Nicole Scherzinger - Shape magazine December 2011

Pixie Lott and Nicole Scherzinger are all legs and cleavage at The Royal Variety Performance

By Kirsty Mccormack

Last updated at 8:22 AM on 6th December 2011


There may have been royalty in the audience but didn't stop celebrities from wearing racy outfits.

Singers Pixie Lott and Nicole Scherzinger both bared their flesh for their appearances at the Royal Variety Performance in Manchester tonight.

Taking to the stage at The Lowry in Salford Quays, both artists wore their usual attire to serenade the Royal audience.

Not so Royal appropriate: Pixie Lott wore a pair of short shorts to sing at The Royal Variety Performance

Feathered fancy: The blonde singer entertained the audience - including Princess Anne - with her singing

Blonde Pixie chose to wear a pair of black thigh-skimming shorts that showed off her legs and was complete with a black fitted top and a feathered waist.

She completed her look with a pair of black ankle boots and wore her short hair in an old-fashioned curl.

Covering her legs: Nicole Scherzinger wore a floor-length black netted gown for her performance

Tight fit: The singer's dress was complete with a plunging corset that showed off her cleavage

Nicole on the other hand kept her legs hidden in a floor-length black gown that was complete with a plunging neckline.

The Poison singer showed off her cleavage in the corset dress and wore a chunky crystal necklace that highlighted the area.

Royal audience: Princess Anne arrived at The Lowry in Manchester wearing a long navy blue dress with matching gloves

Something funny? Princess Anne was all smiles as she met with Pixie after the performance

Nice to meet you: Nicole also looked really pleased to be shaking hands with Royalty

But regardless of what they were wearing both singers appeared to belt out their popular songs and wowed the audience with their performance - including Princess Anne, who was in attendance at the annual event.

Also looking glammed up, Princess Anne wore a floor-length navy blue dress that was embroidered with flowers and she kept warm in a black faux fur shrug.

She completed her look with a pair of long gloves and a velvet clutch bag.

Dressed up: Singer Cee Lo Green wore black sequin trousers with a matching shiny shirt to perform one of his hits

Not alone: The U.S. star was joined by several female dancers who wore gold glitzy dresses

The Royal also had the pleasure of watching another singer on stage in the form of U.S. star Cee Lo Green.

The Bright Lights Bigger City singer also dressed up wearing a pair of black sequin trousers, a matching satin shirt and a rather expensive-looking gold watch.

He was joined on stage by several female dancers who matched him in the sequins department by wearing gold one-shoulder dresses.

Singing In The Rain: Performer Adam Cooper entertained the audience with his rendition of the popular song

The Boy With Tape On His face: Prop-comic Sam Wills provided some unusual entertainment

Singing duet: Rolando Villazon and Hayley Westenra sang for the audience

Also performing on the stage were the cast of Singing In The Rain, including Adam Cooper.

Singers Rolando Villazon and Hayley Westenra sang a duet with one another and prop-comic Sam Wills entertained the audience with his The Boy With Tape On His Face sketch.

But perhaps the biggest performance of the night came from comedian Peter Kay who hosted the event.

Ready for the rain: Peter Kay hosted the event and kept the audience laughing

Having some fun: The comedian also led an orchestra that included ten Royal Marine drummers

The Northern funnyman kept the audience entertained as he wandered on stage in an umbrella hat, a poncho and bright yellow wellington boots as he referenced Singing In The Rain.

He also had fun leading an orchestra with the help of ten Royal Marine drummers.

Other famous faces who arrived at the event to enjoy the night of entertainment was Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson who posed for photos with a teenage girl who was set to present Princess Anne with some flowers at the show.

Photo opportunity: Frank Carson poses with Casey Donnelly who was due to present flowers to Princess Anne

Former Manchester United football player, Nicky Butt, looked very smart in a tux as he arrived arm-in-arm with his wife, Shelley.

Theatre producer and chairman of Everton Football Club, Bill Kenwright, arrived with his partner Jenny Seagrove to enjoy the show.

Sporty couples: Chairman of Everton Football Club, Bill Kenwright, arrives with his partner Jenny Seagrove (L) and former footballer Nicky Butt brought along his wife Shelley

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Lewis Hamilton hopes for reunion with Pussycat Doll Scherzinger

'I still love you Nicole': Lewis Hamilton hopes for reunion with Pussycat Doll Scherzinger

• Formula One star and singer split up last month after four years together

By Nadia Gilani

Last updated at 9:32 AM on 25th November 2011

Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he still loves Nicole Scherzinger and still hopes they could get back together.

