Justin Timberlake Breaks Silence, Tells Chicago Audience It’s ‘Been a Tough Week’ at First Show After DWI Arrest

JUSTIN Timberlake broke his silence, addressing his DWI arrest while performing in Chicago as part of his Forget Tomorrow tour.

The pop star took the stage on Friday after allegedly telling an arresting officer that his legal troubles could jeopardize his world tour.

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Justin, 43, spoke on stage at the United Center in Chicago on Friday night.

The performance was the N’Sync frontman’s first since he was arrested in Sag Harbor, New York, for drunk driving.

“We’ve been through ups and downs, lefts and rights together and, um, it’s been a tough week,” he told the audience, alluding to his arrest.

“Nothing can change that,” he continued, although it was unclear what he was referring to.

“I know I’m hard to love sometimes, but you keep loving me and I love you back,” the Trolls star continued.

“Thank you very much.”

The audience applauded in response to his comments.

SAYING SORRY

Justin reportedly also apologized backstage.

A source exclusively told The US Sun that the singer apologized to his tour team following his arrest.

He has no plans to go to rehab despite his recent legal troubles.

Justin will return to New York to perform at Madison Square Garden on June 25th and 26th.

The Cry Me A River singer will return to court on July 26, the same date he begins his world tour in Poland.

But he is expected to appear virtually and, as a source previously told The US Sun, is desperate to continue his world tour.

“Justin’s team will be working to see if they can ensure he can play in Poland,” the source said.

“At the moment he is due to appear in court on the same day he starts the European leg of his tour. He is expected to play two nights there.

“He won’t want to disappoint his fans.”

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‘SOLID LEADER’

According to a source at The US Sun who works in Justin’s entourage, the former Mickey Mouse Club star spoke to his team during a long conference call hours after his arrest.

The source said crew members were worried about the future, adding that the incident was “not the best thing to happen” ahead of their chaotic summer schedule.

Justin was described by the source as a “very solid leader.”

He impressed his crew by “owning” the situation.

“He made sure this arrest didn’t create tension in the crew, he reacted like a boss, like someone who owns his shit,” said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

“He apologized 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 they’ve 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 started dating in 2007 after meeting on a ski trip.

They only lasted a few years and split in 2011.

However, Justin and Jessica reunited in November of that year.

And a month later, they were engaged.

Justin proposed a trip to Montana.

Less than a year later, the couple married on October 19, 2012, in southern Italy.

In 2014, Jéssica became pregnant with her first child.

They had Silas Randall Timberlake on April 11, 2015.

In 2019, their relationship took a hit when Justin was seen holding hands with his Palmer co-star Alisha Wainwright.

However, Justin and Jessica survived 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 home.

Justin and Jessica renewed their vows 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 said People that the couple had been in a great situation since moving to Montana.

Jessica and her children 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 balance” when Justin is on the road.

JUSTIN’S PRISON

Justin was arrested shortly after midnight on Tuesday after leaving a meeting at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor, New York.

The arresting officer claimed he saw the Grammy winner swerve and run through a stop sign.

When approached by authorities, the singer Egoísta refused the breathalyzer.

He failed a routine field sobriety test and was taken into custody.

Justin was arraigned in 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 violations.

After his arrest, new details became public.

One of the responding officers allegedly didn’t recognize Justin, a source said Page six.

“He didn’t recognize him or his name,” the source said.

Another source revealed to the publication that Justin was worried about his upcoming tour during the incident.

“Justin quietly said, ‘This is going to ruin the tour,’” the source said.

“The officer responded, ‘What ride?’ Justin said, ‘The world tour.'”

The insider continued.

“He was a gentleman. He didn’t show any entitlement. He refused the tests, but that’s his right,” the source revealed.

Justin could face up to a year in prison if found guilty.

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