Nicole Scherzinger says Lewis Hamilton split was ‘hard’ but now she can find ‘destiny’

Former X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger has opened up about her split from Lewis Hamilton, revealing it was “hard”.

Scherzinger, 37 and Hamilton, 30, had been dating on and off for seven years before announcing their split in February.

Speaking about the break up to PEOPLE she said: "I think it's hard. I think sometimes people stay in relationships because they get complacent, because it's comfortable for them, because they don't want to be alone.

"For me, what's helped me to get through this is I'm quite a spiritual person. It's grounded me and I realise I do have a great purpose in life."

She continued: "If relationships or people in your life are meant to be, then they will come back around, but that shouldn't be what is holding you back from your ultimate destiny."

The former Pussycat Doll offered some words of advice for those who are contemplating a break-up, telling them to “focus on yourselves”.

"A lot of the time when you're in a relationship, you lose yourself and you lose who you are and what makes you special,” she said. “You're always putting all your energy on someone else, so find yourself again. Build yourself back up [and] be that big, radiant light."

Formula One champion Hamilton sparked dating rumours when model Kendall Jenner was spotted wearing his signature gold chain following his Grand Prix loss in Monaco.

He was then pictured partying on board a yacht with Jenner, 19, Hailey Baldwin, 18, and sisters Gigi, 20, and Bella Hadid, 18, later in the week.