Nicole Scherzinger pulls out all the stops for X Factor results show as she oozes timeless Hollywood glamour in an elegant thigh-split black gown
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The first of The X Factor live shows saw her embrace 80s night in a daring fringed dress.
But on Sunday evening, Nicole Scherzinger took it back to basics when it came to her outfit choice, pulling out all the stops as she oozed timeless Hollywood glamour in a striking black gown.
The 35-year-old singer looked effortlessly elegant as she joined fellow judges Sharon Osbourne, Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh on stage to hear the results of the first public vote, while offering a sexy glimpse of her toned and tanned pins with a daring thigh-high split.
Effortless elegance: Nicole Scherzinger pulled out all the stops as she oozed timeless Hollywood glamour in a striking black gown for The X Factor results show on Sunday
Highlighting her envy-inducing hourglass figure, Nicole's velvet gown featured a flattering racer back style, as well as an unusual panel of metal bars running down her spine.
Keeping the rest of her look simple, the Don't Hold Your Breath hitmaker added height to her frame with a pair of fierce pointed stiletto heels, while wearing her tumbling brunette locks pulled back off her face into a chic chignon.
The Hawaian-born beauty accessorised with striking bright purple earrings, while completing her look with relatively low-key make-up and dramatic fluttering false lashes.
The thigh's the limit: The 35-year-old singer offered a sexy glimpse of her toned and tanned pins with a daring thigh-high split
Hollywood glamour: Highlighting her envy-inducing hourglass figure, Nicole's velvet gown featured a flattering racer back style, as well as an unusual panel of metal bars running down her spine
Tense times: Nicole joined fellow judges Gary Barlow, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh on stage to hear the results of the first public vote
Nicole certainly had plenty to smile about for the episode with all three of her girls - Abi Alton, Tamera Foster and Hannah Barrett - making it through to next week's show.
And the star was looking forward to seeing legendary songstress Cher perform on the episode.
Writing on her Twitter page in a series of posts, Nicole said: 'Less then half an hour to go... Just got to get dressed then I'm ready to go! Are y'all ready? @TheXFactor
Classic elegance: The Don't Hold Your Breath hitmaker her tumbling brunette locks pulled back off her face into a chic chignon, and accessorized with bright purple earrings
She's got The X Factor! Nicole completed her look with relatively low-key make-up and dramatic fluttering false lashes.
Dress code: Sharon followed Nicole's sartorial lead and also opted for a full-length black gown for the occasion
'I'm freakin out to see @Cher perform tonight on @TheXFactor ! #ItsaWomansWorld #TelltheTruth !!!'
After seeing all three of her girls make it through to next week's show, Nicole left the X Factor studios in North London with fellow mentor Sharon Osbourne and her daughter Kelly.
Posting a snap of the trio cuddled up together on her Twitter page, she wrote: 'The third Osbourne! Love my new fam here in #London XO.'
Nervous wait: Nicole led her girls, Tamera Foster, Hannah Barrett and Abi Alton out on stage as they prepared to hear their fate
Success story: Nicole certainly had plenty to smile about for the episode with all three of her girls making it through to next week's show
Plenty to smile about: Gary and Nicole seemed to be sharing a joked as she show got underway for the evening
Presence of an icon: Nicole posed for a snap with legendary songstress Cher backstage before she performed on the show
'London family': Nicole posted a snap on her Instagram page of her cuddled up to fellow judge Sharon and her daughter Kelly Osbourne
Sunday night's episode saw Lorna Simpson become the first contestant to leave The X Factor after going head-to-head in a sing-off against Shelley Smith.
But after both the girls' mentor, Sharon, controversially refused to vote who to save in the competition, it was left to Nicole, Gary and Louis to decide their fate.
The X Factor continues next Saturday on ITV1 with a love and heartbreak-themed show.
Stylish pals: After the show, Nicole headed out to the Dover Street Arts Club in London's Mayfair to celebrate with Kelly and Sharon
Style queen: Nicole revealed a striking sheer lace panel in the side of her gown as she waved to fans while leaving the X Factor studios in North London
Timeless elegance: The Hawaiian-born beauty looked the epitome of graceful elegance as she glided out of the studio
Showbiz besties: Nicole made sure to shower Kelly with hugs and kisses as they headed out for the evening
Not so stylish exit: Unfortunately, Nicole's exit from her car wasn't quite so ladylike as she arrived at The Arts Club
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