Singer Nicole Scherzinger, 48, has revealed just how badly her leg was injured following an accident in Düsseldorf. The singer shared several photos on Instagram showing extensive redness, blisters, and scabbed-over burns on her leg. She also included glamorous photos of herself performing in her stage outfit, creating a striking contrast between what fans saw on stage and what she was dealing with behind the scenes.
Nicole Scherzinger Burned Her Leg Before Her Düsseldorf Performance
“What they see vs. what they don't see...,” Scherzinger wrote alongside the photos, according to Gala.
The images were taken just days after she suffered the painful injury shortly before a performance with the Pussycat Dolls. The accident happened on September 26, about an hour before the group’s concert in Düsseldorf, when boiling water spilled onto her leg.
Despite the painful burns, Scherzinger took to the stage shortly afterward.
“Nothing like boiling water falling on your leg an hour before your set — But the show must go on,” she wrote in an Instagram Story at the time, according to Web.
The latest photos now reveal just how severe the burns remained in the days following the accident.
Photos Reveal Redness, Blisters, and Scarring
The new images offer a close-up look at Scherzinger’s injured leg, revealing extensive redness, blisters, and areas that had already begun to scab over.
The singer shared the graphic images alongside photos of herself looking glamorous in her stage outfit, highlighting the stark difference between what audiences saw during the performance and what she was experiencing behind the scenes.
Scherzinger also included a warning for followers before showing the images of her injuries. It marked the first time she had documented the extent of the burns so openly on social media.
The “PCD Forever” Tour Continued After the Accident
Despite the injury, Scherzinger continued touring with the Pussycat Dolls. In early October, she performed in Dublin as the group continued its “PCD Forever” tour through the United Kingdom and other countries.
Scherzinger has been back on stage with Ashley Roberts, 45, and Kimberly Wyatt, 44, as part of the group’s latest reunion. The Pussycat Dolls originally rose to fame with a larger lineup, but the current tour features the three singers.
The accident did not stop Scherzinger from performing, and the tour continued as planned despite the painful injuries she suffered just before taking the stage in Düsseldorf.
Nicole Scherzinger Rose to Fame With the Pussycat Dolls
Scherzinger became an international star in the 2000s as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls. The group achieved worldwide success with hits including “Don’t Cha,” “Stickwitu,” and “Buttons,” with Scherz
