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Nicole Scherzinger Ditches X Factor For Lewis Again

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WENN.com Earlier this week we told you that Nicole Scherzinger begged TV bosses to postpone filming The X Factor so she could visit boyfriend Lewis Hamilton in LA. And it seems that the talent show judge can't get enough of the Formula One driver. After her LA stop off, Nicole headed straight to Dubai to film her judges' houses segment but was barely in the country for four days before she jet-setted off again. This time she headed for Belgium where Lewis is currently preparing for Sunday's Formula One World Championships. Taking to Twitter today, the singer posted a picture of her and her man, saying, "In Belgium for the Grand Prix to support my man @LewisHamilton for his race this wkend:)" Last year saw the couple split over their gruelling schedules but with both of them now based in Europe, for the most part, it seems they are more loved-up than ever. The brunette can't stop talking about Lewis to the ITV production staff and crew. However, with reports s...

Nicole Scherzinger's romance with Lewis Hamilton back on track

The singer was due to fly to Dubai on Sunday to prepare to shoot scenes for 'The X Factor' on Monday (27.08.12) but persuaded show bosses to allow her to make a pit stop to see her lover in London. A source told The Sun newspaper: "Nicole was due in Dubai in plenty of time to settle in before shooting started. "But she begged for some quality time with Lewis. It meant she had to step off an overnight plane and begin shooting straight away. She must have been exhausted but she felt it was worth it to spend just a few hours with her man. "They're obviously very much loved up once more." Nicole was recently left furious after her boyfriend was caught partying with 10 girls in his hotel suite and was said to be having doubts about their relationship. A source previously said: "Nicole's confiding in pals that she thinks it might be time to call it a day. It's a long distance relationship, he isn't ready to settle down and they're both wor...

Nicole Scherzinger whisks X Factor hopefuls to Dubai AND 'parties with them all night'

ABOVE: X Factor's Nicole Scherzinger looked stunning as she posed at the luxurious Dubai resort ABOVE: Nicole Scherzinger and aide Ne-Yo took her X Factor category to a luxurious resort in Dubai NICOLE Scherzinger treated her X Factor hopefuls to a trip to Dubai for Judges' Houses. The newest X Factor judge clearly went ALL out on picking the most luxurious surroundings too. Nicole Scherzinger , who's joined Tulisa, Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh on the panel this year, whisked her contestants off to the stunning Jumeirah Zabeli Saray in the Palm resort in Dubai for Judges Houses ' this year. [See also: The X Factor 2012 LIVE final date and place has been revealed ] And judging by these amazing pictures of the hotel, we're sure those that didn't get past Nicole and aide Ne-Yo probably consoled themselves with the fact they got to have a holiday like no other. A new picture of Nicole looking flawless in a blue, plunging gown, with her raven locks hanging over her s...

Nicole Scherzinger 'delays X Factor filming to see Lewis Hamilton'

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Nicole Scherzinger reportedly asked X Factor producers to delay filming of the Judges' Houses stage by 24 hours so that she could spend time with Lewis Hamilton. Scherzinger has been dating the Formula One driver on and off since 2008, and made the request before Hamilton resumes his busy racing schedule this coming weekend at the Belgian grand prix. The former Pussycat Dolls singer changed her plans and flew into London from Los Angeles on Saturday, spending the day with Hamilton, then flying out late on Sunday in order to start work on the Judges' Houses section of the show . "[Nicole] begged for some quality time with Lewis," an insider told The Sun . "It meant she had to step off an overnight plane and begin shooting straight away. "She must have been exhausted but she felt it was worth it to spend just a few hours with her man. They're obviously very much loved up once more." It was reported earlier in the month that Scherzinger will spent mo...

