Furious Cheryl Cole snubs Cowell's offer of return to British X Factor after humiliating axe from U.S. show

Cheryl Cole is ready to provide back slap Simon Cowell as a judge on the panel of British X Factor after being dumped from the American version of the show.

ITV is keen for her to return to their edition of the program, Cowell believes played a role in the movement.

But Cole is so angry against his treatment by American employers X Factor - including Cowell - she now plans to turn its back on the show.

Cole went into hiding after his devastating dismissal of factor X USA.

The 27-year-old was last seen in public May 19 at the auditions in Chicago.

Both the X factor and spokesman Cole still refusing to comment on his departure without ceremony, but it is thought to have been informed of the decision by the network Tuesday and is believed to have fled the States.

Cole is thought to be back in the UK and remains behind closed doors.

Apparent until it is replaced, Nicole Scherzinger, was photographed strolling for hours LAX airport before reports emerged with a smile on his face speaks volumes.

Simon Cowell is understood to be less than sunny mood though - inside sources claimed today that the Supremo show is suffering from a "bad headache"

Studio bosses had demanded immediate changes and it was decided to Cole, who is relatively unknown in America, was indispensable. It was also feared that her Geordie accent is difficult for American viewers to understand.

A close friend of the star said: "Cheryl is furious. This is another slap in the face. She moved to the United States in full public view - and now she is asked to return to the UK again. She feels hurt and let down. "

However, ITV sources have expressed the hope yesterday evening, she may yet return. According to a senior source, "a lot of phone calls are in progress'. However, he admits that any agreement should be "bloody fast" as the auditions for the British series is expected to begin next week.

An ITV insider said: "Sure, we'd love to have back. She is Cheryl Cole.