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 

By LOUISE SAUNDERS

PUBLISHED: 09:37, 14 October 2013 | UPDATED: 09:42, 14 October 2013

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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Ellie Goulding and Cher on The X Factor

It's not quite Beyonce... Ellie Goulding's attempt to pull off a very racy gold dress with nude side panels on The X Factor divides viewers  

By JASON CHESTER

PUBLISHED: 22:22, 13 October 2013 | UPDATED: 09:54, 14 October 2013

It was a night of high drama as Lorna Simpson became the first contestant to face The X Factor exit, but it was Ellie Goulding who stole the show in a sweeping gold dress from Julien Macdonald. 

The 26-year-old singer was the first of two musical guests to take to the stage at Fountain Studios on Sunday evening, shortly before Lorna and fellow Over-25 Shelley Smith went head to head in a dramatic sing-off. 

Ellie was performing a live version of number one single Burn, but the performance was overshadowed by the raunchy dress that glittered beneath the studio lights courtesy of its numerous gold accoutrements. 

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Wow: Ellie Goulding wore this embellished gold dress for her performance of Burn on The X Factor on Sunday night

The revealing gown also displayed her shapely figure thanks to its two arm-pit length slashes, with Ellie’s modesty protected by a figure-hugging nude underlay. 

Originally modelled on the catwalk as part of Macdonald’s Fall 2013 collection, the dress was previously worn by Beyonce in a monochrome promotional shot for her recent Mrs Carter World Tour.

But while the R&B songstress managed to wear it with aplomb, Twitter was divided over Ellie’s game attempt to pull it off during her X Factor performance on Sunday. 

With an evident lack of charity one user sniped: ‘Ellie goulding definitely CANNOT pull off this dress!!!!!!’ 

Ellie GOLDing sings her hit Burn on The X Factor

Divisive: The dress divided opinion on Twitter, with many users commenting that Ellie didn't manage to pull the look off

Burning up: Ellie Goulding performed her number one hit, Burn, but her distinctive choice of dress overshadowed her performance on Sunday evening

Leggy: The Julien Macdonald dress came with two arm-pit length slashes on either side

Another user added:  ‘I don’t know what’s worse between Ellie Goulding’s singing or that dress she’s wearing’.

Cher also took to the stage as the evening’s second musical guest – but opted for something a little more low-key. 

The veteran singer – who celebrated her 67th birthday in May – looked chic in a classically designed little black dress with silver embellishments. 

Cher was performing her latest single a cover of country hit I Hope You Find It, originally sung by former Disney star Miley Cyrus. 

Following her performance host Dermot O’Leary asked the singer and actress what advice she could give the 12 hopefuls waiting anxiously backstage. 

We've seen that before: Beyonce first wore the dress on the cover of her Mrs. Carter show tour book (L)

That''s how you do it: Beyonce pulls off the racy Julien Macdonald number in her Mrs. Carter Show tour book

Golden girl: Ellie was certainly the centre of attention as she took to the X Factor stage in her slinky ensemble

Dare to bare: The Herefordshire-born singer left little to the imagination with her daring choice of stage ensemble 

'Just don't believe the word 'No,' she replied. 

Lines had closed  shortly before Cher's performance following an obligatory five minute warning from Dermot, and Kingland Road were the first act to maker it through to next weeks, show, closely followed by supermarket worker Abi Alton. 

Sam Callahan was next - despite a shaky performance the previous evening - while Sam Bailey was fourth out of the hat having impressed with he version of Jennifer Rush hit The Power Of Love.

Miss Dynamix screamed after Dermot unveiled them as fifth, while Hannah Barrett could barely contain herself after being named sixth. 

The thigh's the limit: Ellie wore a nude bodysuit underneath her gold panel creation to protect her modesty

From sexy to sporty: Ellie switched into a bright red New York Yankees vest and tiny shorts as she left the X Factor studios 

On form: Cher was the second musical guest to take to the stage on Sunday evening

Veteran: The legendary singer performs a version of Miley Cyrus hit I Hope You Find It

Still on top: The legendary songstress looked pleased with herself as she left The X Factor studios after her performance

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Lorna Simpson is first to leave The X Factor....

One down! Lorna Simpson is first to leave The X Factor.... as Over-25 mentor Sharon Osbourne controversially abstains from voting 

By JASON CHESTER

PUBLISHED: 21:11, 13 October 2013 | UPDATED: 23:23, 13 October 2013

With the controversial new flash vote coming into play for the first time it was Shelley Smith who drew the short straw on the first of The X Factor live shows. 

The 36-year-old van driver failed to impress the general public with a powerful rendering of Heart power-ballad Alone, and having accrued the least amount of votes she was named first contestant of the series to sing for her survival.

Fellow Over-25 Lorna Simpson's unveiling as her sing-off rival on Sunday left mentor Sharon Osbourne with a difficult decision to make regarding who to save. 

First off: Lorna Simpson if first to leave The X factor on Sunday evening

Big decision: Shelley Smith and Lorna Simpson go head to had on Sunday's live show

Both Lorna and Shelley took to the stage hand-in-hand - an act of solidarity that would serve them well.

