X Factor 2008

BRITNEY Spears is returning to Britain to star on The X Factor.

The pop megastar, 26, will perform comeback single Womanizer on the show in December.

The appearance is her first visit here since her Onyx Hotel tour more than four years ago — and marks her continued recovery after a public meltdown last year.

An insider on Simon Cowell’s ITV1 hit said: “Everyone is thrilled. To have Britney involved is a massive coup. They expect ratings to go through the roof when her performance airs.”

Meanwhile, Britney’s mum has denied pushing her into the limelight — and said she became famous too young.

Lynne, 53, said on US telly: “Britney pushed me. What was I to do? Persuade my child not to go after her dreams?

“She was in high school, was the homecoming maid and was most popular. She had everything going for her.

“I could not understand why she wanted to leave such a happy little nest.”

Lynne said everything was “wonderful” during her meteoric rise after 1999 debut hit Baby One More Time — but they weren’t prepared for the “ugly side of fame” which led to her breakdown.

It saw the star shave her hair off and lose custody of her two kids.

Lynne said she did everything she could to help her at the time.

But she thinks twice-divorced Britney, who releases her sixth album Circus in December, is now “headed to the top again”. She said: “We’re through the storm and looking at the sunshine.”


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Girl band Bad Lashes could go all the way on The X Factor - as long as they don't go too over the top at boot camp.

Group member Stacey-Lacey told me: "We've been told to tone it down a bit for the boot camp phase, and to have a think about one of us becoming the band's lead singer.

"I think as long as we keep it simple and continue being ourselves, we'll be fine."


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