'These claims are absurd': Nicole Scherzinger denies romance with French Montana... as she holidays in Hawaii without beau Grigor Dimitrov
Nicole Scherzinger has dismissed reports of a romantic connection with close friend French Montana following an appearance at the same Nevada nightspot on New Year’s Eve.
The former Pussycat Doll, 38, was linked with French after sources claimed they ‘couldn’t take their eyes off each other’ while ushering in 2017 at popular club Tao Las Vegas.
But Nicole, who is currently dating tennis player Grigor Dimitrov, has since insisted her relationship with the rapper, 32, is strictly platonic.
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Not true: Nicole Scherzinger has dismissed reports of a romantic connection with close friend French Montana following an appearance at the same Nevada nightspot on New Year’s Eve
‘These claims are absurd,’ a spokesperson told MailOnline. ‘They have known each other for years and are friends.’
Sources previously insisted the singer enjoyed a tactile display with French, who as recently as November was dating Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, following his New Year's Eve performance at the nightspot.
'They were very affectionate and had their hands on each other’s legs,' a party-goer told People.
'They were hugging and couldn’t take their eyes off of each other all night.'
Just good friends: Nicole, who is currently dating tennis player Grigor Dimitrov (L) has since insisted her relationship with the rapper (R) is strictly platonic
After keeping a low profile over social media during the Christmas period, Nicole returned to Instagram on Saturday by sharing a stunning bikini-clad selfie from a beach in Hawaii after flying to her birth-state from Nevada.
The singer went make-up free for the sun-drenched snap, showing off her natural beauty.
Nicole, who is without Grigor while she visits her family, swept her beachy brunette tresses to the side and let them cascade over her shoulders.
Close: As recently as November French was dating Australian rapper Iggy Azalea
She showed off her svelte physique in a shell-effect bikini while stood on the white sand with the ocean in background.
Nicole wrote alongside the snap: 'Mele Kalikimaka and happy holidays everyone! Sorry been away from social media over the holidays while spending quality time home with the ohana!
'I'm back now! Sending so much aloha and sunshine from #hawaii'
Aloha: After keeping a low profile over social media during the Christmas period, Nicole returned to Instagram on Saturday by sharing a stunning bikini-clad selfie from a beach in Hawaii
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