Britney Spears romanced a backing dancer while her father was away on business. The 'Womanizer' singer reportedly took advantage of Jamie Spears' absence earlier this month by canoodling with a hunk called Gio.

A source said: "Britney was a bad girl. Literally as soon as her dad left, she started getting cosy with a dancer named Gio. It wasn't serious. They had a few romantic interludes." It has been claimed Britney - whose personal and professional affairs are controlled by her father and lawyer Andrew Wallet - made the most of Jamie's business trip to Los Angeles by splashing out on gifts for Gio.

The source added to the New York Daily News newspaper: "She bought him a few things - a pair of shoes and some clothes - even though she's on an allowance." However, when Jamie rejoined Britney on her 'Circus' tour the romance came to an abrupt end.

The source explained: "Britney was definitely getting jiggy there for a hot minute, but they've slowed down since Jamie got back in the picture. It's basically over now. Jamie is casting a watchful eye over his daughter again."