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'X Factor' 2016: Nicole Scherzinger Makes A Dramatic Entrance At Judges' Houses

'Today is play time, so who wants to have some fun in the water?'
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‘X Factor’ judge Nicole Scherzinger proved she knows how to make an entrance, as she filmed Judges’ Houses in the South of France.

This weekend, Nicole will be seen whittling down her remaining seven boys, but she proved that business wasn’t the only thing on the agenda when she surprised her acts by arriving on a jet ski.

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Nicole Scherzinger, queen of jet skis
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She tells her six remaining contestants: “Bonjour Boys! Bienvenue a la South of France.

“I think I might have the winner of ‘The X Factor’ 2016 right here but today is play time, so who wants to have some fun in the water?”

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Obviously, the boys are suitably impressed with Nicole’s prowess on the water, with Christian Burrows declaring: “She’s the ultimate Bond girl. My mates are going to die when they see what I’ve been doing with her out in Nice, it’s insane.”

The former Pussycat Dolls singer had a pretty tough time of it in last week’s Six Chair Challenge, but finally picked her six best contestants after a dramatic sing-off… only for a shock twist to land her with one additional wildcard act.

Nicole won’t be acting single-handedly at Judges’ Houses, though, as she had some help in making her decision from superstar DJ Calvin Harris.

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The most comfortable-looking photo of Calvin Harris ever taken
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Meanwhile, Simon Cowell will be joined by Mel B and Emma Bunton, Louis Walsh is receiving assistance from Alesha Dixon and Fleur East, while Robbie Williams is serving as advisor to Sharon Osbourne.

‘The X Factor’ returns on Saturday (1 October) at 8pm on ITV.

'X Factor' 2016: All The Photos From Judges' Houses
'X Factor' 2016: All The Best Snaps From Judges' Houses(01 of26)
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What we'd give to squeeze Louis' chops like that. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
'X Factor' 2016: All The Best Snaps From Judges' Houses(02 of26)
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Look! Fleur East is there too! (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
'X Factor' 2016: All The Best Snaps From Judges' Houses(03 of26)
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Fleur joins Alesha and Louis on the sofa. Presumably they're watching an act, and not just a lovely Ibiza sunset. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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Ottavio and Bradley keep it lowkey. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
'X Factor' 2016: All The Best Snaps From Judges' Houses(05 of26)
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One of them ended up in the pool. Obv. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
'X Factor' 2016: All The Best Snaps From Judges' Houses(06 of26)
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#LightingGoals (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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Tom and Laura. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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Sorry, guys. Ottavio and Bradley beat you to it. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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A boyband. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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Sharon Osbourne's paving stones steal the show. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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Such larks. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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Look, even Robbie Williams is laughing. They're all having such fun. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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Sharon Osbourne backstage at the S Club 7 reunion show. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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But of course. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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Twin brothers and pals of Sinitta, The Brooks.
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*Britney's 'I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman' plays gently in background* (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
'X Factor' 2016: All The Best Snaps From Judges' Houses(18 of26)
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The girls have some fun in the sea (though Samantha Lavery looks less than thrilled to be in the sea). (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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Soheila comes for Gemma Collins' 'kaftan queen' crown. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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Gifty is cooler than you. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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Spice Girls GEM enjoying a nice night on the sofa. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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Just act natural, Calvin. Nice. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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Fun fact: Niall Sexton once won a 'Stars In Their Eyes' style competition, as Michael Jackson. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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Good hat. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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The boys have a splash in the sea. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)
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Matt 'Looks A Bit Like Louis Tomlinson, We Suppose' Terry. (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond)

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