On Friday, Thor director Taika Waititi was caught sneaking into the Sydney Premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under with Rita Ora, amid romance rumours.
But while he’s keeping mum on all the speculation around his love life, the 45-year-old was more than happy to speak about the Stan show with Richard Wilkins for Weekend Today.
Taika revealed he was actually involved in the much-anticipated series and is a guest judge on the show.
Stepping out: On Friday, Thor director Taika Waititi revealed his role in RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under – after he was caught sneaking into the premiere of the Stan show in Sydney with rumoured love interest Rita Ora
‘There’s so much mystery and secrecy I don’t even know what it [the role] is,’ he joked.
‘I’m a guest judge… I put forward a challenge for the contestants – literally all I can say.’
He added: ‘A good friend of mine created the show and it was lovely to be involved because I’ve been a fan for a long time.’
Making headlines: On Friday evening, British singer Rita Ora, 30, stepped out at the premiere of Stan’s RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under in Sydney and had filmmaker Taika by her side
On Friday evening, British singer Rita Ora, 30, stepped out at the premiere of Stan’s RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under in Sydney and had filmmaker Taika by her side.
The pair, who have sparked romance rumours in recent weeks, avoiding being photographed on the Opera House red carpet together, and appeared very coy indeed when they were spotted sneaking into the venue.
The British pop star, 30, and the New Zealand-born Thor director, 45, entered the Sydney Opera House event together, but were careful to remain a few feet apart.
Once inside the venue, Daily Mail Australia can reveal the pair took their seats side by side at the front of the audience.
Coy: The pair, who have sparked romance rumours in recent weeks, avoiding being photographed on the Opera House red carpet together, and appeared very coy indeed when they were spotted sneaking into the venue
Side by side: Once inside the venue, Daily Mail Australia can reveal the pair took their seats side by side at the front of the audience
Once inside the venue, Daily Mail Australia can reveal the pair took their seats side by side at the front of the audience.
As they awaited the start of the event, Rita and Taika talked closely together, whispering in one another’s ears as the singer appeared to lay her hand on Taika’s shoulder.
Later, the singer and filmmaker sprinted from the venue together, with Rita gingerly waving to fans, before Taika followed her out a side door.
On? Outside, Rita and her filmmaker pal stuck close together
Warm: Taika laid a hand gently on Rita’s back as they stood side by side
Outside, Taika laid a hand gently on Rita’s back as they stood side by side, looking cosy indeed.
The director took a phone call while Rita waited, with the pair appearing to be waiting to leave the area together.
The outing is the latest in a series of meet-ups between the two, who have ignited romance rumours.
Rita recently sent fans into a frenzy when she shared an incredibly cosy photo with Taika to Instagram.
Sparking rumours: The outing is the latest in a series of meet-ups between the two, who have ignited romance rumours. Rita recently sent fans into a frenzy when she shared an incredibly cosy photo with Taika to Instagram
In the image, Taika sported a cap, partially concealing his identity as Rita penned a revealing caption: ‘Good times, memories, random things on my phone and the ones I love..’ alongside a heart emoji.
It’s also been reported the two stars have been ‘dating for over a month’ while the songstress has been in Sydney filming The Voice.
According to The Sun, Rita and Taika have made no secret they are together among their famous friends and things could be getting serious.
‘They’ve been a couple since early March but kept things low key. However, all their friends know about the relationship. They’re really into each other,’ a source told the publication.
The rumoured couple were also spotted exiting a private jet with Chris Hemsworth, his wife Elsa and Matt Damon in Sydney recently, following a trip to the Gold Coast.
A listener of the Who? Weekly podcast fuelled further romance speculation as they reported seeing the couple kissing inside a restaurant.
Happy together? It’s also been reported the two stars have been ‘dating for over a month’ while the songstress has been in Sydney filming The Voice
Yet on Tuesday morning, the pop star expertly dodged questions about her love life during an appearance on The Kyle and Jackie O Show.
At the end of the interview, radio host Kyle Sandilands asked Rita: ‘I know you don’t want to talk to much about this stuff, but are you able to sneak lovers in and out of your joint or are you finding that difficult?’
After a long pause, the Body On Me singer responded carefully: ‘I think for me I’m just focusing on getting fit to be honest.’
‘That’s fantastic, I can read between the lines,’ Kyle jokingly replied.
Rita split from French director Romain Gavras earlier this year.
It is believed that Taika split from his wife, Chelsea Winstanley, in 2018 following seven years of marriage. They share two daughters, Te Hinekāhu, eight, and Matewa Kiritapu, five.
Taika is currently directing the Thor sequel and last year scooped an Oscar for best Adapted Screenplay for Jojo Rabbit.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under will premiere May 1, only on Stan, with new episodes weekly.
Coming up: RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under will premiere May 1, only on Stan, with new episodes weekly