A source told 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.'
While an X Factor spokesperson denied that any decisions had been made, some are already tipping current judge Nicole Scherzinger to take over as host.
The former Pussycat Dolls singer had originally been hired to co-host the show but took up a place on the panel following the surprise departure of judge Cheryl Cole.
Someone needs to go call Fox and tell 'em they better not let some unknown bitch give blowjobs to keep their job. This is gon be a disastuh. Jesus Christ.
I like Nicole but America obviously not that much so why are they pushing her 
He has just shoved his hand deep into his panties 