8/26/2016 6:11 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
EXCLUSIVE
Senator John McCain literally melts when he talks about his favorite female celeb … one Britney Spears.
Our photog got the 79-year-old Republican from Arizona at LAX Thursday, and he makes it clear … he’s not just paying lip service — he’s hardcore Brit.
He also has a favorite male celeb, who’s a bit more predictable.