Madonna dragged reluctant Guy Ritchie to Brits

[MaryJane]

MADONNA dragged reluctant Guy Ritchie to last night's Brits - but left after 30 minutes to keep him happy.

The pop queen, 47 - keen on a united front amid fears for their marriage - dashed off with him after picking up a Best International Female gong.

Guy, 37, was initially unwilling to attend the showpiece event and had insisted on the quick getaway.

But he looked miserable during their brief stay while she put on a forced smile.

A Brits source revealed: "Organisers were informed at the last minute that Guy would join his wife at the ceremony but they would spend no more time there than absolutely necessary. Even though she won one of the most important awards, it was pretty clear she was using the event to prove they're still together."

Guy and Madge, recovering after a hernia op last week, even sneaked in through a side door to avoid photographers.

And the mum-of-two just had time to hand out an award before their hasty exit.

The source added: "Everyone hoped she'd go down the red carpet to be photographed, but she refused point-blank.

"She made it clear they would take their seats, she would present the Best Album prize, collect hers, then leave. On TV it will look as though they've been there all night, but that's nowhere near the truth."

Madge, who was also up for top pop act and best international album, also ditched plans to perform current hit Sorry. Last weekend, the Mirror revealed how Guy planned to snub the Brits as he saw the event in Earls Court, London, as a marketing stunt for her album and single.

And two weeks ago we revealed how her close working relationship with her record producer Stuart Price, 28, had sparked fears for her five-year marriage.

mirror.co.uk

[ourmaninBusan]

I suppose she had to show to keep her record company happy.

"Snuck out a side door" to "avoid" the photogs? Gee, you'd think
the paparazzi would have all the exits covered...

[Grimmlok]

nooo marriage is perfectly fine... mmhmm...