Nicole Scherzinger 'Delays X Factor Filming' For Lewis

15:09, Wednesday, 29 August 2012 Nicole Scherzinger reportedly asked producers to delay filming of The X Factor so that she could jet off to see motor racing BF Lewis Hamilton . According to The Sun , the former Pussycat Doll , who is in her first season as a judge on the UK show, delayed shooting of the judges' houses phase for 24 hours in order to spend time with the Formula One driver. The paper reports that Nicole requested a change in the schedule, flying to London to catch up with Hamilton before the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend. Just a few hours later, she was off to Dubai to begin whittling down her hopefuls ahead of the live finals. A source told the tabloid: "[Nicole] begged for some quality time with Lewis. It meant she had to step off an overnight plane and begin shooting straight away. "She must have been exhausted but she felt it was worth it to spend just a few hours with her man. They're obviously very much loved up once more." The on-off co...

Nicole Scherzinger 'delays X Factor filming to see Lewis Hamilton'

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Nicole Scherzinger reportedly asked X Factor producers to delay filming of the Judges' Houses stage by 24 hours so that she could spend time with Lewis Hamilton. Scherzinger has been dating the Formula One driver on and off since 2008, and made the request before Hamilton resumes his busy racing schedule this coming weekend at the Belgian grand prix. The former Pussycat Dolls singer changed her plans and flew into London from Los Angeles on Saturday, spending the day with Hamilton, then flying out late on Sunday in order to start work on the Judges' Houses section of the show . "[Nicole] begged for some quality time with Lewis," an insider told The Sun . "It meant she had to step off an overnight plane and begin shooting straight away. "She must have been exhausted but she felt it was worth it to spend just a few hours with her man. They're obviously very much loved up once more." It was reported earlier in the month that Scherzinger will spent mo...

Pixiwoo Get the Nicole Scherzinger's X Factor look

Sam from Pixiwoo shows you how Watch the video and read the instructions below: Smooth and soften Start with Sleek Make-up Blemish Balm in a light colour and work it into your skin. Most BB creams have a really light coverage - this has a little bit more than most. Use a stippling brush, and push the brush in to get a build up where you want extra coverage. Eye Factor Then take a Real Techniques Base shadow brush. Work this along your lashes and upwards towards the brow. This colour often initially looks quite scary but it does settle to a much lighter colour after you first apply it. Blend the colour in with a clean brush. Apply some Collection 2000 Gel eyeliner in Brown along your lash line using a very fine liner brush. On the outside corner pop a little flick in. The take the same product and run the colour along the waterline underneath your eye. Pussy cat lash Plump up your lashes with some Accessorise volumising Mascara, then put a little of the Collection 2000 lasting perfectio...

Bigger Than Nicole Scherzinger! One Direction 'Stole The Show' From Her

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WENN It looks like the beautiful and super successful Nicole Scherzinger can't match up to the success of the One Direction lads as the X Factor judge admitted that Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson stole the show from her at the New York premiere for her film, Men In Black which took place earlier this year. The star has previously joked that she is still waiting on a bunch of flowers from the band after helping to put them together on the show in 2010. Revealing that she had to tell the lads to "scoot over", Now magazine reports the 'Don't Hold Your Breath' singer recalling: "It's totally weird seeing One Direction as the heartthrobs of the nation. "I had my Men In Black movie premiere and they practically stole the show from me. I was like, 'Excuse me, I'm in the movie, scoot over, thank you'. "I had to remind them." The star reportedly angered holiday goers in Dubai after they were ...

Nicole Scherzinger: Mel B 'Is Pretty Scary!'

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WENN.com We were all a little bit frightened of Mel B when she took to the judges panel for the new series of X Factor and apparently we weren't alone as Mel's co-judge Nicole Scherzinger has revealed she thought the Spice Girl was 'scary!' Guest judge Mel was seen keeping Nicole's seat warm in the first couple of episodes of the new series of The X Factor. Whilst Nicole is all about the positivity, Mel had a slightly different attitude to judging. She even said no to an 81-year-old! Scary Spice may have mellowed slightly in Saturday night's (August 25) ep, but Nicole has confessed her true feelings on the Spice Girl, telling Look magazine: "She's pretty scary!" "I try and let people down lightly and in a constructive way." Whilst Nic has been all sweetness and light on the panel so far, she also insists in the interview that she knows exactly what she's doing: "I've done this for a long time, I've got a lot of experienc...

