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X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger secretly hauls in 2016 winner Matt Terry to help with her acts

X FACTOR 2016 winner Matt Terry has been secretly helping former boss Nicole Scherzinger with her singers.

The judge hauled him in to give her overs category some pointers – including his favourite Kevin Davey White - ahead of Spanish week, he revealed to the Sun’s Bizarre column.

 Matt Terry has been helping out at the X Factor
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Matt Terry has been helping out at the X FactorCredit: Getty Images - Getty

It comes after his hit Subeme La Radio with Latin music legend Enrique Iglesias as well as recording three songs in Spanish for his new album Trouble.

Speaking at the Inside Soap awards last night, Matt, 24, said: “Team Nicole. It was Spanish week last week so I was helping her out.

“I was there last night and I think I'll be back in a week or two. So should be good.”

He was there last week to help mentor and the rest of the overs for the past weekend’s Spanish theme.

 Nicole Scherzinger has brought him in for help
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Nicole Scherzinger has brought him in for helpCredit: Splash News
Matt Terry beats Saara Aalto to become the 2016 X Factor champion
 Tracy Leanne Jefford with Nicole
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Tracy Leanne Jefford with NicoleCredit: Rex Features
 Nicole Scherzinger brought Matt in to help her with her overs
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Nicole Scherzinger brought Matt in to help her with her oversCredit: Rex Features
 Matt revealed his favourite is Kevin Davy White
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Matt revealed his favourite is Kevin Davy WhiteCredit: Rex Features
Kevin Davy White performs Smooth by Santana Ft. Rob Thomas on The X Factor

The 2016 X Factor champion, who was in Nicole’s boys, has also hinted about a live performance.

Former judge Rita Ora was praised for her performance on Sunday as well as former contestant and One Direction band member Liam Payne who performed the previous week.

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His pal Harry Styles is set to perform this weekend which is expected to have a George Michael tribute week.

Asked if he would be performing, Matt teased: “Keep watching. Probably. Might.”

Matt told the Sun music Simon Cowell needs to “slow down” and deserves a break, after his horrifying fall.

 Matt says Simon needs to slow down
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Matt says Simon needs to slow downCredit: Flynet Pictures
 He added he deserves a break
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He added he deserves a breakCredit: Peter Jordan - The Sun
 Matt was a winner under Nicole last year
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Matt was a winner under Nicole last yearCredit: Rex Features
Nicole Scherzinger breaks down paying tribute to Matt Terry on X Factor

The singer says he “is always working” but it was “good to see him back on the show” at the weekend.

X Factor boss Simon, 58, fainted and fell down some stairs at home due to low blood pressure, having to be rushed to hospital and subsequently missing two shows.

 Rita Ora performed on Sunday
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Rita Ora performed on SundayCredit: Rex Features
 Liam Payne has also been a guest
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Liam Payne has also been a guestCredit: Rex Features
 Harry Styles is set to perform this weekend
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Harry Styles is set to perform this weekendCredit: Getty - Contributor
 The X Factor will pay tribute to George Michael on next weekend's live shows
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The X Factor will pay tribute to George Michael on next weekend's live showsCredit: AFP

Matt said: “He's got to slow down a bit. He's always doing everything, working so hard being here, there and everywhere.

“So I saw him last night (Sunday) he's on the mend. Bless him.”

He also said he spoke with Simon at Sunday’s show having said earlier in the year the pair hadn’t spoken since his win.

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