Nicole Scherzinger: 'I'm Supporting James Arthur'

Nicole Scherzinger has become the latest famous friend to speak up in support of troubledJames Arthur.

The former Pussycat Dolls star mentored J-Arth to success on the ITV show last year - and has told Digital Spy that she knows his true character.

She said: "I'm just there for him. I don't read the press, I know who he is as a person, I know his heart.

"I'm just there to support him. He's unbelievably talented and he's worked so hard on his album. In the end I know that the cream will always rise to the top."

J-Arth issued a public apology for his behaviour after a series of high-profile spats with fellow celebs and accusations of homophobia following an ill-advised rap battle lyric.

Rylan Clark has also publicly supported him.

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