Britney Spears confirms break-up with fiance 'Jason Trawick'

After rumours of their relationship breakdown continued to spread Britney, 31, decided to release a statement to confirm the split. She said: "Jason and I have decided to call off our engagement. I'll always adore him and we will remain great friends."

A spokesman for the couple added: "Britney Spears and Jason Trawick have mutually agreed to end their one-year engagement... They came to the difficult decision to go their separate ways while continuing to remain friends."