'Kindly f**k off': Britney Spears fires back at Osbourne family who are 'fed up' of her Insta dance videos
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Britney Spears, the 42-year-old pop icon, is known for her frequent dance videos on Instagram. Recently, the Osbourne family voiced their concern and annoyance about her social media activity, prompting a strong response from Spears.
During a recent episode of the Osbourne family’s podcast, they discussed Britney's social media presence, as reported by PEOPLE.
Britney Spears fires back at the Osbournes over criticism on social media presence
Ozzy Osbourne expressed frustration, saying, "I’m fed up of seeing poor old Britney Spears on YouTube. She’s posting every f-cking day." He continued, "It’s sad, very, very sad."
Jack Osbourne added, "Save Britney," while Kelly Osbourne said, "I feel so sorry for her." Sharon Osbourne chimed in, calling it "heartbreaking" and referring to Spears as a "poor little thing."
In response, Britney took to Instagram with a lengthy post, also referencing actress Kate Beckinsale, who has faced similar criticism for her social media activity.
Britney praised Kate for standing up to her critics, writing, "It’s pretty bada-s of Kate to take on her critics." She noted that the negative comments on her own videos were unwarranted, especially those criticizing her for dancing at her age.
Britney pointed out that she doesn't post videos as frequently as implied, and concluded her post with a bold statement, "I’m gonna do a photoshoot with Kate and tell the Osbourne family, the most boring family known to mankind, to kindly f**k off."
Shortly after her response, Britney shared another dance video, reaffirming her commitment to being herself despite the criticism.
Britney Spears opens up about post-divorce struggles and moving forward
Britney Spears, 42, took to Instagram on Friday, July 13, to share a heartfelt message about her journey post-divorce from Sam Asghari. The pop icon included a throwback dance video from September 2023, where she danced to Madonna's 'I'm Addicted' in her living room.
In her candid post, Spears revealed her struggles with confidence and the need to slow down and reflect on the past year. She admitted to experiencing a "false confidence" after her divorce, acknowledging that there were moments of uncertainty and mistakes along the way.
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"Although I did post some of my best work with 'Ray of Light' and 'I’m Addicted' by Madonna!!! There were a lot of WTF moments!!! Trust me I know we’re all human and make mistakes!!!" Spears wrote alongside the dance video.
Spears, who separated from Sam Asghari in August 2023 after more than a year of marriage, expressed her commitment to personal growth and healing.
"I literally need to go back and adjust and possibly do a couple more therapy sessions," she continued in her Instagram post. "I apologize for not being perfect and I will try and get confidence and consistency back like I used to have!!!"
Spears and Asghari cited "irreconcilable differences" for their separation in August 2023, marking a significant personal transition for the pop icon.