When did Nicole Scherzinger start dating Thom Evans? Relationship timeline explored as singer shares wedding updates with rugby player

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Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans have been in a relationship for several years. Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans officially started dating in January 2020, when they made their relationship public at a Golden Globes afterparty.

Over time, they have shared key moments in their journey as a couple. From dating rumors and public appearances to an engagement and upcoming wedding plans, fans have watched their relationship grow.

Both have spoken about their future together, including plans to marry and possibly start a family. Now, as Scherzinger wraps up her Broadway run in Sunset Boulevard, she is preparing for the next big step in her personal life.


How Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans met and started dating

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Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans initially crossed paths in late 2019. They actually met while filming The X Factor: Celebrity. Nicole Scherzinger was a judge for the show. Evans was competing as a member of the singing group Try Star.

On the show, there was romantic chemistry between the two, as observed by fans. They were reported to have been flirting backstage. As the season came to an end in November 2019, they were seen together in London. They were spotted holding hands and sharing a kiss that created dating rumors. Their relationship became public shortly after.

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Going public and relationship milestones

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Nicole Scherzinger and Thom publicly confirmed their relationship through an Instagram post in January 2020. They stepped out together for the first time on the red carpet at a Golden Globes afterparty.

Then they started sharing more moments of their partnership. They put up photographs on Instagram and shared a presence at functions. News then reported they were "very serious very quickly."

In an interview with Extra in November 2020, Scherzinger said,

"He's just my partner in crime. He's my best friend, and we love to laugh together. We are real big goofballs. We laugh together, we dance together, we sing together, we cook together. He's my man, my life, my dreams."

In 2021, during an interview with The Sun, the former rugby player talked about meeting her on The X Factor: Celebrity. He stated,

"It wasn't even in my thought process to try it on with Nicole because it would have been unprofessional, and she's so lovely and stunning in every possible way. I was just like, 'She's out of my league.' It was only after we sang an awkward performance of 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' and she kindly saved us in the show that we as a band went up to her dressing room to thank her. That was the first time I met her, and I've never looked back."

Throughout the years, they remained supportive of each other's professional lives. Evans was a frequent attendee at Nicole Scherzinger's concerts and public engagements. They also had time off together, traveling and visiting families.

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Engagement and wedding plans

Thom Evans proposed to Nicole Scherzinger in June 2023. He proposed on a beach vacation in Portugal. The news was shared by Scherzinger on Instagram, captioned as, "I said yes."

The couple has been preparing for their wedding since then. In an interview, Nicole Scherzinger mentioned that they wish to marry shortly. Recently, she confirmed the wedding will take place once she finishes her Broadway run in July 2025.

They have discussed where the wedding could be held. Scherzinger explained that she would like to hold the ceremony in Hawaii, her homeland. The couple also said that they would like to celebrate in Europe, maybe in Portugal, where Evans proposed.

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Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans started dating in the later part of 2019 after they met on The X Factor: Celebrity. They went public with their relationship in early 2020. They have developed a solid partnership over the years.

They became engaged in 2023 and started planning their wedding. With Nicole Scherzinger wrapping up her Broadway stint, the wedding should take place later in 2025. Their story illustrates how a reality show meet-up grew into a lasting relationship.

Edited by Sangeeta Mathew