The Formula One star and the pop singer split up last month after four years together as the strain of barely seeing each other took its toll.

It is understood that Hamilton's failure to commit to starting a family further undermined their relationship and forced them apart.

Still in love: Lewis Hamilton flew to Los Angeles to attempt a reconciliation with Hawaiian born beauty Nicole Scherzinger

The break-up resulted in Hamilton adopting a negative attitude and, combined with poor results and incidents on the track, the 26-year-old has cut a forlorn figure for a number of weeks.

That appeared to be underlined this week when pictures were published of what looked like a frosty reunion in a Los Angeles car park between him and X-Factor judge Scherzinger.

But as he prepared for this Sunday's final race of the season in Sao Paulo, he said that could not be further from the truth.

Sporting a long black set of rosary beads overlaid with white gold given to him by his ex as a present in LA, Hamilton said of the photographs: 'Well, they didn't catch us at the best of times.

'What you didn't see is that we had a really good week, a couple of really nice lunches together. We had a really nice dinner together.

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

'Amicable': The pair announced their split last month but Hamilton who has 'fond memories' hopes for a reconciliation

'So, who knows? Maybe we will be together in the future.'

Hamilton's trip to the United States also included a visit to New York in which he 'got to hang with Mary J Blige, Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz in the studio, which was really cool'.

Hamilton could now not be more upbeat ahead of the weekend, saying: 'I'm very much here in a positive frame of mind.

'I am very happy to be here, I've great memories of being here in the past.

'Actually she (Scherzinger) was here with me when I won the world championship (in 2008), so I've very good memories.

'But certainly it was a really positive few days which meant more to me than a race win, so I came away from LA feeling great and things are different, so that's cool.

'I've a lot of positive energy at the moment.'

Hopeful: Lewis is keen to give the relationship another go

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Nicole Scherzinger embraces ex Lewis Hamilton in a warm hug as the F1 driver keeps a frosty distance

Trying to hold on? Nicole Scherzinger embraces ex Lewis Hamilton in a warm hug as the F1 driver keeps a frosty distance

By Holly Thomas

Last updated at 4:22 PM on 22nd November 2011


The hand in his pocket said it all.

As Nicole Scherzinger leaned in to embrace her ex-boyfriend Lewis Hamilton with a warm hug, the F1 driver kept his distance, not reciprocating the gesture.

The tense encounter made a sorry sight in a Los Angeles car park.

Holding back: Nicole Scherzinger embraced ex Lewis Hamilton in an LA car park, but he didn't reciprocate the hug

It appeared that while Nicole was making an effort to break the palpable ice, Lewis was having none of it, and maintained a stand-offish demeanor.

The 26-year-old stared at the ground during most of their meeting.


Nicole's eyes tried to meet his gaze, but Lewis continued to look away, brushing off her anguished looks.

The couple — whose four year relationship ended last month — shared an awkward silence as they seemed caught at odds.

Awkward distance: Nicole looked anguished as Lewis avoided her eyes, staring instead at the ground

And when Lewis kept his hand in his pocket as Nicole attempted a reconciliatory hug the excruciating atmosphere became unbearable.

A dejected Lewis walked away past a shopping mall, Nicole's hurt eyes burning a hole in his back.

His mood was a total contrast to that of two weeks ago, when he triumphed at the season's penultimate F1 race in Abu Dhabi.

Lewis split with U.S. X Factor judge and former Pussycat Doll Nicole, in October after four years.

Reports said he wasn't ready to settle down and have children.

'I'm not ready for a family,' Hamilton is said to have told friends.

Miles apart: Body language did not look hopeful for a reconciliation

A source told the Daily Mirror: 'Lewis decided they had to part. She wanted more than he could offer at this stage in his life.'

Back in 2009 Nicole told the paper: 'I am the happiest I have ever been. Lewis is such an amazing, humble and chivalrous guy. We would love to have beautiful angel babies together one day.'

Lewis spoke to the paper about the split but confirmed the pair are still friends.

He said: 'Yeah, we're friends at least and we can move forward. It's never easy going through tough times.

'It's these kind of times that are sent to try you, and it's about how you pull through them.

End of the road: Lewis keeps his hands glued inside his pockets and looks disinterested in what Nicole has to say

Tellingly, both Nicole and Lewis have maintained a professional front over the last few days, making no public mention of their meeting.

