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Nicole Scherzinger wows in jaw-dropping dress with thigh split ahead of Coronation gig

Nicole Scherzinger showcased her toned figure on the red carpet ahead of her performance at the Coronation Concert this evening.

The singer-songwriter, 44, is among the acts who will take to the stage at Windsor Castle tonight to celebrate King Charles III's Coronation which was on Saturday (May 6).

She graced the red carpet backstage at the event earlier alongside other celebrities in attendance ahead of the concert - which is being broadcast by the BBC this evening.

Nicole posed for photos in a figure-hugging black dress, which featured a fitted bodice and a split down the thigh. She opted to wear a pair of platform heels with it.

Nicole Scherzinger is among the line-up for the Coronation Concert this evening (Getty Images)
She posed for photos on the red carpet backstage at the event earlier (PA)

Speaking to Dermot O'Leary for BBC Radio 2 whilst backstage earlier, she said: "It's like I'm living the dream. [...] It's a historic moment in time. It's crazy to be a part of it."

She revealed that she will be singing Reflection, which featured on the soundtrack to Disney's Mulan. Nicole added that she will be accompanied by pianist Lang Lang.

Nicole commented about the song: "I listened to the lyrics and they really spoke to my heart. I hope that it speaks to the Royals and everyone out there."

It comes after Nicole said that she had felt "like an absolute princess" at her costume fitting for the concert, with her having posted about the experience on Instagram.

She shared footage of herself trying on a number of extravagant dresses for the occasion, including an elegant silver gown as well as a colourful alternative that was yellow.

Nicole recently told fans that she felt like an 'absolute princess' at her fitting for the concert (nicolescherzinger/Instagram)
Other artists set to perform in the concert include last-minute addition Zak Abel (PA)

Nicole however didn't reveal which outfit she had chosen, writing in a message to her followers in the the accompanying caption: "Can you guess what dress I chose?"

Other artists performing at the concert this evening include Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Andrea Bocelli. The line-up is set to also feature the likes of Take That.

Zak Abel, 28, is a last-minute addition to the line-up, with him having replaced fellow singer-songwriter Freya Ridings, 29, who's had pull out due to illness.

Following the announcement that he would be replacing Freya, Zak commented recently that he's "honoured" and "overwhelmed" to be part of the event at Windsor Castle.

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