Rita Ora has apologised after breaking British coronavirus lockdown rules for a second time, following a trip to Egypt.
Last week, the 30-year-old singer said sorry after attending a "small gathering" with friends to celebrate her 30th birthday, which she said was an "inexcusable error of judgment".
New reports have now surfaced stating that the chart-topper should have been self-isolating in the UK for 14 days on the same weekend that she celebrated the milestone event.
According to the Mail on Sunday, Ora had flown by private jet to Cairo, Egypt, on November 21 to perform at a five-star hotel, and failed to self-isolate on her return to the UK a day later.
In a statement, she told the publication: "I recently flew to Egypt to perform at a corporate event for a private company, where my travel party followed protocol and presented negative Covid tests upon entry, as required by Egyptian authorities.
"Upon my return to Britain, I should have followed Government advice and isolated myself for the required period. As you know, I didn't follow Government advice and… I apologise again, unreservedly.
"While I realise the apologetic words of a pop star might not carry much weight, especially one who has broken the rules like I have, I do realise some might seek to follow my example."
She continued: "My message to them is simple: please don’t. The guilt and shame I’ve carried this week for my mistake aren’t worth it. Instead, continue to listen to the Government advice and the voices of the heroes of the NHS and take the required precautions.
"I hope to one day make it up to the public who have given me so much support over the years and, in particular, make it up to the heroes of the NHS…In the meantime, I will be donating my fee from Egypt to charity.
"Be better than I have been and learn from my mistakes so you don’t have to learn the hard way yourselves.
"Love, Rita."
