As we reported last week, on Britney Spears’ first day of judging the X Factor USA auditions, she walked out mid-session, apparently angered by a wannabe’s version of one of her own tracks.

However, Simon Cowell has denied that Britney stormed off and instead claims that she just needed a short break.

Speaking to TMZ, Cowell said, “I’m Simon Cowell, I’m on the panel. There have been no walk-offs on the show.”

Britney also denied she’s left the auditions in a strop, and later told the audience, “I love you! You made me feel right at home in that judge’s chair.”

Click ‘Read more’ to hear what else Simon had to say about the incident in a video interview from the set of the auditions…

Meanwhile, Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine has revealed that he thinks Britney’s going to find it tough going being a judge on the show.

The Sun’s TV Biz quotes Adam – who was of course a panelist in The Voice US and who’s singing live with his band on The Voice UK next weekend – as saying, “TV’s weird, Britney. Good luck.”

I can’t wait to see how Britney pans out on the show, and in that regard, hiring her was a masterstroke from Simon because of course any drama – such as storming off and other assorted unpredictability – will make great viewing!

Are you excited to see her on the panel?