Tulisa Is BACK on The X Factor!

Putting her turbulent past year behind her, Tulisa Contostavlos has made her return to The X Factor as a guest judge!

The 26-year-old N-Dubz star has travelled to sunny Barbados where she is Louis Walsh’s sidekick in the Judges’ Houses stage of the competition.

Paparazzi photographers have snapped Tulisa looking toned in a bikini on the beach while flanked by crew members.

Tulisa’s return comes two years after her last appearance on the ITV talent show where she formed a great friendship with Louis.

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Last month after the collapse of Tulisa’s drugs trial, Louis heavily hinted at an X Factor return in an interview with the Sunday People.

“I have spoken to Tulisa. I totally support her. I spent so much time in her dressing room, I know who the real Tulisa is,” Louis said.

“She’s rough around the edges but she’s a good girl. I like her. I definitely would have her at Judges’ Houses. She’ll bounce back.

"She's a tough lady, and she's made it this far on her own. My advice would be to make a great record and show off that gorgeous face of hers."

The X Factor returns for a double header auditions weekend on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August at 8pm on ITV1.