Britney Spears has as soon as once more change into the middle of concern after a disturbing evening out that left her pals and followers fearing the worst.

Following the discharge of her ex-husband Kevin Federline’s explosive memoir, the pop icon’s erratic conduct has reignited worries that she is spiraling again towards a darkish chapter of her previous.

Britney was noticed on the upscale Purple-O restaurant in Thousand Oaks, California, the place witnesses described a chaotic and emotional night.

Based on a number of onlookers, the singer appeared unsteady, knocking over glasses and dropping objects as her prime slipped off her shoulders.

Dressed casually in flip-flops, Britney reportedly ordered a quesadilla from the “blissful hour” menu earlier than elevating her glass in a weird toast to all the restaurant.

These close by stated her actions have been erratic and disoriented. Involved patrons watched as a thriller girl, believed to be a buddy, held Britney’s hand and guided her out of the restaurant.

Regardless of pleas from her companion and workers members to not drive, Britney acquired behind the wheel of her black BMW.

One witness informed the Day by day Mail that Britney “almost ran over her buddy whereas pulling out,” forcing the girl to leap out of the way in which.

The witness added that Britney’s five-mile drive dwelling turned perilous, as she was seen swerving, tailgating, and even crossing into the improper lane.

At one level, she appeared agitated and gestured wildly inside her automotive.

As soon as she reached her dwelling, onlookers stated she spent almost 20 minutes making an attempt to enter her gated property.

“She would key it in and drive as much as the gate, however the gate wouldn’t open,” the witness recalled. “She did this three or 4 instances. The buddy by no means left her automotive. After 20 minutes, the buddy leaves. Brit then spent one other 10 minutes making an attempt to get in and eventually succeeded.”

Sources near the pop star say the unsettling episode was triggered by the discharge of Federline’s new memoir, “You Thought You Knew,” which hit cabinets simply at some point earlier than Britney’s erratic outing.

The 47-year-old former dancer’s guide paints a deeply troubling portrait of their marriage, full of accusations which have reportedly reopened painful emotional wounds.

“Kevin’s guide is placing Britney in a tailspin. She’s spiraling. It is reopening previous wounds,” a supply informed the Day by day Mail.

The insider added, “If you consider that point in her life, and in case you have any humanity in any respect, you know the way darkish and difficult issues have been for her then. Two little boys, custody points, postpartum. And it was extreme postpartum. Even enthusiastic about it might probably set off her and now she’s within the information once more. It has been actually tough.”

The memoir consists of surprising allegations, together with claims that Britney as soon as used cocaine earlier than trying to breastfeed their youngsters and that she behaved erratically round them.

Federline additionally recounts the evening in 2008 when Britney was positioned on a psychiatric maintain, a pivotal occasion that led to her 14-year conservatorship beneath her father, Jamie Spears.

Britney’s conservatorship formally led to 2021 after an enormous public marketing campaign to “Free Britney,” however these near her now concern that with out the court-ordered construction, she is as soon as once more shedding management.

Her social media posts, starting from topless images to unsettling dance movies and clips of her brandishing knives, have amplified considerations about her psychological well being.

“There’s a motive why [the family] had her beneath a conservatorship,” one insider revealed. “Everybody hates on Jamie, however he was doing what he thought was greatest for her. And this week’s incident exhibits why. She’s performing out. She will get into these spirals and it simply goes downhill quick. And her household loves her and is anxious about her, regardless of the public would possibly say or assume.”

One other supply echoed comparable fears, saying, “Whether or not folks need to admit it or not, that is the Britney Spears of the final a number of years. When Kevin has not too long ago stated that he’s scared, he is not solely saying that to promote books, he’s additionally genuinely very involved.”

They added, “The issue is she is out of her conservatorship; she’s residing her life and people which are involved about her well-being are unable to do something about it as a result of folks will not pay attention or they’re considered cash chasing filth. It’s a circle that may’t be damaged. Britney is having a troublesome time proper now.”

In an interview with the Day by day Mail, Federline defended the timing and tone of his memoir, saying he wrote it to guard his household and make clear what he describes as an ongoing disaster.

“We have tried to deal with issues privately for therefore lengthy that I felt the necessity to come ahead and actually attempt to acquire some help for the household, the boys and her. It is simply wanted. I really feel just like the clock is ticking,” he defined.

Federline expressed deep concern for his or her sons, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden, 19, describing their heartbreak at watching their mom’s more and more erratic public conduct.

“Undoubtedly everyone was anxious about her again then and now. That is the factor, nothing has actually modified in any respect by way of all this, out of all of the making an attempt, all the issues behind closed doorways,” he stated. “There’s quite a bit that did not get shared [in the book]. I am simply making an attempt to color the image as a result of I really feel prefer it’s necessary for me to inform my fact.”

He additionally mirrored on one of many darkest nights of his life, the night in 2008 when Britney was hospitalized beneath psychiatric care.