Britney Spears has “voluntarily” checked into a rehab facility, according to her rep, who spoke to multiple news outlets. Information about the singer’s treatment comes just one month after she was arrested for a DUI in California.
Insiders say the singer hit “rock bottom”
To recap, Britney was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs on March 4. Shortly afterwards, her representative branded the incident “completely inexcusable.”
“Hopefully, this can be the first step in a long-overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life,” the rep’s statement went on.
Now, more than a month later, and just three weeks before Britney is due to appear in court in California to face the DUI charge, her spokesperson revealed she’s entered a rehab facility.
“This situation served as a wake-up call,” an insider told Celebrity Intelligence of Britney’s arrest and subsequent decision to check into rehab. “She acknowledges that her behavior has not been healthy and genuinely wants to seek help.”
The source also referenced Britney’s upcoming case, which takes place on May 4. “She knows strategically this will look good in front of the judge — that she’s taking it seriously,” they said.
Likewise, another insider told Page Six: “This was her own choice.”
“This is about Britney putting her mental health first and taking some time for herself to focus on the things that are important to her,” the source continued. “Everyone just wants Britney to be healthy and in a good place. The fact that this was her decision just proves how dedicated she is to her own recovery.”
Britney is yet to comment on the matter publicly, but plenty of friends have spoken out since her arrest.
TELL US – HOW DID YOU REACT TO THE NEWS THAT BRITNEY HAS CHECKED INTO REHAB? AND, ARE YOU NERVOUS ABOUT HER UPCOMING COURT CASE?