Each has focused on their own business commitments, with Nicole tweeting a picture of Shape magazine- which she is currently on the cover of- and Lewis of himself on a Rebok shoot.

Nicole recently opened up to Shape about how she has learned to accept her body after years of doubt over her appearance.

Keeping it professional: Nicole made no mention of the car park encounter with Lewis on her Twitter page, choosing instead to post this picture of herself on the cover of Shape magazine

'I started jogging and counting calories when I was just 14. I've been on every diet you can imagine,' she admitted.

'By the time I was in the Pussycat Dolls, I was on the scale all the time. It became my enemy because I noticed that when I exercised really hard, I'd gain weight.'

Still very slender, Nicole has nevertheless learned to go a little easier on herself nowadays.

'Now that I'm in my 30s, I've stepped off the scale - I just go by how my clothes fit,' she said.

'I'm more accepting of my body and have learned to really embrace it. It's all about finding balance,' she continued.

'My new motto is: "Stay active, eat everything in moderation, and stop being so tough on myself".'

Staying private: Lewis was also reserved about the meeting on Twitter, posting instead this picture of himself at a Rebok shoot on the same day as his meeting with Nicole

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Nicole Scherzinger Butt Naked ! She reveals her cheeky side in daring new book Culo

The XXX Factor! Nicole Scherzinger reveals her cheeky side in daring new book

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 7:13 AM on 22nd November 2011


Nicole Scherzinger has posed for daring new coffee table book which may leave some spluttering into their lattes.

The X Factor USA judge and former Pussycat Dolls singer was among a host of stars including Lady Gaga and Irina Shayk to strip of for the new release, Culo.

The 33-year-old, who was born in Hawaii, wears a lei and intricate body art in the shot, taking by fashion photographer Raphael Mazzucco.

Cheeky: Nicole Scherzinger shows off her figure in a new coffee table book Culo

The book, which is out in the U.S. tomorrow, is a collaboration between Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Interscope chairman Jimmy Iovine and Mazzucco.



It features a collection of 248 photographs to celebrate the female backside.

Meanwhile, Scherziger has opened up about her body image in a new interview with American magazine Shape.

The star says that while she battle to be thin when she was younger, she is now comfortable in her own skin.

'It's taken a long time to get here,' she tells the publication.

Ban on scales: The star says she no longer weighs herself

'I started jogging and counting calories when I was just 14. I've been on every diet you can imagine.

'By the time I was in the Pussycat Dolls, I was on the scale all the time.
'It became my enemy because I noticed that when I exercised really hard, I'd gain weight.

'Now that I'm in my 30s, I've stepped off the scale - I just go by how my clothes fit...

'I'm more accepting of my body and have learned to really embrace it.
'These days it's all about finding balance.

'My new motto is: "Stay active, eat everything in moderation, and stop being so tough on myself".'

Despite having abs that you can bounce a coin off of, Scherzinger claims she eats huge amounts.

'Actually, I eat - a lot!' she tells the US fitness magazine. 'Even with my crazy schedule, I never skip meals.

'I'll often have soft-boiled eggs, smoked salmon and whole wheat toast for breakfast; cold cuts, veggies and fruit for lunch; and usually chicken or fish with rice and more vegetables for dinner.'

When she wants to splurge Scherzinger makes some less mainstream choices.

'But to really satisfy my cravings, I turn to my roots,' she says.

'I was born in Hawaii, so I love dried tuna dipped in soy sauce, kalua pig [pork cooked in an underground oven], banana pancakes with coconut syrup and chocolate-covered macadamia nuts.

'My gosh, I could gain ten pounds just talking about those foods.'

TV star: Nicole on the panel of X Factor USA

The former Dancing With the Stars winner says that she turns to dance when she wants to shed the extra weight.

'When I'm getting ready for a tour or a video shoot, I throw myself full throttle into my work and those extra ten pounds just seem to melt off,' she says.

In addition to being a judge on the US version of X Factor Scherzinger is currently promoting her first solo album, Killer Love.

'I come from the same place these contestants do,' she says when discussing the show.

'I empathise with them because I know what it's like to be up there proving yourself. '


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How Nicole Scherzinger grew to love her body

'I started counting calories at 14 and tried every diet you can imagine': How Nicole Scherzinger grew to love her body

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 10:35 PM on 21st November 2011

Former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger says she started counting calories and jogging when she was just 14.

But the X Factor USA judge says she is no longer a slave to the scales and swears she now eats whatever she wants.

'It's taken a long time to get here,' the 33-year-old tells Shape.

