Nicole Scherzinger revealed extensive burns on her leg sustained before a Pussycat Dolls performance in Düsseldorf, Germany. The 48-year-old singer shared images on Instagram showing red marks and healing blisters around her knee and down her leg, contrasting these injuries with a polished backstage selfie.
The injury occurred during the group's Sept. 26 concert, when Scherzinger stated that boiling water fell on her leg approximately one hour before she was scheduled to perform. Despite the burns and blisters, she proceeded with the show. At the time, she wrote on Instagram Stories, "Nothing like boiling water falling on your leg an hour before your set," adding, "But the show must go on." Her recent post included the caption, "What they see vs. what they don't see..."
Fans responded to the disclosure by praising Scherzinger for continuing to perform through the pain. One follower commented, "How you continued to put on a show even after that! Incredible," while another described her as "truly the meaning of warrior Nicole Scherzinger." Singer Gloria Gaynor also engaged with the post, writing, "you are a warrior, @nicolescherzinger!" Another user referred to the injuries as "Battle scars."
Scherzinger has continued performing with the Pussycat Dolls throughout their "PCD Forever" tour. The current lineup consists of Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt. The trio performed at Dublin's 3Arena on Oct. 5, roughly one week after the accident in Germany. The tour marks the group's return to major arenas, though only three members of the original best-known lineup are participating. Jessica Sutta, Carmit Bachar, and Melody Thornton are not part of the current tour.
Sutta discussed her absence from the reunion in an exclusive video published by The Sun on Tuesday, stating she does not wish to reprise her previous position in the group. "I'm not going to lip sync ‘Don’t Cha’ behind Nicole ever again," Sutta said in the clip. She admitted that being left out initially "broke my heart," but praised the performances of Scherzinger, Roberts, and Wyatt. Sutta added, "I will say they need Carmit and Melody back as I think it’s better as a five," before noting that "those three girls are killing it."
The "PCD Forever" tour continues with a stop in Glasgow on Oct. 7, followed by dates in Newcastle and Manchester. The group is scheduled to perform at London's O2 Arena on Oct. 13. Meanwhile, Sutta is focusing on her solo career, with her new single, "Don't Take Much," set for release on Oct. 7.