Nicole Scherzinger Continues Tour After Boiling Water Leg Burn

Nicole Scherzinger continued the Pussycat Dolls PCD Forever Tour after suffering burns on her leg when boiling water spilled on her backstage before a performance in Dusseldorf, Germany. The 48-year-old singer shared injury updates online while performing with Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt.

According to PerthNow, the injury happened on September 26, about one hour before Scherzinger was scheduled to take the stage. She later posted images showing burns and blisters while also sharing photos from her performances.

Scherzinger explained the incident in a social media post after the accident.

"Nothing like boiling water falling on your leg an hour before your set. But the show must go on. Thanks Dusseldorf for keeping me going.

See you soon Amsterdam!" Scherzinger wrote.

The singer also shared a comparison between her injury and her stage appearance, using the caption that showed the contrast between what fans see during performances and what happens away from the spotlight.

"What they see vs. what they don’t see…" Scherzinger wrote.

Ashley Roberts later described the backstage accident during an interview with Heart Breakfast, saying the injury occurred while Scherzinger was using a clothes steamer. Roberts also discussed the physical challenges the group members have faced during the tour.

"Kim has a new hip, I’ve got a lower back situation, Nic’s neck is doing things. But, you know, we are getting out there and we are doing it." Ashley Roberts said.

Roberts said Scherzinger still went on stage despite the severity of the injury, with her leg wrapped and affecting her movement before the performance.

"I don’t know how she has been on stage performing. It blistered with puss. I mean, she’s going to be scarred for life for sure.

And she had it wrapped up limping to the stage." Ashley Roberts said.

Roberts added that performing for audiences helped the group members manage their physical difficulties during shows.

"You don’t feel any pain when you are on that stage because it’s all love." Ashley Roberts said.

She also discussed a personal video shared with fans before the tour, explaining that she had hesitated before posting it because of vulnerability and fear.

"I’m so glad that I did. But you know, it’s an inner battle that we face sometimes where we have our inner saboteur coming in there and trying to destroy the joy." Ashley Roberts said.

Fans and public figures responded to Scherzinger’s injury update. Gloria Gaynor supported the singer after seeing the post showing her recovery.

"You are a warrior, @nicolescherzinger!" Gloria Gaynor said.

The PCD Forever Tour reunited Scherzinger, Roberts and Wyatt in 2026 and is scheduled to end in São Paulo, Brazil, on October 30.