Diva Britney 'causes chaos' backstage at The X Factor

Mon Dec 01 11:08AM by TV Editor

Britney Spears

Britney Spears has reportedly proven herself to be the biggest diva ever to appear on The X Factor after snubbing the contestants and refusing to meet Simon Cowell backstage.

The singer, who appeared on Saturday night's show, also turned down the dressing room provided and instead insisted on using Simon Cowell's private green room.

Britney's minders banned Simon Cowell from chatting to the star in her room ahead of the show and the judges were forced to grab a quick photo with her in the corridor, reports The Sun.

An X Factor insider told the paper: "You have never seen so many heavies. Even around the judges' dressing rooms were sealed off by Britney's security people. When the judges went to meet her, her security wouldn't let anyone past."

Britney also shocked the show's judges by not watching the contestants' performances. Previous guests including Take That and even famous diva Mariah Carey spent time mentoring the acts but Britney didn't even watch the show backstage.

When Dermot asked her what she thought of this year's final five she said: "Yes, awesome, thank you. I met so many people, the place is beautiful."

Britney has also been criticised by viewers after miming throughout the performance of her latest single - the judges gave her a standing ovation even though other acts who have appeared on the series have sung live.

What did you think of Britney's performance? How do you think she would fare as a contestant in The X Factor? Let us know what you think...

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  • (1)

    I think her attitude to the whole situation was awfull and to say yes awesome when asked what she thought to the performances when she hadnt even watched them is appauling, Maybe she should have stayed in America where she belongs

    Posted by: graeme.burnett6 on Mon Dec 01 11:20AM | Report abuse
  • (2)

    Fake, she wouldn't even get passed auditions.....she should not have been allowed on the show.

    Posted by: jackwinguk on Mon Dec 01 12:33PM | Report abuse
  • (3)

    she was pants, shes a waste of space, rud,e arrogant, and obviously hs no talent , prooved that by miming

    Posted by: bunnybandit2001 on Mon Dec 01 12:33PM | Report abuse
  • (4)

    Britney's performance looked mimed

    Posted by: lizzielane on Mon Dec 01 12:33PM | Report abuse
  • (5)

    Britney was rubbish - why couldn't she sing live if she's such a DIVA???

    Posted by: arnhaven on Mon Dec 01 12:33PM | Report abuse
  • (6)

    She wouldnt even get on the show, as she cant sing, and only mimes!! what a let down for those hardworking contestants. They obviously have more talent than her!!

    Posted by: thorney66 on Mon Dec 01 12:33PM | Report abuse
  • (7)

    rubbish over raited spoilt the show

    Posted by: northparkmotorco on Mon Dec 01 12:33PM | Report abuse
  • (8)

    She is not on the same planet as the rest of us.

    Posted by: sheila.holmes76 on Mon Dec 01 12:33PM | Report abuse
  • (9)

    rubbish!

    Posted by: daliaalhusseini on Mon Dec 01 12:33PM | Report abuse
  • (10)

    Im such a huge Britney fan but am so dissapointed with her performance.

    Posted by: jen_a_davies on Mon Dec 01 12:33PM | Report abuse