Simon Cowell revealed why Britney Spears wasn’t happy on X Factor.
Simon Cowell’s Initial Doubt and Excitement
When Simon Cowell first heard that pop superstar Britney Spears wanted to judge season 2 of his show The X Factor, he couldn’t believe it.
Simon recently told The New York Times that he spoke with Britney on the phone to check her intentions.
During the nearly two-hour conversation, Britney seemed very “passionate” and “engaged.”
Simon felt that Britney truly wanted to mentor the contestants and was very happy about the collaboration.
Change in Attitude at the Press Launch
But as the show’s promotion and press launch began, things began to change. Simon noticed that Britney seemed uneasy in front of the media.
When Simon asked her what was wrong, Britney admitted that she hadn’t anticipated so much press involvement.
Furthermore, the show’s format of saying “no” to or criticizing contestants was against Britney’s nature, and she began to feel quite uncomfortable.
Simon offered to leave the show
On the very first day of shooting, Simon took Britney aside and made her an offer. He clearly stated that if Britney didn’t want to do it, she could leave the show; there was no coercion on her.
Simon recalled old memories, saying that when he went to Britney’s house, he felt broken inside and completely unhappy. A
According to Simon, there was a huge difference between the Britney on the phone and the Britney in reality.
Britney’s Book and the Real Truth
On the other hand, Britney revealed in her memoir The Woman in Me that she was psychologically distressed at the time due to her conservatorship and personal problems.
She wrote that judging people on TV for eight hours was nothing less than a nightmare for her and that she “hated” the experience. T
Today, while Britney is enjoying her freedom, Simon is returning with his new Netflix documentary, The Next Act.
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