(L-R) Kelly Rowland and Rita Ora.Photo:Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock; Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty
Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock; Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty
A behind-the-scenes mishap led toKelly Rowland’s sudden departure fromToday, resulting inRita Orastepping in to keep the ball rolling.
“Kelly walked out because she and her team didn’t like her dressing room,” a source tells PEOPLE. “Rita Ora agreed to fill in at the last minute. Many people at the show, inside and outside of the show, were impressed with how great she was.”
A rep for Rowland did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment, and a rep forTodaydeclined to comment.
(L-R) Hoda Kotb and Rita Ora.Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty
Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty
Page Sixwas the first to report the news, noting that the “Motivation” singer was a guest on the morning show’s 8 a.m. hour. Rowland, 43, was then slated to fill in forJenna Bush Hagerin the fourth hour as guest co-host ofToday with Hoda & Jenna.
The former Destiny’s Child member was unhappy with the dressing room that was being offered so she opted to depart the set last minute, leaving co-hostHoda Kotbto find a replacement.
Kelly Rowland attends Beautycon Los Angeles 2023.Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Beautycon
Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Beautycon
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