Rita Ora reveals she’s ‘so happy’ Instagram have made likes private

Rita performed at Hits Live Birmingham

Rita Ora

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Rita Ora has revealed she's over the moon that Instagram have "hidden" Instagram likes, after the social media giant announced it's latest move to help encourage positivity.

In case you missed it, Instagram are currently rolling out a new update, making likes private for some users in order to 'remove pressure'.

Admitting she thinks it is a great idea, Rita told Hits Live radio presenter Jordan Lee, "I’m so happy; I think they should take off the followers too, to be honest."

"I feel like it shouldn’t be such a competitive thing anymore, I’m so down for not knowing how many likes because people should just be able to freely put things out without feeling like oh nobody likes it because you should just like it."

When Jordan asked the 'Ritual' singer if she ever overthinks about what she's posting to her Instagram page, Rita said, "I was in the beginning, but now I feel like I don’t care, but there are some people that can’t not care."

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Rita Ora at the Oscars Party (2015)

Striking a pose, Rita Ora appears at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in 2015.

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Rita Ora at the Billboard Music Awards (2015)

Another daring outfit worn by Rita at the Billboard Music Awards 2015.

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Rita Ora at the Cannes Film Festival (2015 )

Tres chic for Rita in this gorgeous red dress at the Cannes Film Festival 2015.

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Rita Ora at the Bambi Awards (2015)

Serious wow factor from Rita at the Bambi Awards 2015 in Berlin.

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Rita Ora at the British Fashion Awards (2015)

Tuxedo chic from the singer at the British Fashion Awards 2015.

Travelling in style as she touches down at JFK Airport in 2015.6 of 24
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Travelling in style at JFK Airport (2015)

Rita even looks amazing when she's travelling. Looking very stylish, the singer has just touched down at JFK Airport in 2015.

Rita Ora at the Tom Ford Fashion Show in September 20167 of 24
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Rita Ora at the Tom Ford Fashion Show (2016)

Rita can be seen arriving at the Tom Ford Fashion Show in this sparkly number back in 2016.

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Rita Ora at the Met Gala (2016)

Taking to the red carpet at the Met Gala in 2016, Rita looks fabulous in this sliver feather dress.

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Rita Ora in New York (2016)

Even when she's not at an award ceremony, Rita looks fantastic out and about, wearing this knee-length dress in New York.

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Rita Ora at Glastonbury (2016)

Rocking Adidas backstage at Glastonbury 2016, Rita proves she doesn't have to dress up to look fabulous.

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Rita Ora at the MTV Video Music Awards (2016)

Back on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards, Rita wears a black and red outfit accompanied by some daringly high platforms.

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Rita Ora at Paris Fashion Week (2017)

Attending the Chanel show at Paris Fashion Week, Rita looks fantastic in this trouser outfit.

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Rita Ora at the Variety Power of Young Hollywood in Los Angeles (2017)

Rita Ora attends the Variety Power of Young Hollywood in Los Angeles in August 2017 in another stunning shiny black trouser outfit.

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Rita Ora at the Cannes Film Festival (2017)

On the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival, Rita shows off a gorgeous white dress.

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Rita Ora at the Fifty Shades Darker premiere in L.A (2017)

Train goals, look at this fantastic outfit at the Fifty Shades Darker premiere in LA in 2017.

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Performing at the Teen Choice Awards (2017)

Rocking a orange boiler suit (why not) while performing at the Teen Choice Awards 2017 in LA.

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The Teen Choice Awards (2017)

Back on the red carpet at the Teen Choice Awards 2017 in LA, Rita looks fantastic in a pink wrap dress.

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Rita Ora at The BRITs 2017

Giving us some green eyed envy at The BRIT Awards 2017, Rita looks amazing in this sequinned translucent dress.

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Rita Ora at Cannes Film Festival (2017)

Rocking rhinestones on the red carpet, Rita appears at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Rita Ora at the BRIT Awards (2018)

Rita looked beautiful in this feathery number at the BRIT Awards 2018.

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Rita Ora at Berlin Fashion Week (2019)

Rita wore a metallic dress for the launch of her collection with Thomas Sabo in July 2019.

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Rita Ora at GQ Men of the Year Awards (2019)

Rita wore a lacy number for the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2019.

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Rita Ora at the Miu Miu fashion show (2020)

Rita Ora takes to the runway at Fashion Week Paris in March 2020, looking fabulous at the Miu Miu fashion show.

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Rita Ora at the 2021 MTV European Music Awards

Rita Ora shows off a stunning black dress with a long sweeping train at the 2021 MTV European Music Awards.

"So I think it’s really good that they’ve done this because it just takes away the pressure really."

The 28-year-old also spoke about her 'great' friendship with Liam Payne, after the pair worked together back in 2018 on hit single 'For You'.

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She said, "Oh I love Liam, yeah, he came and supported me. We have built such a great friendship like I love him so much and it was nice because that was a moment.

"I have been working on clothes for such a long time and so we did the whole thing at Paris Fashion Week and it was really fun and I had my friends come out.

"I don’t really remember the rest of the night because I was celebrating. "And you know what happens in Paris stays in Paris is what I have been told."

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