Nicole Scherzinger makes debut as official X Factor judge, NBF with Tulisa

ABOVE: The former Pussycat Dolls star joined Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Tulisa in Newcastle

ABOVE: Nicole Scherzinger made her debut in an asymettrical mini-dress at The X factor

ABOVE: Nicole Scherzinger and Tulisa Contostavlos seem to have hit it off on the first day

Well doesn't she make a pretty judge.

Nicole Scherzinger finally joined The X Factor today in her first appearance as the fourth official panelist.

The former Pussycat Dolls star was confirmed as the mystery final judge last week.

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And she showed up to the Newcastle auditions today looking hot as she posed for the first time with Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh.

Nicole Scherzinger smouldered in an asymmetrical mini-dress and she's already making best friends with Tulisa.

Ooh, exciting!

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The pair were spotted chatting away with each other while they even posed for some more photos.

We think this pairing could be a good one!