Britney Spears Approached By Simon Cowell To Judge ‘The X Factor (US)’

Published: Wednesday 29th Feb 2012 by TGJ Team

Has Britney Spears been tapped by Simon Cowell to judge the next season of ‘The X Factor (US)’?

According to Cowell himself the answer is ‘yes’!

Read the full details concerning the former-barefoot-bathroom-walker possibly earning a seat at season two’s judge’s table after the jump and sound-off below.

Cowell briefly chatted with Billy Bush of ‘The Billy Bush Show’ where he was asked directly about Spears’ qualifications for the role. The ‘King of Mean’ responded, “I’m fascinated by [Britney.] The fact that she’s one of the most talked about – not just pop stars – but people in the world today, means that you’ve got this star power.” He later added, “I would think that if she’s managed to sustain a family, a career, which is tough, [‘X Factor’ would be] a walk in the park. She’s still hot, she’s still having hit records and she’s still controversial, there’s a reason for that.”

While there’s no denying Britney Spears arguably has the greatest pop star career of anyone post-2000, how much of that [post-2006] can truly be said was thanks to her? Lets put this into perspective. The 30-year-old has been an active recording artist since 1998. In 2006 she suffered a metal breakdown that she has never fully able to bounce back from. For most of the latter half of her career the ‘Crazy’ singer has had very little involvement in her artistry whatsoever and appears to be very content with not being the “ringleader”.

Furthermore, Spears doesn’t have the musicianship nor personality (as of lately) to offer any constructive criticism to ‘X Factor”s singing hopefuls, let alone to make good TV once her new car smell wears off. As seen with most of her promotional interviews and TV spots during the promotion of ‘Circus’ and ‘Femme Fatale’…the lights are on but there’s no one home.

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  1. Richnblack11(just like bey) February 29, 2012

    T-RASH

  2. Onyx February 29, 2012

    OMG! i think i’m gonna watch the show for the first time.

  3. MISHKA February 29, 2012

    This show is a joke, seriously.

  4. ChrisFresh February 29, 2012

    but u know u would watch tho..

  5. tyra February 29, 2012

    DONT DO IT BRITNEY THE SHOW IS A MESS PLUS U DNT NEED X FACTOR U R STILL RELEVANT

  6. Gaga’s Love February 29, 2012

    Euuuuuwwwwwwww…yuky

  7. Aishaaguilerakeyq February 29, 2012

    “Barefoot bathroom walker”- y’all r cruel.

  8. KAT DELUNA FAN February 29, 2012

    Britney can sing? brit judging other people singing skills 😯

    2012,the end of the world.

    congrats & good luck if true doe

  9. jeremydante February 29, 2012

    most of what was said in this post can also be said of nicole scherzinger & kelly rowland- both of which have been involved with x-factor. the point simon was making is that britney is a star- that is not an opinion, the market has proven that. despite supposed ‘lack of involvement’ or ‘lack of musicanship’ she instantly became an icon before she even turned 20. her years in the game give her the know-how.

  10. Jayla February 29, 2012

    DUMB ASS PEOPLE MAKE DUMB COMMENTS! YOU DONT NEED TO HAVE SINGING SKILLS TO JUDGE , PEOPLE ARE SO IGNORANT!

  11. Get Real February 29, 2012

    Lady Gaga & Perez Hilton aren’t friends anymore!? I need someone to talk about it so I”m gong to plant the seed here.

  12. Mr Bradshaw February 29, 2012

    I like the idea of Britney being a judge. She has def earned the right. But I wont be watching.

    It’s all about THE VOICE!!

    Simon is finished. People are tired of these gimmick shows. If you’re still even watchig American idol you’re lame. Yes I said it.

  13. lolax February 29, 2012

    YESS!!!

    SHE IS PERFECT

  14. hd live February 29, 2012

    X FACTOR WITH BRITNEY THIS WILL BE EPIC

  15. AmbeRussell February 29, 2012

    Brit is a bad choice, nit bc she is an average,vat best now, singer but bc she would bring nothing to the show. She was a mega star, yes n name us still big, but she hasn’t had personality or even really spoke since her melt down. She hasn’t even had a hOld on her music career to help guide others. She is a puppet to her label, so how can shehelp some craft if she doesn’t craft her own career

    AmbeRussell on YouTube

  16. Ryry February 29, 2012

    This site is dumb Britney has had a lot of input in her artistry she has co-wrote various songs, wrote songs for.other artists and has written songs and for herself e.g. Everytime. And plus it int even she has choregraphed for some of her videos e.g. piece of me and plus being a talent show judge isn’t all about artistry look at judges like Louis Walsh, Simon, Ellen degeneras, Sharon Osbourne…… It’s also about being able to spot talent/potential in a artist and just knowing about the music industry……. do your homework TGJ ….. Your jus hating on brit

  17. Chelle February 29, 2012

    i just saw a leaked pic of chris brown in his boxers at http://bit.ly/otCOIh … He looks so hot

  18. KELIS February 29, 2012

    Britney is the X Factor, she has it all
    so excited, will def watch for the first time if britney is on!

  19. Bey Fan… February 29, 2012

    ” the former-barefoot-bathroom-walker ”

    LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO…I dont whats funnier, that statement or Britney Spears judging a singing competition.

    Well Simon knows what he doing, because Britney is the only thing that can save that show.

  20. KC February 29, 2012

    How can she judge a singing competition when can’t sing live herself….lol

  21. Teacher February 29, 2012

    Yall b****** on here everyday criticising ppls singn and judgin them and can yall sing? Prolly f****** not! So STOP! Dumb ass b******…and if u think im tawkn to u..I AM!

  22. scars February 29, 2012

    Britney Spears on the X FACTOR

    great choice simon she is the best singer until today

  23. Small_Angel February 29, 2012

    Simon, It doesn’t mean that The Voice is working just because they have Christina Aguilera will automatically mean X-Factor will work with Britney Spears on it. It’s all about flatform and the Voice has the best flatform compare to AI and X. That is actually the main reason why The Voice is working. Although I love to see britney on TV regularly, if i wer her i won’t do it.. Not with X-Factor.

    BTW, Simon is getting Boring and is overrated thats another reason why his show is not working anymore.

  24. Small_Angel February 29, 2012

    *i mean platform.. My bad…

  25. Raquanzalee March 1, 2012

    Not going to Happen!

    Give it up Simon…

  26. YOOSONDALOOSE March 1, 2012

    Hope she joins, would be very good for her.

  27. kimberly March 1, 2012

    britney spears as a judge in a singing competition is beyond me … simon deperate much lol. That’s why the voice blowing your ass away. ratings will still be low…
    simon better get it together in europe also cause another talent show is on the rise.
    This is the payback for all those he hurt and did wrong including cheryl cole

  28. nite March 1, 2012

    Britney is the best

  29. NIKKO March 2, 2012

    QUEEN B HAS SO MUCH STAR POWER TRUST ME PEOPLE WOULD WATCH THE STUPID SHOW JUST TO SEE HER….
    DONT DO IT BRITNEY THIS SHOW IS WAK…..!!!!!!!!!!!

  30. @VuyoZucch March 11, 2012

    Couldn’t they find someone talented to do the job?

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  31. jhon gerardo March 12, 2012

    si

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