Britney Spears was single at time of DUI arrest as family and exes call for privacy

Pop star Britney Spears was reportedly not in a relationship with Paul Richard Soliz when she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence last Wednesday.

Spears, known for hits including “Toxic” and “Criminal,” is free pending a hearing scheduled for May 4, though her arrest has raised concerns about potential jail time.

Sources told TMZ that Spears and Soliz, her former housekeeper, split months before the incident and had not been in contact. Insiders claim Spears ended the relationship because she did not feel like a priority.

Spears’ ex-husband Sam Asghari, who she married in June 2022 after meeting on the set of her 2016 “Slumber Party” music video, filed for divorce in August 2023 citing irreconcilable differences.

Speaking to NewsNation about Spears’ arrest, Asghari said, “I think everybody makes mistakes, and everybody deserves privacy,” while noting the potential impact of media scrutiny on someone recovering from personal difficulties.

Kevin Federline, Spears’ second husband and father of her sons Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, also addressed the arrest. His lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, told TMZ, “Kevin hopes for the best for Britney and if help is necessary, he hopes that she will neither resist it nor those who are attempting to work with her.”

A representative for Spears told PEOPLE magazine that the arrest was “an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” adding that she intends to comply with the law and receive support for her well-being. The statement confirmed her sons will spend time with her as her family develops a plan to assist her.

Spears’ first husband, Jason Alexander, who was married to her for 55 hours in 2004, also called for caution in media coverage, writing that “rumours spread faster than facts” and urged the public to allow due process before passing judgment.