The cat's whiskers: X Factor USA judge and former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger on the cover of U.S. magazine Shape

'I started jogging and counting calories when I was just 14. I've been on every diet you can imagine.

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'By the time I was in the Pussycat Dolls, I was on the scale all the time.

'It became my enemy because I noticed that when I exercised really hard, I'd gain weight.

Ban on scales: The star says she no longer weighs herself

'Now that I'm in my 30s, I've stepped off the scale - I just go by how my clothes fit.

'I'm more accepting of my body and have learned to really embrace it.

'These days it's all about finding balance.

'My new motto is: "Stay active, eat everything in moderation, and stop being so tough on myself".'

Despite having abs that you can bounce a coin off of, Scherzinger claims she eats huge amounts.

'Actually, I eat - a lot!' she tells the US fitness magazine. 'Even with my crazy schedule, I never skip meals.

'I'll often have soft-boiled eggs, smoked salmon and whole wheat toast for breakfast; cold cuts, veggies and fruit for lunch; and usually chicken or fish with rice and more vegetables for dinner.'

When she wants to splurge Scherzinger makes some less mainstream choices.

'But to really satisfy my cravings, I turn to my roots,' she says.

'I was born in Hawaii, so I love dried tuna dipped in soy sauce, kalua pig [pork cooked in an underground oven], banana pancakes with coconut syrup and chocolate-covered macadamia nuts.

'My gosh, I could gain ten pounds just talking about those foods.'
The former Dancing With the Stars winner says that she turns to dance when she wants to shed the extra weight.

'When I'm getting ready for a tour or a video shoot, I throw myself full throttle into my work and those extra ten pounds just seem to melt off,' she says.

TV star: Nicole on the panel of X Factor USA

In addition to being a judge on the US version of X Factor Scherzinger is currently promoting her first solo album, Killer Love.

'I come from the same place these contestants do,' she says when discussing the show.

'I empathise with them because I know what it's like to be up there proving yourself. '

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Simon Cowell unleashes his acid tongue on X Factor USA as contestants AND judges feel his wrath

Mr Nasty is back! Simon Cowell unleashes his acid tongue on X Factor USA as contestants AND judges feel his wrath

• Cowell slates almost every act other than his own
• Brands LA Reid 'the devil' and Paula and Nicole 'witches'
• Host Steve Jones also put in his place and told to 'shut it'
• But wins favour with fans, proving most popular judge in Twitter poll

By Sarah Fitzmaurice

Last updated at 8:01 AM on 17th November 2011

He made his name by being music’s Mr Nasty, and it appears Simon Cowell has gone back to his highly critical roots.

The music mogul and X Factor boss proved to be as catty and disparaging as ever to the acts, except for his own of course.

While the contestants found themselves on the receiving end of his bitter disappointment Simon didn't appear to hold back with the other judges either calling them 'witches' and even host Steve Jones was told to 'shut it'.

Harsh words: Simon Cowell didn't hold back on tonight's episode of X Factor USA and was happy to criticise the other judges as well as the acts

While LeRoy Bell, Melanie Amaro and Lakoda Rayne faced the strongest criticism, the Syco boss also used every available opportunity to slam his fellow judges, calling them 'witches' and LA Reid 'the devil'.

But despite his acid-tongue it appears Simon is proving popular with fans and was named the favourite by fans of the show on Twitter.

The song choices proved to be the hot topic of the evening with the rock songs picked by the mentors proving to be the most contentious remarks made by Cowell.

Rocking out: Nicole Scherzinger took to the stage in and all-black leather ensemble before she introduced Le Roy Bell as the first contestant in rock week

As the Welsh presenter told the audience:'All the acts are performing rock songs or songs in a rock style,' it appeared the genre of music was interpreted loosely by the judges.

LeRoy Bell opened with Bob Seger’s We’ve Got Tonight but his performance left the judges including Simon disappointed.

The 60-year-old took to the stage in a leather vest, with his sleeve tattoo on show but despite Nicole’s fervent clapping the other judges seemed less than impressed.

LA Reid appeared unimpressed with LeRoy's performance and he said: ‘We’re no longer simply trying to get through to the next round we are now looking for stardom.'

'You look great you sound great but you're still not working it like a rock star. You're good man, but I need more, $5million this is the big time.'

Paula Abdul added: 'There is no mistaking you have a beautiful voice. I think what LA is saying is that it’s live television and it needs to be more of a connection.'

