By Joyce Eng, Is a transcontinental X Factor switch in the works? According to the U.K.'s Now Magazine , Simon Cowell is considering swapping U.S. judge Nicole Scherzinger for U.K. judge Kelly Rowland next season. "Simon thinks [Rowland] will be amazing on the U.S. show," a source tells the magazine. "Nicole's had a mixed reaction in the U.S., so there's talk of a job swap." X Factor 's Stacy Francis: I don't understand Astro's behavior A show rep says that no decisions have been made for next season of either series. Scherzinger, who's enjoyed solo success across the pond, was originally selected to co-host the U.S. version, but got bumped to the judges' table after Cheryl Cole , an ex-judge on the U.K. series, was axed. Rowland replaced Cole on the U.K. X Factor this season and drew ire for missing a number of tapings because of illness. The former Destiny's Child singer recently told The Daily Mirror that she wasn't s...

If there was a gold medal for dropping hints, then Nicole Scherzinger would most definitely win it after she revealed that she would "love" to return to the X Factor USA next year. Asked by fans during a Ustream chat whether or not she'd like to be a judge on the show for the second year running, Digital Spy reports the star, who controversially replaced Cheryl Cole on the panel, replying: "If they'll have me back! It will be difficult always to juggle... My album is coming out next year and then I'll go on tour in Europe (so I'll be) juggling both. I would love to be back. The biggest reason I wanted to be part of the show is to mentor and work with other artists, that's what excites me and makes me happy." Josh Krajcik, who is currently being mentored by the star on the show , had nothing but praise for the former Pussycat Doll, saying: "Nicole is one of the hardest working people I have ever met. If she's not here working with me sh...

Is a trans-Atlantic X Factor switch in the works? According to the U.K.'s Now Magazine , Simon Cowell is considering swapping U.S. judge Nicole Scherzinger for U.K. judge Kelly Rowland next season. "Simon thinks [Rowland] will be amazing on the U.S. show," a source tells the magazine. "Nicole's had a mixed reaction in the U.S., so there's talk of a job swap." X Factor 's Stacy Francis: I don't understand Astro's ! behavior A show rep says that no decisions have been made for next season of either series. Scherzinger, who's enjoyed solo success across the pond, was originally selected to co-host the U.S. version, but got bumped to the judges' table after Cheryl Cole , an ex-judge on the U.K. series, was axed. Rowland replaced Cole on the U.K. X Factor this season and drew ire for missing a number of tapings because of illness. The former Destiny's Child singer recently told The Daily Mirror that she wasn't sure if she wo...

Getty Images Leave it to the British tabs to cook up another X Factor fantasy, this time involving U.S. judge Nicole Scherzinger and U.K. judge Kelly Rowland . According to Now Magazine , the show, and creator Simon Cowell specifically, is contemplating a possible swap that would send Scherzinger to London and bring Rowland to Los Angeles. The weekly quotes a source who says, Simon thinks [Rowland] will be amazing on the US show and notes that Scherzinger has had a mixed reaction in the U.S. PHOTO: 'X Factor' Behind the Scenes: The Top 11 Work Out the Week's Performances While its true that some lingering resentment remains over the audition phase dismissal of UK X Factor import Cheryl Cole in favor of Scherzinger, who was initially hired as a co-host, as the competition has progressed, the sassy Pussycat Dolls singer, along with her popular over 30s contestants, which include Stacy Francis , LeRoy Bell and last man standing Josh Krajcik , has built a supportive audie...

Lewis Hamilton admits hes still in love with Nicole Scherzinger. The Formula 1 driver and the X Factor judge split last month after a four-year relationship but Lewis, 26, says he hopes one day they can get back together. Speaking about photographs of them embracing in a Los Angeles car park earlier this week, the sportsman said: "Well, they didn't catch us at the best of times. What you didn't see is that we had a really good week, a couple of really nice lunches together. We had a really nice dinner together. "It's very early days and we still have very strong feelings for one another. I still love her very much. "So, who knows? Maybe we will be together in the future." It had been claimed Lewis and 33-year-old Nicole had split because he wasnt ready for children. A source said: "Lewis decided they had to part, she wanted more than he could offer at this stage in his life." Following the break-up Lewis insisted the pair will remain friends an...

