It's official!<br/> <br />After months of rumor and speculation, Britney Spears has signed up to be a judge on the U.S. version of "The X Factor."<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Simon Cowell, X Factor creator and judge, saying (English):<br/> <br />"This has taken a year to get where we got to today and I am thrilled to be able to confirm as you can see the return of L.A. Reid, the addition of Demi Lovato and the superstar Britney Spears."<br/> <br />The new judges made their first public appearance at U.S. network Fox's upfront presentation , where new shows are presented to television advertisers.<br/> <br />Spears said she is thrilled about her new job.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Britney Spears, X Factor judge, saying (English):<br/> <br />"I am so excited about this whole experience, it's going to be so much fun and so different from anything I've ever done - and I'm ready to find the true star."<br/> <br />Fox has given no details but Spears has been widely reported to be getting $15 million USD a year for her new gig, which would make her one of the highest-paid TV reality show judges.<br/> <br />Former judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones were ousted last year after low ratings.<br/> <br />Alicia Powell, Reuters.
