John Sundahl, who acts as Spears' drug counselor, was linked to the star after they reportedly met up at his Beverly Hills, California, house to discuss follow-up treatment after her spell in rehab earlier this year .

A source tells the National Enquirer, "Britney and John ended up making out beside the pool - and Britney acted like she didn't care who saw her. "John's smitten with Britney. I've never seen him act so ridiculous with a girl. He's so in love with her that he's risking his career just to keep her happy."

However, while Sundahl admits he often helps recovering addicts at his home, he insists his relationship with the Toxic singer is strictly professional reports Contact Music. He says, "I am not having a relationship with Britney Spears."

Lynne Spears, the "Toxic" singer’s mother, is thrilled with her daughter’s supposed romance, according to the source, who says: “Lynne says this guy is exactly what Britney needs to turn her life around.�?