Who Should Replace Britney Spears on 'X Factor'?

Cheryl Cole, Britney Spears, Pink, Kelly Clarkson (Bauer Griffin, Fox, Getty)

In today's roundup of TV news, Britney Spears is quitting The X Factor, and we've got some suggestions for who should replace her. Plus, casting news for Once Upon a Time, Castle, and the 30 Rock series finale!

When The X Factor returns next season, it'll be down a Britney (bitch).

TMZ reports that the pop star, who was paid a whopping $15 million to judge the past season, has quit the show to focus on her music and complete a new album. An unnamed source tells the website, "Britney loves Simon, she likes Demi Lovato, but her thing is music."

Judge L.A. Reid had previously announced that he would not be returning for the X Factor's third season, which leaves Demi Lovato as the last judge standing next to producer Simon Cowell. Lovato took home the People's Choice Award for Favorite Celebrity Judge on Wednesday night, so you can bet the Fox singing competition will be leaning hard on the pop star to stick around for another season.

At this point, The X Factor is basically just a revolving door of judges so who do you think should replace Britney on the judging panel? Should the show bring back Cheryl Cole? Or give Pink a shot? Or maybe Spice Girls diva Mel B could bring some of her X Factor UK magic to the States? Cast your vote for our top picks below, then sound off in the comments with your own suggestions!

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