Britney Spears Calls 'X Factor' Split 'Very Difficult'

Singer is reportedly exploring a Las Vegas residency as she finishes do the job on her eighth studio album.

A single day immediately after news broke? that Britney Spears will be one-and-out on "X Component," the singer released a statement on Friday confirming her exit through the demonstrate.

"I've produced the really challenging determination to not return for yet another season," stated Spears, who was reportedly paid $15 million to join Simon Cowell, fellow newbie Demi Lovato and L.A. Reid for the 2nd season in the ratings-challenged reality singing competitors. "I had an unbelievable time accomplishing the display and I enjoy another judges and I'm so proud of my teens, but it is time for me to have back inside the studio."

Spears is operating on her eighth studio album? with Hit-Boy and can.i.am? and it is reportedly looking at a tour in assistance from the as-yet-untitled new work. On Friday, TMZ was between the outlets reporting the singer is in "serious talks" to headline a residency at a Las Vegas hotel. The "big, nightly show" could be along the lines of related stands by Elton John, Cher and Celine Dion and negotiations have reportedly been happening for a while.

"Watching them all do their factor up on that stage each and every week produced me miss executing a lot!" mentioned Spears, who was criticized by some observers for her distracted, flat presence on "Factor." "I can not wait to acquire back around and do what I adore most."

Although her tenure within the demonstrate is now most effective identified for the series of GIF-worthy facial expressions, Spears' 13-year-old prot¡§|g¡§|, Carly Rose Sonenclar, positioned a powerful 2nd for the Reid-mentored winner, nation singer Tate Stevens.

Spears was aspect of what has become a continually rotating panel on "Factor," which saw the booting of Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul immediately after season 1 as well as the current departure of authentic judge Reid following the just-completed season. MTV News was not able to verify at press time if Lovato will return for any 2nd season.

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