main page Toby Tennant Meet And Greet Story With Britney Spears

News · March 16, 2015

Toby Tennant flew all the way from the UK just to meet his idol Britney spears and also to see her amazing piece of me show. Check out Toby's wonderful experience below:

So I've returned home from Las Vegas and I'm finally ready to share my MEET & GREET experience that I had with The Legendary Miss Britney Spears! Let me start by saying the show was nothing but spectacular, on fire and she looks incredible! I was scheduled in M&G show on 18/02/2015 and again for Front Standing show on 20/02/2015! I arrived on the Tuesday and she is everywhere! Britney was on welcome signs, huge billboards, small billboards, taxi roofs, fruit machines, poker tables, wheel of fortunes, elevators, flyers, front cover magazines, her music played throughout shopping malls, her music videos played on massive TVs screen on the strip...she even has her own merchandise store - the word on everyone's lips was Britney - Everywhere you turn you see her face - I was in Britney heaven! A major fans naughty dream! I stayed at Planet Hollywood for the 5 nights in a beautiful strip view suite! After months of viewing YouTube videos and reading fan forums to prepare myself I was finally here...in Las Vegas...ready to live out my dream! On the Wednesday, I woke up feeling so alive, staring out my window with Las Vegas literally at my feet...I was on a natural high, adrenaline pumping throughout my body...the day had finally arrived! I headed downstairs for the box office to collect my tickets...it hit home...in my hand were M&G tickets with my name on them! I was told to be back for 6.30pm for my behind the scenes tour, from that I would meet her and then watch the show! I cannot describe how crazy it felt! The Britney: You Wanna Piece Of Me store is located dead opposite the box office and Axis Theatre inside Planet Hollywood where she plays...it was all so exciting! With my tickets in hand I ran into the store to try on all things Britney! As I danced along in the store picking up what felt like every item in there I was approached by the store assistant Shonte, she asked me if I'd seen the show and I screamed "I'm meeting her tonight!" Straight away we hit it off and spoke for a good 25 minutes! She'd already lived out the M&G dream and was able to show me her photo and talk me through what I can expect! She said to me, "This is it Toby your going to meet Britney and you have to make it count, tell her how much she means to you...remember there's thousands of us and only one of her...you only get one shot" - it was so refreshing to speak to someone with the same passion who'd lived out the experienced! Thank god for Shonte and her reassuring speech to calm my nerves and prepare me for what was to come! Later that evening I headed up to my suite to get ready, playing all things Britney and checking myself out a hundred times more than usually to make sure I looked just right! My boyfriend asked my to practice my walk in and prepare what I'd say...it was all so fun! Before I left the room I sprayed myself with "Stage Fantasy" and had one shot for good luck! The last thing I wanted was to go in smelling of alcohol and not feel every emotion I had to give! My boyfriend walked me down to the box office where I could see her bodyguards waiting for me; I gave him a big squeeze and said my goodbyes! This was it...I was going in alone! I walked over and introduced myself to another fan that was already waiting, Qais Naouri (Kish) - he was just like me; we too got along really well and exchanged stories of how Britney had inspired us for one reason or another, we spoke of the highs, the lows, her lengthy career, the fantastic body, the not so great body, the extensions, the good photos and the bad ones! We talked about our favourite songs, videos and performances! We bounced off of each other and calmed each other down, we hugged it out and wished each other the best of experiences! I was greeted by Felicia, Britney's long term wing woman, been there since day one, assistant, the lady behind the scenes and her mums best friend - a second mum to Britney! She was the guide and made the whole experience so much more personal! As the thousands of fans developed outside we walked straight through security with our VIP passes feeling on top of the world! We were taken into the lobby, free to roam and look at a handful iconic Britney costumes including "Star Search", "...Opps I Did it Again", "Toxic", "Circus" and finally "Work Bitch". The costumes were so tiny in the waist and perfect! Fe began the tour talking of the costumes and explained that somewhere in Louisiana lies a factory with all the previous costumes and props Britney has ever used in videos, performances and tours! She hopes that one day it'll become open to general public as an attraction - here's hoping! She took us through how the show came about, that it was Britney idea to be grounded in one place to limit her traveling to spend more time and be closer to her boys! She discussed the lighting, stage management and all the people it takes to make one show possible! She explained how the lighting in the show is so powerful it could be seen from space and that Britney has 4 personal bodyguards and Planet Hollywood hires another 32 per day just for the show! We were taken into the arena which looks a lot smaller in person and holds 4,600 - bigger than Celine Dion's show and soon to be Mariah Carey's show! We were taken up on stage to see Britney's point of view, walking where Britney performs and were left to roam the space while Fe continued to go through behind the scenes facts! I remember standing central on stage and looking out to where the audience would be - seeing what Britney would see thinking how personal and intimate this show would be for her fans, I looked to the floor and could see the heel markings on the floor - it was such a special moment! We were told that Britney wanted all the natural elements in her show - Earth, air, fire and water - Fe told us to look out for those in the show! We were taken deeper behind the scenes where Britney changes whilst on stage, we were shown the huge props including the tree used in Toxic, the walls for Me Against The Music, the Circus fire ring and the angel wings for Everytime - I was able to touch the wall, ring and wings! The only thing recycled in the show is the Circus drums from the Circus Tour which I also got to touch! Following this we went upstairs where all Britney's stage costumes and shoes are kept! The designers were there replacing the crystals on the opening black Work Bitch body suit and well as working on the neon outfit for Scream & Shout / Boys. We laughed about Britney's so called wardrobe malfunction some months back when her voice pack was attached to the velcro on the back of the Circus costume by mistake which caused it to pull open reviling a fresh coloured body suit! Britney