Simon Cowell on a Possible 'X-Factor' Return and Working With Britney Spears Again (Exclusive)
Simon Cowell's got a very specific reason for why he'd be on board for another run of, and if Britney Spears would rejoin him in that venture, even better.When ET's Will Marfuggi spoke to Cowell in November at the finale red carpet event in Los Angeles, the famed TV personality explained why singing competitions like, and are absolutely necessary, even in a digital age where anyone can find stardom on platforms like YouTube.In short, there's a ton of undiscovered talent out there, and therein lies the purpose of the singing competitions and the driving point behind Cowell returning to, which is reportedly in talks about a revival on NBC.«When I did, it was with the rationale there has to be a number of people who are brilliant who can't get record deals,» Cowell explained. «Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, it was absolutely worthwhile.