Nicole Scherzinger on Lewis Hamilton: Were kindred spirits

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Theyve had some ups and downs recently, but Nicole Scherzinger says that she and boyfriend Lewis Hamilton are kindred spirits.

Trust and communication are key Me and Lewis are from similar upbringings, so we share a similar outlook. Were kindred spirits and hearts thats what ultimately connects us, the X Factor judge tells Cosmopolitan.

However, the former Pussycat Doll seems to be a realist when it comes to her relationship with the Formula 1 star, admitting that theyre a work in progress,

Ultimately, you want to be with someone you can be yourself around. My grandma taught me the person you want to be with isnt going to be Prince Charming its going to be the person youre going to be able to work on a relationship with. Its always a work in progress, like everything.

I want to take care of my guy

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Nicole also revealed that she makes an effort to find a balance between her work and personal life,

I definitely have that tradition in me where I want to take care of my guy. I saw how much my mum enjoyed taking care of her family and I have that nurturing gene. But you need balance.

I work hard and Im an independent woman, she says. Its important to be in control. Its in my blood to work hard. I could always be better Im insatiable in that way. It feels good to keep climbing.

The X Factor

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As well as opening up about her love life, Nicole of course also chatted about the X Factor, insisting that working on the UK version of the show will be different from the US show,

X Factor UK has a special place i! n my heart. The thing I battled with last year [on X Factor USA] was the rejection part, having to let contestants go. But Ive grown so much since then. Ill make sure I continue to give 110% of me but not wear my heart on my sleeve as much.

People didnt see I committed six days a week and put everything to one side to help those contestants, she added. You only have one person to answer to at the end of the night, and if youre happy with yourself thats all that matters. Its hard when you feel the pressure. Sometimes people lose their identity in this industry. But I refuse to waver from who I am.

Rivalry with Tulisa Contostavlos?

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Nicole also did her best to put a stop to any speculation about her and fellow judgeTulisa before rumours of a rift get out of control.

Women should empower each other I felt close to Paula when I did X Factor in the US as well, and its great to work with Tulisa shes a cool chick. Were all on the same team together; shes really fun. I love her a lot.

The full interview appears in the September issue of British Cosmopolitan, on sale 9th August.