Nicole Scherzinger has revealed the burns she suffered in a boiling-water accident while stepping out in Manchester wearing cropped leggings.
The 48-year-old singer was left with painful burns and blisters running down her leg after boiling water spilled over her just one hour before she was due to perform with the Pussycat Dolls in Düsseldorf last weekend.
One week after the accident, Nicole appeared determined to carry on as she showed the injuries while wearing cropped black leggings and a coordinating sports bra.
The “Don’t Cha” hitmaker appeared keen to avoid attention as she left her hotel in a black baseball cap and sunglasses.
She paired the casual outfit with Nike trainers and swept her long, dark hair into a tidy ponytail.
Despite the ordeal, Nicole appeared cheerful as fans greeted her outside the hotel, where she stopped to sign autographs.
Nicole Scherzinger showed the burns she suffered in a boiling-water accident while wearing cropped leggings in Manchester
The 48-year-old singer developed burns and blisters down her leg after boiling water spilled on her shortly before her scheduled Pussycat Dolls performance in Düsseldorf last weekend
The following Sunday, Nicole shared an image of the burns and blisters with fans, just 24 hours after the accident.
Refusing to allow the injury to derail the tour, she made it clear that she intended to perform, declaring that “the show must go on.”
The NHS advises anyone who suffers a burn to place the affected area under cool running water for 20 minutes. Tight clothing and jewellery close to the injury should also be removed before swelling develops.
“Nothing like boiling water falling on your leg an hour before your set – but the show must go on,” she wrote.
“Thanks Düsseldorf for keeping me going. See you soon Amsterdam.”
The Pussycat Dolls revealed their reunion in March, announcing their first new single in six years, “Club Song,” which was produced and co-written by Mike Sabath.
Their comeback plans suffered a setback last month when the group cancelled the entire US section of the tour amid disappointing ticket sales.
Nicole, Ashley Roberts, 45, and Kimberly Wyatt, 44, had initially confirmed that they would reunite as a trio for an extensive 53-date tour spanning the UK, Europe and North America.
However, the group was forced to abandon all 33 scheduled dates in the US and Canada after weak demand reportedly left venues around 80 per cent empty.
Organisers had even reduced ticket prices to $30, but ultimately cancelled the shows only a month before the planned June 5 opening night in Palm Desert, California.
A week after the accident, Nicole Scherzinger appeared in good spirits as she showed her injuries in cropped black leggings and a matching sports bra
The “Don’t Cha” singer kept a low profile while leaving her hotel in a baseball cap and sunglasses
She kept comfortable in a pair of Nike trainers and pulled her long locks back into a ponytail
Nicole looked in good spirits as she was greeted by fans outside the hotel before signing autographs
Last Sunday, Nicole posted a picture of her burns and blisters just a day after the incident took place
Sharing a statement to Instagram, the band wrote: ‘When we announced the PCD FOREVER Tour, we hoped to bring the show to fans across the world.
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‘After taking an honest look at the North American run, we’ve made the difficult and heartbreaking decision to cancel all but one of the North America dates.
‘Our UK and European dates are still moving forward as planned, and the response has been incredible, with several shows already sold out,’ they continued.
‘We are putting everything into making this show a true celebration of the music and the memories, for the fans who have been with us from the beginning and those discovering us for the first time.
‘We’re working hard to create the kind of show we’ve always dreamed of bringing to you. We cannot wait to bring this reunion to Europe and make these nights unforgettable.’
The trio kicked off their tour in Copenhagen in September followed by shows in Paris, Warsaw and the UK.
Those who bought tickets from Ticketmaster or AXS were informed they would receive a full refund automatically, while those who bought theirs from third-party resellers have been advised to contact their point of purchase.
The Pussycat Dolls’ comeback has been marred in controversy since it was first announced due to the exclusion of three of the group’s founding members, Carmit Bachar, Jessica Sutta and Melody Thornton.
Carmit and Jessica have since revealed they were both blindsided by the reunion and were never even asked to take part, with the latter going as far as to call it a ‘cash grab’.