Tulisa Feuds With 'Limelight Hogging' Nicole Scherzinger

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Daniel Deme/WENN The X Factor opened with poor TV ratings last week, and things are apparently getting worse for Simon Cowell as two of his judges are at loggerheads. Reportedly Tulisa thinks Nicole hogs the limelight, and by singing and getting to her feet during auditions she really aggravates the N-Dubz star. A source told The Daily Mail : Tulisa thinks Nicole hogs the limelight, singing and getting to her feet during auditions. It really aggravates Tulisa. And Nicole fawns over Gary Barlow, getting really touchy feely with him at every opportunity. If all this is true then Nicole should be quite a contrast to last years judge Kelly Rowland, who apart from her constant use of the phrase putting it down seemed to ruffle few feathers. It seems Tulisa's been hurt by ic's presence, ouch! Apparently Nicole's actions on the show have enraged Tulisa, who is used to being the main diva on the show having mentored last years winners Little Mix. What with Tulisas dispute with P!n...

Nicole Scherzinger: Mel B 'Is Pretty Scary!'

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WENN.com We were all a little bit frightened of Mel B when she took to the judges panel for the new series of X Factor and apparently we weren't alone as Mel's co-judge Nicole Scherzinger has revealed she thought the Spice Girl was 'scary!' Guest judge Mel was seen keeping Nicole's seat warm in the first couple of episodes of the new series of The X Factor. Whilst Nicole is all about the positivity, Mel had a slightly different attitude to judging. She even said no to an 81-year-old! Scary Spice may have mellowed slightly in Saturday night's (August 25) ep, but Nicole has confessed her true feelings on the Spice Girl, telling Look magazine: "She's pretty scary!" "I try and let people down lightly and in a constructive way." Whilst Nic has been all sweetness and light on the panel so far, she also insists in the interview that she knows exactly what she's doing: "I've done this for a long time, I've got a lot of experienc...

Nicole Scherzinger: Lewis Hamilton Has A 'Lovely' Singing Voice!

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WENN Nicole Scherzinger has said that her racer boyfriend Lewis Hamilton measures up surprisingly well against her in the singing department. The 'Don't Hold Your Breath' hitmaker-turned- X Factor judge insisted that her British partner has a decent set of pipes, compared to many of the contestants she has to judge. "[Lewis' singing] is not bad at all!" she told Look magazine. "It's not bad at all." She also hopes she'll be able to see him more often now that she's landed the job on the UK version of the talent show. "We'll do our best to see each other more," she said. "Hopefully... but this job takes a lot of my time and the shows are during his race weekends." The couple are no strangers to long distance, but we hope they'll be strengthened by being close to each-other for the rest of the year! PHOTOS: Nicole <3 Lewis Kristen Stewart 'Doesn't Understand' Why She Should Suffer For Rupert Sand...

X Factor 2012: Nicole Scherzinger Left 'Inspired' By Frontrunner James Arthur

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ITV Pictures Tonight saw the X Factor auditions return to Newcastle and just as Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, Louis Walsh and Nicole Scherzinger were starting to worry about the lack of talent in the Toon, hopeful James Arthur stepped onto the stage and blew them away, especially Nicole who revealed that she felt "inspired" by the hopeful. The hopeful, whose life story was shown on a VT before his audition, took to the stage and performed a mash-up of Tulisa's song, 'Young' with his own lyrics. Impressed with the 24 year-old's vocal abilities, the judges didn't waste anytime in telling James how good they thought he was. First to give their feedback to James was Tulisa, who commented: "James when youre up there I just see you get lost in that world, its just you, the microphone, the guitar, best audition of the day." Echoing Tulisa's sentiments, Gary added: "We sit here all day and we watch lots and lots of people stand on this stag...

