Earlier this week, Scherzinger told the BBC's Newsbeat website she plans to work with both her acts when they bring out their own music.

BBC: James Arthur wins X Factor final

Sputtering disaster Nicole Scherzinger had forced the bottom two -- Rachel and Marcus Canty -- into DEADLOCK by pretending to refuse to send either person home...but ultimately choosing Rachel.

CNN: 'The X Factor's' shocking elimination

" X Factor" chief Simon Cowell is seeking to fill the judges panel spots vacated by Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger before the second season starts production later this year.

CNN: LeAnn Rimes interested in 'X Factor' judges post