Nicole Scherzinger is about to take the U.S. by storm as a judge on the American version of X Factor, and now she's sweeping the U.K., too!

The former Pussycat Doll is on the cover of the August issue of the U.K. edition of InStyle, and all we can say is, "Meow!" In the spread, Nicole does the splits vertically ... it's easy to see how the 33-year-old won Dancing With the Stars!

Judge Scherzinger shows off her body in the black-and-white themed pics, which we can't see anyone giving less than a 10. She tells the mag of her flexible figure: "My physique definitely takes work. But I fluctuate. Sometimes, I'm in superhero mode and I'm all buff and lean, but at the moment I'm a little more relaxed."

As relaxed as you can be doing the splits while standing up!

Apparently it was during the interview with InStyle that Nicole got the call that she'd been promoted from host to judge on X Factor (replacing the U.K.'s own Cheryl Cole). Should make for an interesting read!

Nicole celebrated her birthday just last week. Read what prank fellow judge Simon Cowell pulled on her after the jump, and see more pics from the shoot in our gallery below!

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And by cheetah .... we're talking about the animal print, of course!

Bride-to-be Kim Kardashian, 30, took designer Vera Wang wedding dress shopping in New York while wearing a cheetah-print jumper. Way to show off those curves!

Sexy X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger, who turns 33 Wednesday, also rocked the big-cat animal print with a flowing tiger print cover up by Elizabeth & James. The former Pussycat Dolls singer celebrated her birthday a little early at Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

So who's the hotter kitty? Kim, or the Pussycat Doll? Both look animal-tastic to us! See Nicole taking a big bite of her birthday cake ... after the jump.

X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger wow-ed in pink at the Cars 2 premiere in Hollywood Saturday! The Pussycat Doll signed autographs for fans with a smile, then had a more low-key day on Sunday with boyfriend Lewis Hamilton. The two had brunch at Bouchon restaurant in Beverly Hills.

Also at the premiere was Owen Wilson; check out all the pics in our gallery below!

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Oh, Paula ... good thing you get along with everyone!

The newest X Factor judge, Nicole Scherzinger, posted the above photo of she and Ms. Abdul during production on Fox's reality show. The former Pussycat Doll also wrote, "After finishing my vry 1st day on the new job, every1 has bn amazing! Thanku NJ 4 welcoming me. I'm truly grateful & excited 2 B judging."

Ironically, just a month before, Paula was striking a similar pose with ousted X Factor judge Cheryl Cole. The "Straight Up" singer had posted the smiling photo with Ms. Cole on her Twitter account. What a difference a month makes!

Can we say ... awkward?!

Fox confirmed Monday that Nicole Scherzinger, who was acting as co-host of the new, U.S. version of The X Factor will replace Cheryl Cole as a judge on the show.

Cole got the boot about 10 days ago; rumored reasons included that the British singer's accent, weight, chemistry with her fellow judges and lack of celebrity in America were all problems. Scherzinger will join judges Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid and Paula Abdul.

Reportedly, Cole will still get the $1.5 million she was owed under her contract with the show. The British songstress is supposedly so offended by the firing, she won't re-join the judging panel of the U.K. version of the show. The 27-year-old had sat on the panel since 2008, when she replaced Sharon Osbourne.

Fellow Brit Simon Cowell was trying to help Cole up her fame in the U.S. with The X Factor, which he executive produces, but reports say he was ultimately on board with the decision to let her go.

We can see why Nicole Scherzinger beat out Cheryl Cole as America's newest X Factor judge -- who could get tired of that sexy face on prime time every night?

Looking like a sexy hippie chick straight out of the 1970's, we caught up with the gorgeous Pussycat Doll as she exited NRJ radio station after and interview in Paris on Wednesday.

Nicole has been hangin' in Paris all week to support her boyfriend, Lewis Hamilton, who competed in the Monaco Grand Prix, and she's also taken some time to bond with her many adoring French fans.

So many fans gathered outside the singer's hotel, she couldn't resist coming out and giving many of them a big hug! Nicole even tweeted: ‘My french fans R so wonderful! ThankU 4 all the luv & support, it means so much 2 me! Ur love is killer! Xoxo’

We can't wait to see Nicole work her magic on the X Factor this fall!

Cheryl's loss is Nicole's gain!

The X-Factor producers dropped Cheryl Cole as a judge last week, but quickly replaced her with singer-dancer-Dancing With The Stars alumna and champion, Nicole Scherzinger.

No accent change or stylist needed for the former Pussycat Doll. (Sorry, Cheryl.)

But a hop and a skip across the pond, the 32-year-old is in the City of Lights to pimp her latest album release.

On Monday, Scherzinger stepped out of her Paris hotel wearing a skin-tight nude dress, her hair flowing and a big smile. She's got a new album, new gig on X-Factor ... how could she have a frown on that face?

Before jetting off to Paris, the singer spent some time this Memorial Day Weekend with her recently-engaged girlfriend ... find out who Scherzinger and her boyfriend Lewis Hamilton went on a double date with in Monaco, after the jump.

Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, who was originally set to be a co-host of the US version of Simon Cowell's talent competition show X Factor, will now REPLACE British pop star Cheryl Cole as a judge on the show, according to TMZ.

Cole's English accent was a concern, according to the report, and other reports speculate her judging duties for the UK version of the show, not to mention her singing career, may have caused scheduling conflicts.

Fellow judges Cowell, L.A. Reid and Paula Abdul will continue on with their duties while Steve Jones will host the show solo now, as Scherzinger moves to the judges' table.

No official word yet on why Cole, 27, was let go. The singer had already taped several audition shows with the cast. The show is set to air in September.