It is reported that Cheryl Cole is no longer a judge on the US version of 'The X Factor', with her place set to be taken by previously announced host Nicole Scherzinger.
TMZ.com, which broke the story, claims Cole was dropped from the show because producers feared American viewers would not understand her accent.
It also claims that there were concerns over a "lack of chemistry" between Cole and fellow judge Paula Abdul.
However, The Sun claims that Cole left the show because she was feeling homesick.
A show source told the paper: "It hasn't worked out. She's homesick and wants to return to the UK. She's had enough. Whether she ends up back on UK 'X Factor' is open to speculation."
Cole was announced as a judge three weeks ago.
At the time, she said: "I'm so excited to be taking part. With the talent they have out in America, I'm sure we're going to find someone very special. I can't wait to get started."
On her accent, she said: "Americans can always understand me. I've been here a lot, I've got a lot of American friends and we have the odd moments where they're like, 'What? What did that mean?' - you know, a phrase.
"But I think that it's going to be something that people get used to. And I'm proud of my accent."
