No judges have yet signed up for the next series of 'The X Factor' in the UK.
According to The Sun, Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue are expected to sign up for the panel but Cowell and Cole's availability depends of the US version of the show.
It has also been reported that Dermot O'Leary has yet to agree a deal to host the show this year.
A show source said: "This is causing producers a headache as the contract process always takes some time to hammer out."
"ITV is pulling out all the stops to ensure Simon can do both shows, but he still hasn't agreed anything, which is frustrating"
"If Cheryl and Dermot also have to travel back and forth it could be tricky. The last thing they want is for any of them to pull out."
