Simon Cowell tried to steal “…Baby One More Time” from Britney Spears

The crabbiest man on the planet once doubted Britney Spears. After TLC passed on the what turned out to be the greatest debut single of all-time, Simon Cowell attempted to swipe the song away from Spears. He claimed that no one named Britney Spears would ever have a hit song.

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‘No one is gonna have a hit with a name called Britney Spears’….. well Simon you were wrong! #britney #britneyspears #simoncowell #podcast #icon #simon #maxmartin

♬ original sound – Princess of pop

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