Scherzinger’s painful break from Lewis Hamilton might be in her rearview mirror if recent reports are to be believed.

The singer 37, is once again romantically linked with a younger man. This time, it singer Ed Sheeran, aged 24.

Via the Sun:

“Nicole Scherzinger has been on a series of dates with Ed Sheeran, with friends speculating on a secret romance.

The Pussycat Doll and self-confessed geeky ginger singer have become very close in recent months, going on low-key nights out to quiet pubs.

She initially reached out to Ed, 24, after telling him his songs helped her get over her split from Lewis Hamilton.

Last night Ed’s pal said: “As far as he’s concerned they were in the early stages of dating and he’s been open about it with close friends and colleagues. It may not develop beyond those dates but they’re definitely tight.”

A friend of Nicole’s added: “They’re extremely close. Nicole says he is the male version of her.”

In Hollywood on July 27, Nicole dedicated a performance of her hit song Don’t Cha to her love interest, saying: “This is for you, Ed.”

Her friend said: “They were showbiz friends who saw each other on the scene.

“She was drawn to him over the last few months through his music. When she split from Lewis, she was heartbroken but ended up playing Ed’s songs on a loop.”

Scherzinger split from long time beau, Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton in February.