X Factor 2012: Nicole Scherzinger left unimpressed after teenager Sophie Stokle leads tone-free wannabes at auditions

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By Kimberley Dadds PUBLISHED: 17:17 EST, 25 August 2012 | UPDATED: 17:31 EST, 25 August 2012 She flew all the way from Los Angeles ready to be wowed by what was on offer at the Newcastle auditions. But in what could be seen as a swipe at Cheryl Cole, X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger declared that Newcastle was a Talent Free Zone It was only last year that the former Pussycat Doll was drafted in to replace Geordie Cole when she was axed as a judge from the US X Factor panel. Disappointment: Teenager Sophie Stokle was convinced she would impress the judges but left them wincing with her singing And as she entered the studio ready to witness the auditionees on offer, Scherzinger took a pop at the Newcastle accents. She remarked; 'I'm not going to lie, I'm having trouble understanding.' Nicole then added after a long day of disappointing auditions: 'I came from Los Angeles for this... I expected more from Newcastle. TFZ, it's a Talent-Free Zone.' Ouch! Nicol...

Nicole Scherzinger's secret behind fab body revealed!

London , August 25 ( ANI ): Lewis Hamilton 's girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger credits " SoulCycle " classes, for her enviable figure and laid-back personality. The 34-year-old singer raved about the exercise trend, where spiritual messages are shouted at people while they workout by candlelight, and described the exercise as "spinning and therapy at exact same time. "It's a super cool spinning class that's beyond spinning. It's a club and it's only candle-lit. It's inspiring and empowering," the Daily Mail quoted her as saying on Radio One. "You need it because you are exhausted and pushing yourself to the limit physically. So mentally and spiritually you release as well, you push yourself so it feels good. "They're like: 'be the warrior,' 'you can do it,' 'let go of your demons!' 'Rahhh!!!'" she said, while explaining how instructors shouted motivating mantras to participants as they ped...

Nicole Scherzinger: 'I loved Mel B on The X Factor'

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Nicole Scherzinger has said that she loved Mel B's judging style on The X Factor UK. The Spice Girl did not hold back in her criticism of acts on last week's episode of the reality show, prompting host Dermot O'Leary to ask: "Where is her heart?" Speaking to Scott Mills on BBC Radio 1 today (August 24), Scherzinger said of Scary Spice's performance on the programme: "She was ruthless, I loved it! She gave Simon Cowell a run for his money." The former X Factor USA judge went on to discuss the differences between the American and British versions of the show, explaining: "I think it's more fun over here; there's a lot more characters, the talent is really raw and homegrown. "It's beautiful, the talent over here. I'm really impressed. I'm blown away." Asked how she was getting on with the other judges, she enthused: "I love all the other judges, I do. I get along really well with them. "I'd never met...

Mel B v Nicole Scherzinger: Celebrity Face Off

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Mel B and Nicole Scherzinger go head-to-head this week (Picture: EPA) Nicole Scherzinger is back on The X Factor as a permanent judge (Picture: Getty) Career Melanie Brown shot to stardom with the Spice Girls in the 90s and at 38 years old the mum-of-three from Leeds is still going strong. After the girl group officially split in 2000 Mel went on to rack up a number of hits on her own, even teaming up with the likes of Missy Elliot on I Want You Back. Scary Spice has her own reality show Its A Scary World and is a permanent judge on the Australian version of The X Factor. Earlier this year she was announced as the new co-host of Dancing With The Stars Down Under and in March it was announced she had signed a new record deal with EMI. Nicole Scherzinger, 34, made it big as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls. When the girl group split Nicole also went on to have a successful solo career and has been kicking around in X Factor circles for years. She was a guest judge on the ITV show in...

Nicole Scherzinger reveals 'life saving' cosmetics

Thursday Aug 23 2012 Nicole Scherzinger says her concealer is a "life saver". The flawless star's secret to looking immaculate is Yves Saint Laurent's Touche clat Complexion Highlighter. Nicole says the iconic make-up item is her must-have product and says it helps her to look instantly perky when her skin is feeling tired. "It's a life saver," Nicole revealed to Grazia magazine. "It can make you look refreshed in an instant." While Nicole raves about her concealer hero product she also firmly states how she avoids thick on her lips. To achieve her shiny pout, Nicole chooses Mac's tinted Lipglass instead which she explains gives her a superstar smile without feeling heavy on her face. "I love MAC lipglosses as they're light and not at all gloopy!" Nicole gushed. "I am also a really big fan of Stila Convertible Colour as these as they can be used on lips, eyes and cheeks so you don't have to pack lots of products in to...

