Rita Ora has playfully weighed in on Sabrina Carpenter’s meteoric rise to global fame, joking that the young pop star no longer replies to her messages ever since her chart-topping single Espresso turned her into a household name.
In a light-hearted moment on the In Your Dreams with Owen Thiele podcast, Ora reflected on a New Year’s Eve party she once invited Carpenter to—just before Carpenter’s music career hit new heights. “She came and it was amazing,” Ora shared. “I think it was like the peak before Espresso, and you can’t get hold of Sabrina anymore. It was that time she would text me back.”
Tongue-in-Cheek Remarks Clarified by Ora
Despite the cheeky comment, the I Will Never Let You Down singer quickly clarified that her remarks were meant in jest. “No, I get it. I’m busy too. I’m exaggerating. She does text me back. She’s so sweet,” Ora added, making it clear that there is no bad blood between the two artists.
The comments come about a year after Rita Ora sparked speculation of a possible collaboration when she posted throwback photos of herself and Carpenter partying together at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. Ora co-hosted the event alongside Carpenter, and fans were quick to interpret the photos as clues to an upcoming musical project.
Carpenter’s Pop Dominance Continues as Ora Makes Headlines at Home
Since then, Sabrina Carpenter has only grown in influence, recently grabbing attention for the bold and provocative artwork of her upcoming album Man’s Best Friend. With her catchy hits and confident persona, she has become a defining voice in today’s pop scene.
Rita Ora, while still active in music, has also found herself in the news for non-musical reasons—namely, a local planning dispute with neighbors over a proposed gym extension at her £7.5 million mansion in London. Though facing hurdles on the home front, Ora continues to maintain her presence both in pop culture and the entertainment world, often sharing candid, humorous takes on her famous friends.
