'The X Factor': Cast Weighs in at In how Show Handled Cheryl Cole's Exit

Fox's The X Factor has five large personas to evaluate and guide its participants: Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, L.A. Reid and host Steve Johnson.our editor recommends'The X Factor's' Nicole Scherzinger on First Day as Judge: 'I Can Barf or Say Rock-N-Roll' (Q&A)'The X Factor' Steve Johnson: 6 Things to understand about the Show's Host'The X Factor' Schedule Revealed'The X Factor': 5 Things We Learned From Sunday's 8-Minute Promo (Video)'X Factor': Behind the curtain of THRs Cover Photoshoot (Video)'X Factor' Drama: Cheryl Cole Breaks Silence'X Factor' Brutality at Auditions: 'L.A.' Reid Meaner Than Simon Cowell Audience Advised To not Boo'X Factor' Producer Fires Back at 'Idol' Creator Simon Fuller's Suit (Exclusive) THR COVER STORY: Exactly what the X Is About? But, that wasn't always the situation. British singer and personality Cheryl Cole used to be slated for Scherzinger's chair. However she was openly release. PHOTOS: Behind the curtain: THR's 'X Factor' Cover Shoot In a number of exclusive no-holds barred interviews using the Hollywood Reporter, the present reality personas talked about the drama, each giving their take when posed using the question: do you consider Cheryl Cole's exitcould happen to be handled in a different way? THR's Complete 'X Factor' Coverage SIMON COWELL "You are making right and wrong choices whenever you produce Television shows, however i uphold the choices I've made. And That I stand because I'm titled to create choices like a producer, and when I'm wrong, I'll hold my hands up. I'll always still work by doing this. Basically don't think something is very right,without tossing someone underneath the bus, I'll do things i think is appropriate at that time, instead of several weeks later go, 'I wish I'd stated something.' ...Many people stated it had been a publicity stunt, that I only say, 'That's a bloody costly publicity stunt!'" STORY: Simon Cowell to 'X Factor' Hopefuls: Don't Sing These 5 Tunes VIDEO: Behind the curtain of THR's 'X Factor' Cover Shoot PAULA ABDUL "There most likely might have been possible ways of coping with it. She is easily the most über-popular, beloved girl. When you are much within the public eye, you feel strong and face adversity. But nonetheless, she's human. It's never comfortable." PHOTOS: Fall TV's 12 Most Anticipated Shows L.A. REID "I don't understand what the thinking may have been behind some of individuals [choices]. The synergy was potentially there with Cheryl, who I figured was beautiful and will be a great judge, and Nicole is beautiful and gifted. I believe both of them will make great idol judges. ... But there have been no conversations, right. As well as on this show, I'm not producer, I don't work with Fox or Fremantle, I'm only a judge. I remain in my place." PHOTOS: An 'American Idol' to 'X Factor' Timeline NICOLE SCHERZINGER "I've no clue the way it might have been handled. Simon stated, 'You know Nicole? It isn't about us, it comes down to the participants, the show and notebook computer for your.' And that is where my mind is. It comes down to continue. All I understand is that they offered me the task and I am likely to appear and perform the best I'm able to. That is what its about. The proof is incorporated in the pudding, I am just going be a master at my job." PHOTOS: 'The X Factor': Simon Cowell's New Knowing Team STEVE Johnson "It'snot that i can say. I had been disappointed things switched view they'd, mostly disappointed because I didn't get the opportunity to utilize Cheryl. But she's a great girl. She's experienced a great deal. I'm sure she'll recover so when I spoke to her after, she appeared fine. However I do miss spending time with her." Twitter: @shirleyhalperin Related Subjects Nicole Scherzinger Paula Abdul Simon Cowell Fox Broadcasting Corporation Antonio L.A. Reid Cheryl Cole Steve Johnson The X Factor