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Justin Timberlake breaks silence & tells Chicago crowd it’s ‘been a tough week’ at first concert back post-DWI arrest
The N'Sync frontman was arrested in New York after a night out at a swanky Hamptons hotel bar
JUSTIN Timberlake has broken his silence, addressing his DWI arrest while performing in Chicago as part of his Forget Tomorrow tour.
The pop star hit the stage on Friday after reportedly telling an arresting officer his legal woes may jeopardize his world tour.
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Justin, 43, spoke out on the United Center stage in Chicago on Friday night.
The performance was the N'Sync frontman's first since he was arrested in Sag Harbor, New York, for driving while intoxicated.
"We've been together through ups and downs, lefts and rights, and, um, it's been a tough week," he told the audience, alluding to his arrest.
"Nothing can change this," he continued, though it was unclear to what he was referring.
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"I know I'm hard to love sometimes but you keep loving me and I love you right back," the Trolls star went on.
"Thank you so much."
The audience cheered in response to his comments.
SAYING SORRY
Justin reportedly also issued apologies behind the scenes.
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A source told The U.S. Sun exclusively that the singer apologized to his tour crew following his arrest.
He has no plans to go to rehab despite his recent legal issues.
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Justin will return to New York to perform at Madison Square Garden on June 25 and 26.
The Cry Me A River singer is due back in court on July 26, the same date he's set to begin his world tour in Poland.
But he is expected to appear virtually and, as a source previously told The U.S. Sun, is desperate to continue his world tour.
"Justin’s team will be working to see if they can make sure he can perform in Poland," the source said.
"At the moment he is due in court on the same day he is starting the European leg of his tour. He is supposed to be playing two nights there.
"He will not want to let his fans down."
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'SOLID LEADER'
According to The U.S. Sun's insider, who works in Justin's entourage, the former Mickey Mouse Club star spoke to his team during a long conference call hours after he was arrested.
The source says members of the crew were concerned about the future, adding that the incident "wasn't the best thing to happen" ahead of his chaotic summer schedule.
Justin was described by the insider as a "very solid leader."
He impressed his crew by "owning" the situation.
"He made sure that this arrest didn’t create tension in the crew, he reacted like a boss, like someone who owns his s**t," said the insider, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
"He said sorry for bringing this kind of attention to the team.
"Everyone was happy to hear what he said."
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake's Relationship Timeline
Jessica and Justin have had a rocky relationship, but have been married for over 10 years, which is a long time in Hollywood. Find out more about their relationship and how many children they have.
Justin and Jessica first started dating in 2007 after they met on a ski trip.
They only last a few years and broke up in 2011.
However, Justin and Jessica reunited in November of that year.
And one month later, they were engaged.
Justin proposed on a trip to Montana.
Less than one year later, the couple tied the knot on October 19, 2012, in southern Italy.
In 2014, Jessica became pregnant with their first child.
They had Silas Randall Timberlake on April 11, 2015.
In 2019, their relationship took a bit of a hit when Justin was seen holding hands with his Palmer co-star, Alisha Wainwright.
However, Justin and Jessica made it through and welcomed their second child in January 2021, a boy named Phineas.
In October 2021, they sold their Hollywood home and moved permanently to their Montana house.
Justin and Jessica had a vow renewal in November 2022.
They had a very intimate ceremony in Italy with a couple of friends to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary.
In November 2023, a source told People that the couple was in a great place since moving to Montana.
Jessica and their sons supported Justin on the opening night of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour in April 2024.
While on The View in May 2024, the actress opened up about how their marriage is a "work in progress" and they "try to find the balance" when Justin is on the road
JUSTIN'S ARREST
Justin was arrested shortly after midnight on Tuesday after leaving a gathering at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor, New York.
The arresting officer alleged that they saw the Grammy winner swerve and drive through a stop sign.
Upon being approached by authorities, the Selfish singer declined a breathalyzer.
He failed a routine sobriety test and was taken into custody.
Justin was arraigned at Sag Harbor Village Justice Court and released without bail.
He was charged with a single count of driving while intoxicated and cited for running a stop sign and failing to stay in his lane – both traffic infractions.
Following his arrest, new details became public.
One of the responding officers reportedly did not recognize Justin, a source told Page Six.
"He didn't recognize him or his name," the source said.
Another insider revealed to the publication that Justin was worried about his upcoming tour during the incident.
"Justin said under his breath, 'This is going to ruin the tour,'" the insider said.
"The cop replied, 'What tour?' Justin said, 'The world tour.'"
The insider went on.
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"He was a gentleman. He didn't show any entitlement at all. He did refuse the tests, but that is his right," the insider revealed.
Justin could face up to a year behind bars if found guilty.
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