Britney Spears shares 'freedom' message as dad agrees to step down as conservator

Julia Hunt

Britney Spears shared a dance video and a message about “freedom” following reports her dad has agreed to step down from her conservatorship.

The pop princess has been in the headlines in recent weeks over her bid to have her father Jamie Spears removed from his role in overseeing her conservatorship, and recently described her situation as "abusive" in court testimony.

However, reports in the US say that Jamie has agreed to step aside and will participate in an "orderly transition" to a new arrangement.

Britney wrote a message about dancing and freedom on Instagram. (AFP via Getty Images)
Britney wrote a message about dancing and freedom on Instagram. (AFP via Getty Images)

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As the news started to circulate, Britney, 39, posted a video on Instagram showing her twirling around in shorts and a crop top.

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“You can see the last dance in red top I’m very hesitant when dancing but letting go is freedom!!!!" she wrote.

“I’m not sure exactly why I’m being so cautious... it might be my left foot that was broken talking to me!!!! You can tell when I turn but hopefully I will let go thoroughly and follow through soon!!!!”

She also shared a picture of a girl with flowers in her hair, which a fan had captioned: “We’re one step closer to your freedom!!!!! #FREEBRITNEY."

Fans flocked to the comment section to share their thoughts on the latest development.

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 07: Supporters of Britney Spears hold signs during a #FreeBritney rally in South Beach on August 07, 2021 in Miami Beach, Florida. Spears was placed in a conservatorship managed by her father, Jamie Spears, and an attorney, which controls her assets and business dealings, following her involuntary hospitalization in 2008. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)
The singer's supporters at a #FreeBritney rally. (Jason Koerner/Getty Images) (Jason Koerner via Getty Images)

“She’s free!” declared one follower, while another wrote: “Congratulations Britney! You deserve freedom!”

Jamie has been in charge of his daughter’s estate since 2008.

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He also oversaw the Toxic singer’s personal affairs but left that role in 2019.

Britney Spears' father, Jamie Spears leaves the Los Angeles County Superior courthouse on March 10, 2008. The divorce between Spears and Kevin Federline and their battle for custody of their children has already cost the singer about a million dollars, Spear's lawyer Stacy Phillips said on March 10, 2008, and called on the presiding judge in the case to limit the allowance Spears has had to give Federline to pay his lawyers to 175,000 dollars, warning she was not an
Jamie Spears has agreed to step down. (Valerie Macon/AFP/Getty Images) (AFP via Getty Images)

The star’s situation was thrust into the spotlight earlier this year with the Framing Britney Spears documentary - which told the story of her conservatorship - and the rise of the #FreeBritney movement, which is supported by many celebrities.

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