Nicole Scherzinger, the former member of Pussycat Dolls, and her boyfriend Thom Evans got engaged. The 44-year-old singer announced the joyful news on her Instagram account on Tuesday, June 27, by sharing pictures of the beautiful beach proposal. Thom Evans, who is 38 years old, also posted the same photos on his own Instagram page, accompanied by the caption, "My Forever."
The couple first crossed paths in 2019 while working on the reality show The X Factor: Celebrity, where Scherzinger was a judge alongside Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh. Evans, a former rugby player, competed on the spinoff with his fellow athletes Ben Foden and Levis Davis as a part of the boy band Try Star. Despite finishing in fifth place, their connection started to blossom during the season, with Scherzinger openly showing her admiration for Evans. Following the finale in November 2019, they were spotted sharing a kiss at a London bar. Their relationship became public when they made their debut as a couple at the InStyle and Warner Bros. Pictures Golden Globe Awards afterparty in January 2020, and they have since grown even closer.
Content: Nicole and Thom quickly developed a strong bond, according to an exclusive source in August 2020. They are deeply enamored with each other and perfectly complement each other. Their chemistry is adorable and they thoroughly enjoy each other's company. Nicole considers herself fortunate to have discovered Thom.
Evans, on the other hand, expressed his admiration for the Masked Singer panelist during an interview with The Sun in October 2021.
"She's incredibly enjoyable and easy to be around. I feel incredibly fortunate to have her in my life," said the former Strictly Come Dancing participant. "They say, 'When you know, you know,' and I can genuinely say I had never experienced that feeling before. But from the first few days with Nicole, it was absolutely amazing, and it has continued to be amazing ever since."
Before being in a relationship with Scherzinger, Evans was with the model and actress Kelly Brook from 2010 to 2013. As for Scherzinger, she had an on and off relationship with race car driver Lewis Hamilton between 2007 and 2015, and dated tennis pro Grigor Dimitrov from 2016 to 2019.
In a January 2021 interview with The Times, Scherzinger discussed the valuable lessons she gained from previous relationships, which have ultimately contributed to her successful and positive relationship with Evans. Sharing her personal journey, she mentioned overcoming insecurities, conquering challenges, and embracing the belief that what doesn't defeat you only makes you stronger. With a newfound perspective, she expressed gratitude for the opportunity to establish a healthy, strong, and stable foundation in her current relationship.