03:59 EST, 26 November 2012
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06:25 EST, 26 November 2012
She may have lost the first of her X Factor acts, but Nicole Scherzinger didn’t look too upset as she headed out for dinner on Sunday.
Perhaps the former Pussycat doll was taking a leap out of axed contestant Rylan Clark’s book and putting on a brave face as she headed out to Nobu Unplugged in a clingy black lace dress.
It is the first act the 32-year-old lost during the tense competition, which has been mired in controversial public results with early favourite Ella Henderson, 16, being axed just two weeks ago.
Lovely in lace: Nicole Scherzinger heads out after Rylan Clark was axed from X Factor, he is the first of her acts to go
Simply stunning! Nicole headed out just after Rylan got axed in a skin tight lace dress, with her black hair tumbling over her shoulders
Now it’s the battle of the boys with just male competitors left in running for the X Factor top spot.
And Nicole looked like she was feeling confident with her two acts James Arthur and Jamene Douglas being firm favourites.
The
American judge, whose choice to take Rylan though to the live shows
angered judge Gary Barlow, looked pretty pleased with herself that the
‘joke act’ lasted this long.
Cat that got the cream! Nicole doesn’t look too disappointed that her first act Rylan Clark had been sent home
Eyes down: Nicole Scherzinger shows off her enviable legs as she leaves Nobu
Been a long night! Nicole looks a little sleepy as she heads out of the restaurant
Essex wannabe Clark sang his heart out and it proved to be his best ever performance on the show.
Rylan took to the stage to perform a surprisingly in-tune version of the Coldplay’s hit Wires.
During his performance he was seen giving Gary Barlow a kiss and the Take That singer seemed to have warmed to the Essex lad
Union J performed Snow Patrol’s song Run that left the crowd going wild.
Coming through! Nicole is helped out of the restaurant by a security guard
Nicole told Union J: ‘Boys that was a very moving performance,’ before sending them home.
Louis told the Essex favourite: ‘Rylan you are a fantastic guy,’ adding ‘I think you are going to have an amazing career.’
Gary Barlow seemed said he was sorry to send Rylan home and he told him he they had enjoyed a lot of ‘fun’ together on the show.
Tough times: Rylan, James and Jahmene seemed very nervous as they awaited the results of the public vote
All over: Rylan congratulated Jahmene before he knew he was in the bottom two
The Take That singer also praised Rylan’s performance in the sing off and he said: ‘You have been an amazing contestant. That is your best vocal performance.’
Tulisa was left with the deciding vote and instead of sending it to deadlock she also opted to send Rylan home.
The aspiring singer didn’t seem too distraught about leaving the competition and he said thank-you to everyone on the show.
Group hug: Union J were delighted to still be in the competition
One last time: Rylan was seen hoisting Nicole into the air and he thanked her for picking him to be part of the live shows
He told the audience that being on the show was an ‘absolute pleasure’.
As well as watchign Rylan’s exit viewers were also treated to a performance by hit-maker Rihanna, who took to the stage to perform her new track Diamonds.
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