Britney Spears admits herself into rehab ahead of court date over DUI arrest

Lydia Davies
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:22:07 +0000

Britney Spears has voluntarily admitted herself to a treatment facility, her representative confirmed on Sunday.

The 44-year-old Grammy-winning singer made the decision approximately five weeks after being taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County, California.

The arrest occurred on March 4, with Ms Spears booked at around 3am before being released within three hours.

According to emergency services audio, her vehicle had been observed moving erratically between lanes, braking unpredictably and travelling without a functioning tail light.

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The pop icon, who rose to global fame in the late 1990s, was released from a 13-year conservatorship in November 2021.

She has largely remained away from the music industry since her 2022 collaboration with Elton John.

A spokesman for Ms Spears addressed the incident in a statement following her release, calling it "an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable".

The representative expressed optimism that the arrest might serve as a catalyst for positive change.

"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 read.

The spokesman added: "Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time."

Those close to the singer indicated that her loved ones would be developing a comprehensive plan to support her wellbeing going forward.

Sources suggested the arrest served as a wake-up call for the star, who reportedly felt "ashamed and embarrassed" by the incident.

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Ms Spears' two sons have rallied around their mother during this challenging period.

Preston, 20, and Jayden, 19, whom she shares with former husband Kevin Federline, have been providing support in recent weeks.

The representative confirmed that the boys would be spending increased time with the singer following her arrest.

The family had previously experienced a period of estrangement, with both sons relocating to Hawaii with their father in 2023.

However, Ms Spears reconciled with her children last year.

A source indicated that the singer felt "whole again" having her sons back in her life, describing herself as deeply grateful for their renewed presence.

Jayden spent Christmas 2025 with his mother, which reportedly strengthened their bond.

Ms Spears subsequently shared a video with her youngest son on social media, writing: "Thank you guys for all your support… spending time with family and friends is such a blessing!"

The singer is due to appear before Ventura County Superior Court on May 4 to face the charges against her.

The case has been submitted to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office and remains under review by prosecutors.

During the arrest, authorities reportedly discovered an unknown substance inside her vehicle, with investigators believing she may have been under the influence of both alcohol and drugs at the time.

In the days preceding her admission to the treatment facility, the singer continued posting content to Instagram as usual.

On Saturday, she shared a video of herself dancing in a black bodysuit, followed by footage of pink flowers floating in water.

Sources familiar with her situation described the past few months as particularly difficult for the star.

GB News has contacted Ms Spear's team for comment.