Unoriginal? LeRoy Bell failed to impress the judges with his version of Bob Seger¿s We¿ve Got Tonight

Simon agreed and said: 'Nice song, good voice, but in terms of originality hearing a new version of this song zero this is my problem.'

But Mr Cowell couldn't pass up an opportunity to criticise Nicole and quipped: 'You are being mentored like a session singer. We have heard the same type of songs four weeks in a row.

You should have been like a shark, you were like a dolphin. Right now you can’t win this competition.'

Feisty: Simon Cowell told LeRoy he was more like a dolphin than a shark and he also interjected while Steve Jones was trying to speak and told him to 'shut it'

Meanwhile Nicole simply told her act: 'I believe in you,' she added: 'Thank you LeRoy for being so courageous for going after your dream.'

As Steve Jones tried to talk to LeRoy Simon cut in and told him to 'shut it' saying his comments weren't 'horrible'.

After the oldest singer in the competition opened the show, the youngest singer took to the stage.

Simon will be satisfied: Rachel Crow gave a confident if not somewhat rendition of the Rolling Stones¿ Satisfaction with plenty of support from backing singers and dancers

Everyone likes you: While Simon was critical of the other acts he gave copious amounts of praise to his own acts and heaped plenty upon Rachel Crow

Rachel Crow gave a confident if not somewhat rendition of the Rolling Stones’ Satisfaction with plenty of support from backing singers and dancers.

The judges took to their feet to congratulate the 13-year-old with a standing ovation.

Nicole told the teenager: 'So rock and roll originated from rhythm and blues so that was the perfect song choice,' before adding 'You made it look so easy up there.'

Standing ovation: Simon lead the other judges who stood up to congratulate Rachel on her performance

Cheeky chappy? Chris Rene sang No Woman No Cry by Bob Marley which left Nicole confused by the curious song choice

Paula congratulated her and said: 'Rachel you are one of my favourites there is no doubt about that.'

Despite it being Rock Week Chris Rene sang No Woman No Cry by Bob Marley which left Nicole confused by the curious song choices.

What WERE you thinking? Simon was critical of Chris's song choice and told LA that it wasn't rock it was reggae

She told the former drug addict: 'I love that song that was very original and I rocked with it, but it’s not my favourite performance by you, I was a little confused with the track the music and the hybrid.'

Simon also slammed the song choice and said: 'I love the performance but it would have been great if the theme this week had been reggae music. The theme is rock music, LA.'

He added: 'What’s the point in having a theme if you are going to disregard it.'

Failing to impress: Stacy Francis who sang Meatloaf's It's All Coming Back to Me Now, but the singer once again found herself in Simon's firing line

LA Reid challenged Simon: 'Ok lets do a hip hop week and see what Drew does?'

Next up was Stacy Francis who sang Meatloaf's It's All Coming Back to Me Now, but the singer once again found herself in Simon's firing line.

He slammed her by saying the good news was that her hair 'looks better this week'.

Not happy: Simon told Stacy her hair looked better but the compliment was followed by a flurry of negative comments

Sticking up for herself: Nicole was once again left defending herself and her mentoring skills

However the compliment was followed by a flurry of negative comments.

Cowell opinionated: 'I thought the song was a horrible choice. I knew when I saw the feathered microphone, I knew what was coming.'

'I wanted rock that was a pebble it was soft it was the sort of thing I would expect someone to sing at the Hilton Hotel. This is not a cabaret.'

Meanwhile LA Reid told her: 'You really sang that song really well. I’m going to leave it at that.'

Controversial: Melanie Amaro's rendition of REM's Everybody hurts left the judges arguing over the meaning of rock

Is that rock? LA Reid questioned the song choice and asked Simon: 'OK OK I get it, I was confused that was rock right? I love you that was so not rock'

Once again Nicole was left justifying her decisions and told Stacy: 'There is a genre of music called glam rock and you are glam rock diva tonight.'

While Simon was extremely supportive and positive about his act Melanie Amaro, the song choice of REM's Everybody Hurts left LA Reid hitting back at Simon.

Melanie put on a simple understated with a piano and smoke skirting around the stage she sat on a stool while Simon clapped enthusiastically from his judges seat.

I'm the boss: Simon ignored LA's comments and praised Melanie and her performance

But after the performance LA asked Simon: 'OK OK I get it, I was confused that was rock right? I love you that was so not rock.'

Nicole was equally unimpressed and said: 'You sounded beautiful this is one of my favourite songs and every time I hear it I cry and this time I didn’t.'

But despite the criticism the crowd were heard chanting: 'Mel-anie'.

