Rita Ora put on a real show at Pride 2023 (Picture: Jack Hall/Getty Images for Pride In London)
Rita Ora well and truly got the party started as she took to the stage in a very vibrant ensemble at London Pride on Saturday.
The singer, 32, joins a string of stars on the line-up this year, including Adam Lambert, Idina Menzel, and Todrick Hall, to name just a few.
American Idol icon Adam, 41, is actually headlining this time, with his new single – You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) – having been made the official Pride song.
Rita, on the other hand, a last-minute addition, much to the delight of attendees as she announced a surprise set just days ago.
The chart-topper made sure she got everyone in the Pride spirit in the most Barbiecore ensemble you can imagine, with everything from her make-up to her earrings a bold shade of pink.
Belting out her pop tunes, the Hot Right Now hitmaker started off in a hot pink mac coat before revealing a faux leather crop top, tie, and matching skort underneath.
The pop star arrived on stage wearing a hot pink coat (Picture: Jack Hall/Getty Images for Pride In London)
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…before revealing a shorts and crop top ensemble (Picture: Jack Hall/Getty Images for Pride In London)
Rita got the crowd in the party mood (Picture: Guy Bell/Shutterstock)
The daring outfit also showed off Rita’s tattoo collection, which features a portrait on her bicep and writing on her ribcage.
She went all out with accessories too, donning an epic pair of pink fur boots and some cool shades.
Rita bust out all her best moves, also impressing with her flexibility as she even went into the splits!
The thousands-strong crowd in Trafalgar Square were living for her set, jumping around with rainbow flags in the air.
Pride was a real starry event this year, with the cast of Netflix’s Heartstopper also taking the stage this afternoon to premiere a season 2 teaser after doing the people’s work a flipping off anti-gay protestors during the parade.
The Hot Right Now hitmaker announced a surprise set just days ago (Picture: Jack Hall/Getty Images for Pride In London)
Trafalgar Square was rocking (Picture: Jack Hall/Getty Images for Pride In London)
Go on, Rita! (Picture: Jack Hall/Getty Images for Pride In London)
Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall and Derry Girls actress Nicola Coughlan also got involved in the occasion, joining Rita at a special Pride Brunch at Berners Tavern earlier today.
Co-hosted by Jean Paul Gaultier, Violet Chachki, and Henry Holland, the glitzy get-together saw Jade, 30, stun in a multi-coloured frock.
Barbie’s Nicola, 36, also got the pink memo, as she sported a strapless mini dress ahead of her role in Greta Gerwig’s hotly-anticipated movie, which lands on July 21.
Other stars who rocked up to show their support included Jessie Ware, Pixie Geldof, Lucy Boynton, Clara Amfo, and Layton Williams.
The chart-topper joined Jade Thirlwall and Nicola Coughlan at a Pride fundraising brunch earlier that afternoon (Picture: Dave Benett/Getty Images for The London EDITION)
The Your Song singer posed with JonBenet Blonde, Henry Holland, and Aimee Phillips (Picture: Dave Benett/Getty Images for The London EDITION)
Little Mix star Jade was certainly dressed for the occasion (Picture: Dave Benett/Getty Images for The London EDITION)
Pixie Geldof opted for a casual look (Picture: Dave Benett/Getty Images for The London EDITION)
This year, Pride marks 51 years since London’s first march for the LGBTQ+ community, with 32,000 participants from 600 organisations expected to attend.
Proceedings kicked off at midday at Hyde Park Corner before heading through Piccadilly Circus, down Haymarket, and along Pall Mall to Trafalgar Square, ending around Whitehall Palace at 6pm.
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Rita put on an epic show!
