Rita Ora to host America’s Next Top Model as she takes over from legend Tyra Banks
Glam role fronting the famous reality show will raise the former X Factor judge's profile across the globe
RITA ORA quit The X Factor earlier this year to focus on her music.
But I can reveal the British singer is set for a stunning TV comeback on one of the most famous reality shows in the US — America’s Next Top Model.
Rita won’t be recreating her judging role either, she’ll be replacing iconic supermodel TYRA BANKS as host on the competition.
The new gig is a huge coup for Rita.
Not only will she see her profile boosted Stateside but she will also see it rocket across the rest of the world as the show to pick an aspiring model is broadcast globally.
A source said: “Rita is in a dream world as she’s landed the ultimate gig.
“She’ll be mixing her two passions of fashion and music and taking over from a TV institution in Tyra.
“Next Top Model bosses wanted to inject some freshness back into the format and they see Rita as the ideal new face.
"She is releasing a new single later this year to coincide with it.”
America’s Next Top Model ran for 22 seasons over the space of 12 years before it was pulled last year from the CW Network.
The revamped show featuring Rita has been picked up by VH1.
Tyra will remain on board as an executive producer — and it was her job to find her own replacement.
Speaking earlier this year, she said: “I’m pumped to identify that person and bring back the show.
"Top Model fans, you demanded that the show come back and VH1 answered the call. Get ready for a fierce-a-fied rebirth!”
Rita’s hard work is certainly paying off for her career, but not for her health.
She’s been ordered to rest by docs after she was taken to hospital on Wednesday suffering from exhaustion having worked solidly for months.
She has been flying back and forth between Canada and LA, recording new music and filming the 50 Shades sequel — all while attending a court case where she came face to face with her house intruder.
Top Model fans, you demanded that the show come back and VH1 answered the call. Get ready for a fierce-a-fied rebirth!
Tyra Banks
Rita shared an Instagram snap with her 9.5million followers on Wednesday.
The picture shows her lying in a hospital bed with a drip attached to her arm.
She ended up in the distressed condition just hours after finishing a fashion shoot for underwear firm Tezenis.
She certainly deserves a holiday before starting her big American gig.
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