As the X Factor USA draws to a close, so does host Steve Jones' contract, following the reports that he's been sacked.
Having been brought over to the US by Simon Cowell to front the show, sources now believe that only a "miracle" will save the former Channel 4 presenter from being handed his P45 after the final tomorrow.
Of Steve's possible axe from the show, a source told the 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."
Neither denying or confirming the reports, an X Factor USA spokesperson said: "No discussions have been had and no decisions will be made about any new contracts until the New Year."
Asked on Daybreak this morning about whether he would be fronting the show when it returns for a second season, the Welsh presenter, who has said he would like to return, joked: "You can't second guess the Dark Lord, you really can't!
"But you know, I'm happy with the way I performed over the course of the series, and hopefully Simon Cowell is as well. It's difficult to gauge Simon because he only ever approaches you and talks to you when you've done something wrong."
He's a terrible, lousy presenter. Not funny (quite boring actually) and clearly not in his element. And I hate how he's been so pushy to talk over some judges, contestants and quest performers
I always said he'd be **** but he was shittier than ****. He's just not ready for a big show. Looked way out of his element. Get rid of him and Nicole too. Im surprised those two havent ****ed already tbh. Maybe they have...
