Britney Spears’ former handyman was questioned about their relationship amid rumours they’re dating (Picture: Britney Spears Instagram)
Britney Spears’ rumoured new boyfriend, who was previously part of her household staff, has spoken lovingly about her amid her divorce.
Toxic singer Britney, 41, was married to Sam Asghari, 29, but the aspiring actor filed for divorce this summer after 14 months of marriage.
But while Britney is off partying in Mexico following the split, even declaring herself ‘single as f***,’ other rumours swirled that she was involved with her former handyman Paul Richard Soliz.
Now Paul, 37, has addressed his relationship with Britney and said he didn’t want to say anything to ‘get in trouble.’
He was approached on the street by Us Weekly and, asked if they were in a relationship, responded: ‘You’ll have to speak to her. I don’t want to get myself in trouble.’
He went on to say he was ‘not at liberty to discuss anything’ but praised her as a ‘phenomenal woman’ and ‘a good person.’
Sources had claimed Sam accused Britney of cheating on him with a member of staff (Picture: Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shut)
While he refused to confirm whether they were in a relationship, he also did not deny it, and said he still sees Britney and she’s ‘doing great’ amid the split.
Sam, too, is a ‘great guy,’ Paul added.
Sources had claimed in August that Sam had accused Britney of cheating on him with a member of their household staff, with TMZ reporting Sam had seemingly seen the pair together on the house’s CCTV.
Britney has gone on holiday, ridden horses and got several new tattoos in the weeks since her husband filed for divorce (Picture: Instagram)
Britney and Paul were seen out and about together in late August, following her and Sam’s split, and before this was employed as staff in her house.
A source told Us that he was employed to do maintenance around the house, from fixing doors to unclogging toilets, but was ‘terminated’ after two months.
Paul has also spent time in prison, and was recently in court allegedly for violating his probation.
Records obtained by the outlet show a background with charges including disturbing the peace and child endangerment, and felonies including possession of a controlled substance and possession of a firearm, allegedly convicted while working for Britney.
He insisted in the new interview he was ‘not a bad dude, I understand some things have been said about me in the past that I have a criminal record, that I did it. I own my own business, I’m a licensed contractor.’
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He said he wouldn’t say anything that could get him in ‘trouble’.