Cowell to miss X Factor auditions - report

Simon Cowell is reportedly set to miss the audition phase of this year's 'The X Factor'.

The 51-year-old music mogul - who is launching the US version of the talent competition later in the year - is believed to have told frantic ITV1 bosses he would only be taking part in the live show stage of the UK series as he concentrates on the Stateside launch.