Ryan says "Thank you Britney"

The story:
Ryan Phillippe released a statement claiming to have not cheated on Reese Witherspoon with co-star Abbie Cornish.

The combatants:
A Socialite's Life says: Ryan Phillippe speaks out, while galpal avoids media
Celebrity Hijinx says: Questionable Quotes: Ryan Phillippe
Dlisted says: Oh yeah, remember that other celebrity divorce?
I Don't Like You In That Way says: Ryan Phillippe has something to say. Sorta.
I'm Not Obsessed says: Ryan Phillippe speaks out about divorce
Lainey Gossip says: Ryan speaks, Ryan denies, Ryan cheats
Mollygood says: Ryan Phillippe secretly thanks the sweet sweet lord for Kevin Federline

Who said it best:

A Socialite's Life wonders about the timing of this statement:

With Britney Spears' recently announced divorce proceedings threatening to completely upstaging the Reese Witherspoon/Ryan Phillippe dissolution, a statement issued by Ryan Phillippe proves his divorce is still worthy of media attention.