Spears speaks out on tour 'controversy'

Britney Spears has issued a statement regarding the ongoing controversy over her lip-synching during the Australian leg of her current tour.

An Australian MP criticised the star for miming during the shows and it was later claimed that fans had walked out of the concerts.

In a statement, Spears said: "I hear there is a lot of controversy in the media about my show. Some reporters have said they love it and some don't. I came to Australia for my fans!"

Regarding claims of concertgoers leaving the gigs, promoter Paul Dainty told The Australian: "It's the biggest lie I've ever heard. I'm so angry.

"We can take heat if there's something wrong and people can review shows badly - that's something you have to live with - but to say people stormed out of the show was an absolute fabrication.

"Britney is aware of all this and she's extremely upset by it. She's a human being. I'm embarrassed, with such a big international entourage here with Britney, to be part of the Australian media when I see that kind of totally inaccurate reporting."