What a place to kick things off! Tulisa shows off toned figure as she makes TV return in white bikini during filming for The X Factor in Bermuda
She sat behind the famous desk for two series before being replaced by Sharon Osbourne in 2013, however Tulisa Contostavlos looked happy to make her X Factor return on Thursday.
The hitmaker was spotted filming on a stunning beach in Southampton, Bermuda, while showing off her toned tum in a classic white bikini.
The 26-year-old is thought to be joining judge Louis Walsh for the judges' houses stage of the ITV1 show after a rollercoaster of a year.
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Back on track! Tulisa Contostavlos made her X Factor return on Thursday as she filmed in Southampton, Bermuda
Sandy strut: The singer was seen emerging from the water after cooling off in the shallows
The N-Dubz singer undoubtedly caught peoples attention as she paraded around on the beach, before catching up with crew members prior to the shoot.
Tulisa, who is staying at the Fairmont Southampton hotel, looked stunning in her skimpy two-piece, complete with twist detailing on the bust, while her long tresses were left down.
She was seen waving to someone who was out of shot while she was in the water, before emerging with a huge smile on her face.
Turning heads: The hitmaker showed off her toned tum in a classic white bikini as she caught up with crew members
Channeling Ursula Andress? The N-Dubz singer undoubtedly caught peoples attention as she paraded around on the beach, before catching up with crew members prior to the shoot
What a place to start! The 26-year-old is thought to be joining judge Louis Walsh for the judges' houses stage of the ITV1 show after a rollercoaster of a year
Her outing comes just two days after she wished Little Mix a happy third birthday, after they won the talent show during Tulisa's first year as judge and mentor.
The Metro claimed that the star had been selected by pal Louis to join him on the idyllic island last week, in order to help him select stars for the live shows.
The paper said the pair would mentor the groups category, while Simon Cowell was drafting in firm friend Sinitta and former American Idol judge, Paula Abdul top help him out.
Distractions: She was seen waving to someone who was out of shot while she was in the water
Her serious face: Tulisa displayed her tattoos in her matching two-piece, while her hair was styled back off from her face
Memories: Her outing comes just two days after she wished Little Mix a happy third birthday, after they won the talent show during Tulisa's first year
Helping hand: Tulisa and Louis are thought to be mentoring the groups category in the idyllic spot
Beach bum: Simon Cowell is said to be drafting in firm friend Sinitta and former American Idol judge, Paula Abdul top help him out
Meanwhile, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini will be accompanied by Australian singer Sia and Mel B will head to Mexico with the boys alongside American singer Jason Derulo.
Louis, 62, recently said that Tulisa's recent trial brought back bad memories of his own court ordeal when he was falsely accused of a sex assault.
During an eventful July, Tulisa was cleared of brokering a drug deal when her trial at Southwark Crown Court sensationally collapsed - but was later found guilty of assaulting blogger Vas.
Support: Louis, 62, recently said that Tulisa's recent trial brought back bad memories of his own court ordeal when he was falsely accused of a sex assault
Time out: During an eventful July, Tulisa was cleared of brokering a drug deal when her trial at Southwark Crown Court sensationally collapsed
I sea no shops: There was no sign of Louis during her outing, however she was thought to be filming alongside him
Time for dry land: The star was seen making a beeline for the beach in her tiny bottoms, complete with tie detailing on the hip
Like any artist would in her predicament, Tulisa has been hard at work channelling her recent experiences into new music.
The former N-Dubz star shared a photograph of a recording studio microphone last week with the caption 'Back to business'.
The promise of new music comes after a tough twelve months which saw Tulisa accused of brokering an £800 deal through her friend Mike GLC to supply Class A drugs to undercover The Sun journalist Mahzer Mahmood.
Back in the studio: Tulisa has been hard at work channelling her recent experiences into new music
Opening up: Following her legal woes, Tulisa pored her heart out in BBC3 documentary, The Price Of Fame
'It's a bermudiful day': On Friday, Tulisa shared this snap as she posed in a bright green bikini, complete with fringed detailing
There's always time for a selfie! The star was seen arriving in the resort earlier in the day in ripped skinnies and a denim jacket
Long flight? Judge Louis was also pictured arriving into the airport, with what appeared to be just one small bag
Behind the desk: Tulisa was a judge and mentor on the show for two series alongside Louis, Gary Barlow and NicoleScherzinger
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