Britney Spears Rejects $10M Bid to Judge 'X Factor' - She Wants $20M

**Froogy** · March 11th, 2012, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by Lalique

Arrgh! What is going on with GR? It's been directing me to some j for justice UK website. Has GR been hacked?

I had to delete my cookies to get in here. If I try to get here via my favorites I still get that "justice" page

**NoNoRehab** · March 11th, 2012, 12:45 PM

Before the X-Factor debuted, Simon was floating these same names (Mariah, Beyonce, pre-dead Whitney) as potential judges. I want to know how, if he was talking to those people, he got stuck with Paula Abdul and had to bring in Cheryl Cole from the UK X-Factor, then scramble and put Nicole Scherzinger in her place? I think he was floating those names for publicity and he's doing the same thing now. Except now he's at a disadvantage because at least then the X-Factor had the hype of how it was going to blow away everything else and be a massive hit. Now after the first season everyone saw it be an also-ran to AI and The Voice, and had to fire half its panel. I don't think an A-lister would want to risk their music career to be a reality show judge for something that's a bit of a trainwreck.

**Stereo Inferno** · March 11th, 2012, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by lucianodel

It would be so boring yet "a gift that keeps on giving" to see her there, with her dead eyes and only saying "cool", "fun" and "yay" barely forming a sentence.

Harsh, but very true!

**Kat Scorp** · March 12th, 2012, 05:06 AM

Originally Posted by Novice

I'll just leave this here..... *whistles*

THAT'S why LeAnn was so desperate to get to LA that she gave, like, seven hours notice to SkyCap that she was cancelling the gig and she insisted on flying in spite of having the "worst flu" eva? She's hustling for this reality show gig, in spite of the fact that when Brandi's new job on RHoBHs was announced, LeAnn went on a reality-stars-are-all-famewhores twitter rant?

LeAnn must really needs the moo-lah.

And yes, a sedated Brit Brit on a reality panel. Like, so cool, you know. *dead eyed stare*

**monk** · March 12th, 2012, 10:49 AM

From what I've heard, these shows require a lot of dedication and time. A performer loves performing, not watching other people perform. Paula had hung it up years ago. Cheryl Cole and Nicole were somewhat over it. I can't see a huge celebrity like Britney giving up performing in Las Vegas to come sit and hold a soda cup and say "good job.' Neither would Beyonce, that's absolutely ridiculous. Whitney and Mariah were good choices. It would have been a good way for Whitney to stay relevant without having to sing. Mariah has the twins and probably wants to hang it up herself. There's not really a powerhouse I can think of now. Maybe Alanis?

**lucianodel** · March 12th, 2012, 11:19 AM

They could easily take some has been like one of the Spice Girls, TLC or maybe Ciara who has trouble getting a hit song.

**monk** · March 12th, 2012, 11:20 AM

Oh one of the Spice Girls would be a great idea!

**Novice** · March 12th, 2012, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by Kat Scorp

THAT'S why LeAnn was so desperate to get to LA that she gave, like, seven hours notice to SkyCap that she was cancelling the gig and she insisted on flying in spite of having the "worst flu" eva? She's hustling for this reality show gig, in spite of the fact that when Brandi's new job on RHoBHs was announced, LeAnn went on a reality-stars-are-all-famewhores twitter rant?

LeAnn must really needs the moo-lah.

And yes, a sedated Brit Brit on a reality panel. Like, so cool, you know. *dead eyed stare*

Sorry hon, the meeting wasn't Sunday but earlier in the week.

"Posted on Thu Mar 8, 2012 09:55 AM PDT"

**whitetigeress** · March 12th, 2012, 01:03 PM

Britney Spears Rejects $10M Bid to Judge 'X Factor' - She Wants $20M!

Buahahahhaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! *breathes* hahahhahahahahahahahaha
*dries a tear* hahhahahahahahhaahaaaaa!!Ya, right sweetie. We'll give you a dollah.

**rollo** · March 13th, 2012, 04:12 PM

Can't Madonna do it?

**NVash** · April 11th, 2012, 05:44 PM

Britney Spears 'in final stages of $15m deal to join X Factor USA'
By Iona Kirby
PUBLISHED: 15:54 EST, 11 April 2012 | UPDATED: 16:49 EST, 11 April 2012

There has been much toing and froing as to whether or not Britney Spears will in fact sign on to join on The X Factor USA for its second season.

One month ago, the superstar singer turned down a whopping $10million to become a part of the judging panel on the hit show.

But now it seems she has been offered a number she is much more comfortable with.

Lucrative: Britney has reportedly accepted a $15million offer to join The X Factor USA

The star has reportedly negotiated a $15million fee – which is even more than Jennifer Lopez haggled to appear on American Idol.

According to E! Online, multiple sources have confirmed that the singer is in the final stages of hashing out a contract.

A source told the website: ‘Both camps were back and forth on the money but now they have finally come to agreement on the fee.

‘That was the big sticking point and now, thankfully, it's been sorted. All they need to do now is work out the smaller points. The fact the money is now set, means that there is nothing stopping this from becoming a reality.’

Pleased as punch: Simon Cowell and Britney are understood to be finalising the details

The move would make her the highest paid judge on reality television, eclipsing J-Lo who landed a $12million deal to join American Idol.

The news of Britney’s appearance on the show is yet to be confirmed.

However Simon Cowell said cryptically last month on Good Morning New York: ‘You'll have to wait and see. I can't confirm or deny anything right now. The truth is, we are talking to a number of people.

There are two vacant spaces to fill alongside Simon Cowell and LA Reid after Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger were fired.

All change: Simon Cowell is looking for replacements for Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul

'We're looking at a very famous singer and one very famous actress. You've gotta talk to everybody,' he also added cryptically.

To replace Welsh host Steve Jones Simon hinted he will be looking for an American star for the new series.

Glee star Darren Criss was reportedly offered – but has declined – the hosting job at The X Factor.

While it is all change for the judges, L.A. Reid has said it’s not just the panel that will be different when the show returns for its second season.

He said on Good Day LA today: ‘One way of raising the bar of the talent

Top of the pop princesses: Britney's offer would make her the highest paid judge on reality TV show, earning more than J-Lo's $12million for American Idol

we're looking for, is that we allow contestants to come in who already have managers and agents.

‘Last year they wouldn't have qualified. This year they do qualify. The whole idea here is to raise the bar for the talent we're going to find.’

He also said of working with Simon Cowell: ‘A couple times last year I thought I pushed him a little too far, because a couple days went by that he wouldn't speak to me. And then he pushed me one time and I think I may have went a week without speaking to him.

‘But all in all it's great of fun, I really have a lot of respect for Simon, and I'm happy to be doing the show again.’

Source: Britney Spears 'in final stages of X Factor USA $15m judge deal' | Mail Online

$15 million? Im blown away by this.