Britney Spears may be free, but that doesn’t mean she’s not hurting. The pop icon is reportedly feeling a fresh wave of heartbreak after seeing her ex-husband, Sam Asghari, flaunt his new romance with actress and model Brooke Irvine. According to a source close to the singer, Britney is in a vulnerable emotional state after calling it quits, yet again, with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Paul Richard Soliz.
And now, seeing Sam happily moving on while she’s left picking up the pieces? It’s left her devastated.
“Britney’s relationship with Paul just crashed and burned again,” the insider exclusively tells In Touch. “She’s single and definitely not happy about it.”
While Britney has been vocal about her desire for independence since her 13-year conservatorship ended, sources say the loneliness has started to set in. Especially now, with summer approaching, a season that once meant excitement and freedom, she’s bracing for long days of emotional emptiness.
“Sam’s new girlfriend, Brooke, has people whispering about how much she resembles a younger Britney,” the source reveals. “Seeing the man she once called her husband in love again, and with someone who mirrors her from her prime, is absolutely heart-wrenching. She says she doesn’t want Sam back, and maybe she means it, but watching him move on so easily has left her feeling like she’s stuck in the past.”
Britney and Sam’s romance was once seen as a fairy-tale comeback. The personal trainer-turned-actor stood by her side during the final chapters of her conservatorship battle, and their 2022 wedding seemed to signal a fresh start. But behind closed doors, cracks were forming. The marriage officially ended when Sam filed for divorce in August 2023, citing July 28 as their separation date. The divorce was finalized less than a year later, in May 2024, reportedly without any financial dispute due to a solid prenup.
But emotionally, it hasn’t been as clean-cut for Britney.
After the split, Britney rebounded with Paul Soliz, a figure surrounded by controversy due to his criminal record and rumors of instability. Though their romance started as what the source called “a fling, just something to fill the void after Sam,” it quickly became more serious. And messy.
“It’s great that she’s ended things with Paul,” the insider says. “Everyone around her sees that as a good thing. But Britney has a history of going back to what’s familiar when she’s feeling down or lonely. And right now, those new pictures of Sam and Brooke looking so happy and in love, it’s messing with her head.”
That public display of affection wasn’t subtle. In April, Sam and Brooke made their red carpet debut as a couple at the grand opening of The Tryst, a luxury LGBTQ+ boutique hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Sam was all smiles and spoke about his love for the community. “Love is about everybody,” he said. “I’m always gonna support this community, and I love the fact that I get the opportunity to do so.” It was a big moment and one Britney couldn’t avoid. The photos were everywhere.
“Britney’s trying to hold it together, but she’s fragile right now,” the source explains. “She’s hurt, not just because Sam’s moved on, but because it feels like he got the fresh start that she’s still chasing. Paul was never really the right guy, and she knows that deep down. But what else is she left with? Right now, it’s just her and her thoughts—and that can be a dangerous place for someone with her history.”
Britney’s inner circle is reportedly encouraging her to focus on therapy, self-care, and reconnecting with her music. But progress has been slow, especially with constant reminders of the life she once envisioned—now being played out with someone else. “People assume Britney’s OK just because she’s free,” the insider adds. “But emotional freedom is a different kind of battle. She's not looking for fame or headlines anymore. She's just looking for peace.”
As Sam settles into his new romance and Britney finds herself facing another summer alone, fans are left hoping that the pop princess can channel her heartbreak into healing—and maybe, eventually, a powerful comeback. But for now, it seems Britney Spears is just trying to survive another chapter that didn’t go according to script.
