Thom Evans takes Nicole Scherzinger on birthday boat ride

‘Very grateful to have you in my life!’: Thom Evans, 35, treats Nicole Scherzinger to a romantic sunset boat ride to celebrate her 42nd birthday

Thom Evans treated Nicole Scherzinger to a sunset boat trip to celebrate her 42nd birthday on Monday.

The ex rugby player, 35, took to Instagram on Tuesday to publicly wish his girlfriend ‘a Happy belated Birthday’ alongside a loved-up snap from their Portugal break. 

Nicole looked incredible in a red frilly bikini which showcased her pert derriere, while a shirtless Thom showcased his ripped physique. 

Romantic: Thom Evans treated Nicole Scherzinger to a sunset boat trip to celebrate her 42nd birthday on Monday

Romantic: Thom Evans treated Nicole Scherzinger to a sunset boat trip to celebrate her 42nd birthday on Monday

The starstruck lovers looked on the cusp of a passionate kiss as they gazed into each other’s eyes while the sun set in the background. 

Thom, who has been dating Nicole since starring in X Factor: Celebrity last year, captioned the post: ‘Very grateful to have you in my life @nicolescherzinger Happy Belated Birthday my ❤️ ‘.

The sports star is also the brother of fellow rugby ace Max Evans, 36, who was recently filmed standing next to a table that bore a scrap of paper containing what looked to be white powder.

The Dancing On Ice star is the subject of a clip circulating on social media, which sees him stripped to his underwear and rubbing his face in a woman’s breasts. The woman is believed to be an escort.

Hot couple alert: On Monday, the Pussycat Dolls singer and her ex rugby player beau displayed their impressive beach bodies as they posed by a cave in swimwear

Hot couple alert: On Monday, the Pussycat Dolls singer and her ex rugby player beau displayed their impressive beach bodies as they posed by a cave in swimwear 

It is not known when the clip was filmed, but sources told The Sun that Max was on holiday in Mexico during the raunchy session.  

On Monday, Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole and her ex rugby player beau Thom displayed their impressive beach bodies as they posed by a cave in swimwear.

The pair then enjoyed an alfresco lunch in a field, raising glasses of wine as they tucked into tapas.

Nicole looked chic in a vest top and blue skirt while Thom donned chinos and a crisp shirt for their day in the sun.

The songstress captioned the photos: ‘Birthday Prayer Of Gratitude.

Cheers to us: The Pussycat Dolls singer and her ex rugby player beau, 35, enjoyed an alfresco lunch

Cheers to us: The Pussycat Dolls singer and her ex rugby player beau, 35, enjoyed an alfresco lunch

‘Thank you God for another year around the sun. For a new day, fresh breath in my lungs and my heart beating stronger than ever, I’m so grateful. 

‘Thank you for your grace and this unexpected gift of time. Thank you for the joy and overwhelming love I am able to receive today from family, friends and so many around the world. 

‘Thank you for being so good to me and for never giving up on me, you’ve shown me the true meaning of love, happiness & peace, and I am eternally grateful.

Happy days: The pair looked closer than ever as they rang in their special day

Happy days: The pair looked closer than ever as they rang in their special day

‘Your little Nicole xo.

It’s so important to take time to reflect on how fortunate and blessed we are, now more so than ever. Hold on, don’t lose faith. God is good.’

The loved-up post comes after Thom introduced his girlfriend to his parents Sally and Brian last week.

The couple appear to have taken their relationship to the next level as they flew out to Portugal amid the coronavirus pandemic to spend Father’s Day with Thom’s mum and dad.

Thom shared a snap of himself sitting alongside his parents while Nicole had her arms wrapped around him.

Family: The loved-up post comes after Thom introduced his girlfriend to his parents Sally and Brian last week

Family: The loved-up post comes after Thom introduced his girlfriend to his parents Sally and Brian last week

Thom and Nicole could be seen lovingly holding each other’s hands as Sally and Brian smiled at the camera.

Alongside the snap, the sports star wrote: ‘Happy Fathers Day Dad! Love ya 9 iron Brian x’. 

Thom and Nicole first met last October when he became a contestant on The X Factor: Celebrity while she served as a judge.

The rugby star has already met Nicole’s parents Rosemary and Alfonso, bonding with them over the Christmas period.  

Getaway: The couple appear to have taken their relationship to the next level as they flew out to Portugal amid the coronavirus pandemic to spend Father's Day with Thom's mum and dad

Getaway: The couple appear to have taken their relationship to the next level as they flew out to Portugal amid the coronavirus pandemic to spend Father’s Day with Thom’s mum and dad