Nicole Scherzinger stunning in her bodycon outfit for the latest X Factor auditions

She's been romantically linked to stars including Harry Styles and James Arthur.

But Caroline Flack admitted she was confused about her sexuality after seeing Nicole Scherzinger's outfit choice for the latest round of X Factor auditions in Manchester on Friday.

The former Pussycat Dolls star looked incredible in a bodycon purple Herve Leger dress which clung to her enviably toned figure as she posed up outside the Old Trafford Centre.



Dazzling: Nicole Scherzinger looked so incredible in her purple dress for the latest round of X Factor auditions that she left Caroline Flack confused about her sexuality





Show off a trim figure in a body con frock






Show off a trim figure in a body con frock

Figure-hugging: The dress highlighted Nicole's enviably toned shape in all the right places.

Nicole teamed her sexy dress with a pair of sky-high black heels and sunglasses, with her raven hair swept back into a high ponytail for the occasion.

And after catching sight of Nicole's outfit choice, The Xtra Factor host Caroline tweeted: 'Nicole looks so beautiful today it's confusing my sexuality....'

Nicole's outfit was significantly more glamorous than the shirt and leather trousers she opted for for the first day of auditions in Manchester on Thursday.



Careful! The low-cut style of the dress meant Nicole had to keep checking to ensure she didn't have an embarrassing malfunction.








Purple princess: Nicole's dress clung to her feminine shape, but was also very revealing'




That looks like a fun job! A member of the X Factor team held an umbrella over Nicole to ensure she didn't get wet in the rain

While fans are sure to want to get their hands on Nicole's dress, they will have to wait a little longer as the £4,700 Herve Leger dress is from the Autumn Winter 2013 catwalk show and won't be available to buy until September.

However, the 34-year-old struggled in the rainy weather, and enlisted a member of her entourage to hold an umbrella for her to ensure she didn't get wet and ruin her look.

Despite the gloomy outlook, Nicole still wore sunglasses to add to her glamorous look.



Legs that go on forever! Caroline Flack wore a denim Warehouse minidress and £55 Clarks shoes, but was bowled over by Nicole's outfit choice





Admission: Caroline expressed her love of Nicole's appearance on her Twitter page

But it seems that the tight nature of Nicole's dress caused issues for the star at points, as she was seen struggling to hold up the low neckline to maintain her modesty as she posed up for photographers.

Nicole is no doubt hoping for similar success on this year's show after her two acts James Arthur and Jahmene Douglas made it to the final - with James crowned the eventual winner.

But she will have strong competition from Sharon Osbourne, who is returning to the panel hoping for glory this time around.




Suited and booted: Sharon Osbourne wore an unusual grey jacket over her white top and black trousers for the auditions







Here come the boys: Gary Barlow wore a youthful T-shirt while Louis Walsh paired his jeans with a suit jacket and smart shirt

As she arrived for the Manchester auditions on Friday, Sharon looked chic in a white top and black trousers, teamed with an unusual grey jacket.

The 60-year-old finished off her look with her red hair swept back, and went for a glamorous look with her make-up with a smokey eye and pink lip.

Meanwhile, Gary Barlow continued to embrace his youthful side as he sported yet another trendy T-shirt with grey trousers, as Louis Walsh stuck to his usual style in jeans and a black jacket.

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