Nicole Scherzinger for 'X Factor' Boot Camp?

Nicole Scherzinger has reportedly signed up to replace Cheryl Cole at the Boot Camp stage of this year's X Factor.

The Pussycat Dolls star, who originally replaced Dannii Minogue at the Manchester auditions, apparently impressed Simon Cowell during her initial stint on the show.

A source told The Sun: "There was no way Cheryl was going to be able to do Boot Camp, despite being on the mend.

"Nicole was great in Manchester and Simon really likes her. She knows Wembley will be a tougher gig, but she's proved she's feisty and entertaining."

It was recently confirmed that Cole won't appear at this year's Boot Camp, as she continues to recover from malaria.