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Britney Spears to Guest Star on ‘Jane the Virgin’

Britney Spears performs during “Britney: Piece of Me” at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino (Photo Credit: Denise Truscello)

Britney Spears will be guest starring as herself on an episode of The CW’s Jane the Virgin season two. Spears will be playing herself on the fifth episode of the award-winning comedy.

Announcing Spears’ upcoming involvement in the show, series creator Jennie Snyder Urman said, “We are so thrilled that Rogelio’s ‘nemesis’ — Britney Spears — has agreed to appear on Jane The Virgin in episode 205. Personally, after hearing about their long standing feud (from Rogelio’s point of view), we are eager to hear Ms. Spears’ side of the story, which we assume is quite different. #TeamBritney”

Spears was pursued by the producers after they discovered she’s a huge fan of the series. Taking to Twitter, Spears confirmed the casting to her fans:

Series star Gina Rodriguez also expressed her excitement about Britney Spears on Twitter:

Jane the Virgin season two will premiere on October 12, 2015 at 9pm ET/PT.


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This post was last modified on August 11, 2015 8:11 pm

Rebecca Murray: Journalist covering the entertainment industry for 23+ years, including 13 years as the first writer for About.com's Hollywood Movies site. Member of the Critics Choice Association (Film & TV Branches), Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Past President of the San Diego Film Critics Society.
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