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(NewsNation) — Britney Spears is worrying people … again.
This week, fans were freaked out when she posted two videos of herself to Instagram, once again dancing — but this time singing off-key, talking in a bizarre British accent and writhing in pajamas and gowns in a filthy house.
”Her voice is shot,” my source said. “It’s been shot for years — that’s why there was so much auto-tune when she did the ‘Tiny Dancer’ remake with Elton John, but now, everyone knows how bad it is.”
While she has become known for dancing (sometimes with knives) and nudity in her videos, it was also the messy home that caught people’s eyes.
Britney Spears ‘doesn’t trust anyone in her space’
According to the Substack Naughty But Nice, it’s because Spears fired her maid and hasn’t allowed anyone else in to clean in months. “She’s paranoid,” one insider bluntly said. “She doesn’t trust anyone in her space. But the result is a house in chaos — piles of clothes, clutter everywhere.”
“She’s isolating again,” one confidant sighed. “She pushes people away, and now even basics like housework are slipping. It’s a sign she’s spiraling.”
FILE – In this April 12, 2018 file photo, Britney Spears arrives at the 29th annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. Spears is shooting down rumors of a new album, vowing to “never return to the music industry.” At the same time, Spears noted in an Instagram post Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, she’s still writing music — just for other people. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) 
FILE – This April 12, 2018, file photo shows Britney Spears at the 29th annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) 
LAS VEGAS, NV – FEBRUARY 26: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Britney Spears performs Britney Spears: Piece of Me Remixed. Reimagined. Still iconic. At Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on February 26, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/BSLV/Getty Images for Brandcasting, Inc) 
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 22: Britney Spears and Sam Asghari attend Sony Pictures’ “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” Los Angeles Premiere on July 22, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) 
NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Singers Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake in the audience at the 2000 MTV Music Video Awards in New York, in the United States of America on the 7th of September 2000.(Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images) 
FILE – Britney Spears arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” on July 22, 2019. Spear’s highly anticipated memoir “The Woman in Me” will be released Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) 
FILE – Britney Spears, left, and Justin Timberlake arrive at the 28th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 8, 2001. Spears’ memoir “The Woman in Me” releases Oct. 24. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File, File) 
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake arrive at the premiere of her movie “Crossroads” at the Mann Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Ca., Feb. 11, 2002. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images) 
FILE – Britney Spears performs at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival – Day 2 held at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Las Vegas. Spears turns 41 on Dec. 2. (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP, File) 
FILE – Britney Spears supporters celebrate following a hearing concerning the pop singer’s conservatorship at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, legislation limiting conservatorships, a move that comes after Britney Spears’ conservatorship case garnered national attention. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello,File) 
Britney Spears (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) 
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS: US singer Britney Spears performs in Rotterdam, 07 May 2004 during her sole concert in the Netherlands for her ‘The Onyx Hotel Tour.’ Spears’ 2004 European tour includes a series of concerts across Europe between 30 April and 05 June 2004. AFP/CONTINENTAL (Photo credit should read -/AFP via Getty Images) 
Britney Spears attends Sony Pictures’ “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” Los Angeles Premiere on July 22, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Britney Spears’ maid was boyfriend’s mom
The only good news in this situation is, sources tell me, the maid she fired was the mother of her on-again, off-again boyfriend, ex-convict Paul Soliz. Spears met Soliz after his mother got the pop star to hire him as a gardener and house cleaner.
The last time Spears broke up with Soliz was in April — around the time she fired his mother.
Spears first broke up with Soliz last year after cops were called on the duo at the Chateau Marmont hotel in LA.
The couple had a raging fight, and Spears was led away from the hotel bleeding and half-dressed. Over $50,000 worth of damage was done to a room at the hotel.