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Last updated at 12:01pm on 04.03.09

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Britney Spears kicked off her Circus tour last night at the New Orleans Arena - in a bid to reclaim her former title as Princess of Pop.

And although she pulled off an amazing 90-minute set, according to US reports the troubled star was facing a backlash from her fans today after she was spotted lip-synching her way through some of her more energetic dance routines.

Everything was set in place to ensure her hugely anticipated comeback tour went off without a hitch. Months of training brought her back into shape, and the mother of two spent £500 on a range of raunchy Agent Provocateur outfits hoping to recapture her former sexy image.

The show featured 20 songs, including her crowd-pleasing hit Womanizer. And it seems that her sharp dance routines and newly toned figure were enough to win over the crowd and send them into a frenzy.

Speaking to her fans after her last song, she said: "Thank you New Orleans, I love you guys. Did y'all have a good time? Thank you so much." We can safely say that Britney's back!

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She's better than Lilly Allen.

- Rebecca Lankeit, United States

If idiots are still prepared to pay to hear Britany and the media is still prepared to report her I cant blame her for milking it for as long as she can.

- Eliza, london

I like her as a person, but c'mon, she has always lip-synched through her shows. Have you ever seen any of her concerts? it is all about her dancing to recorded music and vocals.
Not worth the price of a ticket. Buy the DVD instead, it is cheaper!

- Stuart, London

I'm sorry, but judging from the photographs it looks like Catherine Tate in a sketch about Madonna.

- Jenny, Amsterdam Netherlands

Sooo last year, Britney is done and done.

- John, London