'X Factor' USA: Simon Cowell tangles with judges in new promo - watch

A new promo for The X Factor USA's second season has been unveiled.

The clip highlights Simon Cowell's season one rivalry with fellow judge LA Reid and also teases possible clashes with new additions Britney Spears and Demi Lovato.



Spears and Lovato were formally announced as replacements for departing judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul at the Fox upfronts in May.

The 'Circus' singer's X Factor contract is rumoured to be worth $15 million (£9.3m), while Lovato is believed to be making $1 million (£650,000).

A spokesperson for Spears recently denied that the singer is close to a meltdown over pressure to succeed on The X Factor.

The X Factor USA will return to Fox later this year, with initial auditions already taking place.

Watch Britney Spears's 'Circus' music video below: