Justin Timberlake opens up about out-of-control ex Britney Spears

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The pop star said he has not spoken to Spears in a long time and could not offer any explanation for her recent bizarre behaviour.

Still, Timberlake had kind words for the mother-of-two, saying she had a "huge heart."

Opening up to Oprah: Justin Timberlake spoke to the talk show queen about his ex Britney Spears

Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey asked the star: "What do you think is going on with Britney?"

The 26-year-old singer responded: "I don't know, to be honest with you. I haven't spoken to her in years. There's no ill will. I have nothing but love for her."

Timberlake, who appeared uncomfortable talking on the subject, said: "It's funny because we dated each other at a time. Wow, I haven't talked about this in a long time, this is interesting."

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Out of control: Britney hit the clubs last night after a judge ordered she take random drug tests in her custody battle

He continued: "We were teenagers. And I think that's basically the best way to describe what happened to us."

He went on to add: "I think she's a great person, and I don't know her as well as I did... What I do know about her is she has a huge heart, and she is a great person."

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Got the blues: Britney and Justin's dress sense in 2001may have been bad, but worse things were to come for the loved up pair - they split a year later

Spears and Timberlake, both Mouseketeer alumni, dated for three years before breaking up in March 2002.

Spears has divorced Kevin Federline, shaved her own head, spent time in rehab and delivered a sloppy performance at MTV's Video Music Awards during the past year.

Earlier this week a judge presiding over her custody battle with Federline ordered Spears to undergo random drug testing.

However she quickly made it clear she is in no rush to tame her wild ways by heading out for a late-night bender with pop singer Avril Lavigne.