Halle Berry - Halle + Britney: The Big Tease

HALLE BERRY and BRITNEY SPEARS kept teasing America on Saturday night (18OCT03) with a smooch that didn't happen.

The two stars appeared as guests on the weekly satirical show SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, where they followed up provocative ads for the late-night programme by joking about performing a kiss - like the one Britney planted on MADONNA at the MTV VMAs.

They repeated their near-liplock in the opening skit, telling the live New York audience they'd consider going all the way "if you guys want it bad enough".

The pair were encouraged to smooch on camera by SNL producer LORNE MICHAELS and regular JIMMY FALLON in a related skit - Michaels even quipped he'd pay $100 (GBP62.50) to the ladies' favourite charities if they kissed.