Nicole Scherzinger Praises UK Fans: "They Were The First To Embrace Me"

18 May 2012, 11:00 | Updated: 18 May 2012, 11:05

The 'Right There' singer admits she loves the crowds in Great Britain for their honesty.

Nicole Scherzinger has confessed that she is a big fan of the UK as they were the first audience to really embrace herself and former band Pussycat Dolls.

The 'Don't Hold Your Breath' star told The Sun newspaper that she has always enjoyed the honesty and openness of the crowds in Britain.

"The UK audience were the first to really embrace me and the Pussycat Dolls, " she admitted. "The greatest thing about Great Britain is the crowds – they are so honest and open."

The singer is the latest star to back a new Music Is Great campaign aimed at highlighting the best of UK music and is currently promoting new science fiction sequel Men In Black 3.

This week, Nicole joined Will Smith and the stars of the film in London's Leicester Square for the premiere of the film and was accompanied by boyfriend and Formula One star Lewis Hamilton to the event.