Dr. Phil Can’t Help Britney Spears

Dr Phil McGraw has scrapped plans to broadcast a special about Britney Spears after being criticised for visiting the troubled star in hospital.

“Because the Spears situation is too intense at this time, and out of consideration to the family, I have made the decision not to move forward with the taping at this particular time,” McGraw said.

The TV personality was criticised for his decision to visit Britney in hospital, although he claimed he rushed to her bedside “at the request of concerned family members” and said details of the visit would remain private. Sky