Presenter Steve Jones is reportedly set to be dropped as the host of America's X Factor.
TV bosses have decided not to renew the Welsh hunk's contract for the show's upcoming second season after he failed to win over critics and audiences, according to reports.
Jones, who beat out Dermot O'Leary and Cat Deeley for the coveted Stateside job, is said to be "devastated".
A source tells the Daily Mirror: "Steve keeps saying that living in LA is a dream come true. He loves the weather and the women, and he loves working on X Factor - it's just a shame that the US public has not warmed to him.
"He got terrible reviews from critics when he started and things haven't got better. There have been mistakes and he just doesn't seem to have the knack for dealing with contestants.
"The executives at Fox have already decided not to renew his contract and so, short of a miracle happening, it is pretty much a done deal that he will not take part next season."
Judge Nicole Scherzinger has been tipped to replace Jones, while another superstar would be recruited to take her place on the panel.
A show spokesperson has refused to confirm the reports, insisting: "No discussions have been had and no decisions will be made about any new contracts until the New Year."
(WENN)