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Nicole Scherzinger Addresses Late Royal Albert Hall Start, Says She Thought the Show Began at 8 p.m.

She cites timing confusion, saying she was unaware of the long wait.

Overview

  • In a new interview, the 47-year-old singer said she was “devastated and horrified” after learning fans had waited roughly 45–60 minutes before she took the stage in London earlier this month.
  • Attendees reported a billed 7:30 p.m. start with no support act, no on‑stage explanation for the delay, and tickets costing up to £150.
  • Scherzinger said she believed her call time was for an 8 p.m. start and noted she was finalizing preparations, including soundcheck with an orchestra she had not worked with previously.
  • Reports describe an intimate “Evening With” format featuring extensive talk segments, with some fans leaving at the interval after about six songs and others praising the performance and forgiving the delay.
  • Coverage continues to note earlier Sunset Boulevard-related complaints resurfacing in the discussion of her professionalism, though these refer to prior reporting.