Thom Evan's Surrey to LA trips help keep Nicole happy

Thoms Evans and Nicole Scherzinger

Former rugby star Thom Evans revealed the efforts he is taking to make his long-distance relationship work with Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger. Evans said he frequently shuttles between Surrey, where he lives, and Los Angeles, where Scherzinger owns a house and is surprised by their whirlwind romance.

"I honestly wasn't expecting things to happen this way, but she's just amazing. She lives out here [in LA], so I'm splitting myself between the two places at the moment. I live in Surrey but I visit as much as I can. I came out for three weeks over Christmas. I met her family, so it's been great," he told OK! magazine.

Thom added he is exploring career opportunities in LA with modelling and rugby: "Some model agencies out here [LA] have shown quite a bit of interest, so I'm going to see them. There could also be a few rugby opportunities. I'm in town for three weeks, so I have a lot of time to work it out. Everyone I've met has been so welcoming - things happen in LA. Nicole lives really centrally, so it's quite handy."

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