Nicole Scherzinger believes that she and boyfriend Lewis Hamilton are "kindred spirirts".

The pair have been dating since 2007 despite a couple of reported breakups.

Speaking to Cosmopolitan, X Factor judge Scherzinger opened up on love and her Formula 1 driver boyfriend, adding that "trust" is one of the most important things in having a healthy relationship. She said:

"You have to love yourself first before you can expect it from someone else. And trust and communication are key...me and Lewis are from similar upbringings so we share a similar outlook. We're kindred spirits and hearts - that's what ultimately connects us."

Scherzinger added: "Ultimately, you want to be with someone you can be yourself around. My grandma taught me the person you want to be with isn't going to be Prince Charming. It's going to be the person you're able to work on a relationship with. It's always a work in progress, like everything."