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Britney Spears to be fired from 'X Factor'?

Reports suggest pop diva just 'isn't working' out on the judges' table

By Kenny Herzog Dec 27, 2012 9:23AM
 
A couple weeks back, we joined the chorus of voices crying out for Britney Spears to bring something to the "X Factor" judges' panel other than cringing, kooky facial tics. By the end of this past season, it was hard to distinguish the international pop star from sourpuss TV exec Myra on "Episodes."
 
 
Well, if Us Weekly is to be taken at their word, then Ms. Spears might just be looking to Showtime or any other network besides FOX for a small-screen gig. The magazine quotes an anonymous "insider" as saying, "Britney will get the boot. Producers wanted her for the long haul, but it isn't working." A supposed second informant added, "They paid all that for her to say 'amazing' and offer half-claps." And just for the sake of piling on, Us tapped a third source who chirped, "He wanted crazy Britney, but he got boring Britney."

 
Some would argue that, far as the latter alleged gripe is concerned, audiences got a little from columns A and B. Alas, Simon Cowell has yet to officially confirm or deny the rumors, so until then, they are just that. And given his apparent preoccupation with former "Baywatch" hottie/serial participator in tabloid-worthy relationship meltdowns, Carmen Electra, he probably has his hands full.

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xylophhone
Jan 4, 2013 2:29PM
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all the show is is GLITZY, GLAMMY, SYRUPY bad las vegas floor shows. 

 

LA saw the "writing on the wall, and tenament hall" and decided to listen to the SOUNDS OF SILENCE and beat feet.  ^5

 

simon still looks like the uncle who didnt want to come to the party.   but asleep he is better than the other 3

 

bratney is a waste.  she cant even run HER LIFE (court ordered receivership) and tries to help others?

 

dumi is 20...i have underwear older than her and know have forgottern more about music than she will ever know. 

 

 

UnsavoryRiffraff
Dec 29, 2012 1:16AM
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I would love to get her pregnant.
laurenb182
Dec 28, 2012 4:30PM
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I loved this season of XFactor! I would have liked to see Diamond White and Beatrice Miller go a lot further rather than another friggin 80 yr old country singer ... and Cece Frey? Talk about talentless.

As for Britney I think she played her cards JUST right. The girl has gotten enough press action. She played it cool and I'm brought in huge TV ratings for the show. Regardless of the obstacles shes had in the past she is much loved by 80's babies (Xfactor demographic). I loved the dynamic of all 4 judges and even Khloe K did a great job for her first hosting job,

I will agree that Britney didn't seem in her element on the show but I hope she'll continue on doing something great. I really hope the new judges bring more fun in the next season!
Dan240
Dec 28, 2012 12:24PM
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First, the person who said that I was blind if I thought  Britney was hot is really really stupid because you just wish your girlfriend looked half as good .Tthats if you even have a girlfriend which I doubt. Second comment was she did enough to ruin her own rep. So your dumb as a stump too huh?? The media is the worst thing going when it comes to ruining peoples lifes period... Of course how would you know because you will never be that popular.

Third comment,  was that she was hot now she is old and tired looking. You for sure are blind as a bat. She looks better on her worst day then you could on your best day I'm sure, What really is sad about you three is that you don 't know her and your making judgements based on the media who will lie just to get a story in print. I say to you three get a life and wake up about your own  boring life I'm sure is boring.

grannybiker
Dec 28, 2012 11:31AM
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After you boot Brittney, you can get rid of Kardashian ! ( or find someone who can choose better clothes for her )   She looked awful, every week.  Stupid looking outfits that were WAY too tight and short.  Not very complimentary for her body shape.  PLEASE no more Kardashians.    And also, the repetition of ridiculous questions for the contestants and their families.....   "what would winning mean to you",    "just how proud are you of your daughter"...........​  over and over and over, and the answers are so obvious......  Stop the insanity,  get real,  get original.     Love the show,  hate all the meaningless chatter.