MB: MAUREEN MARIE BELMONTE Fil-Am singer Nicole Scherzinger is reportedly reprising the role of Mary Magdalene in the upcoming film remake of the 1970s rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. As said on the website of United Kingdom tab, The Sun, the former Pussycat Doll was purportedly having secret talks with English composer and Jesus Christ Superstar creator Andrew Lloyd Webber (Phantom of the Opera & Cats) for over six months now in order to hash out the deal. The Sun also reports that Nicole will have plenty of time to learn her lines as the flick isn't set for release until 2014. More, it is also said that the movie bosses hope to put together a string of stage shows where she'll perform some of the tracks from the movie." Earlier this year, prior to being part of the US reality show The X Factor, Scherzinger hinted to UK tab Daily Mirror about wanting to work with Webber. "X Factor is hot, but for me Andrew Lloyd Webber is the foundation. Hes where it all began...

Warning: This article contains spoilers that some readers may prefer to avoid. Please click here if you wish to continue. Nicole Scherzinger reportedly turned down a marriage proposal while taping X Factor USA this week. According to TMZ , the 'Don't Hold Your Breath' singer was approached by a man who got down on one knee while she was sitting at the judges' table. The website reports that the man was later escorted from the building by security. Scherzinger didn't reference the alleged incident on her Twitter account when she shared her thoughts on this week's results show with followers. The former Pussycat Doll said goodbye to one of her own acts, LeRoy Bell , in Wednesday night's double elimination, leaving Josh Krajcik as the sole remaining contestant in her Over 30s category. Bell had to sing for survival against Marcus Canty but the results went to deadlock when th! e judges failed to reach a majority verdict on who should go home. Bell was ...

By Lisa Potter on Friday 25 November 2011 REX Lewis Hamilton says he's still in love with ex-girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger - and he won't rule out a reconciliation. The Formula 1 ace and pop singer Nicole separated last month after four-years together , blaming hectic lifestyles and busy work schedules , but Lewis says he hopes they may one day rekindle their romance . Lewis has cut a forlorn figure since the painful break-up and was papped looking far from comfortable during an awkward conversation with ex-Nicole earlier in the week. SEE: NICOLE AND LEWIS RELATIONSHIP IN PICS But despite his apparently frosty meeting with USA X Factor judge Scherzinger in the Los Angeles car park, Lewis insists things are far more cordial between the two than the shots suggest. 'Well, they didn't catch us at the best of times ,' quipped Hamilton to The Mirror. 'What you didn't see is that we had a really good week , a couple of really nice lunches together.' ...

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he still has feelings for his 'Killer Love' ex-girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger. The F1 driver split from Nicole last month amid rumours she wanted to settle down and start a family while he was keen to enjoy the luxury lifestyle afforded to his sport. However, speaking to The Mirror Lewis offered hope of a reconciliation. "We had a really good week, a couple of really nice lunches together. We had a really nice dinner together," Hamilton said of a recent meeting with Nicole. Adding: "It's very early days and we still have very strong feelings for one another. I still love her very much. So, who knows? Maybe we will be together in the future." Lewis will have to move quickly though, Nicole was offered a Hungarian man's hand in marriage whilst filming The X Factor USA this week! Cher Lloyd Trashes Hotel Room And Lands Herself In Trouble One Direction's Zayn Malik Linked To Hollyoaks Star Phone Shop Returns For Secon...

