Bikini-clad Nicole Scherzinger cosies up to hunky boyfriend Thom Evans, 35, on her 42nd birthday

Their romance has gone from strength to strength since they began dating last year.

And Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans looked closer than ever as they celebrated her 42nd birthday in Portugal on Monday.

The Pussycat Dolls singer and her ex rugby player beau, 35, displayed their impressive beach bodies as they posed by a cave in swimwear.

Wow: Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans looked closer than ever as they celebrated her 42nd birthday in Portugal on Monday

Nicole showcased her toned frame in an ivory string bikini which displayed her toned stomach and pert derriere as she embraced Thom.

Her raven locks were slicked back from her face and she appeared to go make-up free for the day.

Thom looked handsome as he showcased his enviable frame while hugging his girlfriend.

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

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

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

‘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 ntroduced 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

The couple have been keeping their followers entertained during lockdown with several funny dance videos.

In April, they sang a romantic duet of Shania Twain’s You’re Still The One in a sweet Instagram video for Thom’s birthday. 

Nicole and Thom couldn’t take their eyes off each other as they performed the harmonies in the romantic ballad.

As they reached the end of the song, Nicole leaned in for a kiss as she said: ‘Happy birthday baby.’ 

Cute: Nicole and Thom celebrated his birthday in lockdown with a romantic duet of Shania Twain's You're Still The One

Cute: Nicole and Thom celebrated his birthday in lockdown with a romantic duet of Shania Twain’s You’re Still The One

In the caption, she explained Thom wanted to sing something to mark his birthday, as they would be spending the occasion in lockdown.

She wrote: ‘For Thom’s birthday yesterday he wanted to sing and spread some love to everyone during this time. Happy birthday baby ❤️ @te11 @shaniatwain.’

The pair, who confirmed their relationship last year, divide their time between Nicole’s Los Angeles home and London. 

Love: The pair, who confirmed their relationship last year, divide their time between Nicole's Los Angeles home and London

Love: The pair, who confirmed their relationship last year, divide their time between Nicole’s Los Angeles home and London