{"id":671402,"date":"2026-05-14T23:36:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T23:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/671402\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T23:36:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T23:36:17","slug":"britney-spears-rep-addresses-claims-of-erratic-behaviour-at-la-restaurant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/671402\/","title":{"rendered":"Britney Spears’ rep addresses claims of ‘erratic’ behaviour at LA restaurant"},"content":{"rendered":"

Britney Spears’<\/a> rep has addressed claims she behaved “erratically” at a recent dinner outing where she was seen wielding a knife.<\/p>\n

In a statement released to PEOPLE<\/a>, the spokesperson denied these claims, saying the events of that evening had been “completely blown out of proportion.”<\/p>\n

The rep stated that while at dinner with her assistant and bodyguard, Britney had simply “told a story about how her dog was barking at neighbours,” and that this had been taken out of context.\ufeff<\/p>\n

\"BritneyBritney Spears’ rep has responded to claims the singer was acting “erratically” at an LA restaurant. (Valerie Macon\/AFP\/Getty Images\/File)<\/p>\n

“At no point did she put anyone in danger with a knife. She was cutting her hamburger in half,” the rep clarified.<\/p>\n

“This [is a] constant attack on everything that she does<\/a> and this is exactly what happened 20 years ago when the media tried to depict Britney as a bad person.”<\/p>\n

The rep went on to say that the discourse surrounding Spears was “ridiculous, and it needs to stop now.”<\/p>\n

Prior to the statement being released, TMZ reported<\/a> that Spears had been at the Blue Dog Tavern in Sherman Oaks when she allegedly began “screaming” and “barking.”<\/p>\n

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Eye witnesses detailed her concerning behaviour, however her rep quickly refuted their claims. (JB Lacroix\/WireImage)<\/p>\n

A customer at the restaurant also alleged that the Toxic singer had at one point passed by their table holding a knife.<\/p>\n

Taking to social media platform X<\/a>, entertainment Journalist Jeff Schneider claimed to be present and seated next to Spears at the time of the incident, and shared an eyewitness account of the evening.<\/p>\n

“I am having dinner next to Britney Spears right now and it’s a WILD experience,” Schneider wrote.<\/p>\n

“She just left and everyone in the restaurant turned and started talking about it. An INSANE dining experience. One diner feared for her life. This is not a joke\u2026”\ufeff<\/p>\n

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\"BritneySpears was recently arrested and pleaded guilty to a charge of driving under the influence. (Instagram\/ britneyspears)<\/p>\n

This latest alleged incident comes after a recent DUI charge<\/a> led to Spears’ voluntary admittance to a rehabilitation centre.<\/p>\n

Spears’ rep previously confirmed the news to multiple US outlets, describing the move as a “long overdue” first step for the pop star.<\/p>\n

Following her arrest, Spears had reportedly been “working on herself” \u2013 remaining sober and attending a number of AA meetings in the aftermath.<\/p>\n

The pop singer \ufeffhad originally been taken into custody after being pulled over near her California home<\/a>, but was later released after just three hours.<\/p>\n

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According to audio from an emergency call made to California police obtained by Us Weekly, Spears’ car had been driving “in and out of lanes” and speeding.<\/p>\n

“This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” a spokesperson for Spears shared in a statement<\/a> following her release from police custody.<\/p>\n

“Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully this can be the first step in long-overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life.”<\/p>\n

“Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.” They added.<\/p>\n

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