Nicole Scherzinger faces backlash after comment on Russell Brand’s post hints at Trump support

Nicole Scherzinger recently sparked online controversy after a comment on Russell Brand's Instagram post appeared to express support for former President Donald Trump. In the now-deleted comment, Scherzinger asked Brand where he obtained a MAGA-themed hat, prompting backlash from fans. Brand had posted a photo holding a red cap that read, “Make Jesus First Again” following Trump’s election victory. Under this post, Scherzinger commented, “Where can I get this hat!?” while reportedly not officially “liking” the image.

Social media users, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), were quick to react, with one commenting, “Didn’t Patti already warn us all about Nicole?”—a nod to Broadway icon Patti LuPone, who previously held Scherzinger’s role as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard. Another user criticized the singer, saying, “I hit that unfollow button so fast,” reflecting widespread disapproval over her perceived political stance. Scherzinger’s past social views also resurfaced, including her reported anti-abortion stance that reportedly led her to reconsider a role in Dirty Dancing’s TV adaptation in 2016, according to NME.

Further fueling the online debate, a Reddit thread on r/Fauxmoi highlighted Scherzinger’s recent “like” on a post from Robert Kennedy Jr. expressing support for free speech and child health initiatives, which has attracted nearly 300 upvotes. Known for her acclaimed role in Sunset Boulevard, where she’s considered a Tony Award contender, Scherzinger has yet to address the controversy publicly. In a 2019 Guardian interview, she identified as a devout Catholic attending church regularly, although she typically refrains from discussing political matters.