Simon Cowell: 'X Factor rejects can try The Voice'

Simon Cowell has revealed his advice to contestants who don't make it onto the upcoming season of The X Factor USA.

Sources who attended auditions for the show in Austin, Texas tell TMZ that Cowell made a snide remark about popular NBC singing contest The Voice.



After a bad audition, judge LA Reid was heard saying: "If you decide to try out again, please do it on another show."

Cowell allegedly then quipped: "Yes, the good news is I hear the Voice auditions are happening next week."

The Voice, which stars coaches Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton, has proven a formidable opponent to both American Idol and The X Factor.

Successful spinoffs in the UK and Australia have also been launched, while Cowell's shows have been plagued by dwindling ratings.

Britney Spears recently signed a multi-million dollar deal to judge on The X Factor in the hopes that her star power might boost viewership.

The X Factor USA returns this fall.