The Truth About How Nicole Scherzinger Hand-Picked One Direction

From the very beginning, Nicole Scherzinger knew the members of One Direction had that one thing.

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X Factor U.K shared previously unreleased footage showing how the boy band was formed by judges.

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The clip revealed that the Pussycat Dolls singer actually played a much larger role than people knew.

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Nicole shared what her reaction was to fans finally learning the truth behind that moment.

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"Honestly, I never thought this footage would see the light of day," the singer explained.

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She noted, "It's cool that it came out, because what people are seeing is me putting them together."

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"I just came out of a girl group," Nicole reflected.

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"I know how successful and powerful it can be to be a group. We've gotta join forces."

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"Simon Cowell," Sherri added, "you oughtta be ashamed of yourself!"

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