Nobody puts Nicole in the corner! Scherzinger sets pulses racing in treadmill selfie... as she confirms she'll star in Dirty Dancing TV remake
Nicole Scherzinger has confirmed her part in ABC's forthcoming TV remake of Dirty Dancing, sharing her excitement with fans via social media on Tuesday.
The former Pussycat Dolls singer also posted a selfie of herself undergoing tough health checks and fitness training, pounding the treadmill while connected to several monitors.
In typical Nicole fashion, the 37-year-old glamazon was sporting a full face of make-up for her physical preparation, including hot pink lipstick.
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In training: Nicole Scherzinger shared a treadmill selfie over herself undergoing some gruelling physical preparation on Tuesday, as she announced her new role in a TV remake of classic film Dirty Dancing
Back to acting: The former Pussycat Dolls leading lady shared her excitement at joining the castt of ABC's television remake
She wrote alongside the image: #dirtydancing !!! I'm so excited!!! Lol! I'm coming for ya! #imcomingforyou'.
Nicole said she was 'so excited' to join the cast of the 1987 adaptation, which already features Abigail Breslin and Debra Messing.
The star is said to be reinventing the role of Johnny's original dance partner Penny, which was originally played by Cynthia Rhodes almost three decades ago.
Hawaii-born Nicole told her Twitter followers: 'So excited to join the cast of @ABCNetwork #DirtyDancing remake! Can't wait for you all to see it!'
It's back: ABC announced the three-hour adaptation of the 1987 romantic flick, starring Patrick Swayze as Johnny Castle and Jennifer Grey, portraying Baby Houseman
So excited: The star shared her excitement about playing Johnny's dance partner Penny
Nicole, who went solo from the girlband in 2010, turned her hand to acting in 2014 when she took part in London's West End revival of Cats: The Musical.
The US network announced the remake back in December 2015, naming Little Miss Sunshine's Abigail in the lead role of Baby Houseman.
Penny falls pregnant in the original film and opts for an illegal abortion, forcing Baby to step in and dance with Johnny Prattes, who was originally played by Patrick Swayze.
Will & Grace actress Debra has been placed in the role of Marjorie Houseman, Baby's mother, though the actor taking on Johnny has not be confirmed.
Into the role: The role of Penny was originally played by Cynthia Rhodes
Showing her how it's done: Penny falls pregnant and is forced to step down from the dancing role
Stage training: Nicole turned her hand to acting in 2014 when she took part in London's West End revival of Cats: The Musical as Grizabella
The three-hour adaptation is thought to follow the same storyline, though its air date has yet to be revealed.
A second film was made about the romantic flick favourite was made in 2003, Dirty Dancing 2, but flopped at the Box Office.
Starring Romola Garai and Diego Luna it was reimagining of the classic boy meets girl, girl is forbidden from seeing boy, boy and girl defy the family's wishes tale, though it's all set in 1959 Cuba.
The challenging moves - like the memorable swan lift that Abigail will have to master - will surely be no trouble for dance and musical-theatre trained Nicole.
She first found fame as part of the Burlesque troupe PCD, but Nicole emerged as the breakout star and went on to have a successful solo career.
Confirmed: Abigail Breslin (left) will play the lead role of Baby Houseman while Debra Messing (right) has been placed in the role of Marjorie Houseman
Tough moves: The infamous swan lift is something that Abigail may have to learn, swiftly
No problem: Dance and musical theatre-trained Nicole will surely not be phased by the dance part
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