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Britney Spears bans pretty X Factor staff

Aug 30, 2012, 1:02 GMT

Britney Spears

Britney Spears has banned pretty female staff from working on the US 'X Factor'.

The 'Toxic' singer - who joined the panel of the reality TV show as a judge this year alongside Demi Lovato, Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid - has reportedly told producers she doesn't want any attractive women working backstage while she is on the show as they make her feel insecure.

A source told the Daily Star newspaper: 'Britney has stipulated that none of the female backstage staff working with her are too pretty or stylish.

Britney recently claimed she is a 'very subtle' 'X Factor' judge and tries to be constructive in her advice for the auditionees.

She said in a promo clip for the show: 'So far everything has been so fun for all of us.

'Everything is like a new experience for me, so it's a lot of fun and the talent has been amazing.

'I feel like my judging style is very subtle. I try to use constructive criticism.'

Despite saying she is 'subtle', Britney - who has been described as an 'incredibly tough' judge - is seen in the video dispensing some harsh words to one contestant.

She tells the hopeful: 'I wanna know who let you on stage.'