Pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo has opened up about living with significant hearing loss in one ear. According to reports, the singer made the revelation during a recent appearance on KISS FM in the United Kingdom while discussing her latest music with hosts Tyler West and Chloe Burrows.

During the interview, the conversation turned to her new song What’s Wrong With Me?. When one of the hosts jokingly asked what was “wrong” with her, Olivia Rodrigo responded with surprising honesty. “There are actually quite a few things wrong with me,” she joked before adding that she can hear only about 40% through her left ear.

Olivia Rodrigo explained her condition with her characteristic sense of humor. “If you sit on my left side and whisper a secret, I probably won’t understand what you’re saying.” She continued by joking that anyone wanting to share a secret should move to her right side instead. The unexpected confession reportedly surprised the radio hosts, who had not been aware of the extent of her hearing difficulties.

This is not the first time Olivia Rodrigo has spoken publicly about her hearing condition. In 2023, she revealed that she first learned she had hearing loss during a hearing test when she was in kindergarten. Despite the diagnosis at a young age, the singer has gone on to become one of the most successful artists of her generation, earning global recognition for her songwriting, vocal performances, and chart-topping albums.

During the interview, Olivia Rodrigo also discussed the inspiration behind her latest album. She explained that the project captures her experience of learning what romantic love is like in real life and navigating relationships as an adult. According to the singer, the album reflects her first experience with what she considers a truly mature romantic relationship.

When asked about heartbreak, Olivia Rodrigo reflected on a difficult breakup she experienced as a teenager. “Nothing will ever be as painful as the breakup I went through when I was 17,” she said. She added that with age, she has become better at handling rejection and setbacks, whether in relationships or professional life, without taking them as personally.

Olivia Rodrigo has previously been linked to British actor Louis Partridge. Reports indicated that the pair ended their relationship after approximately two years of dating. While she continues to keep much of her personal life private, the singer’s recent comments suggest that many of her newest songs draw from her experiences of love, growth, and self-discovery.

Sources: Daum | TV리포트