Simon Cowell would “100 per cent” sign Britney Spears to US ‘X Factor’. The ‘Toxic’ singer has reportedly been approached to take on a judging role on the pop star search show for a reported $15 million per year and although Simon refused to confirm if she has been approached, he admitted she would be his top choice for the job. Simon told Kiis FM’s Ryan Seacrest: "If it was my decision [to sign Britney, I'd do it] 100 per cent — if we could get her. "We'll find out very soon … if we've spoke to her. "There are a lot of names that have been bandied around. We've got to keep quiet about it … we're very, very, close -- I think were very close." One of the sticking points in negotiations between Britney and Simon has previously been cited as

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