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Rita Sahatçiu Ora

Rita Ora is a British-Albanian singer, actress, and television personality who rose to fame with her debut album Ora. She’s also a famous TV personality, having served as a judge and coach on shows including The X Factor UK, The Voice UK, and The Masked Singer UK. She hosted season 23 of America’s Next Top Model and currently serves as a panelist on The Masked Singer US.

Overview

Rita Sahatçiu Ora's Profile

Born in Pristina, Kosovo, Rita Ora moved to London as a baby when her family fled political persecution. She grew up in West London, attended the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School, and began performing at open mic nights in her teens. After signing with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation in 2008, she rose to fame in 2012 with her feature on DJ Fresh’s “Hot Right Now,” which reached number one in the UK. Her debut album also premiered at number one, making her the artist with the most UK number-one singles that year.

Beyond music, Ora built a formidable television career. She served as a coach on The Voice UK and The Voice Australia, a judge on The X Factor UK, and a host on America’s Next Top Model. She was also a long-standing panelist on The Masked Singer UK before crossing over to join the US version. In addition, she has hosted the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2017, 2022, and 2024 

Rita Ora is also an actress who played Mia Grey across the Fifty Shades film trilogy. On the personal front, Ora is openly bisexual and is married to New Zealand filmmaker and Oscar-winner Taika Waititi. 

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Rita Sahatçiu Ora
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of Birth: 1990-11-26
  • Nationality: British
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Sexual Orientation: Bisexual
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Career Start: 2004
  • Years Active: 22
  • Estimated Salary: $2 million–$3 million

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Shows Currently Hosting

22
Years Active

13
Awards & Nominations

TV Shows​

A list of television shows hosted by this host, including current programs and previous presenting roles.

America’s Next Top Model
America’s Next Top Model

Networks

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Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage Taika Waititi from 2022 to (A filmmaker, director, actor, and screenwriter)
  • Dating Calvin Harris from 2013 to 2014 ( DJ and record producer)
  • Dating Andrew Watt from 2016 to 2019 (A music producer)

    Education

    Educational background and qualifications

    • St Cuthbert with St Matthias CE Primary School, Earls Court, London
    • Sylvia Young Theatre School, London (performing arts secondary school)
    • St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College, London

    Net Worth & Income

    Income sources, net worth, and properties.

    • Music career earnings from three studio albums, tours, and streaming royalties across a career spanning over a decade.
    • Television fees — earned approximately $1 million per season on The Voice Australia, with Masked Singer US panelists reportedly earning approximately $1.25 million per season.
    • Major brand endorsements and fashion collaborations, including Adidas Originals, Rimmel, Roberto Cavalli, Escada, Donna Karan, Coca-Cola, and Material Girl (Madonna's clothing line).
    • Owns a West London property purchased for approximately £3.25 million ($4.3 million) in 2019.
    • Owns Ora Live and Ora Multi Services companies, which posted profits of approximately £4.8 million in the most recently published year ($6.4 million) in 2025.

    Awards

    Awards & recognition

    • MOBO Award — Best Newcomer (2012)
    • MTV Video Music Award — Dance Video for "Lonely Together" with Avicii (2018)
    • MTV Europe Music Award — Power of Music Award, as part of Artists for Grenfell (2017)
    • MTV Europe Music Award — Best Look / Personal Style (2022)
    • Bambi Award — Music: International (2015)
    • Brits Billion Award — British Phonographic Industry (2023)
    • Glamour Award — British Solo Artist (2013)
    • Glamour Award — TV Personality (2015)
    • Glamour Award — Entertainer of the Year (2022)
    • Global Award — Best Pop (2018)
    • Global Award — Best Pop (2018)
    • China Music Award — Best International Artist (2017)
    • Urban Music Award — Artist of the Year (2012)