"Like how she did her bandmates?"- Internet reacts to Nicole Scherzinger saying she was isolated by the industry

Nicole Scherzinger's recent comments about feeling isolated and discarded by the music industry have sparked a flurry of reactions online. Many netizens draw parallels between her claims and her rumored past behavior with her former bandmates in The Pussycat Dolls.

The comment was made by the singer during an interview with People on August 20, about her new Broadway play, Sunset Boulevard. She stated that for most of her career, she has felt neglected and dismissed by the industry. Scherzinger shared:

"I'm [46] years old. I’ve never been more strong — physically, mentally, emotionally. I’m in my prime. There is no better time for me to create work that is meaningful in this world."

She further added:

"That’s the tragedy: is that you’re in the best place in your life. You’re so fully, have so much to give, and people have discarded you, and dismissed you and said ‘Your time’s up.'"

These remarks immediately garnered the attention of fans and netizens who empathized with Scherzinger’s ordeal or pointed out a perceived irony in her statements. One Reddit user responded, about the rumors that existed between Scherzinger and the other members of The Pussycat Dolls.

Internet reacts to Nicole Scherzinger saying she was isolated by the industry (Image via @Solid_Primary/Reddit)

The internet has had a divided response to Scherzinger’s comments. On one hand, fans are supporting the singer, noting the problems and difficulties that women experience in the entertainment business, especially if they are getting older.

"She's making sense. This industry is harsh especially on young women. Once you get in you have to have a strong firm sense of self and do asuch investing and side venturing/producing as possible. Your looks are the not something you can fully bank on because this industry gives women a fresh foods shelf life," one commenter noted.

However, others have been less forgiving, pointing out that Nicole Scherzinger’s solo success allegedly seemed to come at the expense of her former bandmates.

"Imagine how the rest of pcd felt. those poor girls felt discarded at the height of their fame. poor melody especially, her passion was singing! not dancing. and so many people made fun of her! i wonder how nicole's relationship with the other members stand rn," another user commented.

"Karma for how you treated everyone you stepped on to make a name for yourself, I guess," another user added.

"Her career trajectory truly is baffling. In PCD she stood out but as a solo artist she doesn’t," one person commented.

Many fans have observed that despite Nicole Scherzinger's roles as a judge on prominent television shows such as The X Factor and America’s Got Talent, and her upcoming Broadway debut in Sunset Boulevard, she continues to express concerns about having insufficient work opportunities.

"I’m confused. Hasn’t she stayed pretty consistently booked and busy (she’s judged a number of popular competition shows right?)," one user said.

"Isn't she on Broadway? I wouldn't call that unsuccessful. There are thousands upon thousands of people who are just as talented and would die for that opportunity," another user added.

"She’s fully a extremely highly paid Broadway headlining star I don’t get the complaints," one user commented.

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Nicole Scherzinger's Broadway debut as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard

Nicole Scherzinger is to play Norma Desmond, in the much-anticipated Broadway debut of Sunset Boulevard. It will begin performances at the St. James Theatre in New York City on September 28, with the official premiere set for October 20, 2024.

This role follows her acclaimed performance in the same production during its West End run, where she received praise for her portrayal of the faded silent film star.

Besides her Broadway debut, Nicole Scherzinger has worked recently as a judge on the show, The Masked Singer.

In the People interview, Scherzinger pointed out that the production remake of Norma Desmond’s character reflects current industry challenges, resonating with Scherzinger’s own experiences.