Nicole Scherzinger apologizes for comments,


Nicole Scherzinger is sorry.


Following online backlash, The X Factor U.K. judge broke her silence about criticism
over a comment she left on Russell Brand's Instagram post.


Brand had posted a photo on Nov. 5, seemingly referencing Donald Trump's 2024 
presidential election victory while holding a hat that read,
 "Make Jesus First", a nod to Trump supporters' "Make America Great Again" slogan.


Scherzinger commented, asking, "Where can I get this hat!?" before quickly deleting
it, but screenshots of the comments began circulating widely online.


Days later, the 46-year-old has released a remorseful statement, 
expressing regret for her comment.


"I deeply apologize for the hurt caused by my recent responsibility 
for certain social media posts," she wrote in an Instagram Story,


"When I commented on these posts, I made the mistake of not realizing 
that they could be interpreted as politically related and I'm sorry to anyone 
who reasonably arrived at that conclusion.