Simon Cowell has reportedly removed all traces of Cheryl Cole from the US X Factor.
The British singer was dropped from the show early into the auditions phase, and replaced by former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger. And in an advert aired in America on Tuesday, it looks like Nicole has been a judge from day one.
According to The Mirror, the 28-year-old, who was once good friends with Simon, has been airbrushed out of all the adverts.
A source told the newspaper, "This really is a slap in the face for Cheryl. It shows that bosses are keen to forget about her ever being on the panel.
"If she does feature it will be a blink-and-you-miss-it feature. Most Americans will believe Nicole was always a judge."