Spears's team 'fires dancers for drugs'

Britney Spears's handlers have fired three of the dancers on her comeback 'Circus' tour for suspected drug use, it has emerged.

Headed up by her manager Larry Rudolph and father Jamie Spears, the team hopes to keep the star away from dangerous substances, The Mirror reports.

An insider said: "Because of Britney's past personal problems she now requires more insurance for her 'Circus' tour than before.

"It's a very rigorous process protecting all of those assets. Backstage her dad is beyond strict and rightfully so. He only wants the best for Britney.

"He's protecting Britney’s comeback with every ounce of his being."

Spears was recently picked up on her microphone saying "my p***y is hanging out" after being lowered under the stage during a performance of 'I'm A Slave 4 U' in Tampa, Florida.

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