Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans have reportedly split after three years together.
Pop star Nicole, 44, and ex-rugby player Thom, 37, are said to have gone their separate ways after he was seen tearfully chatting with friends at a restaurant in London.
According to The Sun, Thom told fellow guests he’s staying with a friend, having previously moved out of his flat to travel around the world with Nicole.
A source told the publication: “Thom looked distraught – he said things had gone wrong and now he’s back in the UK for the foreseeable future, while Nicole lives in Los Angeles.
‘They had the most amazing relationship and they plastered it all over the internet for all to see — if anything, a lot of people thought they were pretty smug to be honest, so it might be a bit of a modest cake here.’
End of the road: Nicole Scherzinger, 44, and Thom Evans, 37, have reportedly split after three years together
Web has reached out to representatives from Nicole and Thom for comment.
Nicole and Thom began dating after Thom appeared on The X Factor: Celebrity in 2019, with Nicole being a judge on the show.
The couple frequently shared pictures of themselves vacationing in exotic locations around the world.
They were last pictured together on social media looking glamorous at a black tie party on New Year’s Eve as they sent their followers their best wishes for 2023.
Earlier this week, Nicole shared a video of herself running along a sandy beach at sunset, with the cryptic caption: “Reboot. New beginnings.’
She added: “The moment of surrender isn’t when life is over, it’s when it begins.”
Thom caught Nicole’s eye when he appeared on The X Factor: Celebrity in 2019 as a member of boy band Try Star with fellow rugby players Ben Foden and Levi Davis, who was recently reported missing in Spain.
In July last year, it was reported that the couple had become engaged after he popped the question during a romantic trip to Mykonos, Greece.
Emotional: Pop star Nicole and ex-rugby player Thom are said to have gone their separate ways after he was spotted having a tearful chat with friends at a London restaurant
The Pussycat Doll is said to have accepted the jock’s marriage proposal during their idyllic getaway.
A friend of the couple told The Chron’s Richard Eden: “They’re getting married,” although Thom knew Nicole was “the one” since they met on The X Factor: Celebrity.
The hunk gushed about their romance: “It was just great for the first few days with Nicole, and it’s been great ever since.”
Hidden meaning? Earlier this week, Nicole shared a video of herself running along a sandy beach at sunset, with the cryptic caption: “Reboot. new beginnings’
Nicole previously had an eight-year on-off relationship with Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton and a shorter romance with tennis player Grigor Dimitrov.
Thom’s former friends include model and actress Kelly Brook.
Thom previously opened up about his relationship with Nicole, recounting how he “banged massively in excess of my weight!” and exclaimed, “I hit the jackpot.”
Latest snap: They were last pictured together on social media looking glamorous at a black tie party on New Year’s Eve as they sent their followers their best wishes for 2023
Speaking to The Sun, Thom made it very clear that he feels lucky to be with Nicole as he explained: “Nobody asks Nicole how she came to be with me because I’m hitting massively (above my weight). It’s so easy and fun to be with her. I hit the jackpot.”
The athlete, who also dated Caggie Dunlop, opened up about how he feels about his girlfriend and shared how he thought he’d found the right one after never having experienced those feelings before.
He said, “People always say, ‘If you know, you know,’ and I can honestly say I never really had that moment. But within the first few days with Nicole it was just great and it’s been great ever since.’
Cozy: The couple were pictured holding hands as they celebrated the end of 2022 before ringing the bell in 2023
Thom knocked on Nicole’s dressing room door and thanked her for not sending him and his band home during their performance on The X Factor: Celebrity.
And Thom revealed he didn’t even consider flirting with the Don’t Cha hitmaker when they entered her room as he didn’t think he stood a chance.
He explained: “It wasn’t even in my thought process to try it on with Nicole because it would have been unprofessional and she is so adorable and gorgeous in every way. I just thought, ‘She’s not in my league’.’
The ex-files: Nicole previously had an on-off relationship of eight years with Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton (pictured together in 2012)
It was also previously reported that the couple was ready to start a family together.
A friend told The Sun: “Thom told his friends he takes supplements to boost fertility.
“Nicole and Thom are ridiculously in love and have had serious discussions about everything from marriage to babies.”
Former flame: Thom’s former girlfriends include model and actress Kelly Brook (pictured together in 2012)