Formula 1 racing star Lewis Hamilton has said that he's still in love with his ex-girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger, despite splitting with the X Factor USA judge last month. The 26-year-old was caught meeting up with Nicole in a Los Angeles car park earlier this week, looking far from happy, but now Hamilton has admitted that he still hopes for a future with Nicole. Talking about being pictured with his former girlfriend of four years, he said: "I still love her very much." After having a turbulent racing season, Lewis has admitted that feelings remain for both of them and that they've been meeting up throughout the week. "We still have very, very strong feelings for each other and I still love her very much. You know, it's still very early days. Who knows, maybe we'll be together in the future," he said. Addressing the pictures that were taken of their awkward encounter on Monday (November 21), he said: "You didn't catch us at the best of tim...

By Lisa Potter on Friday 25 November 2011 REX Lewis Hamilton says he's still in love with ex-girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger - and he won't rule out a reconciliation. The Formula 1 ace and pop singer Nicole separated last month after four-years together , blaming hectic lifestyles and busy work schedules , but Lewis says he hopes they may one day rekindle their romance . Lewis has cut a forlorn figure since the painful break-up and was papped looking far from comfortable during an awkward conversation with ex-Nicole earlier in the week. SEE: NICOLE AND LEWIS RELATIONSHIP IN PICS But despite his apparently frosty meeting with USA X Factor judge Scherzinger in the Los Angeles car park, Lewis insists things are far more cordial between the two than the shots suggest. 'Well, they didn't catch us at the best of times ,' quipped Hamilton to The Mirror. 'What you didn't see is that we had a really good week , a couple of really nice lunches together.' ...

Nicole sings Try With Me but turns down marriage proposal Nicole Scherzinger US X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger received an offer of marriage during a recording of America's X Factor - after a member of the audience ran to the judges' desk to ask the singer if he could take her hand in marriage. The Try With Me singer split with Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton last month (October 11) after dating for four years. But the 33-year-old beauty would have had a number of offers coming her way - one slightly too close for comfort - having come face-to-face with a love sick fan while filming the TV talent show earlier this week. A clip from the show sees a man is seen getting down on one knee in front of a stunned Nicole, speaking to her intensely so much that it moved her - but still not enough to get a yes from her - and security had to drag him out. TMZ report that he was taken away from the CBS lot in Los Angeles where the show is recorded. Related Nicole Scherzinger rece...

Lewis Hamilton has claimed that he could reunite with ex-girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger in the future. The Formula 1 driver and the X Factor USA judge confirmed their split last month , ending a four-year relationship . However, the pair recently met in Los Angeles, after which Hamilton told The Mirror that he is not ready to give up on the romance completely. "We had a really good week, a couple of really nice lunches together. We had a really nice dinner together," Hamilton said of his meet-up with Scherzinger. "It's very early days and we still have very strong feelings for one another. I still love her very much. So, who knows? Maybe we will be together in the future." Hamilton also expressed his positive outlook as he prepared for an upcoming race in Sao Paulo, Brazil, adding: "I am very happy to be here, I've great memories of being here in the past. Actually [Nicole] was here with me when I won the world championship, so I've very good mem...

By Lisa Potter on Friday 25 November 2011 REX Lewis Hamilton says he's still in love with ex-girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger - and he won't rule out a reconciliation. The Formula 1 ace and pop singer Nicole separated last month after four-years together , blaming hectic lifestyles and busy work schedules , but Lewis says he hopes they may one day rekindle their romance . Lewis has cut a forlorn figure since the painful break-up and was papped looking far from comfortable during an awkward conversation with ex-Nicole earlier in the week. SEE: NICOLE AND LEWIS RELATIONSHIP IN PICS But despite his apparently frosty meeting with USA X Factor judge Scherzinger in the Los Angeles car park, Lewis insists things are far more cordial between the two than the shots suggest. 'Well, they didn't catch us at the best of times ,' quipped Hamilton to The Mirror. 'What you didn't see is that we had a really good week , a couple of really nice lunches together.' ...

