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Britney Spears’ hit song Toxic was inspired by a UK TV star, who is now better known to millions of viewers for his work on the small screen – and fans can’t believe it13:44, 01 Apr 2025Updated 15:39, 01 Apr 2025Britney Spears dances to her classic ‘Toxic’Britney Spears fans were astonished to discover that her iconic song “Toxic” was allegedly inspired by a surprising figure.Released in 2003, “Toxic” is one of Spears’ biggest hits, with lyrics that lash out at a toxic and addictive lover.Article continues belowHowever, it has confused fans after coming to light that the song’s co-writer, Cathy Dennis, drew inspiration from her own personal experience with Irish TV vet, Dr. Noel Fitzpatrick, also known as the Supervet, who was the muse for the track.Fans have talking about this on TikTok this week with one spouting: “My fun fact was that Toxic by Britney Spears was initially written for Kylie Minogue, and then Kylie Minogue turned it down later, calling it the fish that got away, which is not really a saying, but will allow it, because she’s Kylie Minogue.Toxic is one of Britney’s biggest songs”Can you imagine the different song that would have occur if Kylie Minogue kind of sang that like it still would have been slay because Cathy Dennis also wrote, can’t get you out of my head, which is crazy, because she also wrote Sweet Dreams by lax about the same guy that she wrote toxic about. Can you know, do you know who it was? It was Dr Fitzpatrick. That’s right. Super fetch. Sion. Toxic by Britney Spears written about Super vet.According to reports, Dennis dated Dr. Fitzpatrick in the early 2000s, but the two broke up in 2003, the same year “Toxic” was released. The song’s origins were revealed by Pop B*tch, who wrote: “The man who inspired the Britney Spears track Toxic was someone that the song’s co-writer Cathy Dennis had been dating in the early 2000s, who broke up with her in 2003: Noel Fitzpatrick.”It’s said that Dennis and Dr. Fitzpatrick met when she took her Labrador, Charlie, to his veterinary surgery. This isn’t the first time the rumor has circulated, as This Morning host Holly Willoughby previously questioned Dr. Fitzpatrick about the song’s inspiration.(Image: More

BBC Breakfast legend Carol Kirkwood reckons she might have become the victim of an April Fool’s prank as she shut down a fake account claiming she was leaving the BBC12:58, 01 Apr 2025Carol Kirkwood insisted she’s not leaving BBC Breakfast or the BBC in general(Image: More

Jason Isaacs has hinted that there was a lot going on behind the scenes as the latest series of The White Lotus was filmed in Thailand – but refused to spill the details12:41, 01 Apr 2025Jason has joined the cast of The White Lotus(Image: More

BBC 2 comedy Bottom aired for three seasons from 1991-1995 and followed the hapless antics of a sex-crazed and slobby duo in their filthy Hammersmith flat – did you spot these famous faces?12:34, 01 Apr 2025Updated 12:34, 01 Apr 2025A number of famous faces appeared in Bottom(Image: More

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp has been given some more harrowing news after being advised to prepare her kids for “the worst” by medical professionals12:34, 01 Apr 2025Updated 12:36, 01 Apr 2025(Image: More

A man has been given a 20-month prison sentence, suspended for 20 months, at Liverpool Crown Court for stalking Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas. According to charge sheets, Kyle Shaw, 37, of Birkenhead, “made continued unwanted attempts to contact” Ms Ballas. He also “made social media posts about her” from August 31, 2017 to […] More

TV personality Maura Higgins appeared unbothered by her recent BRITs scandal as she sank shots with Hollywood superstar Margot Robbie, who is a Love Island superfan10:45, 01 Apr 2025Maura was invited to lunch by Margot Robbie(Image: More

A judge in New Mexico has issued a ruling on the release of records related to the investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa10:16, 01 Apr 2025Gene Hackman was found dead at homeGene Hackman’s autopsy information can be released but images of his body will remain sealed from public view, a judge has ruled.The screen legend, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead at their home in New Mexico on February 26 along with one of their dogs. Hackman and Arakawa’s bodies were discovered in separate rooms and the dog’s remains were found in a crate, where it had been recovering from surgery.Article continues belowIt is believed that classical pianist Betsy succumbed to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare respiratory disease that can be carried by rodents, around February 11. The French Connection star – who had heart disease and was battling Alzheimer’s – is thought to have died later.The actor’s pacemaker last registered a reading on February 18, so it’s thought he passed away then. The dog died as a result of dehydration and starvation.The actor was 95 when he diedHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on the latest news here.Hackman’s estate had taken steps to have the release of records from the investigation blocked, with the right to privacy being cited. Records were temporarily sealed.However, on Monday (March 31) a New Mexico judge ruled that some information could be released. Judge Matthew J Wilson said that certain records could be made public as long as they do not clearly show the bodies of Hackman and Arakawa, whose remains were partly mummified.Items that can be made public include some police bodycam footage and autopsy reports. Images of the couple’s deceased pet dog could also be released.Betsy Arakawa was a pianist. Judge Wilson ruled that there should be “no depiction of either body in any video production” or photographic image.During the hearing, it was pointed out that Hackman was known to value his privacy. Kurt Sommer, a lawyer for the late star, said: “Gene and Betsy Hackman’s names, likenesses and images are valuable and need to be protected and that is clearly proven out by virtue of the press wanting to get their hands on the documents to exploit them for their own personal profit and gain.”“This estate has a duty to protect Gene and Betsy’s property, including photographs and videos of their dead bodies,” he said.The actor died in February(Image: More