 Scherzinger performed " Poison " , live for the first time , on November 28 , 2010 , during the week eight results show on series seven of The X Factor UK . She wore a red catsuit and long black trenchcoat for the performance . The Sun said " Scherzinger stole the show last night " with her display of " live vocals " . The judges gave the performance a standing ovation . On The Xtra Factor following the live performances , Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell praised Scherzinger 's performance , respectively calling it " one of the best live guest performances we 've ever had " and " if you want an example of how you do it right ... its Nicole . It was focus , performance , vocals ... " . The Daily Mail followed suit , saying " Scherzinger put on a spectacle for her first live performance , complete with pyrotechnic lighting , full size cage and a stage full of scantily @-@ clad dancers ... The former guest judge brought the house down with her energetic routine " . Elena Gorgan of Softpedia agreed saying that Scherzinger wowed the " explosive " performance , earning her a standing ovation from the judges and audience . The following day , she reprised the performance on ITV 's breakfast show , Daybreak before heading to London 's Westfield Shopping Centre where she appeared on live screens to promote sports brand Reebok . She stayed in the UK until December 5 , 2010 , promoting the single . 