Nicole Scherzinger gets Misha Bs support

As the new series of The X Factor gets underway, its been interesting to discover that Misha B, who was Kelly Rowland s mentee last year, is in full support of new judge Nicole Scherzinger . Speaking at V Festival, Misha B said that the ex-Pussycat Dolls singer had come up to her once and said: Im a big fan, do what you do mumma, so now gets her full support. She also spoke how shell miss Kelly from the show, but that theyre still in contact, and that they spoke that very morning! Hows that for mentor-singer relationships! Gushing, she said: I feel like me and Kelly made a real connection and a real bond for me cant be broken and no matter how far we are apart, its something that I know shes always going to have my back and that shes always going to be there for me This season's X Factor seems all happy and friendly right nowwell see how long that lasts!

What A Beauty! Nicole Scherzinger Shows Us Her Makeup Bag: EXCLUSIVE

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Imagine our delight when our fave Pussycat Doll and X Factor Judge Nicole Scherzinger allowed us to take a peek at the contents of her makeup bag. Because who quite frankly wouldnt want to know how she achieves that flawless complexion, those luscious lashes and immaculate nails? Listen and learn ladies. Listen and learn. Stila Convertible Color, 16.00 - I am a really big fan of these as they can be used on lips, eyes and cheeks so you dont have to pack lots of products in to your makeup bag. Theyre great and perfect for travelling! Yves Saint Laurent Touche clat Complexion Highlighter, 25.00 Its a life saver as it can make you look refreshed in an instant. Impress Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails, 7.99 - My biggest beauty secret! They look identical to gel nails, can be applied in 5 minutes and theres no drying time. My favourite colours at the moment are Wink Wink and Love Bites. MAC Tinted Lipglass, 13.50 - I love MAC lipglosses as theyre light and not at all gloopy! Dior...

Nicole Scherzinger is The X Factor's new Cheryl Cole, says Caroline Flack

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The 32-year-old returned to her co-host position alongside Olly Murs for this year's series and is clearly chuffed with show boss Simon Cowell 's decision to bring in Nicole as the fourth judge. While Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos resumed their positions as judges on the show, US singer Kelly Rowland missed out on renewing her contract. Nicole is just as soft as Cheryl, according to Caroline (Picture: ITV) After much talk over who would replace Rowland, Cowell eventually decided to move the former Pussycat Dolls singer from her position on The X Factor US to the UK. 'Nicole Scherzinger has joined the judging panel and she's lovely,' Caroline told ITV1's This Morning. 'Despite being this huge, glamorous, international superstar, she's got this lovely down-to-earth personality.' Cheryl Cole quit The X Factor, along with Simon Cowell, in 2010 (Picture: ITV) And after Destiny's Child star Kelly's attempt at replacing Cole last...

Nicole Scherzinger reveals secret behind fab bikini body

London, August 20 ( ANI ): Nicole Scherzinger has revealed that she owes her amazing body to dancing and her hectic work schedule. The 34-year-old girlfriend of F1 ace Lewis Hamilton does lots of cardio that comprise of of running and dancing and even finds times to go jogging if she's on holiday. The former Pussycat Doll does this alongside a lower body workout that she has developed with her personal trainer Adam Ernster. The two have even made a workout video based on this routine that is available on Amazon. "I throw myself full throttle into my work, and those extra 10 pounds just seem to melt off. I also have a resistance workout that does wonders for my arms and abs," the Mirror quoted her as saying. After years of dieting, the singer has developed a more relaxed approach to eating. She eats healthily and her motto is "stay active, eat everything in moderation and stop being so tough on myself". "I'll often have soft-boiled eggs, smoked salmo...

