Britney Spears banishes Kevin Federline to basement

Depending on which reports you read, Britney Spears has either kicked husband Kevin Federline out of the house or he’s living in a self-contained flat in the basement of their Californian home.

The Sun is reporting that Kevin’s spent three out of the last four nights at friends houses instead of returning home but other sources are running with the basement flat idea.

A source is quoted in the Mirror as saying she hoped to keep the marriage going until at least the birth of their second child together later this year: “She wanted to wait, but their relationship has become so hostile she just doesn’t see how she can make it work.”

“Their relationship has totally broken down. Britney desperately wanted it to work and still does for the sake of their family, but she has had enough of him and the awful friends he hangs around with.

“But rather than move out, she has ordered him down to a separate flat in their basement. They have in effect divided their house.”

Britney’s spokesperson yesterday refused to confirm or deny claims that Britney believes their marriage to be over and planning a divorce.