Britney finalising deal this weekend to become XF judge

[Callum]

Britney Spears is keen to join the panel of the US X Factor.

The Toxic hitmaker - who suffered a public meltdown in 2007 - thinks it's the "perfect time" to become a judge so she can prove to her fans she has put her troubles behind her.

A friend said: "She's a huge fan of The X Factor and thinks it's the perfect time for her to be a judge. She wants to show her fans she is back to her best and where better to do that than on national TV every week?

"She knows all about the ups and downs of pop fame. And with her schedule relatively clear she has the time to dedicate to a different project."

Show boss Simon Cowell has already axed Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger from the judging panel, but is said to be locked in discussions with Fox producers over who will be given the remaining two spots alongside him and record label boss L.A. Reid.

The insider added to The Sun newspaper: "Britney has had a tough few years but this would put her back at the very top. She would be great for the show and it could be great for her.

"In terms of excitement and intrigue Britney would top them all."

When pressed on speculation that Spears was a possibility, Cowll would only say: "I couldn't comment on it. Are we flattered that there could be interest? Yes. Other than that, there will be a lot of twists and turns over the next few weeks and a lot of things we will announce."

He added: "While we have Idol and The Voice competing against each other, I've learned one lesson - keep your mouth shut and don't give it all away!

"These are the auditions which aren't filmed, these are the open auditions, so we probably don't need to confirm the new judges by then. That will happen over the next few weeks."

However, the 30-year-old singer isn't the only star who is keen to bag a place on the panel of the US 'X Factor', as LeAnn Rimes has also reportedly been meeting with show bosses about the job opportunity.

The Can't Fight The Moonlight hitmaker is said to be in talks with FreemantleMedia North America - the co-producer of 'The X Factor'- and believes she could be the perfect judge after getting her big break on reality show Star Search, PerezHilton.com reports.

Would love this to be true, I think she'd make a great judge. She has a whole lifetime worth of experience in the music industry and she's a huge name who's still a big seller in the US.

[Smithy]

There is more chance of Whitney housten being a judge than there is Britney

[Tom4784]

I could see it happening.

[BBfanUSA]

There is more chance of Whitney housten being a judge than there is Britney

yeah....ironically they were in talks with Whitney

[Saph]

Britney :amazed: I want her on XFUK :suspect:

[Strictly Jake]

LA Reid. Katy Perry. Britney Spears. Simon Cowell. Hosts: Perez Hilton and Kim Kardashian. Would be amazing

[BBfanUSA]

LA Reid. Katy Perry. Britney Spears. Simon Cowell. Hosts: Perez Hilton and Kim Kardashian. Would be amazing

Katy might show up at judges houses
Kim is hated by alot of people so unless they want to not have a 3rd season, she won't be hosting
Perez probably would only want to host by himself, but Simon said he wants a male and female cohosts, so i don't think that's possible (TBH he's semi annoying)

I would rather see the two people that host a morning show on VH1, sure the guy's an aussie but his accent is BARELY noticable and i think they work well with each other (They're going after people with experience probably and have worked together before so they could be a choice)

But even though i would have no problem with Brit as a judge, I feel like Katy Perry would be a fun, bitchy, and yet also serious choice as a judge.

[Marsh.]

:joker:
"Yeah, I love you"
"That was so totally great"
"I really love the sound of your voice"
"I really loved it"
"Wow, you go girl"

I can see her getting very repetitive within a few minutes. lol

I mean in interviews all she does is give very shallow, meaningless pleasantries that offer nothing insightful so I can't see her being very good on a judging panel.

Cheryl Cole and Danni Minogue were hardly the pinnacle of talent but at least they didn't sound as inanely vacuous and as empty headed as Britney seems to be. They need a feisty judge like Osbourne was, the last panel was dull with nicey nice Scherzinger and Abdul.

[Firewire]

Britney won't do it. She's too nice. "Oh my god, you're great!" "I love you!" "Wow!" "I love it!" "It's really good" "I like it!"

