Britney Spears's ex-husbands have spoken out following her arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. The 44-year-old pop star was pulled over by California Highway Patrol officers on Wednesday and booked by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office around 3am, before being released hours later.
Kevin Federline, Spears's second ex-husband and father of her two sons, reacted through his lawyer. Mark Vincent Kaplan told TMZ: 'Kevin hopes for the best for Britney and if help is necessary, he hopes that she will neither resist it or those who are attempting to work with her. The concern is whether this is just a one off or a one more.'
Sam Asghari, Spears's third ex-husband, was asked about the incident during a Fox News interview. The 32-year-old model and personal trainer said: 'When it comes to people making mistakes, I understand that… I think that everyone deserves privacy. And I hope that the press has learnt from the past, that they give her the privacy that she needs.'
A representative for Spears told The Independent: 'This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable. Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life.' The statement added that she would receive help and support.
Spears was released from a 14-year conservatorship in 2021. She has since faced concerns over her wellbeing, including erratic social media behaviour. She appears to have deactivated her Instagram account following her arrest. The California Highway Patrol said the incident is still under investigation, with chemical test results pending.
