nicoleMaking her way back to the States, Nicole Scherzinger arrived on a flight into JFK Airport in New York City earlier today (June 7).

The former “Pussycat Doll” donned some super-stylish travel apparel, wearing a large black hat, furry vest, a knee-high brown boots.

Meanwhile, in a recent interview on “The Graham Norton Show,” the newly-appointed U.S. “X Factor” judge revealed that she learned of her new gig at the same time as her fans, telling, “I haven’t said this yet, but I think it’s official that I have been made a judge. It’s an amazing opportunity.”

Scherzinger added, “I’m kind of finding out (what’s happening) along with everyone else. It’s kind of crazy to read about it in the newspaper first.”