Britney Spears Is Leaving The X Factor – Who Should Replace Her?

Report: Britney Spears Is Leaving The X Factor – Who Should Replace Her? Jan 10th 2013, 15:52 When The X Factor returns next season, Britney Spears won't be on the judges' panel — and it's her choice. The pop star is leaving Fox's Simon Cowell-led singing competition to focus on her music career, TMZ.com reports. The news comes days after network entertainment president Kevin Reilly said he'd gladly welcome the "Toxic" singer back for another go. "I think Britney did a really good job," he told reporters at the Television Critics Association's winter press tour in Pasadena. "People remain fascinated with her and always will… Maybe people were waiting for more drastic displays that never came. But pound for pound, I thought The X Factor was excellent this year. She tucked in really nicely on that bench." More to come… Media files: XFactor_S2prem_brit_DW kimberlyrootstv XF-RI_06292012-1_S-CS1H7786_R