PICTURES! X Factor 2012 auditions continue with Nicole Scherzinger!

Nicole Scherzinger brought the sexy to the latest X Factor 2012 auditions in London.

The latest try outs kicked off at 11AM this morning at the city’s huge O2 Arena.

Nicole joined Gary Barlow, Tulisa and Louis Walsh on the panel, following in the steps of Leona Lewis and Rita Ora.

The former Pussycat Doll singer previously guest judged on the show back in 2010, filling for a pregnant Dannii Minogue and then standing in for an ill Cheryl Cole at bootcamp.

Nicole went on to join The X Factor USA, replacing axed Cheryl, but also found herself fired after the one series.

“I’m super excited to be back in London for The X Factor!” Nicole said today.

She added: “Last time I was here we found One Direction and I can’t wait to find more unique and interesting talent here in the UK.”

Browse pictures of The X Factor auditions below…