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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  • (21)

    I was a big fan of Brittany until Saturday Night, now she can stay in the US for all Ic are

    Posted by: martialartuk on Mon Dec 01 12:35PM | Report abuse
  • (22)

    My gran literally couldn't believe how shambolic Britney's performance was. She died 12 years ago.

    Posted by: deardmd on Mon Dec 01 12:35PM | Report abuse
  • (23)

    she should not have taken part

    Posted by: caragea708 on Mon Dec 01 12:35PM | Report abuse
  • (24)

    SHE SUCKED. i REALLY DONT UNDERSTAND ALL THE HYPE AROUND HER!!!

    Posted by: linseyhay2002 on Mon Dec 01 12:35PM | Report abuse
  • (25)

    she is rubbish and should be trying to get her kids back not dancing around looking like a whore.

    Posted by: kathie_mahoney on Mon Dec 01 12:35PM | Report abuse
  • (26)

    well good for them the biggest diva ever...

    Posted by: namdi69 on Mon Dec 01 12:35PM | Report abuse
  • (27)

    She is a dispicable person. Full of herself and has no estime. If she appeared on x factor as a contestant, she would have been voted out the first week. (Thats if she made it to the show at all).

    Posted by: davesuttoncov on Mon Dec 01 12:35PM | Report abuse
  • (28)

    She's an embarassment.

    Posted by: vidfletch2001 on Mon Dec 01 12:35PM | Report abuse
  • (29)

    She was miming....badly!

    Posted by: macmurphy100 on Mon Dec 01 12:35PM | Report abuse
  • (30)

    no 1 really cares! half of this stuff is made up to make you buy papers! whats the point!

    Posted by: elite_wcleaners on Mon Dec 01 12:35PM | Report abuse