[BBfanUSA]

Britney won't do it. She's too nice. "Oh my god, you're great!" "I love you!" "Wow!" "I love it!" "It's really good" "I like it!"

that's why it should be Katy Perry

[Mitchell]

We can only dream :D

[Strictly Jake]

I have changed my mind I want to see. La Reid. Katy Perry. Beyonce. Simon Cowell. Beyonce would be better than Britney

[Callum]

I have changed my mind I want to see. La Reid. Katy Perry. Beyonce. Simon Cowell. Beyonce would be better than Britney

That would never happen, she's just had a baby, no way would she be able to make such a huge commitment and Simon confirmed in an interview that they hadn't asked her.

[BBfanUSA]

I heard they're in talks with Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas (probably a good choice) and country singer LeAnn Rimes

BUt I also heard that they're looking for a fourth judge on Got Talent and it might be Fergie

[lostalex]

Britters would never say "keen" this is a fake story. Americans don't say "keen".

[Callum]

Britters would never say "keen" this is a fake story. Americans don't say "keen".

It's not an American article, plus it's not her who says that she is keen.

[Callum]

Expected to be officially announced later today that Britney will be an XF judge :D

[BBfanUSA]

So I heard on the radio over here

[Callum]

So I heard on the radio over here

Heard what?

[Marc]

No.

[BBfanUSA]

Heard what?

Oh She's getting paid 10 to 16 million I've heard

[King Gizzard]

would be huge

[Braden]

I actually think she'd make an awful judge tbh, I can just imagine her boring me to death with her crappy critiques. Her whiny voice would probably make me want to kill her after the second episode of auditions, maybe?

[Marsh.]

Critiques? It'll be the usual shallow, hollow pleasantries like all of her interviews. I love this, I love that...

[Roy Mars III]

will be too nice, but could be a good mentor

[BBfanUSA]

will be too nice, but could be a good mentor

that's what I'm thinking

I wonder who's gunna be the other female judge

[Roy Mars III]

someone older probably but less known since they probably spent all their money on Britney, wouldn't be surprised if it was an old motown singer

[BBfanUSA]

I'm starting to think that the last mentor is going to be a country singer. This will allow a diverse panel and bring in viewers.

[Callum]

Looks like she turned it down :(

Britney Spears has reportedly rejected a $10 million offer from the producers of The X Factor USA.

Earlier in the week it was reported that Spears was in final talks to join the judging panel for the show, but now it seems that she may not sign.

TheWrap reports that Spears is asking for $20 million to join as a judge, considerably more than the $2.5 million former judge Paula Abdul was apparently paid.

Producers have been searching for big names to fill the spots of Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, who were dropped from the show earlier this year.

Sources close to Spears say that if the deal does not go through, she is eyeing a possible Las Vegas residency show like Celine Dion's and The Voice judge Cee Lo Green's.

The X Factor is currently holding open auditions across the United States.

The second season of The X Factor USA begins in September.

[BBfanUSA]

Okay Shouldn't there be a sense of a little urgency? because judges' callbacks are in May over here.

Maybe they should hire one woman and then have the other woman ready to go by Boot Camp

(Use a guest judge in the fourth spot)

[Smithy]

Not really, it's only march, it's not like it has to be announced, they could leave it till the day before the call backs started :shrug:

[Marsh.]

Something tells me she wouldn't demand 20 million, I mean the papers said Cowell was willing to pay Beyonce about 100 million. She's a very tightly controlled woman though so it wouldn't surprise me if the puppet masters are asking for more.

[Callum]

Something tells me she wouldn't demand 20 million, I mean the papers said Cowell was willing to pay Beyonce about 100 million. She's a very tightly controlled woman though so it wouldn't surprise me if the puppet masters are asking for more.

I don't think she would demand 20 million either. I think either the deals already signed and they're going to officially announce it in the next few weeks or she just doesn't want to do it.

[BBfanUSA]

I hope one of the judges is Katy Perry. It would be a great rebound after divorcing Russell, well she's rebounded already but her on a tv show will just add salt to Russell's wound

[Iceman]

Britney Spears is set to sign a $15million deal to join the judging panel of X Factor USA, it has been claimed.