London, Nov 25 (ANI): Pop singer Nicole Scherzinger , who recently split from Lewis Hamilton , has got a marriage proposal from a fan on 'The X Factor' USA. A lovesick fan rushed up to the judges table during filming for the talent show and got down on one knee to propose to the 33-year-old singer. In a video recorded at the studio, a man can be seen offering his hand for marriage in front of the audience. However, the former Pussycat Dolls member, who had dated the 26-year-old Formula One ace for four years, turned down the marriage proposal of the fan, yet she seemed very touched by the gesture. The Hungarian man who so ardently professed his affection, was nonetheless bundled away by security and escorted from the CBS lot. (ANI)

Lewis Hamilton has claimed that he could reunite with ex-girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger in the future. The Formula 1 driver and the X Factor USA judge confirmed their split last month , ending a four-year relationship . However, the pair recently met in Los Angeles, after which Hamilton told The Mirror that he is not ready to give up on the romance completely. "We had a really good week, a couple of really nice lunches together. We had a really nice dinner together," Hamilton said of his meet-up with Scherzinger. "It's very early days and we still have very strong feelings for one another. I still love her very much. So, who knows? Maybe we will be together in the future." Hamilton also expressed his positive outlook as he prepared for an upcoming race in Sao Paulo, Brazil, adding: "I am very happy to be here, I've great memories of being here in the past. Actually [Nicole] was here with me when I won the world championship, so I've very good mem...

Lewis Hamilton (Pic:Getty) Lewis Hamilton has told how he is still in love with ex-girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger - and wants them to get back together. Advertisement >> The Formula One star and the pop singer split up last month after four years together as the strain of barely seeing each other took its toll. It is understood that Hamilton's failure to commit to starting a family further undermined their relationship and forced them apart. The break-up resulted in Hamilton adopting a negative attitude and, combined with poor results and incidents on the track, the 26-year-old has cut a forlorn figure for a number of weeks. That appeared to be underlined this week when pictures were published of what appeared to be a frosty meeting in a Los Angeles car park between him and X-Factor judge Scherzinger. But as he prepared for this Sunday's final race of the season in Sao Paulo, he said that could not be further from the truth. Sporting a long black set of rosary beads overla...

Showing off her assets in a book Former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger shows off her butt in a new coffee table book celebrating the female backside. No, we're not kidding! And yes, The X Factor judge is in the nude with a lei wrapped around her neck and she isn't the only celeb to contribute photos of their behind in this book. The book, titled Culo by Mazzucco (culo is Italian for buttocks), also features Lady Gaga and Fergie's fine behinds as well and according to reports, the pictures do not leave much to the imagination. The book is a collaboration between Sean "Diddy" Combs, Jimmy Iovine and fashion photographer Raphael Mazzucco. "Raphael is a true artist. He relies on instinct, capturing raw, natural sense of beauty through his lens," Diddy says. Click here to see the photo of Nicole.

Nicole Scherzinger Raphael Mazzucco Talk about the bella vita . The X Factor judge and former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger shows off her greatest assets as she poses in the nude for a new coffee table book celebrating the female backside. In Culo by Mazzucco culo is an Italian word for buttocks Scherzinger, along with stars like Lady Gaga and Fergie , didn't leave much to the imagination in the name of art. Scherzinger, 33, pays homage to her hometown, Honolulu, Hawaii, in a sepia portrait appearing in the book, which is a collaboration between Sean "Diddy" Combs , Interscope-Geffen-A&M Chairman Jimmy Iovine and fashion photographer Raphael Mazzucco (available in stores now). With a lei wrapped around her neck and her skin decorated with henna tattoos, Scherzinger turns her bare back to the camera. "Raphael is a true artist," Diddy says of the famed fashion photographer in a press release for the book. "He relies on instinct, capturing a raw, ...

