Britney Spears responds to Katy Perry’s ‘mental health joke’

Britney Spears has seemingly responded to a joke Katy Perry made about her mental health at the Grammys.

Taking to Instagram, Britney, 35, seemed to respond to the dig by uploading a video following the incident offering her best advice for a relaxing weekend away – possibly to shake off those negative vibes.

The ‘Chained To The Rhythm’ singer answered a question about taking a break between albums on the red carpet by saying: “That’s called taking care of your mental health.

When presenter Ryan Seacrest asked her how her time off had gone, she replied: “Fantastic. And I haven’t shaved my head yet.”

The singer’s answer referred to Spears shaving her head after reportedly leaving rehab almost exactly a decade ago in February 2007.

Perry also appeared to reference Spears’ public breakdown in another interview.

It’s like the last colour in the spectrum that I can do,” she said, talking about her hair. “I’ve done all of them and the only thing left to do is shave my head, which I’m really saving for a public breakdown. I’m down for that. I’m almost moments away from that, obviously.”

In an apparent response to Perry’s comments, Spears shared a telling quotation from the Bible on Twitter yesterday.

Many fans took to Twitter to criticise Perry for her comments at the Grammys on Saturday night. One wrote: “Have always liked Katy Perry very much, have even met her. But after what she said last night, I’ve lost a lot of respect for her… Making a joke about mental health issues isnt OK.”

Another said: “We’re demanding you issue an apology to Britney Spears. 1500 words minimum. MLA Format. Submitted via instagram. Due by midnight.”

“@katyperry U should apologize to @britneyspears. Shame on u Katy. She never shades anyone,” wrote another.