Nikki Palikat confirms split from French beau
SINGER Nikki Palikat has confirmed that her relationship with a French man ended around six months ago.
The 40-year-old Sabahan, whose full name is Nicolette Louise Palikat, said that they parted ways amicably and she is now content with living on her own.
"There's nothing between us anymore. I'm single but not available. We've been apart for six months, and this is the first time I've been single in 15 years.
"So, this is the time for me to live solo and have fun. I want things to be different. We also can't force things to happen, and we can't blame anyone.
"We went our separate ways amicably," she said when met at The Chosen One Xtra press conference recently.
However, Nikki said that the breakup had also made her somewhat sad.
"We have to remind ourselves that everything happens for a reason. This situation is like a season; every season will surely pass.
"When the season is over, we can look back and be grateful that we got through it. We become more mature and wiser," she said.
Despite the sadness, the 'Pinta', 'Caramu', and 'Selamat Tinggal' singer remains open to meeting new people and settling down again if there's a suitable match.
"I'm still open to getting married again. If there's a suitable man, why not? I'm a romantic person. I like marriage, and if the opportunity arises to fall in love again, I'm open to it.
"I think I could be a good wife after what I've been through in life," she said, adding that she isn't actively seeking a partner at present.
Last year, Nikki was reported to be in a relationship with a French man. They met when Nikki sought chiropractic treatment from him.
The singer was previously married to composer Audi Mok in June 2009, but they divorced in June 2022. They have a 15-year-old son, Liam Mok.
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