has several different costumes for each number so should she want to mix it up on different nights! The amount of shoes was crazy - again her feet are so tiny! Fee showed us some costumes that were made but never made it to the final cut of the show as well as costumes from The Circus Tour! Before leaving the room I ran my hand over all the costumes hanging up on the rails. We then went back on stage where we were introduced to her dancers and tour manager. The only place we couldn't go was Britney's dressing room because they want Britney to have a room that's just for her where she can reflect and be with her boys. We walked passed and could smell vanilla candles. The behind the scenes lasted rather long and felt so intimate and special! Fe told us to go back to the lobby, use to toilet and get ourselves a drink! We waited for a few minutes where I got a few photos with Fe! We were greeted by her bodyguards who took us out back to cool off before the big moment! We went through the do's and don'ts which included no running at her, no screaming, and that we couldn't take in our own phone, cameras or gifts! We lined up outside a white door and I asked Kish - a friend I met - to go in first! Fe wished me look and said "Britney loves the British, you'll be fine" - By this point it was 8.30pm - The door kept opening and closing - I could see the back of the meet and greet back drop! I think the bodyguards do this to pump you up! By this point additional meet and greets including Melicia Joan Heart (Sabrina, Britney's Crazy Video) and others lined up but I was that excited I paid no attention to them! While everyone was talking and laughing I kept my eye on the white door...It opened a final time and I seen Britney walking in! I called to the others - "She's here and she looks beautiful" - We went in one at a time, I was second, before I went in I thought of Shonte's advice and to grab this opportunity with both hands! Her bodyguard looked at me and said "Come with me sir, Britney will see you now" - I took a deep breath and went in...walking up a few steps I could see her shadow from behind the screen and hear her voice! It was crazy...I looked myself up and down and asked her bodyguard "Do I look OK?" - he smiled and said "You'll do great, just enjoy it" - at this moment I walked round the screen and there she was! I went right up to her! I'm stood in front of Britney Fucking Spears!!! I kept my cool, looked her straight in the eyes and said "Hello Britney, my name is Toby" to which she replied "Well Hello Toby" - we shook hands, at this moment I looked down at our hands touching, I could see the tattoo on her wrist, her skinny jeans and the heels that left enough room to view her foot tattoo! This was no mannequin - it was the one and only living and breathing 100% Miss Britney Spears! She smelt so sweet but not her own perfume! I said "Its such a pleasure to meet you Britney and can I just say how naturally pretty you are in real life" she smiled and said "thank you sweetie, your beautiful too" at this point I almost died! It was happening, I was living the moment - I said "I've followed your my whole life, I'm such a huge fan - you've been such an inspiration to me!" She said "Aww why thank you sweetie, your from the UK right?" I responded "Yes, I'm from London" I nervously laughed and she laughed with me putting her hand on my arm to calm me. I said "I'm sorry I'm not from London but I flew from there just to meet you! This is my first time in America" She replied " Awww that's so cool, thank you sweetie - I love London - I hope you enjoy Vegas" - I asked about her boys and said how handsome they were - She said "There doing good thank you" - I congratulated her on her on the shows success and said I'd followed it on the Internet - She said "Well Toby, I hope you enjoy the show" - I explained I'd seen her Circus and Femme Fatales tours twice each and I'd be attending Piece of Me again that Friday! She smiled and said "Awww cool, I'll look out for you" - which explains the awesome direct eye contact photos I got from the show! - At this moment I could feel my legs shaking so I said "Shall we take a picture?" Britney replied "Sure, let's do this!" - At this point all I could think about was the M&G picture praying it wouldn't come out awkward! I stopped and looked at Britney again and said "Do you mind if I lean in a little closer" - Britney responded and laughed whilst pulling me closer "Of course you can sweetie" - At this point I was stood side my side my arm round Britney's waist cuddling in - she whispered in my ear and squeezed me again "Get closer honey" - I laughed and couldn't believe it! The photographer looked and said "You guys ready?" and Britney said "Yes mamm" - I wanted it to look as natural as possible so I posed as if she was one of my friends! The moment of the picture felt like it lasted forever and I could feel my bottom lip shaking! After the photo I turned to Britney and said "Wow, that was awesome!" She said "Cool" - We finished by shaking hands again, I leaned in to have a squeeze and said "Best of luck tonight Britney, just enjoy yourself" she smiled and waved me off "Goodbye sweetie, it was so nice to meet you" - I left the room feeling on top of the world! I did it - I didn't do what everyone said I would do - I didn't cry - I didn't faint - I held my own and the outcome was incredible! The show was on fire and more than I imagined! Full of costume changes, fierce dance moves and awesome special affects! I met Fe after the show to collect my photo and was so pleased with the outcome! I stood with Fe for a while and she was so happy for me! I told Fe that I'd wrote Britney a letter and got her a gift - she told me that she was glad I waited until after the show because it wouldn't of got to Britney if I handed the stuff to her bodyguards! I handed Felicia the letter and gift and she said "You know what I'm going to put this on her dressing room table - that way when she's having her hair and make up done for the next show she'll get it! I had another photo with Fe holding my M&G photo to come full circle and said I'd see her on Friday! On the Friday I went again and with Boyfriend, we were stood as close as you could get in VIP standing and Britney was so full on energy with her kids and boyfriend in the audience! It was incredible - after the second show I seen Fe again and she said "You know what honey, Britney got your letter and gift - She had it in her hands when I was there" - I was so excited we took another photo and I told Fe I'd be back and wished her well! The trip was purely to meet Britney Spears and live out my dream and that's exactly what I did...I'm so happy! I'm so proud! If anything this whole experience has made me love her even more!

Glad you had an awesome time Toby and what a great experience!

If anyone has a story they want to share like Toby did be sure to contact us

Read it on our mainsite!