Nicole Scherzinger stood out at "The X Factor" Press Conference in Los Angeles yesterday in a tight dress that showed off her ample curves. Fellow judge Paula Abdul went a more conservative route in a pinstriped pant suit (see photos on the following pages).

There are currently three contestants left in the competition: Melanie Amaro, Chris Rene and Josh Krajcik (with whom Nicole posed for photos at the press conference).

Part one of the season finale airs on Wednesday. A winner will be crowned in a two-hour live show on Thursday.