Nicole Scherzinger thanks UK fans at Westfield Stratford opening

Published Sep 13 2011, 13:37 BST  |  By Lewis Corner

Nicole Scherzinger performed in front of huge crowds at the opening of the Westfield shopping centre in Stratford earlier today.

The star sang hits including 'Poison', 'Don't Hold Your Breath' and new single 'Wet' at the £1.4 billion shopping centre in east London.

The new Westfield plays host to over 300 shops and 70 restaurants as well as a 14-screen cinema and three hotels, becoming Europe's largest urban shopping centre.

Scherzinger was introduced on stage by Nick Grimshaw and Pixie Geldof and faced a crowd of shoppers as well as business and political figures including London mayor Boris Johnson.

The 32-year-old thanked her UK fans for supporting her debut album Killer Love and giving her a warm reception during her guest spot on last year's series of The X Factor.

The former Pussycat Doll has since become a permanent judge on the US counterpart of the singing contest, which starts next week and will be shown in the UK a day later on ITV2.

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Watch Nicole Scherzinger's music video for 'Wet' below: