X Factor: Tears flow freely as Nicole faces tough choices tonight

'X Factor' judge Nicole Scherzinger finds musical chairs is not always fun as she prompts floods of tears on tonight’s show by shattering the dreams of wannabes who think they are already home and dry.

In a new twist for the Boot Camp stage of the programme promising contestants win one of six seats in her girls’ category team – but moments later she finds more deserving singers and gives them the boot.