Nicole Premiere's "Pretty"

I've given up on watching the US version of X Factor. The bickering, awkward talent and stiff host just don't make for appointment television. So instead of devoting time and energy to absorbing it every week, I occasionally record the results show for the performances. Last night, Nicole Scherzinger finally took the stage.

But surprisingly, she didn't sing her number one hit in the UK,"Don't Hold Your Breath." She opted for a new single, "Pretty." More Ryan Tedder R&B pop than RedOne dance, "Pretty" is Nicole's third, fourth or fifth attempt at a successful solo career stateside. And judging from the web's chatter, she might finally have settled into a sound America is willing to pay for.

I'm still a big fan of her singles from "Killer Love" including "Don't," "Wet," "Right Here" and "Yes." So I'm a bit perplexed how "Pretty" will sit among them on the US release. But another killer melody added into the mix can't hurt pushing more records. Now what can we do about her ever growing annoying personality?

Check out Nicole's performance of "Pretty" below.