A storm caused Britney to storm off stage

Britney’s people have blamed thunder and lightning for her reduced set in Mexico City earlier this week – as the CMU Daily reported, she walked off stage after performing just four songs for her Mexican fans. In a statement made yesterday she said: "I'm sorry I couldn't finish the show for my fans. The Mexican fans are one of the best audiences to play for. We decided that we had no choice but to cancel the show after the storm and lightning showed no signs of clearing up." Initial reports of the incident didn't indicate the cause of Spears' abbreviated set or mention the rainy weather conditions, though they are considered typical for the region. Promoters Ocesa Presenta, who have promised to refund all tickets, told the local press that although concerts in Mexico City normally anticipate rain, and concerts from artists such as Bon Jovi and 'NSYNC have continued in the rain, Sunday night's incident involved special circumstances. "There was no trick nor deceit but climatic conditions cannot be controlled.” Meanwhile Jive Records told reporters that: “A hazardous lightning storm made it essential for Spears to depart the stage. Spears began the show during a break between two rainstorms, but the degree of risk to the audience and stage crew associated with the second storm, an electrical storm, made it impossible for the show to continue."