Dancing with the Stars bosses are said to be furious over Jamie Lynn Spears’ early exit – as they are reportedly planning an “incredible” on-screen reunion between the actress and her estranged sister Britney Spears.
Jamie Lynn, 32, made a brutal exit after posting the lowest overall score in Latin week alongside her pro partner Alan Bersten on Tuesday night, becoming the second celebrity to take the place.
Her untimely exit, according to a source, left frustrated producers seething over the missed opportunity to facilitate a spectacular “united front” between the siblings and hoping Britney would join the studio audience.
However, bosses are believed to be confident of signing her mother Lynne, 68, for a future season.
Jamie Lynn Spears was eliminated from Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday during Latin week
Show bosses are said to be upset by Jamie Lynn’s exit as it disrupted their plans for a reunion between her and her estranged sister Britney Spears
A source close to the show told exclusively: “The producers hate that Jamie Lynn was voted off so early in the show that they really thought they had a chance to get Britney into the ballroom and on the show come.” to support not only her sister, but also her book publication.
“Now neither will happen and it’s a missed opportunity that could have been incredible television.”
“If they couldn’t get Britney, they wanted someone in their world to get her into the ballroom.”
The insider added: “The show has had ‘Britney Night’ in the past and they are in love with her like the rest of the world. They thought if they could cast her sister or her mother, there was a chance of getting Britney on the show or at least do a recorded message or talk about the show.
“There are so many emotional stories that come with the contestants and their individual seasons that if there was any chance at all to bring Britney on the show and show a united front with her family or a chance to to reconcile past problems.” Case scenario.
“It didn’t work out their way, but they’re glad they at least tried.” And who knows, maybe Britney’s mom will take over the show in future seasons.”
Jamie Lynn and her professional partner Alan Bersten were the second couple to be evicted
Dancing with the Stars producers were reportedly hoping to lure Britney to the ballroom to support her sister
Now they should keep their fingers crossed for the sisters’ mother, Lynne Spears, to sign up for a future season
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Jamie Lynn’s early exit from Dancing with the Stars came amid reports that her ailing father Jamie had moved in with her after another failed rehab stint for alcoholism – which was said to have caused further tension between her and Britney.
According to a Spears family insider, Jamie – whose long-standing battle with alcohol was first detailed by his ex-wife Lynne in her 2008 book “Through the Storm” – left rehab in July after completing a 30-day program -Three has struggled to stay sober ever since.
Since then, the 71-year-old has lived with her husband Jamie Watson and their daughters Ivey, five, and Maddie, 15, in a guest house on Jamie Lynn’s estate in Hammond, Louisiana.
According to the source, Jamie Lynn’s decision to welcome her father into her home has done little to mend her already fractured relationship with her sister, who was said to be “extremely disturbed” by the situation.
Jamie Spears is living with Jamie Lynn after another failed rehab for alcoholism
Britney has reportedly boarded a plane for a luxury vacation in French Polynesia
“This obviously makes Britney angry for so many reasons,” they claimed. “She feels betrayed because her sister took her father in and allowed him to take care of her children after what he did to her.”
“She can’t believe that Jamie is taking care of Jamie Lynn’s daughters even though he is partly to blame for Britney’s fight with her two sons.”
Meanwhile, Britney has reportedly jetted off to a private island in French Polynesia to relax.
According to TMZ, the Toxic singer is staying at the famous Brando Hotel, where she won’t be bothered by onlookers.
A source told the publication that Britney needed some “serious rest and relaxation” after coming under fire for a video of her dancing around her house waving knives, and headed out for luxury with her pals -Refuge made.