
New "X-Factor" judge Britney Spears must have been nervous before the big announcement on Tuesday because she bit her nails down until they bleed. The pop singer has long chewed on her nails when feeling anxious and four years ago she even vowed to quit the habit.
Brit appeared in New York City for the big announcement of the new judge panel on the Fox show and had a bloody nail likely caused by the bad habit. When her new boss Simon Cowell was asked if he was nervous about her appearing on live TV, he replied, "not at all."
Side story: Simon and Fox television are gambling on Britney and Demi Lovato to revive "The X Factor"... Both are expected to bring in bigger, and more importantly younger, audiences when the singing contest returns for its second season in September after a weaker-than-expected debut in 2011.
According to one media expert: "It's a short term gain for "X Factor." There will be a huge amount of PR and when the show premieres there will be huge ratings. But I think it could be a disaster. I think Britney could make Nicole Scherzinger look like a genius."
Britney had a career and personal meltdown in 2007 but later rebounded. Now, at age 30, the mom of two is mostly shielded from the media and rarely gives live interviews.
Another observer (Andy Dehnart, editor of RealityBlurred.com), said many viewers will likely tune in just to "see her crash and burn." "It's not clear she is really a TV personality and somebody who can give the show what it needs, which is really insightful, concise, witty critiques of these singers". "I really don't think it's going to work, but I am hopeful that Britney will surprise us."
Source: Daily Mail