The Welsh host of The X Factor USA, Steve Jones, is rumored to be getting a permanent dismiss from his hosting duties and not returning for a second season of the talent show. Simon Cowell is allegedly set to tell Steve: “You’re fired!”

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Steve has been described as “utterly irrelevant,” “annoying” and the most useless host in history of hosting. The critics have been brutal and the US audience is also very harsh on their evaluation of his “performance” on the show.

A source told The Mirror, “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.”

The 34 year-old is not exactly a likeable character and sometimes he is just plain awkward to watch. For example, Steve didn’t know what to do with himself when Rachel Crow had that tremendous meltdown after her elimination and that created one of the most awkward moments in history of live TV (video here).

Steve’s rep declared there’s absolutely no truth to these rumors, adding, “Steve is very happy with the outcome of this season,” his rep says. “And he looks forward to being back and discovering more talent in the New Year.”

A rep for the show reiterated: “No discussions have been had and no decisions will be made about any contracts until the New Year.”

If Steve loses his job, Nicole Scherzinger, who was originally set to co-host the show before Simon fired judge Cheryl Cole, might the first in line to replace him. The question is: who could possibly replace Nicole in the judges’ panel?

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