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Britney Spears's mum leaves fans concerned for star's wellbeing

Britney Spears’s mum, Lynne Spears, has sparked concern for her daughter’s welfare, after she ‘liked’ comments claiming the star is being ‘held against her will’. Photo: Getty Images
Britney Spears’s mum, Lynne Spears, has sparked concern for her daughter’s welfare, after she ‘liked’ comments claiming the star is being ‘held against her will’. Photo: Getty Images

Britney Spears’s mum, Lynne Spears, has sparked concern for her daughter’s welfare, after she ‘liked’ comments calling for the singer to be given back her freedom.

The 37-year-old singer is believed to have admitted herself into a mental health facility earlier this month, after becoming “distraught” over her father Jamie Spears’ ongoing health battle, which has led him to undergo two major surgeries after his colon ruptured in November.

“We all need to take time for a little ‘me time’,” Britney wrote on Instagram.

The star previously put her Las Vegas residency on hold to care for her dad, and sources told TMZ she’s “been having a really hard time” ever since.

Britney – who has sons Sean, 13, and Jayden, 12, with her ex-husband Kevin Federline – announced she was putting her ‘Britney: Domination’ run at the Park MGM resort in Las Vegas on hold until further notice earlier this year, when she decided to take time away to focus on caring for her father.

“I don’t even know where to start with this, because this is so tough for me to say,” she wrote on social media at the time.

“I will not be performing my new show Domination. I’ve been looking forward to this show and seeing all of you this year, so doing this breaks my heart. However, it’s important to always put your family first… and that’s the decision I had to make.

“A couple of months ago, my father was hospitalised and almost died. We’re all so grateful that he came out of it alive, but he still has a long road ahead of him.”

Lynne spears has sparked confusion online. Photo: Getty Images
Lynne spears has sparked confusion online. Photo: Getty Images

However, a #FREEBRITNEY hashtag began to trend online, with fans of the star speculating that she is being held against her will.

It started on the Instagram page, Britney’s Gram, where they claimed to have information stating Britney didn’t check herself into the facility.

“It was reported that Britney Spears checked herself into a mental facility at the end of March. We have information that might not be true,” they said.

Then, a Britney fan on Twitter realised that her mum, Lynne, had ‘liked’ a stream of comments, which asked for Britney to be ‘given back her freedom’.

Britney has also delayed her album in the wake of Jamie’s health battle.

Her management said: “Everything is on hold right now until [her father] Jamie is better. But once he is, she will resume working on the album with Justin. Right now, she’s taking some time off to deal with these family issues.”

Extra reporting by Bang Showbiz.

If you are concerned about the mental health of yourself or a loved one, seek support and information by calling Lifeline on 13 11 14, Mensline on 1300 789 978, or Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800

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