Spears to appear on 'The X Factor'

Published: Sept. 26, 2008 at 10:51 AM
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Britney Spears appears backstage with her awards for Video of the Year, Best Pop Video and Best Female Video for "Piece of Me" at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on September 7, 2008.  (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen)
Britney Spears appears backstage with her awards for Video of the Year, Best Pop Video and Best Female Video for "Piece of Me" at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on September 7, 2008. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) | Enlarge Enlarge
LONDON, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- U.S. pop singer Britney Spears has agreed to perform on "The X Factor," a spokeswoman for the British talent competition series said.

"She will be appearing on the show as a special guest, but we're not confirming the date yet," the spokeswoman told the BBC.

Emma Bunton, Kimberley Walsh, Sinitta and Shane Filan have also signed on to be judge mentors on the popular talent series this season, the British broadcaster said.


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