'She's in an impossible situation': Nicole Scherzinger 'torn' over whether to return to X Factor judging panel

PUBLISHED: 04:41 EST, 10 April 2013 | UPDATED: 06:02 EST, 10 April 2013

Nicole Scherzinger is 'torn' about whether of not to make a return to the X Factor judging panel.

While the singer was thought to be a 'dead cert' to make a comeback on the ITV talent show, it has now been revealed that Nicole has not yet officially decided either way.

A source close to the star told MailOnline that Nicole is hesitating because she has an incredibly busy few months ahead, including the release of her hotly-anticipated new album.

'She's in an impossible situation': Nicole Scherzinger is 'torn' about whether or not to return to the X Factor judging panel for this year's series

The source said: 'Nicole just doesn't know if she can do both. It really is all or nothing for Nicole - she wants to be able to give 100% to whatever she signs up for.

'They've offered her a good deal but are still talking to her to work out if she can do both. She hasn't said no yet because she loves the UK - she got an amazing reaction from the public and she has set up her home here in London.'

Nicole won herself millions of fans worldwide through her appearance on last year's X Factor, with her enthusiasm and dedication leading to both of her acts, eventual winner James Arthur and runner-up Jahmene Douglas, making up the final two of the competition.

Mentor: Nicole's enthusiasm and dedication saw two of her acts, eventual winner James Arthur (left) and runner-up Jahmene Douglas make it to the final two

Dividing her time: As well as mentoring the acts ahead of the live shows, being a judge on The X Factor requires the judges to spend time with their acts learning their stories. Here, Nicole is seen with James in his hometown of Saltburn-by-the-sea ahead of the final

Musical commitments: The next few months also see Nicole release her new album

However, Nicole is aware that being on the show takes up a huge amount of time - the judges also spend time with their acts learning where they have come from and their stories so far as well as mentoring them for the live shows.

And as October also marks being the biggest month of the year for record sales, Nicole will have to decide where her priorities lie - as she is hoping to achieve the same success from her hit single Boomerang with the release of her as-yet-untitled album.

But Nicole will have to make a decision in the near future as the live auditions for the X Factor kick off imminently.

The source added: 'The future's uncertain - and Nicole is concerned that it's huge commitment to take both on.

'She's torn between the two and has to choose between one or the other - she loves both and she's in an impossible situation.'

In addition, if Nicole decides not to sign up for another series of The X Factor, the likelihood is that she won't continue to live in London - as she will no longer need a base in the capital.

Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh are rumoured to be rejoining the show, but fellow judge Tulisa has reportedly been axed with former panellist Sharon Osbourne favourite to replace her.

Where will she live? If Nicole, seen here with boyfriend Lewis Hamilton, chooses not to sign up for the new series, it is unlikely she will continue living in London

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BRING BACK CHERYL AND GET RID OF THAT TALENTLESS TULISA, BEFORE ALSO GETTING RID OF NICOLE!

- Em29 , fife, United Kingdom, 10/4/2013 23:43

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Hoping none of them return!!!! Absolutely terrible show over the past few years! Simon needs to take ownership for his own show! Bring back Danni!

- Amanda , Wales, United Kingdom, 10/4/2013 23:23

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I hope she does come back, she did so well last year and she gets the format, she isn't just a judge but a mentor to her acts, she really does want them to do well and have a career which is more than could be said for any of the other judges. Best judge since Dannii.

- Mimi_LaRue , Chester, United Kingdom, 10/4/2013 23:13

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Gorgeous woman to brighten up our screens What more could you ask for.

- General79 , London, United Kingdom, 10/4/2013 22:53

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I don't really care to be honest

- theendisnigh , Somewhere on planet earth, United Kingdom, 10/4/2013 22:35

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I think she should replace jessie j next year on the voice. Nicole would be much better banter jessie does my head in.

- OllyBee , Glasgow, United Kingdom, 10/4/2013 22:26

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I am sure their are others out there waiting to take her place after all who has died and made her queen.

- debbie , norfolk, 10/4/2013 22:14

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So much ado about nothing. I remember when she was let go or quit the X Factor USA. She said she would not be returning becuse it took up too much of her time, she didn't realise how much of a commitment it was going to be and she wanted to concentrate on her music. Then she popped up on the X Factor UK, what happened to concentrating on her music? Now she is torn, if she was so concentrated on her music then the choice wouldn't be that hard. She isn't really getting the hits with her music, so maybe she should return to the X Factor, maybe it will give her "hotly aniticipated album" a better to do well in the charts because so far she hasn't had the solo success that she feels she deserves. .

- Kemi , London, 10/4/2013 21:49

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of course she'll be back. Syco wants to stir a bit of drama up for the ratings.

- ModelMum , Oxford, 10/4/2013 21:35

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Yeah right. She wants more money. Or they are trying to build up the hype.

- Staci B , London, 10/4/2013 21:24

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