Who is Melody Thornton dating, why did the Dancing On Ice star leave the Pussycat Dolls and does she still talk to Nicole Scherzinger?

DON'T Cha wish you could see more of Melody Thornton? If you do (of course you do) you'll be happy to hear that she is starring in Dancing On Ice 2019.

Here's what you need to know about the former Pussycat Doll.

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Who is Melody Thornton dating?

Melody is currently single - and has been for more than a decade.

During an interview with The Sun, she said her sexy image means she has not had a boyfriend for 13 years.

“I think maybe I look like the kind of girl you do one thing with and not anything else," she said.

“I’ve been single now for 13 years and that’s embarrassing to say, actually.

“I’ve been through the ringer with American men. Guys don’t approach me.

“If you know me, you’re speaking to me, but if you’re just looking at me, you’re thinking, ‘That’s the girl you have sex with only’. You have to tell me you love me, I need to know you love me.

“Just because I was your fantasy poster on the wall doesn’t mean I’m going to slut drop and sleep with you after the first date.”

When did Melody Thornton join the Pussycat Dolls, and why did she quit?

Melody wasn't part of the original Pussycat Dolls, who started as a burlesque dance revue in Los Angeles.

She auditioned to join the group after she saw the Pussycat Dolls on MTV Diaries featuring Christina Aguilera and heard they were looking for a new member.

The singer was recruited in 2003 with the nickname "Baby Doll" because she was the youngest group member.

The group achieved worldwide success thanks to their numerous hits and award nominations.

Melody was the only member to have contributed vocals apart from Nicole Sherzinger on the group's second studio album.

She left the group in 2010 to focus on her solo career and mentioned being disappointed by not getting to sing as much as she was promised in the group.

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Does Melody Thornton still talk to Nicole Scherzinger?

Well, when she quit the Pussycat Dolls, it wasn't exactly on the best terms.

And when she was recently asked about reuniting with Nicole and the other girls by The Sun, she hinted that she isn't keen.

She said: "I think it would be great for everyone to enjoy themselves and their lives, and whatever direction it is they want to go.

"For me, I've spent years developing music and funding it myself. I would really like to get music out on my own as a creative person."

Make of that what you will.

What has Melody Thornton done since she left the Pussycat Dolls?

Soon after her departure from the group, Melody released her first official single, Sweet Vendetta, in 2011.

The same year she competed in the second series of Popstar to Operastar, in which known pop stars are trained to sing opera. She was eliminated in week three.

In 2012 she released her first mixtape, P.O.Y.B.L. (an acronym for P**s On Your Black List).

She's also made an appearance in Bobby Newberry's video for his debut single Dirrty Up, alongside her former bandmate Ashley Roberts, and in Fat Joe's music video Ballin'.

Her vocals featured on LL Cool J's 2013 album Authentic, and she modelled in a 2014 ad for Dior.

What's Melody Thornton's background?

Melody Thornton is an American singer-songwriter, dancer and TV personality.

She was born September 28, 1984 - which makes her 34-years-old.

The star is from Phoenix, Arizona, and is of Mexican American descent.

Melody was first noticed after singing a Mariah Carey song at a primary school talent show.

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What UK reality shows has Melody Thornton been a part of?

Melody appeared on our screens for the 2017 series of Celebs Go Dating on E4.

Explaining her motivation behind joining the show, Melody said: "I'm just trying to get some regular sex on a regular basis."

The singer was also on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls that year.

Is Melody competing on Dancing On Ice 2019?

She is appearing on Dancing On Ice alongside numerous famous faces.

She made the announcement on Good Morning Britain, saying: "Hi guys, it's Melody Thornton from Pussycat Dolls. And I guess the cat's out of the bag. I'm so excited.

"I'm going to be on the 2019 cast of Dancing On Ice. I can't wait to see you and I can't wait to do some skating for you! Love you."

When is Dancing On Ice on TV?

Dancing On Ice 2019 returned to ITV on Sunday, January 6, and continues TONIGHT at 6pm.

Phillip Schofield will be back to present the hit show once more alongside Holly Willoughby, who revealed the news of the show's return live on This Morning in late January.

Skating icons and current judges Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will return as judges, alongside Jason Gardiner and Ashley Banjo.

The next series is set to reunite Jason and Karen Barber seven years after their heated on-air row after former Olympic skater Karen has landed the role of head coach.

"Having been involved with the show since its very first series, it holds a lot of special memories to me and I'm looking forward to working with this year's celebrities as we start transforming them into skating stars," she said.