Pop icon Britney Spears appears to have deleted her Instagram account in the wake of her recent arrest for driving under the influence. The 44-year-old singer was reportedly handcuffed by the California Highway Patrol around 9:30 PM on Wednesday night after being spotted driving erratically.
Social Media Silence After Arrest
The Toxic singer, who had amassed 42 million followers on the platform, has seemingly removed her presence from Instagram entirely. This marks a significant departure from her usual activity, where she frequently shared dance videos and personal updates with her massive fanbase.
Family Support Emerges
Sources close to the situation have revealed that Britney's mother, Lynne Spears, has reached out to her daughter following the incident. According to reports from TMZ, the two had a "positive" and "hopeful" conversation in the aftermath of the arrest.
A separate source speaking to PageSix described Britney as "incredibly emotional" following the ordeal, stating she felt "ashamed and embarrassed" about the incident. The source added that Britney was "crying and very tearful" throughout the experience and is "very sorry" for her actions behind the wheel.
Legal Proceedings and Public Statements
Britney Spears is scheduled to appear in court regarding the DUI matter on May 4. Her management team has issued a statement acknowledging the seriousness of the situation.
"This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable," her manager told the Mirror. "Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully, this can be the first step in a long-overdue change that needs to occur in Britney's life."
Concerns About Well-being
The statement continued, emphasizing the need for support: "Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time. Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well being."
Recent Concerning Behavior
This incident comes amid growing concern from fans about Britney's online behavior in recent months. The singer, who was released from her controversial conservatorship in November 2021, had been posting videos that many followers found troubling.
Just last week, she shared a racy dance video that resulted in a wardrobe malfunction, forcing her to blur portions of the clip before posting. In the video, she danced to Clean Bandit's 2016 song Rockabye while wearing a purple lace bodysuit that struggled to contain her bust.
The Instagram deletion represents a dramatic shift for the singer who has maintained an active, if sometimes controversial, presence on social media platforms. As the legal process unfolds and her family mobilizes support, the entertainment world watches closely to see how this latest chapter in Britney Spears' tumultuous public life will develop.
