Simon Cowell Welcomes Britney Spears to X-Factor

American Idol judge, Simon Cowell, has confirmed that Britney Spears will make an appearance on the X-Factor where she will perform her new single “Womanizer.”  Naturally, he had some choice words for the occasion.  In addition to saying that the show is the highest rated in England (can he ever go five minutes without tooting his own horn?!) he said that he was thrilled about the appearance and that he considers her a hugely talented person. 

He added (since he also can’t go five minutes without mentioning something controversial):  “The fact that she goes a bit crazy occasionally makes her more interesting. And now she has her career back on track. Fantastic. I’m thrilled.  And, if she wants to shave her head before she comes on the show, she’s welcome to. I don’t care.”

I’m not a huge fan of the song and I don’t think it will be too challenging to sing live (do these people ever get embarrassed about their mediocre songs when they go on talent shows – I wonder?).  Have a listen: