[DynamiteD1VA]

After months of speculation, Fox officially announced that pop superstar Britney Spears and teen sensation Demi Lovato will join The X Factor's judging panel when Season 2 premieres this fall. TV Guide Magazine spoke with Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid and Lovato just hours after they made their first appearance at Monday's Fox Upfront in New York City.

"Britney was a no brainer," Cowell said. "We'd spoken a few times, and I'd heard that she wanted to make one of these kinds of shows — but never thought she would agree to it. We got on so well on the phone, it went very smooth in the end." Spears was rumored to be in negotiations for a few months, finally settling on a deal worth around $15 million.

"Demi, I've been a big fan of for a long time and always had a gut feeling she'd be great on one of these shows," Cowell added. "Again, when we spoke we got on really well...and she's troubled!" The Disney star, who appeared on Sonny With a Chance and the Camp Rock series, entered rehab in 2010 for emotional issues, an eating disorder and self-injury. In 2011, she released her album Unbroken and the first single, "Skyscraper," recently went platinum.

"I'm just so honored to be here. I'm so stoked," Lovato said. "I think it's going to be a lot of fun, and I can't wait to argue with these two."

"Yes, she's very feisty," Cowell replied.

As the only original judge besides Cowell to return, Reid is enthusiastic about the changes and looks forward to the show's renewed energy. "I'm particularly excited to work with both of them," he said. "I think it's perfect. I think Simon is a complete genius to cast the both of them."

Auditions with the new judges begin next week in Austin, Texas. Cowell promises more changes are on the way, including the appointment of the show's new hosting duo.

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[jayyyxtee]

I'm actually interested in seeing Britney give critique to the contestants but I doubt I'll watch this season

[P!nkInside]

I'm finally gonna watch this show. Demi

[TimmyInTheWell]

my fiesty little demetria is gonna steal the show ;P

[stronger23]

i just can't wait for the "bitch, u can't even sing, how you gonna judge me" ... comments

[KarlosVzla]

I'm so excited to see Demi sitting down there!

[DynamiteD1VA]

Originally posted by stronger23

i just can't wait for the "bitch, u can't even sing, how you gonna judge me" ... comments

That will be slightly awkward for the moron who says it since she can sing

[P!nkInside]

Originally posted by stronger23

i just can't wait for the "bitch, u can't even sing, how you gonna judge me" ... comments

Are you talking about Demi or someone else?

[Violet]

Originally posted by stronger23

i just can't wait for the "bitch, u can't even sing, how you gonna judge me" ... comments

you're talking about britney right?

[Mean B]

Once again, this show is called THE X FACTOR, something Britney has. This show isn't THE VOICE... Britney has the rights to judge the contestants because they're actually looking for someone who has THE X FACTOR, not just a VOICE.



Get over it people

[Jared]

Oh gosh. I didn't even know they were going to Austin for the first city. That's like the gay capitol of Texas. Expect all the Britney stans to try out just to see her.

[D_Man3379]

Originally posted by Mean B

Once again, this show is called THE X FACTOR, something Britney has. This show isn't THE VOICE... Britney has the rights to judge the contestants because they're actually looking for someone who has THE X FACTOR, not just a VOICE.



Get over it people

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[stronger23]

Originally posted by DynamiteD1VA

That will be slightly awkward for the moron who says it since she can sing

uh, i wasn't talkin about demi

[stronger23]

Originally posted by Mean B

Once again, this show is called THE X FACTOR, something Britney has. This show isn't THE VOICE... Britney has the rights to judge the contestants because they're actually looking for someone who has THE X FACTOR, not just a VOICE.



Get over it people

uh. last years winner was nothin special, all she has was an ok voice, nothin else.

[DynamiteD1VA]

Originally posted by stronger23

uh, i wasn't talkin about demi

oh ok, well like people above has said even if she is lacking in voice her general expertise and chart success make her very qualified for the job.

[JonnyϟLightning]

Auditions with the new judges begin next week in Austin, Texas.

I know what I'm doing next week.

[Callum]

i'm intrigued to see whos gonna be hosting!

[DynamiteD1VA]

Originally posted by JonnyϟLightning

I know what I'm doing next week.

Be sure to let us all know what the panel was like if you do go

[JonnyϟLightning]

Originally posted by Jared

Oh gosh. I didn't even know they were going to Austin for the first city. That's like the gay capitol of Texas. Expect all the Britney stans to try out just to see her.

Originally posted by JonnyϟLightning

I know what I'm doing next week.

Not you clocking me.

[DiamondDust]

Originally posted by Jared

Oh gosh. I didn't even know they were going to Austin for the first city. That's like the gay capitol of Texas. Expect all the Britney stans to try out just to see her.

Isn't the gay capitol of TX Dallas? Austin is just way more liberal in general.