It might just be us, but it seems the Britney Spears we all know and love is finally back.

For yesterday, at the Providence leg of the X Factor USA auditions, the icon was a picture of health and ‘presence’, a far cry from the vacant songbird labelled a shadow of her former self.

Greeted by fans and potential contestants alike, the upbeat Spears struck a number of poses for paparazzi before joining fellow judges Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato and LA Reid to begin scouting the fresh talent.

More fun below…

Here’s hoping her new material is reflective of her renewed spirit.

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