You guys heard that Britney did pretty … well, not so hot on her first night on ‘X-Factor’ earlier this morning … but you might not have heard the “reason” that she disappeared from the set for a few auditions, though.
From People:
The singer Tweeted: “#Britneywalksoff??? LOL was just taking a little break people. I am having the BEST time!!!”
And a source close to the show tells PEOPLE, “She was not upset. She just took a short break, which is not uncommon for judges to do in these taped shows.”
Another source on the production clarified Spears’s brief absence, telling PEOPLE, “The judges are allowed to get up at any point. The show isn’t so strictly structered as [American] Idol is. When Britney got up, she went to fix a small wardrobe issue and had a bathroom break.”
But according to sources on the set, that wasn’t the real reason. From TMZ:
Britney walked off the set yesterday during the first taping, leaving behind an empty judge’s chair while 4 contestants did their thing.
Sources connected with the production tell us Britney was “overwhelmed” and needed to leave. People who were at the taping tell us she was upset by the audience reacting negatively to some of her comments.
Fact is … “X Factor” wanted Britney so desperately, she was able to negotiate terms that are “unheard of” — so say people with direct knowledge of her deal. As one source put it, “Simon is a smart and shrewd businessman who knew Britney could make his show and he was willing to give her just about anything to come on board — and he did.”
Sad. And kind of scary. If this is the kind of behavior that’s to be expected for the upcoming season, I’m seriously fearing for Britney’s well-being. I mean, what’s it going to be like when it’s televised live, for the entire world to see? People crack under that kind of pressure, you know?
I wouldn’t be too worried unless the pink wig comes back, and then it’s going to become The (xana)X-Fractor.
Time to sink or swim Brit.
The only reason I would doubt this is because I don’t understand how one can become “overwhelmed” when you’re just sitting there.