AFTER being called out by irate Perth fans who paid hundreds of dollars to see Britney Spears chew gum, the American pop star has vowed never to return to Australia.

Britney was criticised and ridiculed earlier in November when the mother of two performed at the Burswood Dome, rarely acknowledging the audience and turning her back to them for the majority of the concert. Her image was not blown up on the big screens for fans in the nosebleed section and the media soon found out why – several disappointed fans spotted her chewing gum instead of lip-synching to one of her songs.

The Chicago Sun Times claims Britney has told her team – and anyone who will listen – that she will never again perform for an Aussie audience. According to an insider, she “is very happy to be getting out of that country.”

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