In a recent episode of the popular chat show “Alan Carr: Chatty Man,” British singer Rita Ora sat down for a lively and candid interview. The episode was filled with laughter, entertaining anecdotes, and exciting updates about her upcoming album and her role on The X Factor.
During the interview, Rita expressed her excitement about being a guest on the show without having to perform, jokingly stating, “I think I’ve made it!” She then went on to discuss her experience being spanked by Madonna during a performance in Berlin, describing it as “impressive” and “a good graub.” She playfully denied feeling any tingles but revealed that she would have loved to have the opportunity.
The conversation then turned to her collaboration with music icon Prince on his new album. Rita expressed her love for Prince and shared an incredible story about visiting his studio, Paisley Park. She described hearing birds singing and discovering doves flying all over the place, which reminded her of Prince‘s iconic song “When Doves Cry.” Although the doves didn’t land on her as in the song, it was a moment she will never forget.
Rita also opened up about the delay in releasing her own album, explaining that she had been working on music that didn’t resonate with her anymore. She didn’t want to pretend and release songs that didn’t feel authentic to her. She assured fans that her new album was set to release in January, thrilling her followers who have been eagerly awaiting new music from her.
The conversation then shifted to her role as a judge on The X Factor. Rita empathized with Olly Murs, who had a mishap on live TV the week before, noting that live television can be challenging with distractions and multitasking. She also touched on the difficult stage of the competition, where it becomes tough to say goodbye to talented contestants. She expressed her love for her girls on the show and their dedication to performing every week.
Towards the end of the interview, Rita shared her excitement about traveling to Italy to perform with Andrea Bocelli, playfully referring to him as “Andre Broccoli” before correcting herself. She also playfully mentioned her appreciation for contestant Che Chesterman, joking about his name sounding like a store that sells gentleman’s trousers.
Overall, Rita Ora‘s appearance on Alan Carr: Chatty Man was filled with laughter, interesting stories, and updates on her music career and role on The X Factor. Fans can look forward to her upcoming album in January and continue to support her on the talent show.
