Demi Lovato signs on as ‘X Factor’ judge

Demi Lovato and Britney Spears expected to be ‘The X Factor’ judges for Season 2.
Lovato will officially be judging the show,” TMZ has exclusively learned.
According to the website, after weeks of speculation, Lovato has signed a deal to judge ‘The X Factor’ season 2 and will be in New York to make the official announcement during Fox’s upfronts presentation, in which the network’s upcoming shows will be revealed.
The Hollywood Reporter first broke the news about Lovato’s discussions to sit beside Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid on ‘The X Factor’ judges’ panel, which has two vacant seats. Britney Spears is also expected to be on hand to announce her new reported judging position on ‘The X Factor’ as well. E! Online reported that Spears signed a $15 million contract last week to join ‘The X Factor’ judges’ panel for Season 2. Rumours first surfaced about Spears joining the show in early March.
‘The X Factor’ began searching for two new judges — and two hosts — after season one when judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger along with host Steve Jones were given the boot. Cowell began searching for replacement judges and hosts almost immediately.
Rumoured judges also included big names like Miley Cyrus and LeAnn Rimes. ‘Glee’ star Darren Criss recently shut down rumors about hosting the show, while George Clooney’s current love interest, former wrestler Stacy Kiebler, is said to be in talks to host as well. Fergie shut down rumours that she was judging ‘The X Factor’ in season two, as did Janet Jackson.