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Britney Spears might want to join Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid at the judges' table on "X Factor" and has reached out to the show, a source told Us Weekly.

The series recently fired judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, plus lame-o host Steve Jones.

Another pop icon is in talks to become a judge: Multiple sources confirmed to the mag last week that Janet Jackson was in the running. In addition, Fergie's name has been tossed around, a source added Wednesday.

In other "X" news, 14-year-old teen-bot castoff Rachel Crow has landed deals to star in a Nickelodeon show and record an album with Columbia Records, according to THR. Hollywood Reporter.


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