Britney Spears Confirms She Won’t Return to ‘X Factor’ Next Season

The "Toxic" singer is the second judge from the second season to leave the Fox reality competition series

Oops…another judge did it again.

Britney Spears has confirmed she's not returning to "X Factor" next season, making her the second judge to jump ship since record exec L.A. Reid announced his departure last month.

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"I've made the very difficult decision not to return for another season," Spears said in a statement obtained by TheWrap. "I had an incredible time doing the show and I love the other judges and I am so proud of my teens, but it's time for me to get back in the studio."

Also read: Britney Spears Joins CAA Amid 'X Factor' Exit Reports

Apparently, Spears snagged a little inspiration on top of the $15 million paycheck she earned for judging and mentoring talent on the second season of Simon Cowell's reality competition series.

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