The 'Make It Happen' singer appeared to be disinterested in The X Factor when speaking to Extra this week, saying: "I love [Britney], honestly. I think she's a very nice person, but I don't care who's going on that show - as long as it's not me."
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Carey has now sent Spears and her fellow X Factor judge Simon Cowell a tweet to clarify her comments.
"@BritneySpears & @SimonCowell of course I luv+care about you dahhlings, congrats! U never know what's true or gossip,I was joking around!xo," Carey wrote.
The singer had previously been linked to a role on The X Factor, although an agreement was never ever reached.
Spears and Demi Lovato were unveiled as the newest X Factor judges at the Fox Upfronts in New York City on Monday (May 14).
The X Factor USA will return to Fox later this year, with initial auditions already taking place.
Watch Mariah Carey comment on The X Factor below:
