She’s braced for a return to The X Factor this Saturday - almost a year after a successful first series that saw her mentor James Arthur to the winner’s crown.

But while that year has brought success, it’s also brought its fair share of heartache for Nicole Scherzinger.

Her split with racing driver Lewis Hamilton in July left her devastated, and she admits she’s struggled to stay focused for the sake of her judging role on the hit show.

Candid: Nicole Scherzinger has opened up the October issue of Glamour about The X Factor, Simon Cowell and her split with racing driver Lewis Hamilton


Speaking exclusively to the October issue of Glamour, she said: ‘It’s these times that build a character. I’ve tried hard to keep it together, for my work.

‘I’m just like every other woman, I’ve had a blanket of tissues over me many a night. Ordered a random, ginormous pizza for myself.

‘In any relationship it’s easy to lose yourself and it’s important to come back to who you are. And you can live your life in freedom and happiness when you’re happy with who you are.

‘I definitely have my dark moments but I wanna be a light. That’s what I strive to be. And really, it’s a choice. And sometimes, when you’re sad, you bring the pizza and you make that choice.’

Staying focused: Nicole admits that her judging role on The X Factor helped her stay focused following her split from Hamilton in July

While there have been disruptions in her personal life, there’s also been significant change on The X Factor.

The departure of Tulisa Contostavlos saw Sharon Osbourne make a return after a six-year hiatus, but Nicole admits the firebrand's forthright approach has brought the best out the panel as they approach the launch of series ten.

She said: ’Mrs. O is explosive! She has no filters, as raw as you get. And that’s honesty liberates other people, the dynamic on the panel is so much more fun. She has brought out the freedom in Gary Barlow, I tell you!

‘It’s bonkers this year. We’re all having too much fun, I think. In call her the OG, the Original Gangster.’

All over: Nicole's relationship with Lewis Hamilton came to an end in July

The show returns as creator and former judge Simon Cowell adjusts to the prospect of imminent parenthood with lover Lauren Silverman, who is expecting his first child.

'I would like to congratulate him on the good news,' she said. 'I think he’s gonna be a good father. And he’ll probably have a nation of nannies to help!'

However, Cowell's change in circumstances hasn't made her broody.

Indeed, despite maintaining that she still wants to settle down, Nicole says she'll only do it when the time is right.

She said: ‘Everything is timing and right now it’s not the time, I’ve too much creative energy I wanna get out, When you have gorgeous, empowering women like Halle Berry, having their kids in their forties? I’m still a baby. I’m doing just fine.

'If I didn’t have my career I’m sure I’d be like my sister, with her three kids. I grew up in Kentucky. It’s all about raising a family. All my friends, cousins, everybody’s got kids but me. And it’s because I am so career driven.

'Absolutely you make that sacrifice, you live, breathe, eat, sleep your work. You do sacrifice your relationships. You sacrifice even you.

'But I’m a family person, my sister’s kids are my pride and joy, I don’t go a month without seeing them. So I’ll have kids when the time is right.”

Imminent: Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger and Gary Barlow will return on Saturday evening when series ten of The X Factor launches on ITV1


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By Lucy Buckland


She was often the picture of demure on this year's X Factor, in her long flowing gowns, but for her latest single Nicole Scherzinger is leaving very little to the imagination.

The fiery singer decided to mesh up her look with a very revealing tight black dress and a variety of prowling poses as she shot her new video in west London.

And what better way than to grab some attention for your new single than wearing a daring mesh dress, which left little to the imagination.

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On the prowl: Nicole left little to the imagination in the tight mesh dress as she promotes her latest single

Eagle eyed X Factor fans will remember the star invited her boys - James Arthur and Jahmene Douglas - to the shoot of her video during last year's series.

Both boy's jaw's dropped as they watched the Hawaiian-born beauty work her magic on camera.

But these sultry shots show off a rather different side to the Don't Hold Your Breath hitmaker and often hyperactive X Factor judge.

Daring: Nicole showed off her incredible curves in the dress, which left little to the imagination

In one sch-mazing shot Nicole poses provocatively, showing off her pert derriere, in the sheer dress, with just a short jacket protecting her modesty.

In another the dazzling beauty, who is dating Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, looks virtually naked in the revealing dress.

Her trademark long dark locks are gelled back, making her look extra edgy.

Shocking: Nicole's dress certainly showed off her slim figure in the dress, which made a VPL very difficult to avoid

Gorgeous: Nicole shows off her flexibility in the shoot at a west London warehouse

A source at the shoot revealed Nicole was absolutely freezing in the lacy number, but Nicole pulled it off with professional aplomb.

