Britney spears tried to back out of her $15 million x factor deal on the very first day of production after experiencing a panic attack on the set this according to simon cowell. Simon cowell has admitted he and his the x factor team weren't honest when they insisted new second-season judge britney spears just needed a little bathroom break when she walked off. Britney spears tried to back out of her $15 million x factor deal on the very first day of production after experiencing a panic attack on the set this according to simon