Nicole Scherzingers' covers Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" with mixed results.

The newly appointed X-Factor (USA) co-host Nicole Scherzinger decided to show all just why she deserves to be upgraded to a coveted place on the judging panel- if reports that Cheryl Cole has been given the boot are to be believed- by giving a solid performance of Adele's Billboard number 1 hit Rolling in the deep.

Nicole's vocals are solid throughout but take a dip in quality when attempting the higher belts of the chorus. Though the singer does manage to hit the notes, unfortunately there's a tradeoff in the decline of the vocal quality and her voice becomes harsh, pushed and unpleasantly overbearing.

However, that's a minor quibble, and overall Nicole managed to give a great performance of an exceptional song!

Adele vs Britney Spears: "Rolling Till The World Ends" (Mash-up)

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Listen to Adele: "Rollin in the Deep" Original and Jamie XX remix

Adele "21" release
date 24th January 2011

British Soul Diva Adele returns with  Rollin' in the Deep taken from her second album 21.  Listen and enjoy  below.

Recommended: Listen to another track from 21 entitled "Someone like you"