fishingtonic
Dec 28, 2012 10:02AM
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This is my last season of watching the X factor. It isn't Brittany that is boring...
Dawnk37
Dec 28, 2012 1:39AM
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I really dont watch the show but I hear family and friends talking and read articles. Sounds to me BS says those that are amazing suck and those that suck are amazing otherwise she just sits there makes minimal comments ( probably because she does not have what it takes to judge someone else, Ive heard her music) and makes faces. I caught 5 minutes once and thought she looked like my daughter when she was 2 and had to take medicine. This to me sounds like jealousy. No one is focusing ALL the attention on her and she sits in fear that someone else may be better than her. Her day is over thankfully and she just needs to give it up, new and improved is out there.
al in ny
Dec 28, 2012 12:15AM
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BRITTNEY WAS SOSO BAD  MONOTONE RESPONSES  DULL REMARKS AND NO CONSTRUCTIVE HELP THE SAME ANSWERS OVER AND OVER  GOODBY AND GOOD RIDDENCE  YES   
BOOOORRRRRIIIINNNGGG​  AND   DDDDUUUULLLLLLL
la2ca2tx
Dec 28, 2012 12:14AM
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Britney had some 'weird' moments for sure.  The guy that brought her flowers and broke down when she didn't "like" his performance.  Overall, I like Simon, but sometimes he comes across so arrogant.
Demi doesn't have enough life experience to mentor.  Look what she did to CeCe!  That girl was so confident in the auditions and full of herself, but she had a voice to back it.  When she sang the Whitney song, even Simon said, "One of you nailed it!"  When CeCe was turned into a "blond" to be more likable....  sorry, I think she lost her identity and confidence.  Demi had said she had a "girl crush" on her.  Why did she ever change CeCe?!?  LA didn't change Tate, because he knew that Tate didn't need any thing different - country through and through.  When I heard him sing "Anything Goes" in the auditions, I felt that he was a winner.  I agree with the other posts re KK - horrible.  How many times did she say, "Amazing!" . . .  I watch because of the talent, not the judges.
lilem618
Dec 27, 2012 11:46PM
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I'd take Carmen Elektra as a judge over Britney ANY day!! And I don't even WATCH the show
JLAD
Dec 27, 2012 11:28PM
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Bring in Pussy Galore...
Kayli
Dec 27, 2012 11:08PM
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Any X Factor judge who says "You are AMAZING" to a person who can't sing crap should be given the boot ... and that would have to be ALL of them.  If I were a judge, anyone who sings off key or doesn't hold a vibrato would never get through, and I'd also vote "No" for any "I'm all that!" adolescent (like that Jordan girl) who actually thinks they have talent. I also wouldn't send someone through just because they were good looking, like all the judges do. Shame on them, sending these young goodlooking guys through who can't sing ****.

DJ55
Dec 27, 2012 8:18PM
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Brittany should  stay....Simon should stay ...everyone else should go !

 

 

TW53
Dec 27, 2012 8:11PM
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It's funny how a no talent is paid to judge other people.
tabooma
Dec 27, 2012 8:02PM
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I've watched all the singing shows from the beginning,and in my opinion  I thought Brittany was ok.I really didnt like Demi Lovato.Acting like a little teeny-bopper when the boy band was on was veerrry unprofessional.Khloe​  adds nothing to the show,but I think Mario Lopez has the looks and personality to handle the job alone. Just my opinion!
sonoma59
Dec 27, 2012 7:25PM
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None of these judges on the X Factor are that fantastic.  I guess the producers of this show are upset about the high ratings for The Voice.  What in the world is Khloe doing on the show?  She is not a singer, performer, etc.  Simon is just rude and arrogant.  Mario really does not have anything to contribute.  If the producers want to make this show work, they should only have actual singing stars on the show.  Therefore, Britney should stay, and the others should go back to the nothingness that they do!
Maceeloo
Dec 27, 2012 7:05PM
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For goodness sakes what did they want from her? She was brought to the show because of her looks and popularity to increase ratings and she did this. Why would she ruin her fan base by saying the obvious? Most of these people have zero talent and everyone participating is aware of this. She did a good job for this mediocre show.
The one......
Dec 27, 2012 6:46PM
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Who gives a flying f**k about this idiot. I don't watch the show but having this crazy a** woman determining the outcome of other people fate is just plain.....(ummmmm) crazy?
ashley phillips (for _real)
Dec 27, 2012 6:43PM
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How are X Factor, The Voice and American Idol still on? Nothing lasts forever. The networks cant let go even though many watchers have. Enough with the singing and dancing contests, the winners in recent years havent gone far either.
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