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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Nicole Scherzinger Performs After Boiling Water Burn Incident

The Pussycat Dolls singer took to the stage in Dublin with burns on her leg, demonstrating her commitment to the show.

Culture & Entertainment • 2 hours ago
Nicole Scherzinger Performs After Boiling Water Burn Incident

Nicole Scherzinger performed with the Pussycat Dolls in Dublin on Monday, just days after suffering burns from an accident involving boiling water. The singer, 48, appeared on stage at The 3Arena with burns and blisters on her leg, sustained an hour before a performance in Düsseldorf last weekend.

Despite the injury, Scherzinger, along with bandmates Ashley Roberts, 45, and Kimberly Wyatt, 44, continued with the UK and Ireland leg of their PCD Forever tour. Scherzinger wore a sequin-embellished illusion body stocking and lace-up boots, showcasing her toned figure. Her bandmates wore similar outfits. Scherzinger appeared committed to the performance, belting out the band's hits alongside her colleagues.

Following the incident, Scherzinger posted a picture of her injuries on social media, noting the show must go on and thanking fans in Düsseldorf for their support. She also mentioned an upcoming show in Amsterdam. The NHS recommends cooling burns with running water for 20 minutes and removing restrictive items like jewelry before swelling occurs.

The Pussycat Dolls' comeback tour has faced challenges, including the cancellation of their entire US and Canadian leg due to low ticket sales. The band cited a difficult decision after an honest look at the North American run, stating that their UK and European dates were proceeding as planned with strong fan response. The reunion initially excluded founding members Carmit Bachar, Jessica Sutta, and Melody Thornton, with some expressing disappointment and calling the reunion a "cash grab."


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