Nicole Scherzinger, 48, sustained a burn injury from boiling water that fell on her leg approximately one hour before her Pussycat Dolls performance in Düsseldorf on Sunday, September 27, according to a post on her Instagram Story. Despite the injury, which resulted in visible blisters, Scherzinger proceeded with the show. “Nothing like boiling water falling on your leg an hour before your set — But the show must go on,” she wrote, thanking the Düsseldorf audience for their support and mentioning an upcoming Amsterdam show.
Scherzinger is currently touring with Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt as part of the Pussycat Dolls’ PCD Forever world tour, which began in June. The tour has faced significant challenges: most North American dates were canceled due to low ticket sales, leaving only one North American performance scheduled at the OUTLOUD Music Festival at WeHo Pride in June 2026. According to a source cited by Us Magazine in May, Scherzinger felt “disappointed” by the limited interest, particularly given that the group booked large arenas with only one new song to support the tour after not touring for over 15 years.
The tour has experienced additional complications beyond ticket sales. Earlier in September, Scherzinger was noticeably absent during part of a performance at Poland’s COS Torwar Arena while the group performed “Buttons.” Her representative explained that a technical issue with her in-ear monitor pack necessitated an unexpected mid-show equipment change, which delayed her from joining the other performers. The statement indicated that Scherzinger was “devastated” by the disruption and expressed her intention to return to Poland to make it up to fans.
Despite these setbacks, the Pussycat Dolls have reported strong European interest in the tour, with several European shows already sold out, according to the group’s May statement.
Key facts
- Nicole Scherzinger sustained a boiling water burn to her leg one hour before performing in Düsseldorf on September 27
- She shared images of blisters from the burn on Instagram but continued with the show
- The Pussycat Dolls’ PCD Forever tour canceled most North American dates due to low ticket sales
- European dates have sold out, but North America will have only one show in 2026
- A technical issue with Scherzinger’s in-ear monitor delayed her entrance during a recent Poland performance