Media mogul Simon Cowel’s decision to axe both Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger from the US version of talent show The X Factor has stirred a lot of interest about who will be on the panel next.
One of the interested parties is pop legend Britney Spears. The Toxic hitmaker – who suffered a public meltdown in 2007 – wants to prove to her fans she has put her troubles behind her.
“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?” a source says. “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.”
After Simon’s controversial move, he 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 LA Reid.
“Britney has had a tough few years, but this would put her back at the top. She would be great for the show and it could be great for her,” the source told The Sun newspaper. “In terms of excitement and intrigue, Britney would top them all.”
However, the 30-year-old singer isn’t the only star who is keen to bag a place on the panel. Singer LeAnn Rimes has also reportedly been meeting with show bosses about the job opportunity.
The Can’t Fight The Moonlight singer is said to be in talks with producers 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.
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