Looks like Dermot lost out.

[Kazanne]

It seems Dermot O'Leary won't be heading over to host the US X Factor after all.

Speculation had been mounting for months about who would present the American series when it starts next year, with Dermot apparently favourite.

Now, after it was announced Cheryl Cole will be a judge on the show, Simon Cowell doesn't want to overload the US series with too many Brits.

A source said: "Simon is a big fan of Dermot's, but there could only be a maximum of one other Brit aside from him on the show."

Cowell is thought to be lining up High School Musical stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens to front the show, with other big-name US starts being brought in, Nicole Scherzinger among others, to join the judging panel.

[SacredDiablo]

what the ****? zac efron and Vanessa hudgens? ****ing forget it, i wont be watching:nono:

[Tom]

Nicole isn't big in the US which is why she should move over here and join our panel :lovedup:

[Ramsay]

when was cheryl announced?

[Zippy]

never thought he would get it. He doesnt even impress as a host here so why the hell would the yanks want him?

He's good on smaller shows like BBLB but forgettable on a big stage. A linksman.

[Smithy]

when was cheryl announced?

She hasn't been yet, it's a rumor

[Saph]

oh great looks like were stuck with him forever ¬_¬'

Why can he just get run over or something? ...hmm ;')

[Lewis.]

Kate>Dermot

[MTVN]

I dont see why they'd want him anyway, noone knows who he is over there and he's not even that good a presenter

[cub]

Nothing's OFFICIALLY been announced yet, so all of this is speculation.