Jahmene Douglas has been discussing Nicole Scherzinger's love life.

The talent show runner up spoke to the Daily Mirror newspaper about his X Factor mentor's breakup with Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton.

Douglas revealed: “I know that she is in love with Lewis. And I've been with her as a friend while she was with him and when they broke up.”

He continued: “I am trying to be there for her because it is a tough time. It isn't easy to switch off after spending five years in a relationship. I think it was just obvious that the distance thing might have taken its toll.”

The ‘Boomerang’ songstress and Lewis Hamilton called their relationship off in July due to both of their busy work schedules.

However the Swindon singer believes Nicole will get through the emotional aftermath of her breakup as he explained: “She's a strong woman and she's not silly. She is very into her faith so she knows how to get through something and just needs the right friends around her.”

Jahmene Douglas’ debut album hit No. 1 in the UK chart last week. It will be announced later today whether he has managed to hold on to the top spot for a second week. 

Watch Jahmene Douglas and Nicole Scherzinger singing together on the X Factor below: