The singer and actor, known for her hit song “Bang,” faced backlash in November 2020 when it was revealed that she had thrown a private 30th birthday party at a restaurant in London’s Notting Hill during lockdown. Despite indoor gatherings of more than six people being prohibited at the time, photos showed several celebrity guests arriving at Casa Cruz restaurant, including Cara and Poppy Delevingne. Ora received criticism for breaking the rules and took to Instagram to express her embarrassment and deep apologies for her actions. She explained that she saw it as a spur-of-the-moment decision, influenced by the misconception that lockdown was coming to an end.
Now, looking back on the incident over two years later, Ora declined to comment further on the controversy and redirected the focus of people’s anger. When asked about her new album, “You & I,” in an interview with The Telegraph, she humorously replied, “I’ve said everything I need to say. You should ask Boris Johnson about that.” Ora indirectly referred to former prime minister Boris Johnson, who had faced his own controversies regarding parties and gatherings during the height of the pandemic.
In May, Johnson admitted in a statement to the inquiry into the “Partygate” scandals at Downing Street that although he misled the House of Commons about following the rules at Number 10, he believed he had acted in good faith based on his knowledge and beliefs at the time. However, he didn’t deny the allegations of stating that one event was “probably the most unsocially distanced gathering in the UK right now.” It is ironic that Johnson’s spokesperson previously commented on Ora’s party, emphasizing that lockdown rules apply to celebrities and that they should set an example.
Ora continued to apologize for hosting the party in the months that followed, expressing her ongoing embarrassment during an interview with The Independent in 2021. Tears welling up, she admitted that it was difficult for her to discuss the incident and expressed her wish to have made a different choice. She truly regretted the situation and wished it had never happened.
In addition, Ora revealed that she and her husband, Taika Waititi, the filmmaker behind “Thor: Ragnarok,” kept their wedding a secret due to her fame as a pop star. She explained that some women enjoy the attention on their special day, but she wanted to keep it private because her personal life and career are separate entities.
In January, Ora finally addressed the speculation surrounding pictures of her, Waititi, and Thor star Tessa Thompson appearing close on a balcony in Australia. She dismissed the rumors of being in a “throuple” relationship, stating that she chose not to acknowledge it because it was absurd and made no sense.
Ora’s new album, featuring the single “Praising You” which samples Fat Boy Slim, is set to be released on July 14.
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