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Britney Solid in TV Cameo

Troubled star back on TV, acting normally this time

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 25, 2008 9:51 AM CDT

(Newser) – Britney Spears looked "fresh-faced and relaxed" in her role on How I Met Your Mother last night, AP reports. The pop tart played a love-struck receptionist with a big crush on Josh Radnor in her cameo on the CBS sitcom. Reviewers—relieved to see Britney on-screen and acting normally—said she turned in an OK performance.

Spears is said to be a big fan of the show, and cast members said she did a great job in her "cute, funny role." Fans hope the star's return to the small screen as a performer rather than a news spectacle marks a milestone on the road to recovery. Her father remains in control of her affairs.

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This photo released by CBS Broadcasting shows actors from left, Josh Radnor as Ted, guest star Britney Spears as Abby and guest star Sarah Chalke as Stella, in a scene from "How I met Your Mother." (AP Photo/CBS Broadcasting, Monty Brinton)

Fans hope Britney's Spears cameo role on the CBS sitcom will mark the start of a comeback after some troubled times for the singer. (Getty Images (by Event))

This photo released by CBS Broadcasting shows actor Josh Radnor as Ted, right, and guest star Britney Spears as Abby, in a scene from last night's episode of "How I Met Your Mother." (AP Photo/CBS Broadcasting, Monty Brinton)

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