Rita Ora suns herself on the beach while keeping quiet on Taika Waititi romance rumours

Rita Ora has given her fans in lockdown a glimpse at some much longed-for sunshine from a beautiful beach in Australia, after sparking rumours of a romance with film director Taika Waititi.

The singer, 30, shared some pictures of herself by the sea on Instagram on Friday, in which she could be seen sitting under a bright blue sky.

The star was wearing a yellow bikini and a pair of high-waisted black and white bottoms, while accessorising with a dark blue sunhat.

Rita could be seen on the golden sand as the waves gently lapped the shore behind her.

She captioned the images: ‘Lead with an open heart… have a blessed weekend everyone. Love youuuuuuuuu!!!’

The musician recently arrived in Sydney where she has been staying in a private home.

In another set of Instagram snaps shared this week she could be seen posing by the pool, with the caption: ‘Thank you sooo much to the legends @etchrealestate for finding me the most beautiful houses and accommodation and making me feel at home while in Sydney!!’

Rita recently fuelled rumours of a romance with Marvel director Taika, 45, after she shared a picture of herself cosying-up to the filmmaker.

The For You singer split from her boyfriend Romain Gavras earlier this year after six months together.

Rita is yet to speak out on any new relationship but her fans are convinced something is going on between her and Taika after he had her arms wrapped around her in a photograph.

He could be seen looking away from the lens but Rita pouted for the camera as she wore a yellow beret.

She wrote on Instagram: ‘Good times, memories, random things on my phone and the ones I love.. #midweekupdate.’

Shortly after the post went live, fans flocked to Twitter to speculate on whether this meant the pair are together – which was fuelled ever further by someone on the Who? Weekly podcast claiming to have seen them kissing in a restaurant.

‘How on earth did Taika Waititi and Rita Ora meet,’ one tweeted. ‘I am trying to imagine their life as a couple and drawing a blank.’

‘TAIKA AND RITA ORA DATING???? WHAT IS GOING ON,’ another exclaimed.

Many others questioned whether the upload meant Rita would be making an appearance in the upcoming Thor flick, which Taika is currently directing.

‘Okay but when are they going to announce Rita Ora’s casting in Thor 4 though?? Especially if she and Taika are…,’ a Twitter user posted.

‘OMG what is Rita gonna be in a Marvel movie aka the next Thor movie??? [sic],’ a follower asked.

‘So if @RitaOra is going to be in the next Thor movie (which rumours seem to point to) can we call her Rita Thora now?,’ a fan suggested.

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