LeRoy Bell (Team Nicole Scherzinger) delighted us with the most wonderful, soulful and sweet rendition of “Nobody Knows” at the “The X-Factor” first live show on Tuesday (October 25)- watch video below.

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LeRoy’s voice is a mix of silk and hot chocolate and I LOVE IT! And this man looks SO good. LeRoy is 60 years old for Christ’s sake. He is wonderful. I’m smitten. Paula Abdul echoed my feelings exactly. We love LeRoy. L.A. Reid is actually surprised LeRoy isn’t a major star already, but criticized the song choice.

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Simon Cowell proclaimed LeRoy has one of the best voices in the competition and blamed his mentor, Nicole Scherzinger, for not being able to project more confidence, accusing her of spending too much time planning Dexter Haygood’s silly choreography. Yes. Nicole vs. Simon, which is always good for ratings.

LeRoy Bell “Nobody Knows” The X Factor Video

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