Britney Spears deletes dancing video over people saying 'mean things' about her

Britney Spears recently explained her decision to delete the video and expressed frustration with those who criticized her and her dancing
UPDATED DEC 21, 2024
Britney Spears shared that she was saddened by people saying mean things about her (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Britney Spears shared that she was saddened by people saying mean things about her (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LOS CABOS, MEXICO: Britney Spears recently deleted a video of herself dancing solo in her hotel room during a trip to Los Cabos, Mexico, after receiving negative feedback.

The pop star explained her decision in an Instagram post on Friday, December 20, revealing that the harsh feedback from netizens prompted her to remove the video, despite keeping comments off her Instagram page, as reported by TMZ.


 
 
 
 
 
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Britney Spears deleted dancing video from Instagram over harsh criticism and unsolicited concerns

Britney Spears, who shared the video earlier this week, expressed her frustration with those who criticized her dancing.

"It saddens me people say mean things about me," she shared, emphasizing that she was tired of the unsolicited concerns. "I'm so damn sick of people saying they are concerned and if you don't like the way I move, f**k off and don't watch it !!!" Spears added. 

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 28:  Britney Spears attends the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square
Britney Spears attends the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016 in New York City (Getty Images)

The clip, which showed Spears enjoying a spontaneous dance party in her hotel room, was a rare moment of joy during a challenging period.

She admitted that she wasn’t initially planning to go on the trip because she was feeling down, but her spirits lifted once she arrived and started playing music. "It is a f**king miracle from God that I played and danced, period," the pop star said.

While Spears has more dancing videos saved on her phone, she hinted that they may never be shared. She ended the post with a pointed message to her critics, "If they only knew how severe my sadness is."

Britney Spears receives an outpouring of support after deleting dance video

Britney Spears garnered an outpouring of support from fans and followers after removing a dance video from her social media due to harsh criticism.

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09:  Britney Spears poses at the exclusive unveiling of The Intimate Britne
Britney Spears poses at the exclusive unveiling of The Intimate Britney Spears at New York Public Library - Celeste Bartos Forum on September 9, 2014 in New York City (Getty Images)

One supportive fan praised Spears, calling her "an aspiration and a role model to every young woman," adding, "That’s why I always pray for her." Another fan voiced their frustration with the constant scrutiny Spears faces, writing, "Why won't people just let her be?"

"A lot of these comments disgust me. Like, let her be. She was happy in her moment. Sometimes, we need that moment to feel whole again. Why criticize? We should be lifting her up," another expressed.

An individual wrote, "People just need to chill and let people be people, no matter who they are. It’s too easy to keyboard warrior your way into making people sad, even stars are freaking people too!"

Another person reminded others of Spears’ contributions to the music industry and her iconic career, writing, "Let her live a peaceful life. She gave us the best years of her youth."

Some fans encouraged the singer to embrace her talents and rise above the negativity. "You need to make a huge comeback. Your dancing is amazing, and you have all the goods," one enthusiastic supporter urged.

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