People.com — "Business decisions often times override personal considerations," says the former X Factor judge more info

Big Apple Music Scene — With host Steve Jones and judge Nicole Scherzinger gone already, Simon Cowell only has LA Reid left to fire before he has to fire himself. More » Post from: Crushable more info

411 Mania — A big shake-up... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Simon Cowell gave his talent show "The X Factor" a major shake-up, showing the door to host Steve Jones, judge Nicole Scherzinger, and old friend Paula Abdul after a lackluster first season on U.S. television. more info

The Newsroom — Paula Abdul has reportedly been the latest judge fired from American X Factor, and it looks like Simon Cowell plans to almost completely clean house for next season. more info

People.com — The judges reportedly join Steve Jones in a dramatic shakeup for season 2 of Simon Cowell's talent search more info

Time — Reports Monday say Cowell fired Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones. But can The X Factor's problems be fixed with a personnel change? more info

Perez Hilton — Talk about cleaning house! NO ONE IS SAFE! While it seemed like little to no surprise at all, given their lackluster performances during the first season, that X Factor host Steve Jones and judge Nicole Scherzinger would not be returning for another ... more info

Sky News — Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger will not be returning to the US X Factor, it has been announced - and Paula Abdul could also be leaving the show. more info

Dlisted — If you drive by any random clinic in L.A. this morning, you'll probably see Paula Abdul trying to break into one of those locked tin boxes in front of the door, because she needs a quick hit of something medically strong to strangle the feeling ... more info