J-LO: P. DIDDY TOLD ME TO GIVE BEN THE BUM'S RUSH

Sunday Mirror, Jan 25, 2004 by BEN TODD

JENNIFER Lopez's former love P. Diddy told her to dump fiance Ben Affleck.

She turned to the rap superstar for advice after seeing pictures of Ben, 31, partying with long-time pal Matt Damon and a group of girls - as exclusively revealed in last week's Sunday Mirror.

A pal said: "Jennifer asked him for advice and P. Diddy gave it to her straight - if being with Ben was upsetting her and she didn't think he was ready to commit then she should get out.

"Ben's a nice guy, but he still likes to hit the town and raise a little hell. J-Lo tried not to cramp his style, but she was always thinking he was up to no good the moment he was out of her sight."

Aides laughed off rumours that J-Lo, 33, had rekindled her romance with P. Diddy. "He was acting only as a friend - there was no hidden agenda on his part," said the pal.