Britney Spears has broken her online silence amid Justin Timberlake's arrest.
The singer's ex-boyfriend Timberlake, 43, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, with the NSYNC star's mugshot showing him with bloodshot eyes released on Tuesday.
The Cry Me a River singer was arrested by officers for alleged drink driving in Sag Harbor, Hamptons. Timberlake reportedly ran a stop sign and was seen "swerving" while driving. According to reports, the dad-of-two had been socialising with friends at the American Hotel before leaving around 12:30 A.M.
Taking to Instagram as her ex-boyfriend's mugshot circulated online, Britney shared a snap of a fruity looking cocktail and mysteriously told her followers: "It's the little things you know [flower emojis]." Like with many of Britney's posts, the ability to comment underneath the upload has been disabled.
Law enforcement sources told TMZ that Timberlake, who dated Britney from 1999 until 2002, appeared "glassy-eyed" and there was a smell of alcohol on his breath when they arrested him. The SexyBack singer also reportedly failed a field sobriety test, unable to walk and turn or balance on one leg.
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However, he claimed to the police, "I had one martini and I followed my friends home," according to an arrest report obtained by People. Despite attempts from Timberlake's friends to persuade the police to let him go, the singer was handcuffed, arrested, and taken into custody.
Justin Timberlake's booking photo quickly circulated online following its release (SAG HARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT/AFP)
Britney Spears shared this snap on her Instagram page as her ex's mugshot was discussed (Instagram)The Suffolk County District Attorney released a statement on Tuesday morning, stating: "On June 18, 2024, Justin Timberlake was arrested in Sag Harbor for Driving While Intoxicated. He will be arraigned in Sag Harbor Village Justice Court this morning. At this time, we have no further comment."
Timberlake, who shares two children with his wife Jessica Biel, arrived at court donning a dark band T-shirt under an open black short-sleeved shirt. He attempted to conceal his identity with a black baseball cap and dark sunglasses. The singer has been charged with one count of Driving While Intoxicated and was also cited for running a stop sign and a "failure to keep in his lane."
His court date is scheduled for July 26 - the same day he's set to kick off the European leg of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour in Krakow, Poland. It remains uncertain how his world tour might be impacted by his arrest and upcoming court date. His last performance was on June 15 in Miami at the Kaseya Center.
A source told Page Six that Justin seemed worried about the potential impact on his tour, whispering, "Justin said under his breath, 'This is going to ruin the tour.'". When Justin mentioned this, the police officer reportedly responded, "What tour? " The former boyband member clarified he was referring to his "world tour," but the officer appeared confused as he didn't recognise Justin.
Justin's next two concerts are scheduled in Chicago starting June 21. He will then head to New York to perform at Madison Square Garden on June 25 and 26.
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