Nicole Scherzinger held at gunpoint in Mexico

Choreographer Brian Friedman has revealed that he and singer Nicole Scherzinger were held at gunpoint by a local gang during a recent trip to Mexico.

'The X Factor' judge went to the North American country to shoot the video for her new single 'Try with Me' and while going to the shoot location, she was held at gunpoint.

Friedman, who choreographed for many popular music artists such as Britney Spears, Beyonce Knowles and Mariah Carey, accompanied Scherzinger on the trip.

'We were held at gunpoint. People next to our cars ... there were M16s and Berettas! Nicole cursed me with this trip. It was the craziest adventure ever,' contactmusic.com quoted Friedman as saying.