Back to the day job! Kelly Rowland swaps judge's seat for the stage in a stunning performance
By Lucy Buckland
Last updated at 3:15 PM on 11th November 2011
Kelly Rowland has done a lot of talking recently, and not all of it nice.
After a war of words with fellow X Factor judge Tulisa and giving various contestants a tongue-lashing, it must be a relief for the former Destiny's Child star to do what she does best, singing.
The 30-year-old, who is releasing a new album, swapped her judges seat for the stage, performing on the Graham Norton Show.
Back to work: Kelly Rowland looks stunning as she performs during the filming of the Graham Norton Show
And it seems the American star looked a lot more comfortable having the stage to herself for once.
The solo singer, who was performing tracks from her new album Here I Am, looked stunning in tight black leather leggings, boots and a sheer black top.
Her performance of new song Down For Whatever comes two days after Kelly seemed confused after being told in an interview about the latest storm to hit the X Factor, the departure of Frankie Cocozza.
All mine: The former Destiny's Child looked thrilled to have the stage to herself during her performance
Pointing the finger: Kelly is all smiles as she chats to Graham Norton
She was caught unawares when quizzed on the breaking news during a filmed interview, and her shock over the scandal was caught on camera.
But she had soon recovered by the X Factor press conference yesterday where Kelly said that the move will simply make the existing hopefuls up their game.
'Everyone has to come out swinging,' she said. 'It should bring everyone up a notch.'
Back where she belongs: Kelly looks in her element on stage, viewers can catch her performance on Friday's Graham Norton show
The singer is urging fans to vote for her act, Amelia Lily, who she scrapped from her final group in the first week of live shows.
But now it seems the pinked haired possible contestant has gone up in her mentor's opinion, being described as 'strong, strong contender.'
Meanwhile Amelia, 16, urged fans to vote for her to get back on the show on Twitter.
Strong contender: Kelly Rowland has said if Amelia Lily (right) gets back on the show she could win
Last chance saloon: onjo Kerr, 2 Shoes (Lucy Texeira and Charley Bird), Amelia Lily and James Michael are all hoping to get back on the show
She wrote: 'Please, please vote, I have got so much more to give.'
Although Kelly had the stage to herself on the show, the curly haired songstress did have to share the couch with Lord Alan Sugar, Sir Cliff Richard and comedian Micky Flanagan.
But there didn't seem to be any rows between the group, unlike the reported spats between the X Factor judges.
Made up: Tulisa Contostavlos and fellow X Factor judge Kelly Rowland have put their rivalry to bed
How dare you! The girls butted heads two weeks ago when Tulisa accused Kelly's act Misha B of 'backstage bullying'
Speaking to host Graham Norton on the show, which will air tonight, the singer said her tiff with Tulisa was well and truly over.
She told the audience: 'I would invite her to my wedding.'
And she added she loved being in the UK: 'It’s a blessing to be so far away from home and to feel so at home. I really appreciate all the love I’ve had here.'
Kelly and fellow judge N-Dubz star Tulisa had embarked in a war of words over their contestants.
The bitter rivalry is believed to have started after Tulisa slammed Kelly's act Misha B on air for 'backstage bullying'.
Kelly, 30, then flew back to Los Angeles, but claimed she was ill with a throat infection.
Missing the judges much? Kelly looks right at home on Graham Norton's couch with (left to right) Lord Alan Sugar, Sir Cliff Richard, Presenter Graham Norton and Micky Flanagan
An Tulisa, 23, hit back claiming she didn't like the way Kelly was interfering with her groups.
On last weeks show fans saw the pair seemed to have mended the rift.
Tulisa said: 'We had a long chat, a proper chat about the show and personal stuff too. It's quite stressful being on the show and there's so much going on I don't think we ever had time to just talk about everything.'
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