Britney kiss ended marriage

She was once pop's ultimate virgin who had eyes only for her childhood sweetheart. Two years down the line, it is a very different story for Britney Spears.

Since her split from former boy band star Justin Timberlake, she has dated a rock star, got hitched, snogged Madonna and is now reported to have broken up a marriage.

Her former dancer Columbus Short, 21, claimed his relationship with the star led to a split with his wife.

Speaking to Star magazine, Short said he became close to Britney during her European tour last year, when his wife Brandi was expecting their first child.

He added: 'It's true I slept with Britney but we never had sex because another person was in the room at the time.

'We shared a bed and were really close, kissing and hugging. The chemistry was magical - our feelings were so strong.

'But we both knew a relationship wasn't going to happen. Britney's mum stepped in to prevent that as soon as our feelings started to develop.'

Last August, Britney threw a lavish birthday party for him in New York but in November Short went back to his wife. He said: 'It would be fair to say Britney caused major problems in our marriage. Sadly, we're now getting divorced.'

Spears, 22, denied they were romantically involved.

Short was also allegedly told by Spears' management team he would not be required for her 2004 tour.

Britney hit the headlines in January when she married her childhood friend Jason Alexander, 22, in Los Vegas. The marriage was annulled after 55 hours.