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Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger (born June 29, 1978) is an American recording artist and judge of X Factor USA. She was originally hired to co-host alongside Steve Jones but later replaced Cheryl Cole as a judge. She is the mentor of the Over 30s group and her three finalists are Josh Krajcik, Stacy Francis, and LeRoy Bell.
Scherzinger is formally a member of the groups Eden's Crush and the Pussycat Dolls. She also competed on season 10 of Dancing with The Stars, which she won along with partner Derek Hough. Scherzinger also has judging experience, having previously been a judge on the NBC singing competition show The Sing-Off, leaving after two seasons to join X Factor USA.
In addition to her judging and mentoring duties on the show, she is also working on a solo career, having released her debut solo album Killer Love on March 18, 2011. The album's second single "Don't Hold Your Breath" hit number 2 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
It was announced on January 30, 2012 that Scherzinger would not be returning to X Factor USA for its second season.
