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Check out the first official footage of Britney Spears judging contestants during the auditions for season two of The X Factor in this just released commercial!

The 30-year-old pop star sits at the judges table with veteran Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, and L.A. Reid.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Britney Spears

“You can’t destroy that song sweetie,” Britney tells one contestant after stopping them mid-way through.

“Very predictable,” she says to another and “bad to the bone,” to an unlucky contestant.

WILL YOU WATCH Britney Spears as a judge on The X Factor?

Britney Spears salutes the crowd as she makes her way onto the stage at the first round of X Factor auditions on Thursday (May 24) in Austin, Texas.

The 30-year-old pop star joined her fellow judges Demi Lovato, Simon Cowell, and L.A. Reid to find new talent for the show.

At one point during the taping, Brit‘s reaction to an audition was “Holy cow, yes!” to which Simon said “Holy cat, yes!” in response. Lol!

Britney took to her Twitter later in the day to address reports that she had walked off the show.

“#Britneywalksoff??? LOL was just taking a little break people. I am having the BEST time!!!,” she wrote. In case you missed it, check out an exclusive pic of Brit sitting at the judges table.

Watch the video below to see the judges greeting fans as they arrived for the taping and skip ahead to 3:44 for footage from inside…

Britney Spears arrives for The X Factor‘s Season 2 auditions at the Frank Erwin Center on Thursday (May 24) in Austin, Texas.

JustJared.com has an exclusive pic of the 30-year-old pop star sitting at the judges’ table and signing autographs on her way into the venue.

“I’m so excited for the auditions today!!!! It’s my first day… woo hoo!! Who’s coming??!!! #XFACTORUSA,” fellow new judge Demi Lovato tweeted. “OMG!!! This is so much fun!”

Also pictured inside: Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid arriving for the auditions. Check out the show’s first TV promo below!

FYI: Britney is wearing Brian Lichtenberg‘s neon coral zippered scuba dress.

10+ pictures inside of The X Factor judges arriving for the first audition…
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Britney Spears stands close to Simon Cowell at the 2012 Fox Upfront presentation held at Central Park’s Wollman Rink on Monday (May 14) in New York City.

The 30-year-old pop star was joined by Demi Lovato, who wrapped her arm around L.A. Reid.

That same day, Britney and Demi were announced as the new The X Factor judges alongside returning judges Simon and L.A.!

“It’s official! #SimonBritneyDemiLA #DemiXFactor. I am so excited!!!!” Demi tweeted.

Also pictured inside: Britney, with her fiance Jason Trawick, and Demi arriving at the upfronts.

FYI: Britney is wearing an Alexander Wang dress and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.

10+ pictures inside of Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, Simon Cowell, and L.A. Reid at the 2012 Fox Upfronts… More Here! »

It’s official – Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are joining The X Factor as judges for the upcoming season!

The big announcement arrived on Monday (May 14) during Fox’s Upfront Presentation held at NYC’s Beacon Theater. Brit even tweeted a pic with fellow judges Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid.

“I couldn’t be more excited to join The X Factor judging panel. I’m a huge fan of the show and now I get to be a part of the action. Simon and L.A. better watch out!” the 30-year-old pop star said in a statement.

“I’m so thrilled to join this legendary group of judges on [the show],” Demi, 19, added. “To be able to spend each week with Simon, L.A. and Britney watching the best that America has to offer is truly a dream come true.”

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