There's been talk about several different celebrities joining the X Factor judging panel, after Simon Cowell fired both Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, and it looks like Britney Spears may just get the coveted seat. According to E! Online, Spears' team is getting very close to sealing the deal after weeks of negotiating has finally brought them to a $15 million agreement. This impressive paycheck would give her the title of 'highest paid judge on reality TV,' outshining Jennifer Lopez's big $12 million American Idol deal. At this point, however reps from X Factor and Fox were not willing to confirm or deny the possibility of Britney joining the hit show.

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