First Published: July 23, 2012 4:11 PM EDT Credit: FOX
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- âThe X Factorâ returns for its second season this fall and according to FOXâs President of Entertainment, Britney Spears will bring a spirited touch to the judges table.
âI think theyâre gonna be surprised just how feisty she is,â FOX boss Kevin Reilly told reporters during the executive session at the FOX portion of the Television Critics Association summer tour, in response to a question from Access Hollywood.
âShe is not afraid to lay it on the line,â he continued of Spearsâ judging style. âSheâs tough. She knows what sheâs doing. Sheâs been around, sheâs seen it all and she definitely lays it on the line.â
Reilly warned that Spears is not alone in her fiery approach.
âI think weâve got a real spitfire with Demi [Lovato], who literally day 1, took on Simon [Cowell],â he said. âSo I think we have some really good chemistry going there.â
Reilly also said the announcement on who will host the second season could be coming very soon.
âWeâre pretty close,â he added. âIt could happen next week, it could happen in two weeks.â
When asked about reports that the show may move to the two-host format, something Cowell previously mentioned, Reilly said âThe X Factorâ judge and boss hasnât made that decision yet.
âHeâs played with both formulas. I really canât say for sure. I think thatâs gonna be about who he finally selects and does he like the feel of it,â Reilly said.
âThe X Factorâ premieres Wednesday September 12 on FOX.
-- Jolie Lash
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