Rita Ora shares ‘unhinged’ behind-the-scenes snaps after co-hosting Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025

Bare-faced Rita Ora posted “unhinged” behind-the-scenes Instagram snaps on Thursday after a surreal few days in the big apple celebrating New Year’s Eve.

The 34-year-old singer co-hosted Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025 in New York on Tuesday with Ryan Seacrest.

And looking back on her whirlwind week, Rita captured moments from rehearsals and how she spent her free time.

She captioned her post, “Now it’s time for the unhinged behind the scenes moments of NYC part 1… not the professional photos, the good, the bad and the real… stay tuned.”

The hitmaker looked happier than ever as she explored New York City, wearing a series of quirky ensembles.

Rita wore six different ensembles throughout the big day as she hosted the festivities for the second time.

Ryan notably celebrated his 20th anniversary as host of the countdown special, which he first started in 2005.

Rita got the chance to show off her personal sense of style in her first outfit as she arrived in Times Square hours before the ball dropped.

The British-born star wore fitted brown leather trousers and a black turtleneck.

For her second look, the beauty made a statement by wearing pink tweed pants and a pink and white colored sweater.

The For You singer wore a chic white coat that fell to her ankles and featured large floral embellishments on the shoulder and sleeve.

Rita made the third outfit even more glamorous with silver earrings and colorful rings on her left hand.

Rita was quickly spotted among the waiting crowds in Times Square as she began her co-hosting duties.

She also joined Ryan at one point and the pair smiled brightly as they had a lighthearted conversation together.

Rita worked double duty on Tuesday and also got the chance to take the stage for a memorable performance.

The beauty stunned in a striking blue ensemble for her fourth and final look of the night as she belted out the lyrics to the live audience.

Before hosting the event, Rita reflected on hosting a live television event during a recent interview Variety.

‘Live TV is absolutely amazing. I prefer live TV to pre-recorded because I love that it’s timely and that it gives the adrenaline. I function really well under pressure.’

‘And then the performances are just always magical; seeing people doing their thing in action. “I’m a big live performance person and I’ll be performing this year too, which I’m actually really nervous about,” she said.

As to whether she would perform with Seacrest again in the future, the singer replied, “If they asked me, if he wants me back.”

“When he wanted me back this year, I was like, ‘Absolutely.’ I mean, I flew all the way from New Zealand. But I’ll do anything for Ryan. And this show is so much fun and I’m really happy to be here.”

While you’re talking to People shortly before New Year’s Eve, both she and Ryan also discussed organizing the party.

“I’m grateful to be here,” the singer told the outlet. ‘I love Ryan. It’s great that he’s just there with me and gives me that feeling of trust.”

Rita also opened up about taking the stage, saying, “I’m so excited that they asked me to perform. It’s a big deal, and there are so many great artists.’

Other music artists who performed during the New Year’s Eve countdown included TLC, The Jonas Brothers, Kesha, and also Tinashe.