Nicole Scherzinger Calls One Direction 'Little Buggers'

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WENN.com There are many celebs out there who would like to take the credit for One Directions superstar status, but one star that deserves some recognition is Nicole Scherzinger, who certainly had some input on the boys rise to fame as a guest judge on The X Factor when the group was put together. But Nicole hasnt even received a mere thank you from the little rascals, who have conquered the world with their good looks and hit singles such as What Makes You Beautiful , as well as Harry Styles sporadic cougar conquests. The Pussycat Doll's hottie said: Those little buggers, I have not even received flowers yet from them, Im waiting! Sugarscape reports. What divas! Not even a daisy in sight. But despite the boys ungratefulness to Scherzy, shes nothing but happy that theyre doing so brilliantly now. She went on: Its crazy to see how massive they are, they just performed at the Olympics and it seems like just yesterday they were auditioning. In related news, we reported earlier this w...

'X Factor' U.K. Season Debut on ITV Draws Fewer Viewers

LONDON - British commercial broadcaster ITV1 on Saturday night drew 9.9 million viewers with the season debut of Simon Cowell 's X Factor on the countrys hottest day of the year so far. That was a big 46 percent share of people watching TV at the time and helped make the show the most-watched TV program of Saturday night in the U.K. with more than double the audience of the second-ranked show. But the peak ratings came in below the show's season average of last year and the shows first episode of 2011, which had drawn as many as 12.6 million viewers. Across its 75 minutes, Saturdays first episode of the new season averaged an audience of 8.7 million for a 42 percent share. Last year's season opener had drawn more than 11 million viewers. By some calculations mentioned by observers, that was the show's lowest season launch audience since 2006. ITV didn't comment on the possible effect of unusually high temperatures in the U.K. on Saturday. After two weeks of weak ra...

'X Factor' Season Debut on U.K.'s ITV Draws Fewer Viewers

LONDON - British commercial broadcaster ITV1 on Saturday night drew 9.9 million viewers with the season debut of Simon Cowell 's X Factor on the countrys hottest day of the year so far. That was a big 46 percent share of people watching TV at the time and helped make the show the most-watched TV program of Saturday night in the U.K. with more than double the audience of the second-ranked show. But the peak ratings came in below the show's season average of last year and the shows first episode of 2011, which had drawn as many as 12.6 million viewers. Across its 75 minutes, Saturdays first episode of the new season averaged an audience of 8.7 million for a 42 percent share. Last year's season opener had drawn more than 11 million viewers. By some calculations mentioned by observers, that was the show's lowest season launch audience since 2006. ITV didn't comment on the possible effect of unusually high temperatures in the U.K. on Saturday. After two weeks of weak ra...

Nicole Scherzinger Calls One Direction 'Little Buggers'

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WENN.com There are many celebs out there who would like to take the credit for One Directions superstar status, but one star that deserves some recognition is Nicole Scherzinger, who certainly had some input on the boys rise to fame as a guest judge on The X Factor when the group was put together. But Nicole hasnt even received a mere thank you from the little rascals, who have conquered the world with their good looks and hit singles such as What Makes You Beautiful , as well as Harry Styles sporadic cougar conquests. The Pussycat Doll's hottie said: Those little buggers, I have not even received flowers yet from them, Im waiting! Sugarscape reports. What divas! Not even a daisy in sight. But despite the boys ungratefulness to Scherzy, shes nothing but happy that theyre doing so brilliantly now. She went on: Its crazy to see how massive they are, they just performed at the Olympics and it seems like just yesterday they were auditioning. In related news, we reported earlier this w...

Tulisa, Nicole Scherzinger deny 'fashion wars', 'X Factor' rift

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Tulisa Contostavlos and Nicole Scherzinger have tried to block off tabloid rumours that they don't get along on The X Factor , insisting that there's no tension of "fashion wars" going on between them. Speaking at yesterday's series nine launch, the two female stars paid tribute to each other and rubbished early rumours of a rift. "She's lovely and and always so graceful. She's great to work with," said Tulisa about her new co-star. When asked about a potential fashion rivalry on the Live Shows, the Camden singer commented: "When it comes to fashion. I'm a bit more back to the roots, mixing the street vibe with the glam. I'm still finding myself. "Nicole found herself a long while ago, she's found her fashion. You can see her coming out looking glam and I'll be trying to find myself." Scherzinger added: "Tulisa's gorgeous and she just keeps it real. I like to switch it up a lot, so we'll have fun with ...

