Britney Spears has asked for a stripper pole to be fitted into her hotel room when she visits the UK in June, it's been reported.

The Womanizer star, who is due to play a host of shows in London, wants to use the eight-foot pole to help stay in shape.

Britney is understood to be taking over a £1,100-a-night penthouse suite at the lavish Dorchester Hotel for her stay in the capital.

“Britney has a huge fan base in the UK and really wants her shows here to be a hit,” a source told the Daily Mirror.

“Her weight does fluctuate but she's adamant that her tummy will be ironing board-flat by the time she hits British shores.

"Pole-dancing is an excellent cardio and fat-burning workout, and Britney has had private classes in her studio gym in LA.”

Bosses at the Dorchester were apparently only to happy to accommodate the Britney's wishes – and are also giving the star access to a treadmill and stepper.

The singer has been showcasing her improved flexibility on her high energy Circus tour.

Check out some of her best routines below:

Britney Spears goes to the Circus