Nicole Sherzinger's My London

Nicole Sherzinger jogs to Plan B, loves the ducks in St James's and goes truffle-hunting at Cipriani

Home is
Los Angeles. I was born in Hawaii and grew up in Kentucky so they're also home and part of my roots.

Where do you stay in London?
I like to stay by Hyde Park because I love nature. I used to stay by St James's Park and jog 20 loops of the lake, stopping to see the ducks.

What was the last play you saw?
Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre. I'm a big fan of musicals.

What advice would you give to a tourist coming to London?
Buckingham Palace is really cool. And I love the trees lining Pall Mall.

Which shops do you rely on?
I used to eat the mature Cheddar baguette from Pret A Manger the whole time and sometimes Marks & Spencer's sandwiches while on the road with the Pussycat Dolls. My new favourite spot when I'm on the go is Piccolo, a little deli with different branches. I always go for the turkey sandwiches. For clothes, I usually come out with tons after shopping in Topshop on Oxford Street. I hit Selfridges when I'm in the mood for a little bit of everything, and I like visiting Vivienne Westwood in Mayfair.

Which are your favourite London shopping streets?
Bond Street and Dover Street.

What do you most like wearing?
I love dressing up. There's nothing like a bit of glamour to boost your confidence. William Tempest dresses make me feel like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman.

What's your earliest London memory?
Coming with the Dolls six years ago when we were promoting our first single, 'Sway'. London felt very regal. We performed on Strictly Come Dancing and our fans made us feel like little pop stars even though we were brand new.

What's the best meal you've had in London?
The white truffle pasta at Cipriani. I also go to Nobu, Zuma and Locanda Locatelli.

What would you do as Mayor for a day?
I'd give everyone the day off to hang out in the park and watch The X Factor all day - with me performing on it.

What are your guilty pleasures?
I love England because it's where I discovered my biggest weaknesses: Haribo and Percy Pig sweets.

What's your life philosophy?
'I can do all things through Him who strengthens me,' from my favourite scripture Philippians 4:13.

What are you most afraid of?
Failing and not being the best that I can be in every situation, all the time.