We’ve already published part of this interview yesterday but  you can read it in full below now.

Hi Nicole, it’s been a while since Killer Love – why the wait?
I dedicated a lot of time to The X Factor and working with my contestants. I wanted them to be the most authentic version of themselves. Then I thought I should re-evaluate myself as an artist, so that’s what I’ve done.

You’ve said Big Fat Lie is your most personal music yet…
I feel more confident and comfortable than ever. It’s something to do with age. You hit your thirties, and it’s like your chemicals balance out more. You just settle.

Your style seems more casual than the red-carpet glamour of the X Factor days.
I’m a Pussycat Doll at heart, so I love to dress up – or ‘Doll up’, as I like to say! But in everyday life, I’m happy in jeans, a leather jacket and a tank top, or a boho skirt. I’m going through a trainer phase at the moment. I still have my heels, spiked boots and Louboutins, but it’s refreshing to rock some kicks. The most important thing with fashion is you have to love it and rock [whatever you’re wearing]. Look at Pharrell Williams in that hat, he didn’t care!

What do you like to perform in?
It’s a different feel when you perform with kicks; I can do a lot more hip-hop dancing. But I did a show the other day in heels and I loved it. It’s the Doll that comes out in me.

Which Brit designers are you a fan of?
I loved the Matthew Williamson show at London Fashion Week. It was very Hawaiian-print inspired. And Alice Temperley was really fresh, cool and both strong and feminine.

Do you find it hard dating someone who’s also famous?
Lewis and I have an understanding. We’ve both got demanding careers, so we’re so busy and passionate. But, in a way, it’s easier because he gets it. Obviously, a part of it is being scrutinised a little bit and it’s not easy. We just do our best.

What’s your No 1 relationship advice?
Work on yourself. It’s so simple. In order to be happy, it can’t come from anyone else – it has to come from yourself.

What are your fave lyrics from your album?
The first one that comes to mind is from Big Fat Lie: ‘If you look past my features and dig a little deeper.’ Meaning, we are all so quick to judge.

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