(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Enrique Iglesias has praised Britney Spears for being a survivor.

The 35-year-old singer is adored by ladies across the globe thanks to his handsome good looks and dulcet tones, and he has recently enjoyed success with seductive hits such as Tonight (I'm Lovin' You) and I Like It.

Enrique follows the world of pop closely, and has revealed one of his favourite stars is songstress Britney Spears. The 29-year-old is riding high in the charts right now with Hold It Against Me, and crooner Enrique admires the way she has fought her way back to the top after experiencing a highly publicised meltdown in 2007.

Totally. Im a Britney fan, I like her new song. I think shes a survivor she just keeps on going. Its amazing, Enrique told more! magazine when asked if he found her comeback exciting.

The hunk also took the time to praise another female pop artist former Pussycat Doll star Nicole Scherzinger. Last year the pair made music together on their raunchy collaboration Heartbeat, and Nicoles good looks didnt go unnoticed.

Shes beautiful. You can see shes really athletic. Were on the same record label, so weve known each other for years, he grinned. (C) Cover Media