This 'X-Factor' judge isn't afraid to show off her curves in print. Nicole Scherzinger posed in the visual artsy book Culo by Raphael Mazzucco. In Spanish and Italian the term "culo" means buttocks or bottom, so it's only right that the pages were filled with a compilation of images that examine the different sizes and shapes of the organ that makes females great. The rear end has become the epicenter of female sexuality and Scherzinger, Lady Gaga , Fergie , Pamela Anderson and more want you to stop and stare at what they're working with. Interscope Records Jimmy Lovine and Sean "Diddy" Combs helped Mazzucco put the book together by inputting ideas and concepts. After two years, the Simon & Schuster published book went on sale yesterday (November 22). Mazzucco says art, not red-carpet experience, was the foundation for the book, and this flip through seems like it will be the perfect addition to any coffee table. --Krystal Holmes

David Becker/Getty Images If Nicole Scherzinger isn't careful she could find herselfinadvertently headlining the XXX Factor . The Pussycat Dolls superstar has dared to bare almost all in a new coffee table book about women's backsides.... READ: Jimmy Fallon Grabs Justin Timberlake's Junk Scherzinger is one of the many celebs who stripped down for artist Raphael Mazzucco 's Culo By Mazzucco , a 248-page ode to women's backsides edited by Sean "Diddy" Combs and Interscope and A&M Chairman Jimmy Iovine . Culo , if you don't know, means buttocks in Italian. Raphael Mazzucco/CULO by Mazzucco Scherzinger appears in a sepia print photo with her back to the camera. Her tush, legs and back are decorated with henna tattoos. Two leis are wrapped around her neck, an obvious homage to her native Hawaii. A few pages in, Lady Gaga flashes us in all her black and white glory. She wears a simple bra while pulling down her thong for some full moon exposure. Maz...

November 23, 2011 04:33:02 GMT The former Pussycat Dolls singer is one of the female stars, including Lady GaGa and Sarah McLachlan, who have stripped down for photographer Raphael Mazzucco's 'Culo By Mazzucco'. has bared her backside for a new coffee table book. In the sepia print photo taken by photographer Raphael Mazzucco for "Culo By Mazzucco", the 33-year-old judge on "" poses with her back to the camera, exposing her butt, thighs and lower back that are decorated with intricate tribal tattoos. In the shot, the former lead singer of also has two leis being wrapped around her neck and a traditional island headdress adorning her head as a homage to her native Hawaii. She is one of the many female celebrities who flaunt their derrieres in the 248-page book edited by Sean "" Combs and Interscope and A&M Chairman Jimmy Iovine. shows off her assets in a black and white photo that sees her in a bra while pulling down her thong for some fu...

We always assumed that a combination of good genes and all that dancing she didwith the Pussycat Dolls kept Nicole Scherzinger in shape but the X Factor USA judge has now confessed that she used to be obsessed with diets and calorie counting. It's taken a long time to get here, I started jogging and counting calories when I was just 14. I've been on every diet you can imagine, Nicole admits to Shape magazine. By the time I was in the Pussycat Dolls, I was on the scale all the time. Now that I'm in my 30s, I've stepped off the scale - I just go by how my clothes fit. I'm more accepting of my body and have learned to really embrace it. My new motto is: Stay active, eat everything in moderation, and stop being so tough on myself. And as if to prove that she has a more relaxed attitude to food Nicole then went on to list some of her favourite treats. I was born in Hawaii, so I love dried tuna dipped in soy sauce, kalua pig [pork cooked in an underground oven], banan...

Nicole Scherzinger has revealed how she keeps her body healthy and fit despite her hectic schedule. The former Pussycat Doll appears on the cover of Shape 's December issue in which she shared that her new motto is to stay active, to eat in moderation and to stop being so tough on herself. "I eat - a lot!" she told Shape . "Even with my crazy schedule, I never skip meals. I'll often have soft-boiled eggs, smoked salmon, and whole-wheat toast for breakfast; cold cuts, veggies, and fruit for lunch; and usually chicken or fish with rice and more vegetables for dinner." The singer went on to say that finding a balance and dancing is the key to staying fit. Scherzinger, who revealed she started "jogging and counting calories" when she was 14 years old, shared: "I'm more accepting of my body and have learned to really embrace it. These days it's all about finding balance. "When I'm getting ready for a tour or a video shoot, I throw...

