Nicole Scherzinger "definitely" wants to marry and have children

Asked if she still wants marriage and kids, she said: "Settling down is definitely in the picture for me but everything at the right time."

Nicole recently completed a stint in West End musical 'Cats' and found playing Grizabella a "cathartic" experience because she related so much to her feline alter-ego.

She said: "I grew a lot as a person throughout. At times, I felt I was transforming into my character. The show is quite cathartic.

"It's the story of a broken woman wanting forgiveness who needs a new start in life, then she ends up being the one chosen to be reborn again.

"Everyone goes through struggles. I'm sure a lot of people can relate to the song 'Memory' [from the show], especially anyone who's been broken and is longing to find happiness again.

"I think we have to be vulnerable sometimes and let things go."

Despite her successful singing career, Nicole is keen to branch out and do more acting.

She added to LOOK magazine: "I want to continue to tour the world and then do some movie acting.

"I'd love to do a musical or comedy - I like to be a goofball. I'm a big fan of Judd Apatow's movies."