Although the video was filmed in the UK before Christmas it will be released later this week, with first radio play coming on Thursday.

And despite her ease infront of the camera Nicole confessed to Fabulous magazine that she isn't always so confident.

Remember this? Nicole Scherzinger chats to her boys at the video shoot

Sheer nerve: Nicole Scherzinger donned a leather outfit and took control of filming at one point

'I get very shy if I have to go to an event or walk a red carpet and be around a lot of people. It takes me a while to come out of my shell. I'm a loner - in the [Pussycat] Dolls, when I was in college, always a loner.'

'I think it's because I'm always in work mode with a million things in my head," Nicole continued. "It's just how I was made. It's got me to where I am today.'

Boomerang is the lead single from her second solo studio album, the follow-up to 2011's Killer Love.

The music video is expected soon after the song's debut.

VIDEO Preview Nicole shoting the video for Boomerang




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By Daily Mail Reporter


They step out onto the X Factor stage every week dressed to nines and fighting to be crowned the most fashionable judge.

And this week, both ladies put their best foot forward when it came to their style choices

Nicole Scherzinger and Tulisa Contostavlos both looked stunning in totally different dresses, with Nicole opting for a sexy leather dress while the N-Dubz star sparkled from top to toe in a lilac sequin number.

Close call: Both Nicole Scherzinger and Tulisa Contostavlos brought their A-game to X Factor's weekly style-off

Leather and sequins: Nicole opted for a sexy look this week while Tulisa kept it girly in a pastel dress

Nicole decided to bare some skin in a strapless black leather dress that hugged her enviable figure in all the right places.

The dress by Ermanno Scervino featured ruffles in the waistline which accentuated her great shape.

She teamed up the sexy little black dress with shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti and got into the English spirit as she pinned a poppy on her neckline.

Meanwhile, Tulisa stole the spotlight with a feminine dress with lilac sequins all over designed by Jovani.

I got you: Both ladies needed a little help from the male judges going down the steps in their high heels

Sexy mentor: Nicole sizzled during this week's show as her acts also continued to go from strength to strength

The mentor of the girls category let the eye-catching dress do all the taking as she left her long brown locks wavy and kept her make-up simple with a soft pink lip colour.

They were joined on stage by their fellow judges, Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh, who both looked dapper in their signature suits as they helped the ladies down the steps in their stiletto heels.

Gary stayed true to his gentlemanly style and opted for a classic suit with a white shirt, while Louis kept his ensemble all black.

Lilac princess: Tulisa showed off a softer side of herself in this girly and sparkly little number

Despite looking glamorous and feminine in her great dress, Tulisa was upset she had to say goodbye to one of the girls she was mentoring, Lucy Spraggan.

The popular contestant decided to quit the show last week, and Tulisa took to Twitter to express her sadness.

'I'm so sorry to lose @lspraggan from the competition,' she wrote hours before the live show commenced.

'I have had a brilliant time working with her and I hope I can continue to mentor her in the future'.

'I now count her as a friend. She is an amazing girl. I love ya lucy, get well soon and my thoughts are with you. Xx'

No clear winner: The judges both showed off their style credentials during this week's live show


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By Louise Saunders


Nicole Scherzinger looked on in horror as boyfriend Lewis Hamilton was involved in a horror smash at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Hamilton crashed out of the Belgian Grand Prix just seconds in to the race after a pile-up at the course's la Source hairpin bend.

The McLaren star's dreams of success came to an abrupt end when he became involved in a dramatic four-car pile-up on the very first corner of the track - but thankfully he walked away unscathed.


Terrifying: Nicole Scherzinger and a friend looked on in horror as Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton became involved in a dramatic four-car pile-up just seconds in to the Belgian Grand Prix

Thank goodness: The relief on the star's face was unmistakeable as Hamilton walked away from the wreckage of his vehicle to safety

The X Factor judge could only look on in horror as she watched her boyfriend's car propelled in to the air and smash into tiny fragments.

The fear in the eyes of the 34-year-old singer was unmistakeable as she looked on in disbelief from the safety of the stands.

Although initially visibly shaken, Nicole closed her eyes in relief as she watched the 27-year-old sportsman safely walk away from the wreckage of the vehicle.

Prior to the disastrous race - eventually won by Hamilton's McLaren team-mate Jenson Button - both Lewis and Nicole seemed to be in good spirts, posting pictures of themselves together on their respective Twitter pages.

The former Pussycat Dolls singer said: 'In Belgium for the Grand Prix to support my man @LewisHamilton for his race this wkend:).'

