Rita Ora and husband Takia Waititi packed on the PDA as they hit the red carpet at the MTV European Music Awards in Manchester on Sunday evening.
The singer, 33, stunned in a dramatic look as she prepared to make history as the first person ever to present the star-studded ceremony for a third time.
Rita looked sensational in the light pink gown which was adorned with hundreds of feathers and featured a corset top as she shared a kiss with her filmmaker husband, 49.
She boosted her height with huge silk heels and wore her brunette tresses in a wavy style while forgoing a necklace and letting the outfit speak for itself.
Meanwhile Taika, who wed the songstress in 2022, cut a dapper figure in a tailored black suit which he wore over a crisp white shirt.
Rita Ora, 33, and husband Takia Waititi, 49, packed on the PDA as they hit the red carpet at the MTV European Music Awards in Manchester on Sunday evening
The singer stunned in a dramatic look as she prepared to make history as the first person ever to present the star-studded ceremony three times
Rita looked sensational in the light pink gown which was adorned with hundreds of feathers and featured a corset top as she shared a kiss with her filmmaker husband
Rita previously presented the awards show in London in 2017, as well as Düsseldorf in 2022 where she was co-hosted alongside her famous husband.
It comes after organisers were forced to cancel last year’s event in Paris due to security fears amid the Israel and Hamas war.
During the show Rita paid a heartfelt tribute to pal and collaborator Liam Payne, breaking down in tears she said: ‘I just want to take a moment to remember someone very, very dear to us.
‘We lost him recently and he was a big part of the MTV world and my world and I think a lot of yours at home and everybody in here tonight.
‘Liam Payne was one of the kindest people that I knew. He had the biggest heart and was always the first person to offer help in any way that he could.
‘He brought so much joy to every room he walked into and he left such a mark on the world.’
Breaking down she added: ‘So let’s just take a moment to remember our friend Liam…’
Rita previously admitted to being ‘devastated’ by Liam’s passing.
The lovebirds couldn’t resist a smooch on the red carpet
She boosted her height with huge silk heels and wore her brunette tresses in a wavy style while forgoing a necklace and letting the outfit speak for itself
Meanwhile Taika, who wed the songstress in 2022, cut a dapper figure in a tailored black suit which he wore over a crisp white shirt
The couple put on a very a loved up display ahead of the event
Taylor Swift dominated the winner’s board at the MTV European Music Awards on Sunday night, despite not being in attendance at the star-studded ceremony.
The Blank Space hitmaker, 34, who is about to begin the final leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour in Canada, won four gongs, including Best Artist, Best US Act and Best Live Artist.
The Best Video award also went to Taylor ft. Post Malone for their hit Fortnight form her latest album The Tortured Poets Department.
Taylor missed the awards held in the UK as she was attending her boyfriend Travis Kelce‘s football game where his team the Kansas City Chiefs played against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium.
Elsewhere The Best Song award went to Sabrina Carpenter for her smash hit Espresso from her Short n’ Sweet album.
Speaking ahead of the event host Rita said: ‘I’m over the moon that I get to be back with my MTV family hosting the EMAs for the third time!
‘The EMAs stage has become like another home for me, and this year’s show in Manchester is going to be absolutely incredible!
‘We’ve got an amazing lineup of music performances and plenty of surprises in store. We’re all ‘mad fer it!’.’
Rita previously presented the awards show in London in 2017 (pictured)
As well as Düsseldorf in 2022 where she was co-hosted alongside her famous husband (pictured)
She joined the likes of Maya Jama, Vick Hope and Jodie-Turner Smith bringing the red carpet glamour earlier in the night.
The event featured performances from the likes of Raye, Pet Shop Boys, Le Sserafim, Shawn Mendes and Benson.
Best UK act was won by Raye and the Best Pop award went to Ariana Grande who wasn’t there at the ceremony.
Best Hip-Hop award went to Eminem while the Best Electronic gong went to Calvin Harris.