Indeed, Lorna closed her eyes and nodded in recognition of Shelley's performance as she went first with a stunning rendition of Jennifer Hudson's One Night Only. 

It was a remarkable performance, and the daunting hurdle that Lorna had to climb in order to beat her rival appeared to be evident on her face as she watched from the sidelines. 

Stunning: Van driver Shelley impressed with a performance of Jennifer Hudson hit One Night Only

Pulling it out of the bag: Shelley belts out the song while Lorna Simpson watches from the sidelines with host Dermot O'Leary

But her turn would come, and she seized the opportunity with a rendition of Faith Hill ballad There You'll Be - a song previously covered by former X Factor winner Leona Lewis. 

'Man, this is gonna be tough,' conceded Dermot, echoing the thoughts of the viewing public as the performance closed. 

Sharon was first to vote, but would only offer a dismissive wave of the hand. 

'I abstain,' she said bluntly, opting for the safe option previously favoured by other judges, amongst them Louis and Simon Cowell. 

Next up: Lorna performed Faith Hill hit There You'll Be

Singing for survival: But Lorna would be first through The X Factor exit

Next up was Louis, who named Lorna after conceding it was a 'difficult decision.' 

'Can I just say what a fantastic sing off that was,' added Gary. 'Shelley, if you had sung like that last night you wouldn't be here.' 

Despite his praise, Gary opted to send Shelley home - meaning it was all down to Nicole, 

'Shelley, there's something about you and I think there's more to see from you so the act I'm sending home is Lorna.' 

After a warm embrace from Nicole Lorna admitted her favorite part of the competition was boot camp, because she never thought she'd make it that far. 

Drama: Lorna learns that she will face fellow Over-25 Shelley Smith in the sing-off as tousle-haired Luke Friend goes through, much to the delight of mentor Louis Walsh

Delight: Nicole embraces Tamera Foster after the 16-year-old is told she will sing again in next week's show

Over the moon: Miss Dynamix are through, and mentor Gary Barlow is pleased

The night began with the first group song of the series, and French duo Daft Punk were well advised to look away as they gamely attempted a rendition of their summer anthem Get Lucky. 

Pharrell Williams was nowhere in sight but, despite their inevitable nerves, the 12 acts managed to pull off a light, cheesy interpretation of the seventies inspired disco hit that evidently pleased those in attendance at London’s Fountain Studios. 

With the obligatory group performance finished it was over to Ellie Goulding, who left little to the imagination after taking to the X Factor stage in a gold metallic dress from Julien Macdonald that only just protected her modesty while she worked her way through a live performance of Burn. 

Taking the stage: The 12 acts take to the stage with a rendition of Daft Punk hit Get Lucky

Here we go: Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh take to the stage on Sunday evening

Incoming: The four judges make their arrival

Someone's happy: Gary was clearly pleased with something as he took his seat on Sunday evening

The stunning gown was all the more distinctive thanks to the two wide slashes that ran the length of her body, which was concealed beneath a flesh coloured leotard. 

‘I think so many of the acts are incredible - I'm kind of rooting for a few,’ she told host Dermot O’Leary, who eagerly badgered her for a name. 

'Is it Kingsland Road?' she offered. ‘I genuinely think they’re lovely.’ 

With Ellie's performance over it was time for veteran Cher to take to the stage with a cover of Miley Cyrus hit I Hope You Find It, and the veteran singer belied her age in a figure-hugging little black dress with silver embellishments.

Impressive: Ellie Goulding performs a live version of Burn on The X Factor

Revealing: The singer's distinctive metallic dress came with two wide body-length slashes

Burning: Ellie performs her number one single on Saturday night

'Just don't believe the word 'No,' she told Dermot when asked for the best piece of advice she could offer this year's contestants. 

Lines had closed  shortly before Cher's performance following an obligatory five minute warning from Dermot, and Kingland Road - still buzzing from Ellie support - were the first act to maker it through to next weeks show, closely followed by supermarket worker Abi Alton. 

Sam Callahan was next - despite a shaky performance the previous evening - while Sam Bailey was fourth out of the hat having impressed with he version of Jennifer Rush hit The Power Of Love.

On form: Cher was the second musical guest to take to the stage on Sunday evening

Veteran: The legendary singer performs a version of Miley Cyrus hit I Hope You Find It

Miss Dynamix screamed after Dermot unveiled them as fifth, while Hannah Barrett could barely contain herself after being named sixth. 

Scottish teenager Nicholas MacDonald came seventh, with Tamera Foster getting an embrace from Nicole Scherzinger after following close behind. 

It was down to the wire, but Rough Copy came next - making it nine acts through. 

Only one more act was certain of a place in next week's show, and it went to tousle-haired Luke Friend. 

The X Factor continues next Saturday on ITV1. 

Not playing: Sharon Osbourne controversially opted not to vote on Sunday night's show after two of her Over-25's sung against each other for survival

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