And Nicole was on hand to guide her man in the wake of the dramatic crash.

Following the incident, she tweeted: 'We love and support you to the end babe...@LewisHamilton.'

Meanwhile, the Formula One star's mood was more reflective as he looked forward to the next Grand Prix in Monza, Italy.


Watch out! Jenson Button's McLaren car can be seen ahead of Lewis' as he crashes at the start of the race


Sudden impact: The crash occurred when the drivers made their way around the tight La Source bend just seconds into the race - Hamilton's car is seen in the middle


Flipped into the air: Fernando Alonso (left) of Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton (right) of McLaren collide

Ouch! Nicole grimaced as she saw the crash unfold, with Hamilton's car colliding during the first lap

He said: 'Sometimes, bad days are there to remind us that we have good ones to look forward to. So here's to Monza! Onto the next one...'

The dramatic crash occurred when the drivers made their way around the tight La Source hairpin just seconds into the race.

Squeezed by Romain Grosjean, Hamilton was left with nowhere to go, and as their wheels touched Grosjean was launched off the back of Sebastian Perez’s Sauber before coming crashing down on the nose of Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari.


Pile-up: Lotus's Romain Grosjean, Alonso and Hamilton can't prevent a huge collision


Thumbs up: Track staff are relieved to see Hamilton is okay after the accident

I'm out of here: Hamilton gets out of the wreckage of his car

Lotus driver Grosjean was later handed a one-race ban and a £40,000 fine for his involvement in the horror smash.

Asked directly who was to blame, Lewis later said: 'It doesn’t really matter, what happened is in the past, we have to move forward. Tomorrow is a new day and I just look forward to the future.

'I look forward to getting home and putting this race behind us. In fact the whole week has been a tough one.'

Hamilton currently stands in fifth position in the FIA Formula One World Championship rankings.


Walking away: Hamilton later said he was looking forward to putting the disastrous race behind him


Making his way back to Nicole: After walking out unscathed Lewis was seen heading back to the pits, along with Lotus driver Romain Grosjean


'Me and my girl': Lewis posted this snap of him and Nicole on his Twitter page as they made their way to the race


Excited: Nicole seemed thrilled to be in the company of her Formula One driver beau


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By Sarah Bull


My girlfriend is hot like you! Lewis Hamilton couldn't tear his eyes off girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger as the pair holidayed in Italy

During her time with the Pussycat Dolls, Nicole Scherzinger sang about men who wanted their girlfriend to be 'hot like me'.

So F1 racing driver can certainly be forgiven for looking entirely smitten with his gorgeous partner as the pair holidayed on the Italian Riviera over the weekend.

The 33-year-old singer showed off her incredible figure in a tiny bandeau two-piece as the two reclined on sunloungers poolside at their hotel.

Kisses and cuddles: The pair were very affectionate with each other in between enjoying their cocktails

And Lewis couldn't keep his eyes off his gorgeous girl, pulling her in for plenty of kisses in between enjoying cocktail.

The 27-year-old sportsman, dressed casually in a white top and striped swimming shorts, gazed adoringly at Nicole as she soaked up the sunshine, following her boyfriend's performance in the Monaco Grand Prix over the weekend.


Toned: Nicole, 31, looked incredibly in her bandeau metallic two-piece as she enjoyed the sunshine

I love you SO much! Lewis was seen gazing adoringly at his girlfriend as she stared into the distance

As well as enjoying the warm weather by the pool, the pair were later seen enjoying a romantic stroll around the grounds of their hotel.

Nicole, who had put on a white vest dress over her bikini, kept her arm around Lewis as the pair walked along.


I'll be done in a minute, dear: Lewis took a phone call at one point during the pair's relaxing afternoon

Puckering up: Nicole and Lewis appeared incredibly in love as they lounged poolside at their hotel

And at one point Lewis appeared to decide the location would make a perfect holiday snap, getting Nicole to pose up with a flower as he took a picture on his phone.

Later on the break, Nicole and Lewis decided to head out for a romantic evening meal.


Soaking up the sunshine: Nicole looked in great shape and appeared calm and relaxed on the break

You need a pedicure! Nicole at one point leaned forward to inspect her boyfriend's feet

Nicole changed into a cute floral dress, while Lewis wore a T-shirt and jeans, before popping along to a local restaurant.

And the pair's romance didn't stop then.


