Singer Nicole Scherzinger has set pulses racing by showing off her sensational figure during a sun-soaked escape to the Maldives with her fiancé, former rugby star Thom Evans.
Island Paradise for Loved-Up Pair
The 47-year-old former Pussycat Doll looked nothing short of incredible as she frolicked in the crystal-clear sea, wearing a tiny blue bikini that highlighted her toned and age-defying physique. The couple, who got engaged in July 2023, appeared completely smitten as they posed for a series of fun-filled Instagram snaps this past Sunday.
In a playful caption accompanying the images, Scherzinger seemed to address fans who persistently question their wedding timeline, writing: 'Asking the universe for patience… and sunscreen'.
Wedding Bells Set for 2025
The pair have confirmed they will tie the knot once Nicole's demanding run in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard on Broadway concludes in 2025. Speaking on US radio recently, Scherzinger explained her need for a disciplined routine to protect her voice, stating she lives 'like a hermit' while performing, drinking lots of water and ensuring six to eight hours of sleep nightly. She expressed gratitude for Thom's patience, saying: 'Thank God he is so patient.'
Thom Evans, a former Glasgow Warriors player and Scottish international, proposed during a romantic holiday in Portugal. Nicole shared the news on Instagram with a simple 'I said yes' and a ring emoji, posting photos of the knee-drop proposal and their joyful embrace.
A Romance Born on TV
The couple's love story began in 2019 when they met on the set of a celebrity edition of The X Factor, where Nicole was a judge. Despite Thom initially feeling she was 'out of his league', he was inspired by his grandmother's motto—'If you don’t ask, you don’t get'—to pursue her properly.
In a 2021 interview, Evans gushed about his partner, telling The Sun: 'I’m massively punching above my weight. She’s so easy and fun to be around. I’ve hit the jackpot.' A friend of the couple revealed back in 2022 that Thom knew Nicole was 'the one' from very early on.
Both have had high-profile past relationships. Nicole previously dated Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton for eight years and tennis player Grigor Dimitrov. Thom's former partners include model and actress Kelly Brook, who is herself preparing to marry boyfriend Jeremy Parisi shortly.
For now, the loved-up duo are soaking up the Maldivian sun, with fans eagerly awaiting their Broadway-concluded wedding in 2025.
