Who is Thom Evans? 'The Masked Singer' judge Nicole Scherzinger announces engagement to 'The X Factor' alum after three years of dating: 'I said yes'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Love is in the air for 'The Masked Singer' judge Nicole Scherzinger and her beau and former rugby player Thom Evans. The couple, who has been dating for the last three years, announced their engagement on Instagram, a momentous milestone in their relationship.
This news comes months after they allegedly broke up in early February. A few weeks later, they were seen kissing in the rain in Los Angeles, their love as fervent as ever. Let us delve into the deets of the couples' engagement announcement!
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Nicole Scherzinger announces engagement to boyfriend Thom Evans
Nicole Scherzinger is getting married after a wonderfully romantic proposal by the sea! The surprise moment was captured in a couple of heartwarming pictures shared on Instagram. In the photos, Nicole, 44, covered her mouth with astonishment as her boyfriend of three years, Thom Evans, 38, knelt down on one knee and presented her with a ring. They were both barefoot on the sandy beach, enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Nicole looked stunning in a blue sundress adorned with lovely floral patterns, complemented by an off-white fedora. Her hair was neatly tied in a long ponytail, and she had a perfect red pedicure. Thom, also barefoot, wore khaki shorts and a short-sleeved button-down shirt, making the moment even more special. In one of the photos, Nicole wrapped her arms around her soon-to-be husband and gazed affectionately into his eyes. On her left hand, a beautiful ring could be seen, featuring an elegant row of sparkling diamonds. Nicole shared the photos on June 27, 2023, with the caption, "I said yes," accompanied by black heart and diamond ring emojis. Thom also posted the same pictures on his verified Instagram account and captioned them, "My Ever After 💍❤️."
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How did Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans meet?
The duo crossed paths in 2019 while working on 'The X Factor: Celebrity', where Scherzinger served as a judge alongside Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh. Evans, a former rugby player, participated in the show's spinoff with fellow athletes Ben Foden and Levis Davis. Together, their boy band named Try Star claimed the fifth spot in the singing competition. Throughout the season, they both engaged in playful flirting, with Scherzinger particularly enthralled by Evans' shirtless and rain-soaked rendition of Ambassadors' 'Boom'. After the finale aired in November 2019, they were seen kissing at a bar in London.
The duo's first public appearance as a couple was at the InStyle and Warner Bros Pictures Golden Globe Awards afterparty in January 2020, and their bond has only strengthened since then. Before Scherzinger, Evans had a relationship with model and actress Kelly Brook from 2010 to 2013. As for the 'Annie Live!' actress, she had an on-and-off romance with race car driver Lewis Hamilton from 2007 to 2015 and dated tennis professional Grigor Dimitrov from 2016 to 2019.