Leach denies 'sleepy' Britney story

Claims that Britney Spears' New Year's Eve party collapse was nothing more than a tired pop star falling asleep have been ridiculed by US TV personality Robin Leach, who was feet away from the Toxic singer when she slumped to the floor.

Spears was hosting a New Year's party at Las Vegas' Pure nightclub when she apparently passed out and her aides worked quickly to dispute reports she had fainted.