Nicole Scherzinger responded to the backlash she faced after commenting on Russell Brand's "Make Jesus First Again" hat. "I made the mistake of not realizing that they could be easily interpreted as being politically related and I apologize to anyone who understandably reached that conclusion,

The hosts of "The View" are coming to Nicole Scherzinger's defense, after the singer sparked backlash for commenting on an Election Day post.

The Broadway star came under fire last week after she engaged with the comedian's post in which he sported a "Make Jesus First Again" hat that resembled Donald Trump's famous "Make America Great Again" caps.