'The X Factor USA': Simon Cowell talks Britney Spears return

"The X Factor" wrapped season two on Channel 10 in Tempe earlier this month, and now the news turned to what is coming next in season three. On Sunday, Dec. 30, both Entertainment Wise and Unreality TV shared new news for the series. Check out the photos from backstage at the finale here and here. If you missed any of the previously released photos or spoilers for this series, go here.

Reports were recently released that Britney Spears was the next judge on her way out following season two. Those reports claimed that Cowell was firing the singer from her spot for being too boring. Cowell has now spoken out about Britney and her future on the series. He said the following, according to Unreality TV:

"I haven’t had the conversation with her whether she’d want to, what other commitments she’s got. Yeah, I think I [want her back], yeah. But like I said, and it goes back to LA, it all depends on how much time they can give us."

L.A. Reid already announced his departure from the series, As for Demi Lovato, her future with the series is uncertain. According to Entertainment Wise, the singer has plans to release a new album in 2013, and she might not have the time to devote to the series.

Fans are buzzing about this series on social media. One fan said the following on Twitter recently:

Congratulations to Tate! he won the xfactor USA for a week ago. :) #theXfactor #theXfactorUSA

"The X Factor USA" will return to Channel 10 in Tempe this coming fall.

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