Commissioning, ITV said, 'The Masked Singer is back and promises to kick off 2025 with a bang.
'TV's favourite guessing game welcomes the sensational Maya Jama who will be joining our expert detectives, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan all alongside Joel Dommett. We can't wait.'
Daniel Nettleton and Derek McLean, Co-Founders of Bandicoot TV said, 'When we decided to add a bombshell to the panel, we knew we need not look any further than Maya.
