TMZ — Did Simon Cowell block Cheryl Cole’s return to UK ‘X Factor’ … or, did playing hardball backfire on her?  And, will there be all out war between them?  Plus, Sean Kingston’s jet ski passenger says she begged him to slow down before the cr... more info

Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - British singer Cheryl Cole will not be appearing on the British version of "The X Factor", after reportedly being dropped from the upcoming U.S. launch of the popular TV talent show. more info

ContactMusic — 'Frasier' star Jane Leeves says no one in America knows who Cheryl Cole is. The 50-year-old British actress - who shot to fame playing Daphne Moon in the US sitcom - has admitted she didn't even know what the axed 'X Factor' judge does for a living..... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Cheryl Cole's Stateside manager Will.I.Am has broken his silence over Chezza's axe from The X Factor USA, insisting that she will come back "bigger" than ever before.Following the news... more info

ContactMusic — Cheryl Cole's mentor and close pal Will. I. AM has urged the troubled pop star not to give up on her dream of breaking America after her failed stint on The X Factor. The Girls Aloud beauty was hotly-tipped by music mogul Simon Cowell to wow the Stat... more info

Popeater — Filed under: Music News, TV News, Simon Cowell It's safe to say that Cheryl Cole hasn't had the best week. First she was replaced as a judge for the American version of 'The X Factor,' and now she's reportedly lost her job at the U.K. version of the ... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Simon Cowell reportedly fears that Cheryl Cole will "never forgive him" for sacking her from The X Factor USA.Despite reports suggesting there was little Cowell could do to save the Girls... more info

ContactMusic — Simon Cowell feels like he has "lost a lover" after falling out with Cheryl Cole. The 51-year-old music mogul - who is thought to be upset at having to let her go from the US version of 'The X Factor' and replace her with Nicole Scherzinger - is worr... more info

Sky News — Simon Cowell returned to the Britain's Got Talent show last night - and was teased by hosts Ant and Dec over the Cheryl Cole X Factor accent controversy. more info

The Telegraph — Michael Deacon looks at the new X Factor panel, which contains Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa from N-Dubz and Louis Walsh - but not Cheryl Cole. more info