Britney Spears‘ little sister Jamie Lynn Spears is reportedly pregnant at just 16 years of age.

It is not known how far along Jamie Lynn, a high school junior, is into the pregnancy but Britney and Jamie Lynn’s mum Lynne Spears is said to have confirmed the news to OK magazine after rumours began to circulate that the teen star was expecting a child.

Nickelodeon, the network which carries Jamie Lynn’s series Zoey 101, has also issued a statement about the issue, saying: “We respect Jamie Lynn’s decision to take responsibility in this sensitive and personal situation. We know this is a very difficult time for her and her family, and our primary concern right now is for Jamie Lynn’s well being.”

Jamie Lynn recently told the Associated Press that she didn’t have a serious boyfriend at the moment: “I have a bunch of friends that I always hang out with, a bunch of guy friends. I kind of just keep my options open.”

Last month Britney herself was rumoured to be pregnant but her friend Sam Lufti denied the claims, calling them “bullsh*t”.

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