Britney Spears officially signs on as "X Factor" judge

[Karistiona]

Excellent shout Boogs feel free to share when you've devised it.

[smileznlaughs]

wonders why it is tht they picked Brittany..hmm..

[caramel]

this will be fun!

[Yoko Ono]

I love Mariahs response to the news in the video at this link...!

http://www.hollywoodlife.com/2012/05...-jealous-diva/

[Laurent]

5/24/2012 4:08 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF.

Britney Spears Walks Off 'X Factor'

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Britney Spears walked off the set of "X Factor" moments ago ... and according to several people in the audience, she was upset after a contestant butchered her song, "Hold It Against Me."

Britney did not come back immediately ... and four contestants auditioned in front of the remaining judges ... and an empty seat.

Someone connected with the show tells us Britney was not upset over the song -- and that she "Just needed a break."

The show is currently on a break -- so we don't know if or when she will return to her seat.

Britney Spears Walks Off 'X Factor' | TMZ.com

I'm guessing they sounded like Britney did before all the help in post-production.

[LynnieD]

Oh boy......

Wonder if this is publicity though?

[Grimmlok]

Probably pissed they sounded better than her.

MORE THORAZINE ON AISLE BRIT

[MrsDark]

The train ride has commenced. Countdown to wreckage.

[fgg]

do they let the judges perform like they do on american idol? *rubs hands together in anticipation*

[Mr. Authority]

Maybe she had to poop. Even crazies have to defecate once in a while.

[MrsDark]

You know you're king/queen shit when you're getting paid to shit.

[rollo]

Well I hope Cowell's ratings go up for looking at an empty chair.

[rollo]

'You are so rude, Simon!' Britney Spears takes a swipe at her new boss after landing coveted seat as his right hand woman



By Daily Mail Reporter
PUBLISHED: 21:56, 25 May 2012 | UPDATED: 00:22, 26 May 2012




Britney Spears may be sitting pretty, perched next to Simon on the new-look X Factor USA panel.
But the 30-year-old singer is certainly pulling no punches and yesterday laid into her new boss - branding him rude.
Britney, who is seen here sat in the coveted seat next to Simon in the first official snap of the judging panel, hit out at Simon after he admonished a contestant with one of his withering put-downs.


Teacher's pet: Britney Spears has bagged the seat next to Simon Cowell on the new-look X Factor USA panel, seen here in the first official photo of the panel




No.1 girl: Fellow judge Demi Lovato sits in third place, next to LA Reid



During yesterday's auditions in Texas, Cowell told the hopeful she 'sounded like she was dead,' according to RadarOnline.
It prompted Britney to rip into Cowell, saying: 'You are so rude Simon.'
The Toxic singer then turned to the contestant and said: 'Actually I think you had a really honest voice.'
Fellow judge Demi Lovato, 19, takes third place on the judges' desk, sitting one up from LA Reid.

It is perhaps a little wonder that Britney is acting so confidently, though.

Casting their opinions: Former Disney star Demi and LA Redi smile for the camera









Looking good: Britney showed off her slim legs in a pink dress while Demi opted for a green number


According to TMZ, Spears - who signed a reputed $15m deal - has the X Factor team over a barrel.
The show was so keen to secure her, bosses bent over backwards to accommodate her, the website claims.
Britney is allowed to take breaks whenever she likes, according to a source.

'Simon is a smart and shrewd businessman who knew Britney could make his show and he was willing to give her just about anything to come on board - and he did,' an insider told TMZ.
Yesterday there were reports she stormed off set after becoming upset at the audience's reaction to some of her comments - and after a contestant murdered one of her hits, Hold It Against Me.

Round of applause: Demi and Britney look on enthusiastically as a contestant performs


One more time: Britney and the fellow judges were in Texas to tape day two of auditions today

However, Britney herself has denied the claims, taking to Twitter to explain why her seat was left empty.
'#Britneywalksoff??? LOL was just taking a little break people. I am having the BEST time!!!' she wrote on her Twitter page.
Britney chose a bright pink mini dress that clung to her every curve and boasted a sheer panel down the chest for her X Factor debut.

The short frock showed off Britney’s slim legs and she topped her colourful dress with a pair of black platform pumps.

Take your seats: The judges prepare to watch some more contestants belt out their audition songs



Seeing the funny side: Britney yesterday informed her fans that she was just taking a break- and denied storming off the set of the show

Britney’s ash blonde hair looked freshly dyed and it was styled into tumbling waves for the occasion.
She'd also had fake talons put on after she was spotted with bloody and bitten nails at the Fox UpFront Presentation in New York on May 14.

Britney posted on Twitter upon her arrival at the studios: ‘Just arrived for @TheXFactorUSA auditions - hope everyone is ready! Still waiting on @SimonCowell of course....’
Meanwhile Simon tweeted what appeared to be a joke response to the singer.
'I have been waiting for @britneyspears for two hours. Still can't find her. @TheXFactorUSA' he wrote, then later adding: 'Into the lion's den!'

Fan favourite: The singer greets some supporters as she makes her way out of her dressing room





Read more: X Factor USA 2012: Britney Spears brands Simon Cowell rude after landing coveted seat as his right hand woman | Mail Online

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'Simon is a smart and shrewd businessman who knew Britney could make his show and he was willing to give her just about anything to come on board - and he did,' an insider told TMZ.

What a steaming pile of shit. Isn't she pretty much a has-been now? I don't even know why she was offered the job in the first place.

[NVash]

He wanted the train wreck, figured itd bring in ratings.

Whats up with Demis look? Is she trying to look like Britneys missing sister?