Britney’s little sister, Zoey 101 star Jaime Lynn Spears, has confirmed in six-pages of OK! magazine that she is pregnant. And apparently Brit has been in the dark until now.

The father of the baby is Jaime Lynn’s boyfriend Casey Aldridge whom she meet at church.

Jaime Lynn said she was shocked after finding out from a home pregnancy test: “As soon as I found out for sure from the doctor, I took two weeks to myself where I didn’t tell anybody.

“Only one of my friends knew because I needed to work out what I would do for myself before I let anyone’s opinion affect my decision. Then I told my parents and my friends. I was scared, but I had to do what was right for me.”

Jamie Lynn told her mother Lynne, who was understandably upset, before Thanksgiving.

Lynne said: “I didn’t believe it because Jamie Lynn’s always been so conscientious. She’s never late for her curfew. I was in shock. I mean, this is my 16-year-old baby.”

She added: “I definitely don’t think it’s something you should do; it’s better to wait. But I can’t be judgmental because it’s a position I put myself in.”

Jamie Lynn said she will raise her baby in Louisiana “so it can have a normal family life.”

Nickelodeon has issued the following statement: “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.”