Nicole Scherzinger: 'I'm still waiting for flowers from One Direction'

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Nicole Scherzinger has claimed that the UK X Factor fans had shown her a "lot of love" at the auditions and has promised that she'll perform during the Live Shows in the autumn. Speaking at the series nine launch, the former Pussycat Dolls star said that the attitude to the British series was "more laidback" when compared to her time working with Simon Cowell and the Fox network in America on The X Factor USA. "The X Factor family over here are great. I had fun in America too, but it's a different show over here," she said. "It's a well-oiled machine in the UK and last year was the first year in the US and that played into it for Simon, me and everyone involved. "Here it is far more laidback and there's more characters involved." Speaking about the differences between the acts, Scherzinger said: "Typically in the US we have big diva singers like Whitney [Houston] and Mariah [Carey]. Over here, there's more wit, s...

X Factor 2012: The Tulisa Contostavlos and Nicole Scherzinger style war begins

Tulisa Contostavlos and Nicole Scherzinger have gone head-to-head in the fashion stakes as the X Factor 2012 kicks off with a press launch in London. Showcasing their two very different styles, Tulisa opted for a skin-tight Herve Leger bodycon dress in citrus hues while new judge Nicole went for a more demure white shift dress during the event at the Corinthia Hotel this morning. X FACTOR 2012 AUDITIONS Caroline Flack also attended looking chic in a black playsuit with a studded Peter Pan collar, while Louis Walsh and Dermot O'Leary looked dapper in sharp suits. Noticeably absent from the launch was head judge Gary Barlow who has cancelled his X Factor appearances for the time being following the tragic death of his daughter, Poppy, who was stillborn at eight months just last week. Who gets your fashion vote? Do you prefer Tulisa's edgy style or Nicole's classic look? Tell us in the box below... LATEST X FACTOR NEWS LATEST CELEBRITY NEWS

Scherzinger 'waiting for flowers'

Nicole Scherzinger has joked that she is still waiting for flowers from boyband One Direction after helping put them on the road to success on the X Factor two years ago. The former Pussycat Doll, who was instrumental in turning the five solo singers into a group in the 2010 series, said their success is "wonderful". "It's crazy to see how massive they are. They just performed at the Olympics and it just feels like yesterday we were auditioning them," she said. The boyband have enjoyed chart success on both sides of the Atlantic and their first album went straight to number one on the billboard chart. Nicole joked: "I haven't received flowers yet. I'm waiting." She joined fellow X Factor judges Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos at the launch of the new series. They posed for pictures in London before the four-month talent search returns to screens on Saturday. Nicole, who was born in Hawaii, said she notices a lot of differences between UK an...

X Factor 2012: Tulisa Contostavlos and Nicole Scherzinger show off their impressive derrieres in tight and bright ...

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By Sarah Fitzmaurice PUBLISHED: 05:43 EST, 16 August 2012 | UPDATED: 06:02 EST, 16 August 2012 Cleavage has had its day - when it comes to oozing sex appeal it is all about showcasing a curvy derriere. Tulisa Contostavlos and Nicole Scherzinger showed off their impressive and pert behinds stepping out in figure-caressing dresses at the launch of the new series of the X Factor in London today. Last year's winning judge Tulisa dressed in a skin-tight Herve Leger bodycon dress in citrus hues for the occasion, and the frock certainly complimented her curves. Tight and bright: Both Tulisa Contostavlos and Nicole Scherzinger opted for figure-hugging dresses for the launch of this year's X Factor today New recruit for the UK show and Former Pussycat Doll Nicole took note of the sunny weather and donned a bright white shift dress to attend the press day at the Corinthia Hotel. The demure outfit had capped sleeves, rouched detail under the plunging neckline and an exposed zip trailin...