Justin Timberlake was recently arrested for driving under the influence. However, the singer has no intention of checking into a rehab facility. He wants to get back on stage.
Key Points
- Justin Timberlake is reported to have an alcohol problem.
- The singer was recently arrested by the police.
- Instead of going to rehab, he wants to continue his world tour.
Stopping the tour and going to rehab? No, that’s not an option for Justin Timberlake (43).
The American pop star was pulled over by the police in the Hamptons near New York on Monday evening. He reportedly ran a stop sign and was driving on the wrong side of the road.
However, Timberlake refused a breathalyzer test. He was eventually arrested for drunk driving and spent the night in a detox cell. The next day, the “Sexy Back” singer was brought before the court. It is still unclear what penalty he faces.
Justin Timberlake Wants to Get Back on Stage
Apparently, Justin Timberlake doesn’t expect any severe consequences. He plans to continue his recently launched world tour, according to an insider who spoke to “TMZ.”
The “Cry Me a River” singer has no intention of checking into a rehab clinic. This step is often taken to show a judge remorse, which could mitigate the penalty.
However, Timberlake’s lawyer doesn’t believe this is necessary in his client’s case.
Fans Want to Get Rid of Their Concert Tickets
Fans, on the other hand, have less faith in their idol after the headline-making drunk driving incident. Many are currently trying to get rid of their concert tickets on the platform X.
Someone wrote: “Can I get a refund for my four Justin Timberlake tickets for Friday’s show in Chicago? No one wants to support a drunk driver who could have killed innocent people.”
Whether fans can sell their tickets remains to be seen. Concert tickets in the USA aren’t very expensive anymore anyway. According to “The Sun,” seats in Pennsylvania are going for as little as 15 Swiss francs.
Wife Jessica Biel “Not Happy”
Jessica Biel (42) has not commented on her husband’s alcohol escapade. The actress and Justin Timberlake have been married since 2012 and have two sons together.
Just one day after his drunk driving incident, Biel appeared in New York for filming. She smiled away her husband’s headlines. But an insider told “People” magazine that the 42-year-old is “not happy.”
Not only does Timberlake’s arrest disrupt her filming, but Jessica Biel also doesn’t like the negative attention on her family, the source said.
Friends of Justin Timberlake are also worried about the superstar. An anonymous source from his circle recently said: “His friends have wanted him to quit drinking for a while. So, this is kind of a wake-up call.”