Sky News — Simon Cowell has revealed it was he who took the decision to replace Cheryl Cole on the US version of X Factor - but insisted he had offered to reinstate her. more info

Gigwise — She speaks about judging role... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Nicole Scherzinger has officially been announced as singer Cheryl Cole's replacement on the judging panel of America's The X Factor. more info

ContactMusic — Cheryl Cole was replaced on the Us X Factor because she was "out of her comfort zone" in America, according to Simon Cowell. Cheryl Cole hit the headlines last month after it was revealed she was being replaced by Nicole Scherzinger, just days after ... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Simon Cowell has finally broken his silence over Cheryl Cole's dismissal from The X Factor USA, stating that he "is sorry" and hopes they will remain "close friends."Following... more info

ContactMusic — Simon Cowell hopes to remain friends with Cheryl Cole. The music mogul has taken "responsibility" for her departure from the US 'X Factor' as he knows how much sway he holds, but hopes she will be able to get over her career low-point and make a come... more info

NME — Despite rumours, Cole will definitely not be returning to the talent show more info

ContactMusic — Simon Cowell has apologised to Cheryl Cole and asked for her forgiveness after she was left out of both the U. S. and U. K. versions of The X Factor. The Girls Aloud star was hired by U. S. TV executives after Cowell pushed to have her transferred fr... more info

Gigwise — Says 'he's not a monster'... more info

Mjsbigblog — Unless the Mirror is making up these quotes (and hey, they could be, 'cause that's what British tabs do) Simon Cowell is finally speaking out on the Cheryl Cole debacle. Although Simon thought Cheryl would be happy to move back to the UK show, he r... more info