X Factor 2012: Nicole has "lots of love" for Louis Walsh!

Louis Walsh

New X Factor 2012 judge Nicole Scherzinger has become pally with Louis Walsh, saying she has “a lot of love” for the Irish music mogul.

Nicole joined Louis, Gary Barlow and Tulisa Contostavlos on Monday at the latest try outs in Newcastle.

Speaking at the auditions, Nicole praised her new judges after moving from the US version of the show to our series.

“I have a lot of love for Louis,” the Pussycat Doll singer said. “He welcomed me on the show. He’s always been wonderful to me.”

She added: “I was pleasantly surprised by Gary and Tulisa.

“I was very impressed with Gary.”

Talking to The Sun, Nicole also insisted she loved the varied British accents, saying: “I love the accent, I think it’s fun.”

The X Factor auditions conclude on Monday in Cardiff.