Simon gushed over his act and told her: 'That reminded me of Adele, Alicia Keys'.'

Stellar set: Josh Krajcik channeled his inner Dave Grohl, performing the Foo Fighters' The Pretender

Overjoyed: Nicole couldn't stay in her seat as Josh performed

LA interjected and quipped: 'Adele and Alicia are rock?’

Simon dryly responded: 'Call up REM and tell them they aren’t a rock band.'

He added: 'Trust me the audience as you can here are really going to support you.

Josh Krajcik channeled his inner Dave Grohl, performing the Foo Fighters' The Pretender.

Crowd pleaser: All four judges got to their feet to congratulate Josh

His mentor Nicole, loved the performance and couldn’t stop headbanging along and for once the other judges were in agreement.

LA told him: 'You have the authenticity you have the stage presence and You're the only person that's really rocked this house tonight,' while Paula said his show was 'amazing'.

Simon told him: 'Josh never ever listen to a single person again. Because that was bloody fantastic.'

Paula even complimented her fellow judge and shouted: ‘Way to go Nicole’

Impressive young gun: Astro's rap left all the judges happy even Simon who praised the young star

The former Pussycat doll singer told her act: 'You are the ultimate rock star that is how its done America.'

Astro was the next to take to the stage and rapped about an old friend and the fall of hip-hop in the style of P. Diddy's I'll Be Missing You.

Paula gushed about his performance and complained: 'Can you just suck for once. You are phenomenal you are amazing.'

'Can you just suck for once': Paula couldn't help but praise Astro for P. Diddy's I'll Be Missing You

And Astro even commanded the compliments of Mr Cowell and he said: 'This is two weeks in a row, what’s amazing you have got more maturity than some of the other contestants in the show.'

'I think you have a shot of winning this young man.'

His mentor LA Ried told him: 'You have everything it takes to be a major international star.'

Paula's only remaining act Lakoda Rayne performed an energetic rendition of Fleetwood Mac's Go Your Own Way.'

Big praise: LA Reid told his act he had 'everything it takes to be a major international star'

Go girls: Paula's only remaining act in the competition Dakota Rain sang the Fleetwood Mac song, Go Your Own Way

But despite his unusually optimistic comments to Astro he was back to being negative and Simon told the girl group: 'I thought tonight was a complete mess.'

He described parts of the performance as 'ridiculous' and 'gimmicky' which left Mr Reid telling his co-judge he was being 'mean'.

It was after this critical assessment that Cowell was revealed to be the most popular judge among fans with 53% of the votes on Twitter.

Mr negative? Simon branded parts of the girls performance as 'ridiculous' and 'gimmicky' which left Mr Reid telling his co-judge he was being 'mean'

More popular than ever: Despite his critical comments Mr Cowell proved to be the most popular judge according to fans on Twitter

Steve noted: 'Simon the meaner you are the more popular you are.'

With his bravado running high Simon quipped: 'I did join twitter this evening officially I'm just a bit confused why it is only 53%.' The music mogul used his new Twitter account to speak to fans and posted: 'I love being on twitter. Thank you for allowing me to beat the other 3 in the popularity poll. Paula looked like she'd sucked on a lemon!'

After Simon's ego boost his act Drew made her way onto the stage to perform U2's With or Without You, which was delivered in a style that verged on ethereal.

LA Reid told the teen she said the 'most original voice' in the competition but he was 'pushing for more'.

Soft Rock? Drew performed an ethereal rendition of U2's With Or Without You

Witches: Simon told Drew not to listen to the 'three witches to my right'

Nicole was critical too and said: 'Drew you know how much I adore you I love that song but I was waiting for the tempo to pick up. This is the slowest rock song. I’m a little frustrated.'

Once again Simon used the opportunity to slam his fellow judges and told Drew: 'Take no notice from the three witches on my right hand side.'

Last to perform to fight for his right to stay in the competition for the $5million recording contract was Marcus Canty who revealed he was apprehensive about performing a raunchy song given his religious beliefs.

Simon once again used to the opportunity to snipe at LA Reid and told Marcus that his mentor was the 'Devil' for choosing Janis Joplin's Piece of My Heart.

Uncomfortable? Marcus Canty explained he didn't want to put on a sexual performance because of his religious beliefs

He stated: 'I don’t think the song suited you. This was like you pretending to be somebody.'

Meanwhile the other judges ignored Simon's negative comments and LA Reid told Marcus: 'Don't listen to any of that you rocked.'


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