'Lack of chemistry' led to Cole axing

Cheryl Cole's "lack of chemistry" with Paula Abdul led her to be dropped from the US version of 'The X Factor'.

The 27-year-old singer is believed to have been replaced by Nicole Scherzinger on the judging panel of the musical talent show – alongside Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid - and although her strong Newcastle accent is thought to have been one factor in her departure, another is her relationship with her fellow judge.