Cheryl Cole reportedly turned down a role on the UK X Factor, because she doesn’t want to be Simon Cowell’s new Sinitta.

The ‘Promise This’ hitmaker was sacked from the American version of the singing competition last week and subsequently refused to return to the ITV series, because her mum says she doesn’t want to be seen as Simon’s ‘little pet.’

Joan Callaghan is said to be furious with the music mogul for treating her daughter so badly and insiders say she claims they will both now cut all ties with the star.

The Sun report that Cole’s mum Jona told a friend:

“She was terrified Simon had become her puppet master and she was being turned into his new Sinitta – Simon’s little pet.

“She is determined to carve out a career without him. He’ll have to come up with something special for them to even speak again.”

A source added:

“Simon made Cheryl a UK superstar. She became the nation’s sweetheart. But after he dumped her in the US, she decided to make a stand to show she’s not a needy puppy.”