Did he jump or was he pushed? Bannon claims he quit BEFORE Trump could fire him in another dramatic White House bloodletting
Trump isolated as Mitt Romney demands Charlottesville apology, black GOP senator says his 'moral authority is compromised' and Newt Gingrich sounds alarm over the future of his presidency
Utah man is charged with murdering his wife on Alaska murder mystery cruise because she 'wouldn't stop laughing at him'
Obama posts a heartfelt tweet offering his condolences to Barcelona terror victims after outrage at Trump's 'pig blood-soaked bullets' response to the atrocity
'Your values are not American': All but one of Trump's Arts and Humanities council QUIT over 'hateful rhetoric' in response to Charlottesville atrocity
Revealed: The amount of sex you should be having according to your age group (so how does YOUR love life measure up?)
Terror in FINLAND: Two people die and multiple victims - including five women - are injured after knifeman goes on rampage before being shot
Europe must accept terror attacks are the new normal and 'learn to live with that' because any gathering will be seen as 'a soft target', experts warn
Two years of terror: As Spain is left reeling by Barcelona attacks chilling map shows how more than 300 innocents have lost their lives in 16 separate jihadist atrocities
One American is confirmed among 14 dead in Barcelona massacre amid fears for California husband missing after getting separated from his wife during attack on anniversary trip
Inside flat where 'Las Ramblas jihadi' Moussa Oukabir lived with his mother and sisters as neighbours say he's a 'normal teenager who loves football'
Find the jihadi four: Spanish police release images of the Moroccan men they are hunting in connection with Barcelona terror attack, including two teenagers
Hero policewoman kills FOUR jihadists single-handed: Female cop shot all but one of five 'drugged-up' terrorists wearing fake suicide vests made from Coke cans
Barcelona security chiefs REJECTED plans to install barriers protecting pedestrians from terror attacks along Las Ramblas last year
Spanish terror link to 9/11: Coastal town where second attack took place is where al-Qaeda planner met hijacker who flew first jet into the Twin Towers
Barcelona terrorists 'wanted to kill even MORE victims using BOMBS and BIGGER trucks - but could only hire vans because they did not have the right permits'
Heartbroken but unbowed: King Felipe leads a minute's silence as Barcelona stands to remember those killed along Las Ramblas before chanting 'We are not afraid'
Father drives his car over OPEN drawbridge to save his family in spectacular escape when it begins lifting under them 'as the operator is blinded by the sun'
Family of girl, 14, with 'mental issues' who has been missing for five days fear she has run off with her high school janitor, 21
EXCLUSIVE: Mary J. Blige files divorce docs revealing she earns $326,000 a month but owes Uncle Sam $6.5 million and has two homes listed as 'unrentable' - after she was ordered to pay $30,000 in spousal support
The moment a father and daughter are kicked off a flight 'after being overheard saying the flight attendants look miserable'
Murdered fifteen-year-old girl's naked body is found in a dumpster after she warned weeks before her death that 'she was worried someone was going to hurt her'
NASA's incredible plan to save humanity from Yellowstone supervolcano: 'Risky' plan to COOL magma by pumping in water (but it could trigger an eruption instead of preventing one)
'Marriage is like the lottery... you're probably not going to win': Veteran divorce lawyers share VERY candid relationship advice and reveal what it really takes to make a union last

2 Become 1! Rita Ora rocks blonde pigtails and platform shoes as she transforms into Emma Bunton's Baby Spice for Boy Band filming..after showing off cast from mystery injury

By Lily Waddell and Eve Buckland For Mailonline

Published: 09:32 EDT, 18 August 2017 | Updated: 11:03 EDT, 18 August 2017

e-mail

View
comments

She says that Beyonce and Gwen Stefani are her biggest musical idols.

But Rita Ora took inspiration from a different iconic musician as she transformed into one fifth of legendary girl group the Spice Girls during filming for ABC's summer singing competition Boy Band on Thursday.

The Your Song singer, 26, slipped on long blonde pigtails, and a pink velvet minidress in tribute to Emma Bunton, nicknamed Baby Spice, who is a judge on the hit programme.

