Nicole Scherzinger switches on Covent Garden Christmas lights

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nicole Scherzinger has turned on the Covent Garden Christmas lights in a festive event filled with song and dance. On Tuesday evening, one of London’s most well-known shopping and dining districts was bustling with crowds of people who had their cameras ready to capture the moment 45-year-old American pop superstar Scherzinger pushed a button to switch on the lights. Habboo and Laing began a countdown before the festive lights, covering areas including the Market Building and a 60ft Christmas tree, were turned on at 5.45pm by former Pussycat Dolls singer Scherzinger. More than 140,000 LED lights are believed to have been illuminated across the piazza and surrounding streets – with 30,000 LED lights sparkling atop the large Christmas tree.