Britney Spears says 'being single is awesome' as she shuts down rumors she's still dating felon Paul Richard Soliz

By Deirdre Durkan-simonds and Kirsten Murray For Mailonline

Published: 13:48 EST, 19 February 2024 | Updated: 14:18 EST, 19 February 2024

Britney Spears declared that she is happily single amid rumors that she had recently rekindled with her ex Paul Richard Soliz.

In her latest Instagra m post, uploaded to her account on Sunday, the 42-year-old pop star shared a video of herself dancing, alongside an update about her love life.

Six months after her estranged husband Sam Asghari filed for divorce, the Gimme More singer told her 42.5 million Instagram followers that she is a 'hopeless romantic understanding that being single is awesome.'

She appeared in high spirits as she danced around her home in a white floral crop top, tiny black shorts and knee-high boots.   

Britney Spears declared that she is happily single amid rumors that she had recently rekindled with her ex Paul Richard Soliz

Earlier this week, a source claimed to Us Weekly that 'Britney and Paul are definitely together.' 

'He’s still in the picture,' the insider insisted while another alleged they have been quietly taking take road trips to Santa Barbara and that he spends 'two or three nights a week' at her place.

'She doesn’t like it when he leaves,' the second source told the outlet. '[Britney] feels as though she deserves more attention, but he has to be there for his kids.' 

Spears has reportedly met his children, who are said to 'like her.' 

Spears and Soliz were first romantically linked after her split from Asghari.

In September, however, news broke that the mother-of-two ended her 'short fling' with Soliz and that they 'no longer' had 'any communication' after she learned of his criminal past. 

After they initially parted ways, a source told told DailyMail.com exclusively that 'Britney is not dating Paul.' 

'They had a short fling after Sam left but that was it,' they confirmed. 'Britney hooked up with him twice and, at the time, [she] did not know about his criminal past. She no longer has any communication with him.' 

Spears and Soliz (seen above in September 2023) were first romantically linked after her split from Asghari

The pair were first spotted 'getting close' amid the end of her 14-month marriage.

Spears and Soliz, 37, met after he was hired to complete housekeepin g tasks and maintenance around her house in late 2022, according to Us Weekly.

While speaking to the publication, Soliz revealed he fixed bits and bobs around the house including fixing doorknobs and unclogging toilets. 

Insiders told Page Six that Soliz was fired from his job working for Spears, but she 'has still chosen to spend time with' him 'and is not trying to hide their new-found friendship.' 

In August 2023, Spears was seen driving a white Mercedes-Benz with a mystery man who is thought to be Soliz in her passenger seat in Calabasas, California.

Soliz was previously arrested for possession of a firearm.

According to legal records reviewed by the outlet, in December 2020 Soliz was convicted in connection of felony firearm possession, during a time he was working for the singer.

In 2016, Soliz was convicted of driving without a license, the outlet reported, citing court docs. A charge of driving with a suspended license was dismissed that year after a plea agreement, according to Page Six.

The outlet, citing court documents, reported that he was convicted in connection with disturbing the peace in of April 2014; and entered into a plea deal for a child endangerment charge to be dismi ssed.

In her latest Instagram post, uploaded to her account on Sunday, the 42-year-old pop star shared a video of herself dancing, alongside an update about her love life

Six months after her estranged husband Sam Asghari filed for divorce, the Gimme More singer told her 42.5 million Instagram followers that she is a 'hopeless romantic understanding that being single is awesome'

She appeared in high spirits as she danced around her home gym in a white floral crop top, tiny black shorts and knee-high boots

Despite his past, Soliz insisted that he isn't a 'bad dude' in an interview with Backgrid last year. 

The father confessed he has a 'handful of children' and that the mother of his children has passed aw ay. 

'I have custody of my children, I'm not a bad dude. I own my own business. I do license contractor technique tile.' 

He also disclosed that one of his children is in a 5150 hold, which is a legal code which allows a person with a mental illness to be involuntarily detained for a 72-hour psychiatric hospitalization. 

Soliz confirmed at that the time of the interview that he was still seeing Spears and that the singer had been incredibly supportive throughout the court proceedings of his criminal convictions.

He said: 'She's a very positive person,' before noting he wasn't at liberty to confirm if he and Britney were an official couple. 

Spears ex-husband filed for divorce on August 16 following 14 months of marriage (pictured in 2019)

 The housekeeper we nt on to describe Spears as a 'phenomenal woman' to Us Weekly. 

Spears ex-husband filed for divorce on August 16. 

In a statement to his Instagram account, Asghari wrote: 'After 6 years of love and commitment to each other my wife and I have decided to end our journey together.'

He continued: 'We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other and I wish her the best always,' adding: 'S**t happens.'

He finished off his statement in saying, 'Asking for privacy seems ridiculous so I will just ask for everyone including media to be kind and thoughtful.'

Prior to her relationship with Asghari, the Grammy winner dated Charlie Ebersol for eight months, had a nearly year-long relationship with David Lucado and was married to Kevin Federlin. 

Additionally, she famo usly tied the knot with childhood pal Jason Alexander, before annulling the marriage just 55 hours later, and, notably, dated Justin Timberlake and Colin Farrell.