According to TMZ.com, Britney will soon be finalising her contract for the show, after her team work out the 'fine points' of the deal.
Once the contract has been agreed, it has to be approved by Britney's father Jamie, who is also her conservator, before being approved by the judge who 'oversees the conservatorship'.

However, a source told the gossip website that it is a 'virtual certainty' that the deal will go ahead.

The report came after Cowell admitted yesterday that he was desperate to have Britney join him and L.A. Reid on the panel for the new show.

Talking to TMZ.com, he admitted he could not reveal too much about the negotiations, but said he is expecting to hear back from the Toxic singer's people within the week.
He said: 'I would love to have her on the show ... I think she would be a fascinating person to sit next to.'

One of the sticking points delaying the agreement has previously been cited as the number of series she would have to commit to.
A source said: 'Money is not an issue for the show. As of now, they are looking to pay her $12-15million for the first season, with a drastic price hike for a second year based on ratings performance.

'Simon Cowell wants at least a two-year commitment and Britney wants an out clause if she doesn't want to continue after one year of service.'


Looks like its back on.

[Mystic Mock]

You wanna hope she doesn't shave her hair off before the Live Shows.

[bbfan1991]

I don't watch this show but good on her if true, she will give fab advice to the contestants:).

[Locke.]

Won't boost ratings that much, not as many people are interested in her these days.

Hope the second judge is someone who can actually sing.

[BBfanUSA]

The other is probably going to be LeeAnn Rimes

[Marsh.]

"I love you"
"You're amazing"
"That's like so totally awesome"

I'm sure we're in for some pearls of wisdom from Ms. Spears.

[Jordan.]

15 million is just ridiculous. Can she even speak for herself? I bet she'll just be looking at the side to her team holding up cue cards.

[Marsh.]

http://www.poormojo.org/pmjadaily/archives/britney-spears333_0.jpg

WE GO TO DEADLOCK! AAAARRRGH!

[Jordan.]

:joker:

She was at her best in her meltdown

[Tom4784]

I could see her doing it, I bet she's hoping it will invigorate her career like American Idol has for J.Lo.

[Marsh.]

JLo can still perform though. Britney's always mimed and stuff but she's lost that "spark" that made her entertaining.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Won't boost ratings that much, not as many people are interested in her these days.

Hope the second judge is someone who can actually sing.

The world is still fascinated by her.

Shes still huge in America aswell.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

You wanna hope she doesn't shave her hair off before the Live Shows.

People seriously need to get over this.. It was half a decade ago.

Move on already.

h1HTdCgLxqM

[Iceman]

The world is still fascinated by her.

Shes still huge in America aswell.

http://www.google.com/trends/?q=Britney+Spears,+Lady+Gaga,+Madonna,+Rihanna,+Je nnifer+Lopez&ctab=0&geo=all&date=all&sort=0

Not according to google.

[Vanessa]

I think Britney would be great as a judge! :thumbs:

[Iceman]

I think Britney would be great as a judge! :thumbs:

Im not sure, its hardly as if she could critique people on singing. She'll sit there and look pretty though and pretend not to be trailer trash.

[Vanessa]

Im not sure, its hardly as if she could critique people on singing. She'll sit there and look pretty though and pretend not to be trailer trash.

She can still give her opinion. I think people underestimate her. She's smarter that she looks.

[Iceman]

She can still give her opinion. I think people underestimate her. She's smarter that she looks.

Yeah but she's got a hand up her backside telling her what to do for the past few years.....it'd be great if she was a bitch....

[letmein]

She can still give her opinion. I think people underestimate her. She's smarter that she looks.

lmao.

No, she isn't.

She not even educated.

"I like going overseas to places like Canada".

:joker:

[letmein]

The world is still fascinated by her.

Shes still huge in America aswell.

LMAO!! No, she's not.

[Vanessa]

Yeah but she's got a hand up her backside telling her what to do for the past few years.....it'd be great if she was a bitch....

I'd love that actually! :D

[Vanessa]

lmao.

No, she isn't.

