X Factor 2012: Nicole Scherzinger wants help from Tinie Tempah at judges houses!

Newly entered X Factor 2012 judge Nicole Sherzinger has revealed that she would like the help of rapper Tinie Tempah to find “the next 1 Direction!”

Nicole has told bosses that she wants a male co-judge after landing the male category and Tinie is at the top of her preferred choices list.

The former Pussycat Doll feels she needs a “current” male star to help her work out which four acts to take through to the live finals in October.

Despite bosses being keen about the idea they had already lined him up to be a guest judge before Nicole signed up. Other alternatives which look promising are: Professor Green, Labrinth or even American rapper 50 Cent!

A source told The Sun said: “Nicole has the boys and, while she prides herself on being able to spot male talent, she knows having a bloke at her side will help. Bosses have come up with several options but Tinie is the one she is keen on, so hopefully he will be free.”