MARIAH CAREY Hurricane wreck covert 'X-Factor' Plans

Hurricane Irene turning with Simon Cowell's original show – we exposed Mariah Carey had to cancel a "very important" video shoot for "X-factor" as she couldn't travel and we were told it's fearful the show addicted to "absolute confusion."

Sources linked to the shows and tell us Mariah is in New York and were made-up to fly to meet Simon at a top secret site to start taping a special part for the show in the last few days.

Cowell stated in the past that Mariah has significant task on the show -- but he's not helpful to give about any details.

Nick fight to Keep Mariah standing

Instead of Mariah Carey figuratively holding up Nick Cannon, it was Nick literally valiantly holding up Mariah on the set of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" yesterday.

oh oh Nick what to do ?