She not even educated.

"I like going overseas to places like Canada".

:joker:

I like her anyway.

[BBfanUSA]

http://www.google.com/trends/?q=Britney+Spears,+Lady+Gaga,+Madonna,+Rihanna,+Je nnifer+Lopez&ctab=0&geo=all&date=all&sort=0

Not according to google.

I live in america, Her songs are still played here all of the time on the radio and it's not a shock if she wins an awards at the VMAs.

[rk3388]

LA Reid. Katy Perry. Britney Spears. Simon Cowell. Hosts: Perez Hilton and Kim Kardashian. Would be amazing

PEREZ HILTON ?? :Yuk:

[iRyan]

LMAO!! No, she's not.

Uh, yes she is actually.

[iRyan]

People seem to think she's a robot now but judging from this interview she certainly seems capable

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[Jords]

Ive always like her voice /random

[daniel-lewis-1985]

http://www.google.com/trends/?q=Britney+Spears,+Lady+Gaga,+Madonna,+Rihanna,+Je nnifer+Lopez&ctab=0&geo=all&date=all&sort=0

Not according to google.

Last year Hold it against me was number 1 in America and Till the world ends and i wanna go both made top 10.

Her last album album was also number 1 in 8 countries including America and top 10 in 32 others.

Britney is a superstar theres no ifs or buts its a fact.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

LMAO!! No, she's not.

"LMAO"? Really? Do people still say that?

Anyway,

Yes she is. She is still big not just in America but all over the world.

Can you please tell me why you think shes not big in America even though shes just had 3 top 10 hits including a number 1 plus a number 1 album there just last year?

Ooh and look at this lovely picture of her WINNING at last years Mtv Music Awards.

1985

[lostalex]

There is more chance of Whitney housten being a judge than there is Britney


orly? lol

[lostalex]

lmao.

No, she isn't.

She not even educated.

"I like going overseas to places like Canada".

:joker:

she meant out of the country, obviously, do you not get that???

[Smithy]

orly? lol

ikr :joker:

-eats words-

[Iceman]

Last year Hold it against me was number 1 in America and Till the world ends and i wanna go both made top 10.

Her last album album was also number 1 in 8 countries including America and top 10 in 32 others.

Britney is a superstar theres no ifs or buts its a fact.

Compared to where she could have been if she didnt go loco, she's not, she's a puppet.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Compared to where she could have been if she didnt go loco, she's not, she's a puppet.

Im not comparing though im just saying shes still a huge name and still breaking records, getting awards and number 1 albums.

[Iceman]

BRITNEY Spears has got the green light to be a judge on the US X Factor in a £9.3million deal — with her fiancé acting as her minder.

BRITNEY Spears is set to pocket £9.4MILLION for being a judge on the US X Factor
Lover Jason Trawick, 40, was appointed one of her “conservators” by a judge on Wednesday, which ironed out legal issues surrounding her appearance.

The condition — giving control over the well-being of a person not deemed healthy enough to manage their own affairs — was imposed in 2008 following her meltdown.

Britney’s dad Jamie has had control for four years, and it had been feared she would need him on hand to help make decisions on the talent show. But Hollywood agent Jason will now take the responsibility instead.

Jason — her former manager — has been credited with helping her rehabilitation. He can now intervene and decide on aspects of her life like where she goes, what she eats and medical care.

The move also clears the path to them getting married.

Jason and show creator Simon Cowell, 52, have been locked in talks for months and the X Factor deal is now in its final stages.

A source close to Britney, 30, said: “Unlike her dad Jamie, Jason is comfortable in the world of showbiz. He will be able to make crucial decisions — although he won’t be getting involved in who to vote off.”

Cowell admitted earlier this month: “She would be a fascinating person to sit next to.”

The mum of two shaved off her hair in 2007 and was hospitalised the following year.

An X Factor spokesman refused to confirm or deny the Britney TV talks.

Cashcow

[daniel-lewis-1985]

He can now intervene and decide on aspects of her life like where she goes, what she eats and medical care.


