Rita Ora to Host MTV EMAs for the Third Time

Rita Ora will host the 2024 MTV EMAs in Manchester, MTV said Thursday. Returning to the EMAs stage the English city’s Co-op Live on Sunday, Nov. 10 will make the singer-songwriter the event’s first three-time host.

“I’m over the moon that I get to be back with my MTV family hosting the EMAs for the third time!” the music superstar said. “The EMAs stage has become like another home for me, and this year’s show in Manchester is going to be absolutely incredible!” added Ora. “We’ve got an amazing lineup of music performances and plenty of surprises in store. We’re all ‘mad fer it’!”

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Said Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, programming and events at Paramount Global and chief content officer, music at Paramount+: “The MTV EMAs are taking over Manchester and we can’t think of a better way to supersize this global music event than by bringing back fan-favorite, Rita Ora. Rita’s infectious energy and talent are undeniable, and we’re absolutely certain she will elevate the show to new highs for fans around the world.”

The 2024 MTV EMAs broadcast live on MTV in more than 150 countries in addition to being available in multiple international territories on Pluto TV and on demand on Paramount+.

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