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Rita Ora set to get engaged to boyfriend Taika Waititi as they spend their first Christmas together in Australia

BESOTTED Rita Ora is poised for a festive engagement after agreeing to spend Christmas in Australia with her boyfriend.

Pals say Rita, 31, and film-maker Taika Waititi, 46, have been inseparable since being introduced in March and suspect that he may “pop the question soon”.

Rita Ora is poised for a festive engagement after agreeing to spend Christmas in Australia with her boyfriend Taika Waititi
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Rita Ora is poised for a festive engagement after agreeing to spend Christmas in Australia with her boyfriend Taika WaititiCredit: Splash
Rita says she needs a man who can 'handle' her
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Rita says she needs a man who can 'handle' herCredit: INSTAGRAM/RITA ORA
Pals say Rita and film-maker Taika have been inseparable since being introduced in March and suspect that he may 'pop the question soon'
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Pals say Rita and film-maker Taika have been inseparable since being introduced in March and suspect that he may 'pop the question soon'Credit: Getty Images - Getty

They have set up home in LA and will be together over Christmas in Oz before she joins The Voice Australia as a coach next month.

New Zealand-born Taika, who was previously married, has even been to London to meet Rita’s parents who gave him their approval.

Rita, who has had a chequered love life but never been engaged, says she needs a man who can “handle” her.

A source close to the singer said: “Rita and Taika are head over heels.

“From what she says, he’s ‘the one’ for her. None of her mates would be surprised if he popped the question soon.

“Some people might see that as quite quick but they’ve barely spent a day apart since they got together.

“She always throws herself in head first, but this feels like a healthy, adult relationship. Taika’s mature and understands the fame game.

“He’s a grounding presence but still lots of fun so he can keep up with her.”

Taika has two daughters with film producer Chelsea Winstanley, 45, his ex wife.

They divorced in 2018.

Rita split with filmmaker Romain Gavras, 40, at the start of this year.

She previously dated DJ Calvin Harris, 37, actor Andrew Garfield, 38, and singer Bruno Mars, 36.

Reflecting on her love life recently, she said: “I always jump in 100 percent or nothing at all. I just think the right person is going to be able to handle that.”

A source close to the singer said: 'Rita and Taika are head over heels'
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A source close to the singer said: 'Rita and Taika are head over heels'Credit: EPA
The source added: 'From what she says, he’s ‘the one’ for her. None of her mates would be surprised if he popped the question soon'
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The source added: 'From what she says, he’s ‘the one’ for her. None of her mates would be surprised if he popped the question soon'Credit: Splash
Rita said: 'I always jump in 100 percent or nothing at all. I just think the right person is going to be able to handle that'
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Rita said: 'I always jump in 100 percent or nothing at all. I just think the right person is going to be able to handle that'Credit: Getty
Rita and Taika's loved-up timeline
Rita and Taika's loved-up timeline
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