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...

- Watch a clip from tonight's Sky 1 Britney documentary

- TV specials: The X Factor | Strictly Come Dancing | I'm A Celebrity

Comment on this article

Please to add your comments.

User comments

  • (5271)

    If I was an Xfactor contestant who had worked hard all week to learn a song, a routine and sing it to perfection - watching Britney Spears mime (out of time) would just piss me off.

    Posted by: jm115sp on Tue Dec 09 06:30PM | Report abuse
  • (5272)

    she has turned her life around but her attitude to the x fatcor stunk i mean why did she have to mime that ruined it

    Posted by: hannah.kendrick on Tue Dec 09 06:45PM | Report abuse
  • (5273)

    she should never be aloud to show her face on tv anymore she is a very rude and selfish person who only looks for attention damn i hate that woman

    Posted by: michaelmcd on Tue Dec 09 06:56PM | Report abuse
  • (5274)

    she is such a bigheaded pratt face idiot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Posted by: h.hollingdale on Tue Dec 09 06:58PM | Report abuse
  • (5275)

    Yet another untalented 'celebrity' who should be forgotten as soon as possible. Can't sing live, can't interact with fellow performers or fans and should stay in the rubbish bin from which she has only recently emerged. Cowell needs his head examining for even considering having this has-been (or is it 'never-was') on the show.

    Posted by: david.douglas500 on Tue Dec 09 07:08PM | Report abuse
  • (5276)

    IS THIS @#$% STIIL ON THIS THING, OH, SOO SICK OFF HER

    Posted by: trishag27 on Tue Dec 09 08:23PM | Report abuse
  • (5277)

    i think yes she has a couple of canny songs out and yes she has had her troubles in life but is she better than mariah,i think not is she better than take that,no!! so who the hell does she think she is queen of bloody sheba!!

    Posted by: gillianoliver on Tue Dec 09 08:26PM | Report abuse
  • (5278)

    she's got a long way to go.

    Posted by: biancahearfield on Wed Dec 10 06:23PM | Report abuse
  • (5279)

    SHES JUST A SHAG BAG!! FAMEZ GOT 2 HER HEAD .. SHEZ TURND IN 2 A KNOB ! ALL DAT MONEY AND CANT AFFORD UNDERWEAR?? WOT A HOE

    Posted by: big_fred08 on Sat Jan 03 10:17PM | Report abuse
  • (5280)

    @#$% you Yahoo answers, your just making thaty up.

    Posted by: greengrass008 on Wed Apr 08 12:16AM | Report abuse