Nicole Scherzinger has revealed the key to her success – her “goofy, flirty, fun” personality.

The 34-year-old singer-actress, who is known for her funny phrases such as “Scha-mazing”, admitted she is more comic than cool.

She told the Daily Mirror: “For a woman to be sexy, ultimately it’s about having a confidence from within – but sometimes you can just own it, which is what music does for me; it makes me feel like a diva.

“Whenever I’m on stage ready to rock out, I feel like I own it – but then I can be flirty and fun too. I’m probably more the goofy, flirty, fun type, though. I’m not that cool.”

Nicole, who played Grizabella in the West End production of Cats, also revealed how she can’t help being hands on with household chores.

“I grew up learning how to clean really well, although I’m fortunate enough to have some help now,” she said.

“Want to know a secret? I clean the place before my maids get here! I have to have everything organised and clean. Even after they leave, I still change the pillows.”

Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton
Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton split for the fourth time in February (Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA)

Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton, who dated former Pussycat Doll Nicole until they split earlier this year, said he feels “stronger than ever” as he prepares to defend his Formula One championship title, starting in Australia on Sunday (March 15).

“Of course, in the previous years it has been the case where it’s affected my life in general,” he told the Daily Mirror.

“Last year, I adopted, maybe the word is a mental attitude that was impenetrable. But I feel that I still carry that kind of mentality from last year and whilst it’s not been easy, I feel stronger than ever.”

The 30-year-old racer added: “Having been in this position before, I don’t feel that it’s going to be a problem. It’s like once in a blue moon it’s all in line but I still feel like I’ve got enough in place to do what I need to do and to be the best I can be this year.”