RITA ORA CLAIMS SABRINA CARPENTER HAS STOPPED TEXTING HER

Rita Ora has revealed she feels snubbed by fellow pop star Sabrina Carpenter, admitting that the singer “doesn’t text me back any more.”

The 34-year-old Hot Right Now singer spoke candidly on the In Your Dreams With Owen Thiele podcast, recalling the time before Sabrina’s meteoric rise to pop stardom. According to Rita, the pair were friendly and even attended each other’s parties, including New Year’s Eve bashes, before Sabrina became one of pop music’s hottest rising stars.

“They ,Sabrina, came and it was amazing,” Rita said. “I think it was like the peak before Espresso, and you can’t get hold of Sabrina any more.” She added with a laugh, “It was that time she would text me back.”

Rita Ora has revealed she's been snubbed by a huge US chart singer - Credit: YouTube

Sabrina Carpenter, 26, has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Once known primarily as a Disney Channel star, the singer has shed her wholesome image to emerge as a racy and confident chart-topper. Her hit single Espresso, released last year, became a viral sensation, with even Adele confessing her love for the track.

“It might feel like she’s an overnight success, but Sabrina has actually been working for over a decade to reach this point,” Rita noted during the podcast. Carpenter herself previously summed up her journey with the now-famous line: “I’ve been here 10 years, but also 10 minutes.”

The 34-year-old Brit popstar even invited the American singer to her New Year’s Eve celebrations – Credit: instagram.com/ritaora

The New York-born singer has successfully reinvented herself as a leading figure in contemporary pop music. Her latest tracks, including Man Child, have cemented her status as one of pop’s most exciting rising stars, with her sultry lyrics and catchy hooks earning critical and fan acclaim alike.

Rita’s comments highlight the often-tricky balance between friendship and professional competition in the music industry. While the pair were once close, Sabrina’s skyrocketing fame seems to have shifted their dynamic. Fans of both artists have been quick to weigh in on social media, with some sympathising with Rita and others defending Sabrina’s busy schedule.

Industry insiders point out that such snubs are common as careers take off. “Artists like Sabrina suddenly have packed schedules, PR obligations, and international tours. It doesn’t necessarily mean she’s intentionally ignoring Rita, it’s just the reality of being at the top of the charts,” one source explained.

Despite this, Rita remains supportive of Sabrina’s success. Her comments on the podcast were more amused than bitter, acknowledging the whirlwind changes that come with instant fame. For Rita, it seems the focus is on celebrating rising talent while navigating the inevitable ups and downs of pop stardom.

As Sabrina continues to dominate the charts and Rita maintains her own successful music career, fans are left hoping the pair may reconnect once schedules allow. Until then, the story serves as a candid glimpse into the complicated world of celebrity friendships and the pressures of modern pop music.

She explained that it happened before Sabrina Carpenter rose to widespread fame - Credit: instagram.com/sabrinacarpenter/