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Thursday December 18, 2008

Britney Spears could become a mentor on American Idol – if Simon Cowell gets his way.

Despite the Toxic singer’s disastrous appearance on Britain’s The X Factor in November, Cowell is eager to get Britney lending her talents to the smash hit American show.

He said, “I would love to see her mentor the contestants.

“If she doesn’t want to do that, but wants to perform on the show – I would welcome that at any time.

“She would, literally, be first on the list, as far as I’m concerned in any capacity. (She) was a riot. I loved it.

“The buzz we had on our show (The X Factor) was extraordinary. And even with all that stuff that’s gone on with her the past two years, there was more excitement and interest in her than I’ve seen in anyone in years. She would be very, very welcome.”

“We try every year to get Paul McCartney on and, for whatever reason, he won’t come on,” he added.