Britney Spears has sent fans into a frenzy by hinting at a major comeback tour that could include her first Australian performances in nearly two decades. The pop icon suggested the plans in a series of Instagram posts, but delivered a blow to her American followers by stating she will never perform again in the United States.
A Family Affair on Stage
The 44-year-old singer shared videos of herself dancing with her 19-year-old son, Jayden, before making a significant announcement about her future. In a follow-up post, Spears revealed that Jayden might accompany her "very soon" when she makes her return to the stage. She painted a vivid picture of her envisioned comeback, describing sitting on a stool with a red rose in her hair, performing alongside her son.
Spears expressed immense pride in Jayden, gushing, "He's a huge star and I'm so humbled to be in his presence!!! God speed, little man!!!" However, she attached a major caveat to her touring plans, explicitly ruling out any performances on American soil. "I will never perform in the US again because of extremely sensitive reasons," she wrote, directing her focus instead towards the UK and Australia.
Australian Fans Await a Long-Overdue Return
If the tour proceeds, it will mark Britney Spears' first Australian concerts since her 'The Circus' tour in 2009 – a gap of 17 years. The mere hint of her return was enough to ignite excitement across social media, with fans quickly sharing their joy and anticipation.
Reactions on platform X (formerly Twitter) were ecstatic. One fan declared, "AUSTRALIA!?!! Say less, queen. We love you!" while another commented on their readiness: "I have a savings account on standby." Others praised her resilience, with one supporter writing, "Britney always rises above her story, her strength, her music. Imagining her on that stool with a red rose, performing with her son, is pure magic. UK and Australia, brace yourselves - this is going to be legendary."
A Shift in Stance and Past Promotional Hoaxes
This announcement represents a notable shift for Spears, who claimed in September 2022 that she would never perform again. That statement came via a quickly deleted Instagram post where she bizarrely complained about performing alongside "the 'tiniest girls' as backup dancers." Her most recent US concerts were part of the 'Pieces Of Me' tour in 2018.
Australian fans have been teased before. In 2023, wild reports circulated that Spears would visit Australia to promote her memoir, 'The Woman in Me'. A pop culture site claimed she would drive around Sydney in a themed bus, handing out copies. While a bus featuring a Britney impersonator did appear near the Sydney Opera House in October 2023, giving books to the first 50 fans, the star herself was not involved.
For now, British and Australian supporters are holding onto hope that this latest hint from the star herself will translate into a real and triumphant return to the stage, making up for the long years since her last performance Down Under.
