Britney Spears in LA as X Factor Rumors Swirl | Pictures

Britney Spears enjoyed a casual afternoon in LA today with her boys Jason Trawick, Sean Preston, and Jayden James. The foursome grabbed lunch at Claim Jumper before piling into her white Mercedes SUV — with multiple bodyguards — and headed off to their next destination.

Britney's been quiet on her social-media accounts in recent days while new rumors are swirling that she could be out from The X Factor. New reports suggest Britney will be fired from The X Factor for multiple reasons, mainly her $15 million contract. Ratings fell short in the show's second season, despite the addition of new judges Britney and Demi Lovato. Thus far, however, there has been no word from Britney, the show, or Simon Cowell confirming her departure. Still, the pop princess's return to TV was just one of the reasons Britney ruled 2012, and we can't wait to see what the next 12 months have in store.