Britney Spears is coming to the rescue of America’s X Factor, the singing contest in search of a ratings boost.

The Grammy-winning pop star has signed on as a judge for the show’s second season, a person familiar with the deal said.

Ms Spears signed a one-year, €11.5 million contract, E! News reported, quoting an unidentified source.

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