Jamie Lynn Spears.Photo:Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram
Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram
Jamie Lynn Spearsreturned for theDancing With the Starsfinale. Her appearance on the reality competition follows the news of her dad’s serious medical condition.
Jamie Spears, 71, father of the reality star, 32, and older sisterBritney Spears, 42, had to havehis leg amputatedabout a month ago, multiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE on Tuesday.
The controversial Spears patriarch reportedly spent weeks in the hospital for a bacterial infection in one of his legs, sources shared, though a representative for Jamie has not responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Not yet addressing her father’s condition, Jamie Lynn posted some behind-the-scenes snaps onInstagramlater that day, showcasing celebratory moments from the season 32 finale. She and dance pro Alan Bersten had been eliminated on week 2 of the competition.
Jamie Lynn Spears and Alan Bersten.Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram
In the carousel’s featured photo, Spears wore a sparkly gold fringe number as she posed with a couple of bouquets and a copy of fellowDWTScontestantAriana Madix’s book,Single AF Cocktails.
She also included shots with Bersten and former Mirrorball champHannah Brown. Jamie Lynn also included a shot withDWTSalumMark Ballas.
“Season 33, I’m coming for ya,” the actress said in a video clip while posing in the mirror.
“Jamie Lynn Spears has left on medical grounds,” a spokesperson for the network said in a statement. “She’s been a fantastic campmate who has triumphed at trials and bonded well with her fellow celebrities.”
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Spears had announced on her Instagram Stories that she was “medically cleared” to return toDancing With the Starsstraight from Australia,Entertainment Weeklyreported.
After her elimination last month, the mom of two had thanked fans for their support. “This was an amazing experience, and I’m very happy to have been apart of it, and soooo excited to see all the fabulous contestants and their partners continue to KILL it each week!!!!!”
Adding a special note for her partner, she wrote, “Alan, you’re the absolute best friend and partner that anyone could ever ask for.”
source: people.com
