Britney Spears speaks out following shock DUI arrest as pal fears for her wellbeing and says singer needs to ‘get out of LA’ and away from the ‘people she is associating with’

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Sean Phillips, a longtime friend and former assistant to Britney Spears, has said he’s spoken with her and that she is doing okay after her arrest for driving under the influence on Wednesday.

Okay, so here’s what happened: the singer, who’s 44, was arrested on Wednesday after a pretty scary hour-long car chase with the California Highway Patrol. Apparently, officers believed he wasn’t driving safely and suspected he might have been impaired. It’s definitely a concerning situation, and we’re all hoping he gets the help he needs.

Sean, who worked with the singer between 2006 and 2007, expressed concern for her safety and advised her to leave Los Angeles and distance herself from her current friends.

He told Good Morning Britain on Friday that the pop star – who he described as ‘lovely’ – had authorized him to discuss the situation. He stated that the arrest seemed out of character for her, referencing her hit song ‘Oops!… I Did It Again’.

Honestly, a friend of mine was going through something, and when I reached out, I simply texted, ‘Are you okay?’ She replied with a quick ‘I’m okay,’ so I asked if she wanted to talk about it, and she gave me the go-ahead. It’s a small thing, but it shows me she trusts me enough to open up when she’s ready, and that’s really important in any friendship. Sometimes, just letting someone know you’re there is enough, and respecting their boundaries when they do want to talk is key.

He continued, saying she’s a wonderful person and everyone makes errors. Seeing her face public criticism really bothers him, and he wants people to remember what a good person she is. He emphasized that mistakes are simply part of being human.

I really want her to move away from Los Angeles. I’ve been in touch with her constantly – almost every day.

She’s still the same Britney I knew back in 2003. I don’t feel any disconnect between her as a person and the public image she presents.

Despite the surrounding confusion, he also pointed out the importance of considering her other relationships, though he wouldn’t say who he meant.

Britney Spears most recently married Sam Asghari, a 32-year-old model and actor who was born in Iran. They separated in 2024 after being married for two years.

He hasn’t commented on her arrest, but he’s been frequently appearing on TV news to talk about the growing conflict in the Middle East.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m hearing that the singer’s family was right there for her, reaching out immediately after her DUI arrest. It’s good to know she has that support system during a tough time.

TMZ reports that Britney Spears’ mother, Lynne, called her immediately after hearing about the arrest, but Britney had already been let go by that point.

After getting back home, the singer chatted with her sons, Sean, 20, and Jayden, 19, who had moved to Hawaii with their father, Kevin Federline, in 2023.

The Daily Mail has contacted Britney Spears, her mother Lynne Spears, and Kevin Federline’s teams for a response.

Britney’s mother reportedly reached out to offer her support and help with anything she needed.

Even though she and her mother haven’t always gotten along – and she’s sometimes had difficult relationships with other family members – people close to the situation say they recently had a good and encouraging talk.

Family members stressed that Lynne deeply loves her daughter, and they shared that the singer’s family has been keeping her in their prayers during a difficult time.

Even though they’ve had a rocky relationship over the past four years since Britney Spears’ conservatorship ended, reports say they were still getting along.

Oh my gosh, you guys, it’s just… heartbreaking. Britney and her mom, Lynne? It’s always been so messy. I read somewhere last September that things are super fragile between them. Like, one wrong move and it could all fall apart. It just breaks my heart to think about it, honestly. They deserve to be close, but it’s always felt…complicated, you know?

Sources reported that Lynne Spears usually initiates contact with Britney, and they communicate through calls and texts every few weeks.

In September, the source said that she and Britney weren’t planning to meet up anytime soon.

Around 2021, Britney Spears revealed that their relationship seemed to hit its lowest point. She claimed that while her father, Jamie Spears, had controlled her conservatorship for years, it was actually her mother who first proposed the idea of establishing it.

In 2021, Britney Spears expressed deep regret over lost time, stating, ‘I will never get those years back.’ She then accused her mother of secretly damaging her life.

Things seem to be improving between them. The singer and Lynne are making plans to see each other shortly after Lynne offered to visit following the recent arrest.

Sources close to the Spears family told TMZ that Britney and her mother, Lynne, have had a positive relationship since reconnecting in May 2023, which goes against previous reports.

Sources say that Britney Spears and her mother stay in touch with regular phone calls, even though they haven’t seen each other in person for over two years.

According to family members, Britney Spears spoke with her two adult sons on Thursday after coming home. It’s not known who made the first call.

Spears has had a more publicly positive relationship with Sean and Jayden over the years.

She happily shared on Instagram in December that Jayden visited her for Christmas.

People reported that Britney enjoyed spending Christmas with her son Jayden, and it was a particularly meaningful holiday for her.

Britney Spears couldn’t be with both of her sons for the holidays. Her son Sean had to stay in Louisiana for work, but he did get to spend Christmas with her sister, Jamie Lynn, and their mother, Lynne.

Spears and her sons’ father, Kevin Federline, were married in 2004, but they divorced in 2007.

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2026-03-06 12:04