How is it legal that someone can have control over a 30 year old womans eating habits?

[lostalex]

lmao.

No, she isn't.

She not even educated.

"I like going overseas to places like Canada".

:joker:

well she was in europe when she said that, so yes Canada was "overseas" when she said it.

[Harry!]

Don't really care much about this since she will only be a judge on the US version.

[lostalex]

Don't really care much about this since she will only be a judge on the US version.

same here. i didn't watch US Xfactor. I'm more intersted in seeing Howard Stern on the new series of America's Got Talent.

I've been a huge Howard Stern fan for a LONG time. He's gonna be awesome. And i love Sharon Osbourne too.

[Iceman]

He can now intervene and decide on aspects of her life like where she goes, what she eats and medical care.


How is it legal that someone can have control over a 30 year old womans eating habits?

It's kind of the norm when you refuse to let your kids back and end up in a psych ward....

[iRyan]

It's kind of the norm when you refuse to let your kids back and end up in a psych ward....

That was 5 years ago though.

I mean - if she's capable of going on a world tour and promoting her album, how is she not capable of controlling things like her eating habits :conf:

I feel bad for her, her life is so controlled.

[lostalex]

That was 5 years ago though.

I mean - if she's capable of going on a world tour and promoting her album, how is she not capable of controlling things like her eating habits :conf:

I feel bad for her, her life is so controlled.


but you have to admit since the court gave control to her parents, she has been much better.. and seems much healthier...

[Marsh.]

Yes, she had her initial breakdown 5 years ago but any problems that led her to that state aren't gonna vanish overnight. She'll probably battle with her conditions forever. Just goes to show you all that work, fame, success and money at such a young age doesn't always do you any good.

[iRyan]

but you have to admit since the court gave control to her parents, she has been much better.. and seems much healthier...

Yes it definitely has, but it doesn't seem like she needs it anymore.

She's clearly stable and on good medication now.

[BBfanUSA]

Yeah, I think she's completely stable now. In fact i think they're just there to keep an eye on them in case they snap.

I thought she went crazy because KFed did something.

[Saph]

Most people stopped taking her seriously after the meltdown but I dont see why as she released one of, if not the best album of her career during that time. I hope she makes another album for 2013 :amazed:

[daniel-lewis-1985]

That was 5 years ago though.

I mean - if she's capable of going on a world tour and promoting her album, how is she not capable of controlling things like her eating habits :conf:

I feel bad for her, her life is so controlled.

I remember that interview she did where she was crying because her life was so controlled and boring.

If anything taking away her independence and treating her like a **** will just make her depressed.

[Callum]

No offense to Nicole Scherzinger or Paula Abdul, but Simon Cowell just scored himself a serious upgrade for his X Factor judging panel. Britney Spears has reportedly signed a contract to appear as a judge on the televised reality show, reports E! Online. Spears signed the deal this week, securing herself $15 million for one season’s work, making her the highest paid judge in reality TV.

“She’s ready for this,” an insider says. “She can’t wait to sit down next to Simon at the judges’ table and give this everything she’s got. She is excited about showing the world that she can do this, and do this well. This is the perfect next stage in her career. Both Britney and Simon are very excited to work together.” We’re just excited at the possibility of Britney finally being able to fully speak her mind, even if it results in not-so-eloquent bon mots.

This will be Britney’s first project in television since her 2005 reality show Britney And Kevin: Chaotic, which lasted only five episodes on UPN. The singer’s fiance Jason Trawick, who was recently appointed her co-conservator, will also be joining the The X Factor has a producer.

Cowell is still looking for a fourth judge to join him, Spears and L.A. Reid on the panel. Both Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato have been mentioned as possible contenders, though neither singer’s reps have confirmed or denied their possible involvement in the show.

I think she'll be good. Hope Demi gets the last spot.

[Callum]

Turns out the deal hadn't been signed but it's now expected to be finalised this weekend with her being officially unveiled as a judge on Monday at the FOX Upfronts in NYC.

[BBfanUSA]

Kinda Hoping that the other judge is in by Monday as well, so they can reveal at least the judges