Nicole Scherzinger defends Christianity after Russell Model controversy

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Former Pussycat Dolls frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger promoted Christianity in a brand new interview with Selection printed Tuesday, saying the religion "will get a nasty rap."

The pop star and former actuality competitors choose spoke about her religion, her church group and why she believes religious Christians ought to signify their beliefs nicely.

"I believe Christianity does get a nasty rap, however I believe that’s why, if you happen to’re a real Christian, it's a must to lead by instance and be the sunshine," Scherzinger instructed the outlet .

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Former Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger stated Christianity will get a "unhealthy rap" within the public sq. as of late. (Dave Benett/Getty)

Scherzinger recalled a second final 12 months when her outspoken Christian views sparked backlash on social media. The day after the 2024 presidential election, she commented on comic and podcaster Russell Model’s Instagram publish, writing that she appreciated his "Make Jesus First Once more" hat seen within the video.

"The place do I get this hat?!" Scherzinger wrote, including prayer fingers and pink coronary heart emojis. Nevertheless, the remark drew heavy criticism on-line as a result of Model’s hat was impressed by President Donald Trump’s "Make America Nice Once more" slogan.

Model, who had become a Christian convert by that time, had additionally voiced help for Trump’s candidacy. Shortly after commenting, Scherzinger deleted the publish and issued a public apology on the platform for any unintended affiliation with Trump.

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Russell Model talked about his religion journey partially one in every of an interview with Sean Hannity airing on Fox Nation. (Fox Nation)

On the time, she wrote , "Lots of the marginalized communities feeling damage and anxious by the outcomes of the presidential election are folks I care about most. I stand with them, as I at all times have all through my life and profession. If me, that."

"For me, Christ embodies peace, compassion, hope, and — above all — unconditional love, particularly for many who might really feel it the least proper now," she added.

Reflecting on the controversy almost a 12 months later, Scherzinger stated she doesn’t remorse endorsing the Christian message behind Model’s publish, including that she’s proud to be a part of a Christian group in Hollywood.

"I've a beautiful church that I'm going to in Hollywood. Most of my mates in Hollywood are Christians," she stated.

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Nicole Scherzinger is seen arriving on the 'Reside with Kelly and Mark' present in Uptown, Manhattan on November 4, 2024, in New York Metropolis. (Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Photographs)

Scherzinger instructed Selection that her religion has at all times performed a central position in her life. She was born to a single mom in Honolulu, Hawaii , earlier than shifting to the mainland together with her mother and grandparents. The singer stated her religious Christian grandparents, whom she calls "Papa" and "Tutu," instilled sturdy religion values from an early age.

"My papa began out as an atheist, after which he would go on to be a priest after which a bishop, and now he’s an archbishop for the Ukrainian Orthodox Church," she stated.

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"My tutu’s mom had 22 pregnancies — 4 miscarriages and 18 kids — residing in slightly three-bedroom home and having no cash however a powerful religion. That’s the blood that I'm," she added.