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Nicole Scherzinger quits 'X Factor' to spend time with Hamilton

March 10, 2014 15:13 IST
Nicole Scherzinger

The Pussycat Doll doll singer Nicole Scherzinger has decided to quit X Factor for a year so that she could spend some quality time with her Mercedes Formula One driver boyfriend Lewis Hamilton.

The 36-year-old American entertainer is elated at chance to cheer 29-year-old former F1 champ at many races this season, the Mirror reported.

A friend of singer-songwriter revealed that Scherzinger will be at most of the races as she wants to see Hamilton and they want to be part of one another's everyday lives.

Nicole Scherzinger quits 'X Factor' to spend time with Hamilton

March 10, 2014 15:13 IST
Lewis Hamilton with Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls fame

The couple, who dated on-off for seven years, were apparently finding it difficult to spend time with each other since the Formula One racer is based in Switzerland, while his singer girlfriend is in the US. Travelling the world alone without a boyfriend to talk to was hard for Scherzinger, as she is struggling with the long-distance travel.

Another reason for her leaving the show is that she will also have time to promote her first solo album in three years as she recently signed a multimillion pound deal with Sony.

The duo started dating after meeting at the MTV Awards in 2007.

Liz Hurley 'left humiliated and hurt' by ex-Shane Warne

March 10, 2014 15:13 IST
Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne

British actress Elizabeth Hurley has reportedly been left ‘humiliated’ by her former fiance Shane Warne.

Sources revealed to British magazine 'Closer' that the 48-year-old English model has told her friends that she was extremely hurt by the legendary Australian former international cricketer and she wants nothing to do with him.

Liz Hurley 'left humiliated and hurt' by ex-Shane Warne

March 10, 2014 15:13 IST
Shane Warne stands next to actress and model Liz Hurley

Sources added that 44-year-old Warne's alleged fling with the boss of underwear giant Ultimo, Michelle Mone, was the final straw and Hurley is upset over his actions.

According to reports, she was hopeful that they would patch things up and the sportsman's comments about being single came out of the blue.

Christine Bleakley to ice-skate on 'Dancing on Ice' finale

March 10, 2014 15:13 IST
Christine Bleakley

Christine Bleakley, presenter of 'Dancing on Ice', will be putting on her ice skates to perform on the show's finale.

The 35-year-old beauty, who is engaged to English footballer Frank Lampard, has been taking last minute lessons from Olympic gold medalist Christopher Dean, and will be performing his Bolero routine, the Daily Express reported.

Christine Bleakley to ice-skate on 'Dancing on Ice' finale

March 10, 2014 15:13 IST
Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard

The Irish TV presenter will be pairing up with professional ice dancer Matt Evers for the performance.

Christine and the Chelsea star announced their engagement in June 2011 after a romantic trip to Las Vegas and Los Angeles and have been going strong.