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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  • (11)

    can people not remember that this is a young girl who was sectioned at the start of the year..mabey she is not well enough to start performing again!! Peopl should be critising the people around her not Brintney who clearly needs more time to get back to herself!!

    Posted by: talbonview on Mon Dec 01 12:34PM | Report abuse
  • (12)

    rubbish she wouldnt ever make boot camp what a fake

    Posted by: maloliver2000 on Mon Dec 01 12:34PM | Report abuse
  • (13)

    If she has the cheek to come over here and appear on live tv and MIME.........then she should come over here at all. She should be ashamed, and should consider herself to be letting down her fans.She is nothing but an egotistical person who seems to think the world owes her everything........ Pack it all in now Britney and do the world a favour.

    Posted by: sploosher2003 on Mon Dec 01 12:34PM | Report abuse
  • (14)

    T

    Posted by: anno1452 on Mon Dec 01 12:34PM | Report abuse
  • (15)

    she was dreadfull................Couldt sing the song

    Posted by: me_bernie2004 on Mon Dec 01 12:34PM | Report abuse
  • (16)

    was she wearing knickers?

    Posted by: stuartmrobertson on Mon Dec 01 12:34PM | Report abuse
  • (17)

    Britney's performance was a total rip off and she should have been booed off stage by the audience and judges for not being able to sing live. If she was a contestant on X Factor she would have been voted out by now!!

    Posted by: carycompton on Mon Dec 01 12:34PM | Report abuse
  • (18)

    I thought the whole build up was over the top and then when she did appear and didn't even sing on a live singing programme just showed her up. As for her refusal to meet both the judges and contestents that in my opinion is pure ignorance. She is a washed up has been

    Posted by: quoinpublishing on Mon Dec 01 12:34PM | Report abuse
  • (19)

    PAP!

    Posted by: galeskevin on Mon Dec 01 12:34PM | Report abuse
  • (20)

    Typical of trailer trash, a leopard never changes its spots She is an amateur. Period.

    Posted by: rogeranderson_1 on Mon Dec 01 12:34PM | Report abuse