Britney in, Alicia out
2008-03-12 22:03
Los Angeles - Alicia Silverstone has reportedly pulled out of the US TV show How I Met Your Mother after learning that Britney Spears was appearing in the same episode.
The Clueless star - who is a huge fan of the hit series - was scheduled to appear in the 14th episode of the season, but dropped out after deciding it would be too "chaotic", according to E! Online.
A source close to the actress said: "Alicia was really excited about appearing on the show, but when she found out she would have to share the spotlight with Britney, she wasn't too keen.
"She knows that everyone would be going out of their way to look after Britney, and it would be so chaotic nobody would look after her."
Alicia will reportedly be replaced by Scrubs star Sarah Chalke in the episode which sees Britney play "sweet and nerdy" secretary Abby. - Bang showbiz