Britney Spears announces she's engaged to Sam Asghari

And shows off her stunning diamond ring

Author: Alex RossPublished 13th Sep 2021

Singer Britney Spears has delighted her loyal fan base by confirming she's now engaged to her long-term boyfriend Sam Asghari.

Britney, who has been dating Sam for nearly five years, announced her lovely news on Instagram over the weekend, posting a video featuring her stunning diamond engagement ring.

The 39-year-old excitedly wrote: 'I can’t f---ing believe it 💍💍💍💍💍💍❣️!!!!!!'.

27-year-old Sam also shared the news to his own followers, with the Iranian-born actor's manager releasing the following statement:

"The couple made their long-standing relationship official today and are deeply touched by the support, dedication and love expressed to them.

"He couldn't be happier to be involved and make this one-of-a-kind ring."

Britney's celebrity friends and fans were quick to congratulate the pair on their happy news.

Paris Hilton commented: 'Congratulations love!! 😍 So happy for you! Welcome to the club! 👰🏼💍'.

A fan then wrote: 'CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR YOU! YOU BROKE THE INTERNET YET AGAIN TOO 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 🔥🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸💕', with another adding: 'SO happy for you, queen!!!!'. (sic)

A third then wrote: 'you deserve ALL of this, queen 👸🏼'. (sic)

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Sam later took to his Instagram Stories to thank fans for their support, where he also confirmed they will be getting a prenup, jokingly admitting he wants to 'protect' his jeep and shoe collection.

The up and coming actor wrote: 'My phone exploded today! Thank you for the overwhelming love and congratulations! We both love every single one of you!

'Thank you everyone who is concerned about The prenup! Of course we're getting iron clad prenup to protect my jeep and shoe collection incase she dumps me one day 🤣🤣'. (sic)

Britney's positive news arrives just days after her father Jamie filed to end the 13-year conservatorship placed over his daughter.

Congratulations to Britney and Sam on their engagement! 💍

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