Justin 'supported Britney through rehab'

Justin Timberlake supported ex-girlfriend Britney Spears through rehab, according to reports.

It was claimed that Timberlake had little contact with the singer, but friends of Spears have now insisted that the opposite is true.

"Justin has denied all along that he was in touch with Britney, but that was him being a gentleman," a source told MSNBC.

"He was in touch with her and supportive all through rehab - there’s no bad blood and he’s been open to helping her when she was ready and responsible all along."

Spears is said to be keen to work with some of the people who helped her achieve success at the start of her career, with the insider adding: "Britney’s serious about her comeback now - the people who supported her when she was at the top of her game have always been willing to come back when she was serious and ready."

The popstar released new single 'Womanizer' on Monday and scooped two gongs at last night's MTV EMAs.