Rita Ora's 'jewellery worth $4MILLION was LEFT on a plane by a courier who was jetting the diamonds out to her' to wear during Cannes Film Festival
- MailOnline understands the jewellery was destined for Rita but was never in the singer's possession or on the same flight
Rita Ora's dazzling jewels which she was supposed to wear at this year's Cannes Film Festival didn't make it after reportedly being left on a plane.
The female courier employed to deliver $4 million worth of jewellery to Rita for her to borrow during the event allegedly forgot them when disembarking the plane.
The employee had jetted from London to Nice to deliver the jewels, but didn't realise they were missing until the aircraft had taken off for its return flight, reports AFP.
Oops! Rita Ora's dazzling jewels which she was supposed to wear at this year's Cannes Film Festival didn't make it after reportedly being left on a plane
She had reportedly been carrying them in her cabin luggage but left the plane without the precious cargo or her coat, the Daily Telegraph reported.
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The Girls hitmaker had been loaned the items by a luxury brand, although it is unclear which jewellers had offered to lend her their pieces.
A police source in France said: 'Someone with their head in the clouds nearly lost several million', when asked about the alleged incident.
Pricey accident: The female courier employed to deliver $4 million worth of jewellery to Rita for her to borrow during the event allegedly forgot them when disembarking the plane
Rita pulled out all the stops for her first appearance at the festival, posing in a jaw-dropping white dress complete with a stunning diamond necklace.
She left France for the UK in a private jet on Sunday ahead of the European leg of her world tour, where she will play in London on Friday night.
MailOnline understands the jewellery was destined for Rita but was never in the singer's possession or on the same flight.
Jet-set: The employee had jetted from London to Nice to deliver the jewels, but didn't realise they were missing until the aircraft had taken off for its return flight, reports AFP
Wow in white like Rita in Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood
Cannes Film Festival is well underway and one of our favourite looks so far comes courtesy of Rita Ora!
The Brit singer never fails to wow on a red carpet and this look certainly didn't disappoint. From the striking silver jewellery to the feather heels, Rita's ensemble was head-to-toe perfection but it's the dress that really caught our eye...
This piece hails from the Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood AW19 collection (if you look closely, you'll see logo print on the dress!) and features a sweetheart bustier and thigh-slit detailing. Teamed with those fluffy heels, it's the perfect combo!
Unfortunately us mere mortals can't shop this dress but thankfully the high-street and high-end have some lookalikes that will do the job just as nicely. Click through our carousel (below) to start shopping them now!
Rita was headed to Cannes after briefly returning to London following her whirlwind trip to New York City where she tread the red carpet for the Met Gala.
The singer hitmaker, who has been single since her split from Andrew Garfield, admitted she spent the fashionable extravaganza flirting with men.
She said on Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon in recent days: 'I really went for it guys!
'[My date and best friend] Lizzo and me were like drinking at the table. I was like, what are you looking at? She just kept flirting with all the waiters!
'I thought, let's get involved 'cause they're so handsome! That was our entertainment. And then Cher came out and I freaked out!'
Star performer: She left France for the UK in a private jet on Sunday ahead of the European leg of her world tour, where she will play in London on Friday night (pictured during her Bournemouth set on Thursday)
