Britney Spears gets off to a wobbly start as she stumbles in platform heels outside X Factor auditions

Britney Spears arrived at the X Factor auditions in Kansas City today looking perfectly demure in a white floral frock.
But the singer lost her composure just moments after stepping out from her black SUV, stumbling in her platform peep toe heels.
The 30-year-old panicked as she struggled to maintain her balance, but thankfully narrowly avoided falling over.

Careful! Britney Spears stumbled as she arrived at the Sprint Center for X Factor auditions in Kansas City

Nervous? Britney flashed a smile as she stepped out from her car but narrowly avoided a fall moments later

She went on to greet fans outside the Spirit Centre and later joined her fellow judges L.A. Reid and Demi Lovato inside.

 

There was a notable absence on the panel however - Simon Cowell missed the audition after coming down with bronchitis.

Smile! The star looked a little on edge as she later faced press and the fans

Fan frenzy: Britney, who was joined by Jason Trawick, signed autographs as she made her way inside

The mogul arranged for Louis Walsh, who works on the UK X Factor, to fly the US to cover him.

Simon convinced bosses at the Fox network that Louis was the best person for the job due to his vast experience on the British show and immediately arranged a £160,000 round-trip by private jet to cover for him at auditions today and tomorrow.
Simon hopes to have recovered  in time for the next auditions in San Francisco on June 16.

Simon's sick day: UK X Factor judge Louis Walsh joined the panel after Cowell was struck down with bronchitis

Centre of attention: Britney is literally surrounded by fans as she enters the auditorium

Someone's being naughty! It looks like L.A. is winding the girls up as Demi sticks her thumb down and Britney protrudes her bottom lip in jest

Last month, Britney sparked fears for her wellbeing as she dramatically walked out of filming.

It has since been reported that American pop princess is suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, but is unable to take medication for it because it interferes with other tablets she takes for her mental health issues.

The Kansas City crew! Demi, LA, Britney and Louis all pose together

Old friends: Britney met Louis when she appeared on the UK version of the talent show

Very close: Fiancé Jason Trawick appears to act as Britney's bodyguard and is present at all times

Britney famously suffered a breakdown in 2007 and shaved all her hair off.

The mother of two young sons then admitted herself to a clinic.

Her well-being and fortune is currently under the conservatorship of her father Jamie Spears and her fiancé, her former agent Jason Trawick.

Mellow in yellow: Demi teamed her summery frock with rock chick accessories including a leather jacket

Joining the circus: Louis Walsh is a substitute judge for Simon Cowell, who is said to be too ill to attend Kansas