Scroll down for video

2 Become 1: Rita Ora took inspiration from a different iconic musician as she transformed into Ema Bunton's Baby Spice during filming for ABC's summer singing competition Boy Band on Thursday

Mirror image: The Your Song singer, 26, slipped on long blonde pigtails, and a pink velvet minidress in tribute to Emma Bunton, nicknamed Baby Spice, who is a judge on the hit programme

Iconic; Rita borrowed from many of the star's iconic looks including platform shoes and pastel pink minidresses (Emma pictured with Geri Horner before the group's first ever performance in 1996)

Despite wearing a cast on her foot from a mystery injury, that didn't deter the star from putting on the Wannabe singer's trademark platform shoes and thigh-length socks to complete the look.

Flashing a sweet smile and a trademark Girl Power sign before playfully toying with one pigtail the I Will Never Let You Down hitmaker was a dead ringer for Emma in her Spice Girls heyday.

Rita was forced to put on a brave face when she hobbled on stage to host the show.

Ditching her trademark heels, the star sported a cast to provide her injury with the ultimate comfort- but it's unknown how it happened.

Ouch! Rita was forced to put on a brave face when she hobbled on stage to host the show, wearing a cast following an injury to her foot

Ditching her trademark heels! Ditching her trademark heels, the star sported a cast to provide her injury with the ultimate comfort- but it's unknown how it happened

In an Instagram story, the singer revealed to her fans she was still in high spirits as she danced backstage and beamed at the camera.

Triumphant she had managed to head out to host the show, she wrote: 'We did it!!!' (sic)

And in spite of the injury, the songstress looked as glamorous as ever when she dazzled in a silver sequin jumpsuit.

The singer styled her glossy locks in a poker straight fashion, scraping one side of her golden tresses from her face.

'Hobble Ora lol': Rita showed off her cheeky personality as she poked fun at herself

Good fun! Showing off her good sense of humour, the singer mocked her injury after the program on social media

All about the comfort: the Your Song hitmaker, 26, swapped her glamorous high heels for a cast to aid her foot's recovery

Stunning: The songstress looked as glamorous as ever when she dazzled in a silver sequin jumpsuit in spite of her injury

Showing off her good sense of humour, the songstress poked fun at her injury as she after the program on social media.

Circling her foot, Rita wrote: 'Hobble ora lol on right now.' (sic)

Ahead of her television appearance, the I Will Never Let You Down hitmaker revealed she was going to brave the stage with the aid of a cane.

She wrote on Instagram: 'Got my Foot and my Cane - ready for the show tonight.' (sic)

MailOnline have approached Rita Ora's representative for more information.

She's OK! The I Will Never Let You Down hitmaker revealed to her fans she was still in high spirits as she danced backstage and beamed at the camera

The star's legion of loyal followers flooded her social media as they expressed their concern for the beauty.

'Hope you up and about ok soon,' one fan wrote.

A number of fans simply questioned 'what happened', while others, however, took the opportunity to praise Rita on her efforts.

One admirer wrote: 'I'm so proud of you. You're such a hard working strong woman, that's why I love you so much. You're an inspiration.'

Rita is hosting new ABC show Boy Band is a singing competition which sees young men battle for the chance to make America's next hit group.

After ten episodes, the winner will be announced and they will scoop a envy-inducing recording contract with Hollywood Records.

Her appearance on the show comes as Rita revealed she has delayed her second studio album until 2018.

The 'Hot Right Now' hitmaker was expected to release the record in November - five years after her debut 'Ora' dropped - but she has now revealed it is more likely to come out at the 'beginning of next year'.

Triumphant! She celebrated being able to make her appearance on the show with a mini victory dance

She said: 'My album will be dropping very soon. I do want to say the beginning of next year but, hey, surprises do come, don't they? Because we have the internet.'

Rita confirmed she will be hitting the road for a world tour when her album drops and it will be a dream come true to sing at stadiums around the globe.

Speaking in a Facebook Live Q&A, she said: 'Yes, I will be doing a world tour. That's exactly what I want to do, that's been one of my dreams. So keep an eye out for dates.'

Brave face: Ahead of her television appearance, the I Will Never Let You Down hitmaker revealed she was going to brave the stage with the aid of a cane