‘X Factor’: Nicole Scherzinger Set For Six Chair Challenge Struggle, Leaving Simon Cowell ‘Pretty Fed Up’

How is this round still a thing?

This week’s ‘X Factor’ sees the return of everyone’s *sigh* favourite round, the six chair challenge, with viewers set to see Nicole Scherzinger struggling with her decisions.

This is the first time returning judge Nicole has had to endure this stage of the competition, and unsurprisingly, she finds it rather difficult to make her choices.

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Nicole Scherzinger
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The former Pussycat Doll agonises over who to put through, reports the Mirror, telling the baying crowd: “You guys are making this so hard!”

Simon Cowell then apparently begins to lose his patience, telling her: “Why’s it hard? There’s only one boy standing there. One seat, one boy.”

This isn’t the first time a judge has struggled with the round and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini was previously left in tears while attempting to select her acts in 2014.

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Simon isn't exactly known for his patient nature
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So far, the current series of ‘X Factor’ has received mixed reviews, and while the first episode had record-breakingly low ratings, things have thankfully picked up a bit since.

'X Factor' Judges Through The Years
Series 1-3 (2004-2006)(01 of11)
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The original line-up: Sharon Osbourne, Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh (credit:ITV)
Series 4 (2007)(02 of11)
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All change: Dannii Minogue joins Simon Cowell and Sharon Osbourne, with Brian Freidman replacing Louis Walsh.Dermot O'Leary also replaces Kate Thornton as the show's host.
Series 4 (2007)(03 of11)
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The return of the Walsh: Louis makes a comeback after Brian Freidman is axed from the panel after only a few days of auditions.
Series 5-7 (2008-2010)(04 of11)
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The golden era: Cheryl Cole replaces Sharon Osbourne, joining Simon, Dannii and Louis.
Series 8 (2011)(05 of11)
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A mass exodus: Gary Barlow, Tulisa and Kelly Rowland join the only original remaining judge, Louis Walsh.
Series 9 (2012)(06 of11)
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Schermazing: Nicole Sherzinger replaces Kelly Rowland, joining Gary, Tulisa and Louis.
Series 10 (2013)(07 of11)
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She's BACK! Sharon Osbourne rejoins the panel after five years, replacing Tulisa and joining Louis, Gary and Nicole. (credit:Rex)
Series 11 (2014)(08 of11)
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REUNITED: Simon and Cheryl return alongside Louis Walsh and new judge Mel B. (credit:Syco/Thames/ITV)
Series 12 (2015)(09 of11)
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Bye bye Louis: Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora replace Louis and Mel, as they join Simon and Cheryl on the panel. Meanwhile, Caroline Flack and Olly Murs step into Dermot's shoes as hosts. (credit:Twitter)
Series 13-14 (2016-17)(10 of11)
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A vintage line-up: Nicole, Louis and Sharon all stage sensational returns to the panel after the departures of Cheryl, Nick and Rita, while Dermot also returns as host. (credit:ITV)
Series 15 (2018)(11 of11)
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WTF?! Louis Tomlinson becomes the first former contestant to join the panel permanently, while Robbie joins the panel alongside his wife and 'Loose Women' panellist Ayda Field. (credit:Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)

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