Red hot! Nicole Scherzinger sizzles in sexy scarlet suit as she makes X Factor comeback
SHE'S known for her impeccable style, so it's no surprise Nicole Scherzinger pulled out all the stops as she made a triumphant return to The X Factor judges panel earlier today.
Nicole Scherzinger looked as stunning as ever at today's X Factor auditions
The ITV talent show's first batch of auditions kicked off at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium this afternoon.
Nicole, 37, made sure all eyes were on her as she posed for photographers in a chic red suit, which she teamed with a metallic shirt.
The brunette beauty then finished off her sizzling look with a pair of nude stilettos, a sleek down 'do and lashings of bright red lipstick.
Nicole was joined on the red carpet by Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, both 63, who were recently confirmed to be making a comeback, alongside Simon Cowell, at the start of this month.
Nicole looked red hot in a scarlet trouser suit
Brunette beauty was handed her own Leicester City football shirt
Nicole has returned to The X Factor judges panel
Nicole Scherzinger promises a lot of fun on The X Factor
Renowned for her straight-talking, Sharon - who covered up her wedding ring finger with a large diamante ring after splitting from husband Ozzy - was one of the original X Factor judges, appearing on the panel from 2004 to 2007 and then again in 2013.
Speaking of her return, the red-headed star said: “I’m overjoyed about going back to The X Factor, sitting with Lou, Lou, gorgeous Nicole and naughty Simon. But most of all, I can’t wait to meet baby Eric.”
Nicole also starred on the show in 2012 and 2013, securing victory in her first series with James Arthur and proving to be a huge hit with viewers.
Scherzy recently gushed of her comeback: “I can’t wait to be back in the UK and on the show with the best judges sitting alongside me on the panel. I'm excited about discovering, mentoring and winning with an exciting new act this year. And having had winning contestants in the past, Simon knows I will do it.”
Louis Walsh is also back on the panel
Sharon Osbourne seemed thrilled to be back
Simon Cowell jetted back from his America's Got Talent duties to kick off the ITV talent show
Sharon, Nicole and Louis worked alongside Gary Barlow in 2013, but a huge clearout the following year left only Louis in place, as Simon returned alongside Cheryl and Mel B.
Rumours surrounding who would be joining the media mogul on the panel have been doing the rounds online for months, with sources saying Simon is "desperate for things to run smoothly" this year. He has already brought back much-loved host Dermot O'Leary to take Olly Murs and Caroline Flack's place.
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora also quit the show earlier this year.
The X Factor is set to return to ITV later this summer.