The X Factor: Celebrity's Thom Evans addresses Nicole Scherzinger 'dating' rumours
The rumour of a new romance surfaced last weekend
After it was rumoured The X Factor: Celebrity's Thom Evans and judge Nicole Scherzinger had started "dating", the Internet was set on fire with the amount of speculation. Everyone was talking about the new potential romance.
However, since the news broke, the pair have remained silent. But now, Thom has revealed all, describing Nicole as "lovely and stunning; talented and amazing." The rugby hunk said, "She's stunning. And has romance crossed my mind? Yes. But we don't have much time."
Instead he said that he, alongside his group Try Star, are focusing on the competition, and want to make it to the final of the show in two weeks time.
He said, "To be honest, we are focusing on the bromance and getting to the final! We are working on choreography, vocal lessons, and it's all so full on. So there's not a lot of time for much else."
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However, Ben Foden, Thom's bandmate, suggested romance may be on the cards, adding, "Thom and Nicole are both beautiful and single. If something does happen it will happen down the road!"
He added, "I can be the best man, Levi can be the ring-bearer. Thom's hanging around with me so anything can happen!"
The rumours of a romance came after it was reported the pair had enjoyed a romantic date, after texting for weeks beforehand.
An ITV source said, “Thom is completely Nicole’s type. And for his part, Thom was smitten early on — he’s always said Nicole is one of the most beautiful women in the world.
“They met up with friends, all had drinks, and were laughing and joking the whole night. They looked to be having the time of their lives.
"They both want to focus on the series for now though, and then see what may or may not progress once the show has wrapped. But Nicole deserves to meet someone lovely and everyone is hopeful this will work out."
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