If the album bombs, Britney Spears may still have a job – but only if she cleans up her act.

Playboy boss Hugh Hefner has offered Brit the chance to bare all in his magazine on the proviso that she sorts her life out first.

Mmm, the Hef may be in for a bit of a wait.

Hefner admits that the troubled pop superstar has been one of his dream cover girls for years, but he fears the time isn't right to make her an offer to strip for the men's publication.

He says, "I have only heartfelt concern for her situation... I hope her career gets back on track, I hope her personal life gets back on track.

"If that happens, we'll be happy to have her in the magazine."