On the phone: Nicole wanders in front of Lewis as he takes a call


Romantic stroll: Later in the day, Nicole covered up in a white vest dress as she and Lewis went for a stroll around the hotel grounds


Arm-in-arm: Nicole didn't want to let go of her boyfriend even for a second as the pair walked around


Say cheese! At one point, Lewis got Nicole to hold one of the flowers and pose up for a picture

Loved up: The pair gave off an air of bliss as they walked hand in hand through their hotel's grounds

In between courses at the eatery, Nicole and Lewis couldn't resist pulling each other in for even more kisses and cuddles.

After Lewis pushed Nicole's hair away from her face, the singer beamed delightedly at him before the couple enjoyed a romantic clinch.

Nicole and Lewis' relationship appears to be going from strength to strength after their split last year.


Touchy feely: At another point in the break, Lewis was seen giving Nicole a back massage as the pair sat on their balcony

Chill out time: The break in Italy came after Lewis' somewhat disappointing performance in the Monaco Grand Prix

The pair were spotted together again in February this year, after splitting last October.

Following their break up at the end of 2011, Nicole confessed she till had feelings for Lewis telling the Mirror: 'I still love him.

'It's all very recent and it's hard for me to talk about it.'

And following pictures of the couple hugging his Hawaiian-born beauty in November, Lewis said: 'We had a really good week, a couple of really nice lunches together. We had a really nice dinner together.


Date night: For the evening, Nicole and Lewis made their way to a local restaurant for a romantic meal

Come here, you! Lewis tenderly pushed Nicole's hair away from her face at one point before giving her a kiss

'It's very early days and we still have very strong feelings for one another. I still love her very much.'

Following their trip to Italy, Nicole has now returned to the UK to resume her role as a guest judge on The X Factor.

She tweeted this morning: 'Looking forward to seeing my UK fans in London at the 02 on Wednesday!!! I'm so grateful and blessed to have them!!! #secondhome.'



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By Lucy Buckland


It must be hard being the girlfriend of an international racing supremo.

Travelling the world, rubbing shoulders with superstars and knowing you probably won't ever have to drive home.

And Nicole Scherzinger certainly makes it look effortless as she appeared at today's Monaco Grand Prix.

Perfect tan: Nicole shows off her beautiful tan (and a little tan line) in the immaculate outfit

Screen siren: Nicole Scherzinger dares to bare in a black and white plunge jumpsuit with matching hat in Monte Carlo, Monaco

Rivalling Victoria Beckham for sideline WAG glamour the former Pussycat Doll looked divine as she arrived at the paddock by motor launch before the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit de Monaco.

Beaming as she was transported to watch her boyfriend Nicole, 33,smiled and waved to fans in the backless dress.

Nicole was the epitome of class at all time, despite the threat lifting her arms could do to the top half of her outfit.


Glamour: Nicole blows a kiss to camera in Monte Carlo, a typical movie star pose... although she has only had a cameo in MIB3

It's not just your hat you need to worry about: Nicole manages to retain her dignity as she arrives to watch her boyfriend Lewis race

She seemed to be more worried about her large hat, than the threat her jumpsuit could expose her on the windy motor launch.

Although singer and one-time U.S. X Factor judge looked perfect, on closer inspection her back seemed to have a scratch.

Perhaps Nicole and Lewis, 27, are still celebrating rekindling their romance or it could be that the pitfalls of being a racing WAG could be slight burns.


Pout: Nicole kept her outfit simple but added splashes of red with hot scarlett lipstick and a red button


Is that smile glued on? Nicole can't stop grinning in Monaco and who can blame her

Excuse me, don't you know who I am? Nicole poses as boyfriend Lewis gets the bags

Nicole, who makes her acting début in alien blockbuster Men In Black 3, certainly looked like a screen siren in the outfit, evoking big time Hollywood glamour with her black and white look.

Sizzling as she was transported across the waves the novice actress used the time old pose of blowing a kiss to the camera, showing off her red nails.

Her simple outfit was accesorised with flashes of colour with her hot red lipstick and scarlett nails revealing a saucier side to the singer.


She's excited! Nicole seems to scream in Lewis' face as he heads off to compete


Did someone say something? But then it's all serious, perhaps Nicole realised it's better to pout

Channeling her inner Sophia: Loren in 'The Millionairess' and Nicole

As soon as Nicole docked she was all smiles as Lewis helped her off the boat, at one point she looked simply thrilled as the pair headed to the circuit, screaming in his face.

The pair rekindled their romance in February after a painful split.

Following their break up at the end of 2011, Nicole confessed she till had feelings for the Formula One ace, telling the Mirror: 'I still love him.

'It's all very recent and it's hard for me to talk about it.'




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