Britney Spears’ former assistant gives his opinion on the recent pop star DUI arrest.

talking to Extra On Tuesday, Sean Phillip, Spears’ friend of two decades and former personal assistant, called the incident “suspicious.”

“I think there are some people who want to get her,” he told the outlet. “And the timing is so bad that she becomes financially independent and then gets arrested.”

Phillip seemed to be referring to Spears. selling the rights to his music catalog to publisher Primary Wave last month. Variety also reported that it sold “an unclear number of other rights”in the $200 million deal.

“It’s an impetus to put her back under guardianship,” Phillip alleged. “Guess what happened when the conservatorship ended? People stopped getting money.”

The “Toxic” singer, 44, was released from her conservatorship in 2021 after nearly 14 years.

“I don’t think she’s free,” Phillip continued. “There is still a care plan. Personally, I don’t think she has access to all of her finances, but a lot of other people do, and I don’t think that’s fair.”

Phillip, who befriended Spears in 2003, also told Extra that she had texted him after her arrest, telling him she was fine.

“I encourage her to speak for herself. [because] It can crush everything in a second,” he said.

Singer Britney Spears has not publicly addressed her DUI arrest.
Singer Britney Spears has not publicly addressed her DUI arrest.

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Spears was arrested on suspicion of DUI at 9:30 p.m. on March 4 in Ventura County, California, multiple outlets reported. She was released early the next morning.

The musician was allegedly seen speeding and swerving between lanes while driving a black 2026 BMW convertible, according to police dispatch audio obtained by Page Six and TMZ.

It is unknown whether Spears was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both. He is scheduled to appear in Ventura County Superior Court on May 4.

Appearing on “Good Morning Britain” on March 6, days after Spears was arrested, Phillip said: “It makes me feel bad when she has to endure public mistakes.”

“You have to imagine what he’s going through all these moments. I think he’ll be fine,” he added. “She is one of the strongest people I have ever met. Sometimes she inspires me to keep going.”

Last week, Spears’ rep, Cade Hudson, told News in a statement that the star’s arrest was “an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable.”

“Britney is going to take the right steps and follow the law and hopefully this can be the first step in a long overdue change that needs to happen in Britney’s life. Hopefully she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time,” Hudson said.

The statement continued: “Her children will spend time with her. Her loved ones will come up with a necessary and overdue plan to set her up for health success.”