ContactMusic — Nicole Scherzinger was stunned to learn about her promotion on America's The X Factor because she only found out she was replacing judge Cheryl Cole by reading the news. The Pussycat Dolls singer was originally hired to co-host the U. S. version of S... more info

ContactMusic — Cheryl Cole was annoyed Simon Cowell didn't have the "guts" to tell her she had been sacked from the US 'X Factor'. The 27-year-old beauty - who was officially replaced on the show by Nicole Scherzinger earlier this week following two weeks of specul... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Cheryl Cole has allegedly claimed that she is "through" with Simon Cowell following her public sacking from The X Factor USA.Despite SiCo issuing an apology to Cheryl, claiming that he... more info

ContactMusic — Simon Cowell is "hurt and disappointed" over Cheryl Cole's 'X Factor' departure. The music mogul wishes US network Fox had understood why he pushed for his fellow British judge to join the panel on the new American show and doesn't feel the singer re... more info

Gigwise — After X Factor dismissal... more info

Scotsman.com — X FACTOR boss Simon Cowell hopes he is still "close friends" with Cheryl Cole after dropping her from the US show. more info

ContactMusic — Simon Cowell confirmed on Monday that British singer Cheryl Cole was dropped from his U. S. version of The X Factor after she appeared to be "uncomfortable" while taping the early audition shows. He attributed her unsatisfactory performance on her pe... more info

ContactMusic — Cheryl Cole is being touted as a possible judge for the UK version of 'The Voice', following her sacking from Simon Cowell's U. S X-Factor, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Cheryl Cole, who also lost her judging slot on the Uk X-Factor, reportedl... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Despite losing her place on The X Factor USA to Nicole Scherzinger, Cheryl Cole is said to be using her rejection as inspiration to pen new songs for her next solo LP.According to The Mirror, the... more info

Perez Hilton — Finally! An explanation! Unfortunately, however, it doesn't make the situation any less unfortunate! Simon Cowell has broken his silence about Cheryl Cole's abrupt exit from the judges panel of both the US and UK X Factor, and admits that he is part... more info