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Britney Appears Toxic on 'X Factor'

Has Simon Cowell finally found his evil twin?

By Corey Levitan Sep 10, 2012 9:43AM

meto.co.ukThe signs are looking good for a bad Britney Spears. Unlike dismissed "X Factor" judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, Spears -- new to the judging table along with Demi Lovato -- seems to enjoy destroying contestant dreams.

 

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"She has taken this very seriously and she's surprisingly quite mean," People quotes series creator and star Simon Cowell. "In the past we've had judges that never say no, [but] she can't say no quick enough on this show. She's quite difficult to please."

 

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Of course, it's possible -- in fact, quite probable -- that Cowell is giving Spears mean lessons behind the scenes. Genuine or not, however, it's still fun to witness. In a preview released by FOX, Spears is shown beating down a mouthy contestant who insists he's worked "way too frickin' hard" to hear negative criticism. Check out the clip:

After the dude owns Levato -- telling her "that's why you use auto-tune and I don't" -- Spears snaps: "I want to know who let you on stage. I feel uncomfortable with you even staring at me."

Are you looking forward to a toxic Britney Spears?

Season 2 of "The X Factor" premieres Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.

 

26Comments
Sep 11, 2012 1:07PM
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Britney Spears...judging other people who can *actually sing*... who actually have talent...who don't use autotune. That makes about as much sense as the Kardashians judging Stephen Hawkings for not being smart enough. Welcome to the Twilight Zone, peeps!
Sep 11, 2012 12:28PM
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She is trying too hard to be Simon's twin!  SHE is a cruel mess!
Sep 11, 2012 12:20PM
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If Spears was implying that the guy was a creepy mess, I guess she doesn't remember when she shaved her head and went whacking on car windshields like a lunatic.

Sep 11, 2012 11:26AM
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Interesting considering she's pretty talentless. Can't sing a note! All her records are auto tuned and digitally enhanced...........concerts are lyp synced.........yet somehow she's an expert enough to be an over paid judge.
Sep 11, 2012 11:07AM
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Britney "METH-HEAD" Spears sneering at people that are BETTER than her, who have not spent 3 years on a meth pipe, who have not slept with paparazzi to obtain said meth, who have not been HANDED a singing career because their boobs look good on camera(well....Britneys USED TO look good before her meth binge) .

A homeless person under an overpass has more character and integrity than this worthless skeezy WILL EVER HAVE....so Bi+chney Spears might want to remember that  meth-skanks like her aren't exactly the elite of American society .

Sep 11, 2012 11:06AM
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If she felt uncomfortable with the guy looking at her then maybe she shouldn't have been dressed like a slut.. 

 

Sep 11, 2012 10:43AM
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This is one of many reasons I don't watch tv or even involve myself with this world. A lot of sick and starving people out there and we've come to this. I'm certainly not perfect, but I pray for the newer generations and wish them luck.  It's pathetic that I am even taking the time to write this.  I wonder what these people are going to say when they on their death beds.   

Sep 11, 2012 10:40AM
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I think if your going to be a JUDGE you have to be honest and brutal sometimes. Something I thought has been lacking with judge tallent on Idol. Don't see this season being much better there. Carey and Minaj won't be good judges. Simon I think wanted to avoid the issues last season when it seems it became a emotional event for some judges on the show. If your going to have judges have judges. Not personalities.
Sep 11, 2012 10:06AM
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From what I have been hearing she SMELLS Toxic, so why not act toxic.
Sep 11, 2012 9:40AM
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Sorry, but somebody (preferably Britney or Simon) should've punched this guy.
Sep 11, 2012 9:40AM
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SKYSCRAPER was demis big hit....and she didnt even WRITE IT.   goes to show u she isnt as talented as people think.   it was written by Toby Gad, Lindy Robbins and Estonian singer Kerli Kõiv. 

britney's time has passed......  most singers today use auto-tune.   guess u gotta do it when u cant really sing - as do tooooooo many others.    good gawd - katy perry without auto-tune...jessie j. ucked fup her songs at the olympic closure concert. 

Sep 11, 2012 9:33AM
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The judges don't have to be mean. They can be constructive with their criticism. They will turn public opinion against themselves, and Simon will replace them, and get new judges - as usual. Their careers will be gone, and Simon will carry on.

Demi is too young, and Britney is too drug f_cked to know what is going on. They are both being exploited for their freak value, and it is turning out perfectly for Simon. People will gladly watch the show now, as they both drive their careers at full speed into the train wreck, and will never know what hit them. Britney was quoted this morning as saying it was intimidating being booed for two hours in her first show. She might want to remember that the people doing the booing are exactly the same people who would normally buy her records.

Sep 11, 2012 8:47AM
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I'm sorry, but the contestant is correct.  If you're using auto-tune to make your recordings, then you have absolutely no business judging or criticizing someone else.
Sep 11, 2012 8:43AM
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I think Britney needs to be a little more tranq'd up. Her eyelids are still (barely) open. For someone that had a very public meltdown, she's certainly taken to being mean girl pretty quickly.

Slow it down Brit, and remember all those people that gave you a break when you went nuts.

Sep 10, 2012 11:28AM
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The auto-tune comment was perfect - Simon almost blew his drink through his nose. Britney is past her prime and looking old, tired, and used up. While I don't particularly like or dislike her, her persona on the show is disingenuous. Go home, marry your guy and be a mom.
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