Cheryl Cole FIRED From US X Factor!

Numerous sources are reporting that British pop star Cheryl Cole has been fired from the American version of X Factor.

The decision to sack the Girls Aloud member comes only weeks after she was announced as a judge, after months of nailbiting negotiations. According to TMZ.com, the primary reason for Cheryl Cole's firing was because of her Geordie accent, which worried producers. Apparently, they believed that viewers would have a difficult time understanding Cheryl during the show.

TMZ is also reporting that Cheryl will be replaced by current host Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls. She previously covered for Cheryl on the British version of the show when she became ill with malaria last year.

Personally, I think this is an absolutely horrible move, considering how far they've taken the show already. I was looking forward to X Factor just to see Cheryl Cole gain success in America, and now they are snatching it away. I also don't appreciate the accent excuse. I can understand her just fine, and America would have too.

Absolutely fail of a decision, but I am still hoping that it is a just a rumor.

I'll update this post with official confirmation from Cowell or FOX.