Nicole Scherzinger started counting calories when she was 14 and says her obsession with food once threatened to take over her life. Nicole Scherzinger started counting calories when she was 14. The 'X Factor' judge says she was aware of her body shape from quite a young age and admits it started take over her life. She told Shape magazine: "I started jogging and counting calories when I was just 14. I've been on every diet you can imagine. By the time I was in the Pussycat Dolls, I was on the scale all the time. It became my enemy because I noticed that when I exercised really hard, I'd gain weight." However, the 33-year-old beauty says she's more relaxed with her diet and doesn't deny herself anything. She said: "Now that I'm in my 30s, I've stepped off the scale. I just go by how my clothes fit. "I'm more accepting of my body and have learned to really embrace it. These days it's all about finding balance. My new motto is: ...

Nicole Scherzinger has reportedly been inundated with romance offers since her split from Lewis Hamilton. Reports surfaced recently that the pair had called time on their high-profile romance after realising their conflicting schedules meant they couldnt spend time together. Nicole was said to be devastated by the break-up, but sources close to the star says the beauty is now looking to the future. Nicoles been inundated with offers from eligible men, a source told more! magazine. Im sure shes ready for a new man and will want to move forward. Nicole was recently spotted on a date with rapper Drake. Shes also been linked to US X Factor host Steve Jones. I think shes grown much closer to Steve. Theres always been an attraction there I think, but more so since things with Lewis broke down, the source added. Steves a genuinely great guy and a good friend. He has a lot of respect for Nicole and knows what its like to go through a break-up in the spotlight. Cover Media Get the latest celeb...

The singer went to the GQ Men Of The Year party in LA on Thursday night and as the place was full of blokes spilling pints she wore a wipe-clean dress. The US X Factor judge, single after splitting with Lewis Hamilton, was probably like a soggy beer mat at the end.

Nicole Scherzinger attends the 16th Annual GQ "Men Of The Year" Celebration (Pic: Getty) A WOMAN with a broken heart can wallow in self-pity or dress up to the nines and show her ex exactly what hes missing. Advertisement >> Judging by her slinky black leather dress, Nicole Scherzinger, 33, prefers the latter after splitting from Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton, 26. She should pen a song for him. Dont Cha Wish You Hadnt Broken Up With Me has a nice ring to it, I think. Related articles Lewis is faultless under floodlights 17/11/2011 00:00 Lewis Hamilton still beats Jenson Button for me 16/11/2011 00:00 J enson Button delighted to finish ahead of McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton 15/11/2011 00:00 Lewis Hamilton: Abu Dhabi win is for mum 14/11/2011 00:00 Lewis Hamilton's Abu Dhabi grand prix victory watched by host of celebrities 13/11/2011 00:00 lewis hamilton , nicole scherzinger

By Nadia Mendoza Last updated at 12:17 PM on 18th November 2011 Paula Abdul brought a whole new meaning to the term 'slashed dress' last night. The X Factor USA judge bared an entire leg as her gown was cut from the waist down to the floor. During an appearance on American entertainment show Extra, she clearly stole the limelight from fellow talent show panellist Nicole Scherzinger - 16 years her junior. Elegant: Despite leaving little to the imagination, Paula Abdul still oozed glamour on the set of Extra in LA Attractive but predictable: Nicole Scherzinger and Terri Seymour both opted for 'safer' wardrobe choices Simon Cowell's former flame Terri Seymour, who hosts the show with Saved By The Bell actor Mario Lopez, was also overshadowed by Abul. Despite her efforts to dazzle in a red dress, she looked utterly average next to the captivating bejewelled basque gown that looked like it was on loan from a Disney princess. Where to look? Despite Nicole doing the talkin...