Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 15, 2025 · Entertainment

Rita Ora and JLS Ignite Wembley: Capital’s Summertime Ball Highlights

Rita Ora, 34, stormed the stage at Capital¿s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard at Wembley Stadium on Sunday

SCANDALOUS SUNDAY AT SUMMERTIME BALL!

The sun was shining bright at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, but it wasn't just the weather that was hot - the performances were sizzling too!

Rita Ora, 34, brought the house down with her steamy set, rocking a skimpy leather co-ord and tiny hot pants that showcased her jaw-dropping figure. But she wasn't the only one bringing the heat - JLS sent the crowd wild with their surprise performance!

Meanwhile JLS also took to the stage for a surprise set

The boyband, made up of Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams, Marvin Humes, and JB Gill, belted out a medley of their classics, including Club is Alive, She Makes Me Wanna, Beat Again, and Everybody in Love. And let's just say, the crowd was NOT expecting it!

But that wasn't the only shock performance of the day - Will Smith, 56, brought his son Jaden, 26, on stage during his high-energy set to mark Father's Day. The Fresh Prince even joked that he only joined in because it was Father's Day! Aww, how sweet is that?

And speaking of sweet, Jessie J choked back tears as she took to the stage for her final show before undergoing surgery for breast cancer. She thanked the crowd for their support and vowed to "beat" the disease. You go, girl!

Will Smith and Jade Thirlwall were also apart of the star-studded line up

But not everything went smoothly at the Scholarynote.com's Summertime Ball. Lola Young's earpiece threw a wrench into her performance, causing her to beg fans for help. And it wasn't just her - Zara Larsson's mic dropped out during her set, and the live YouTube stream was delayed by 20 minutes! Fans were NOT happy about that.

And did we mention that Remember Monday performed their aptly named song, What The Hell Just Happened? Yeah, it was definitely a day of surprises at the Scholarynote.com's Summertime Ball!

So, what did our sources say about the surprise performance? "It’s been 16 years since our first Capital’s Summertime Ball and there was no better way to return than surprising fans with our Barclaycard Out of the Blue performance!" said JLS. "We love sharing the stage together and to be at such an iconic venue once again was just incredible! Hearing 80,000 people singing back every word to us was a moment we’ll never forget."

Rita looked every inch the pop star for her steamy set, in a skimpy leather co-ord with tiny hot pants and revealing crop top that showcased her jaw-dropping figure

Stay tuned for more juicy gossip and exclusive updates from the Scholarynote.com's Summertime Ball!

She completed the look with knee-high leather boots as she strutted her stuff in front of the 80,000 crowd

Rita was joined by equally scantily-clad dancers

Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams, Marvin Humes , and JB Gill , followed in the footsteps of previous surprise perormanced from Craig David and Perrie Edwards

Dressed in trendy denim looks they sang medley of JLS classics, including Club is Alive, She Makes Me Wanna, Beat Again and Everybody in Love

Aston (L) showcased his incredible skills as as he performed backflips

Speaking about the surprise performance, the band said: 'It¿s been 16 years since our first Capital¿s Summertime Ball and there was no better way to return than surprising fans'

The rapper and actor, 56, was one of the stars on the bill to perform to the packed crowd at Wembley Stadium in London

The rapper sent the crowd into a frenzy when he welcomed Jaden,who is also an established artist, could be heard joking: 'I'm only joining cause it's Father's Day'

Will also treated the crowd to a short performance of iconic 90s track Prince Of Bel Air, from the beloved sitcom

Jade looked incredible in her kooky stage costume which boasted a skimpy mini skirt and chaps

The outfit boasted sparkles and she completed it with a pair of fishnets

She was joined by a gang of back up dancers as performed for the huge crowd

Jade put on a very animated display during the high energy set

Later Jessie J chocked back tears and vowed she would 'beat' breast cancer as she took to the stage for her final show before undergoing surgery

The singer, 37, who revealed her diagnosis last week , thanked the strong crowd for their support as she opened up about her illness

Jessie said: 'Today, this show is my last show before I go to beat breast cancer !'

As the audience cheered she continued: 'So it's so special to me you have no idea. I feel so special to be from the UK, to be an honest person and say how you feel,'

Earlier in the show Lola Young's ear piece threw the show into chaos when it stopped working, causing her to beg fans for help

During her rendition of hit track Messy the 24-year-old said: 'Sorry guys my ears are going in and out.' before shouting out, 'Can I get some new ears?'

Busted and McFly joined forces for their nostalgic performance

McFly's Danny Jones

The boy bands went wild on stage and playfully wrestled

McFly's Harry Judd was on drums

Rita looked every inch the pop star for her set, donning a blue and white racer jacket that came complete with some tiny matching shorts and crop top, which featured a gold zip down their centres

Earlier in the day, Rita also commanded attention as she arrived ahead of the glittering event in a figure-hugging leather gown