I’m sure you’ve all read or heard by now that Britney Spears has been admitted to UCLA hospital under a 3-day psychiatric hold. If you haven’t heard here’s a recap from TMZ.com:  

“Last night, Britney's new psychiatrist went to her home and felt she was a danger to herself and others -- partly because of her reckless driving and partly because of her "downhill behavior." As a result, the shrink launched a plan (days in the making) to have Britney committed to UCLA Medical Center by calling the cops.

Sources tell us the cops knew it was coming. In fact, the plan was for cops and paramedics to take Britney away the night before, but it was scrubbed. Last night, it all went down according to plan. Cops even used code to minimize craziness in transporting Britney to the hospital. Over the police radio, she was referred to as "The Package."

But here is where my conspiracy theorist side kicks in. It has been widely reported that Britney's mother, father and brother have been "working closely with the LAPD for weeks" to get her back in for psychiatric care. And as referenced in the TMZ article the plans were to take her in the night before but that didn’t happen. Why? In my cynical opinion….it’s all a sweeps ploy. Today is the first day of February sweeps. Everyone tries their best to get the best scoop or the most scandalous story and of late Britney Drama = Ratings. Entertainment shows everywhere are making an offering to the ratings gods for their “golden” fresh material. They could have taken her in any time but they didn’t. All I can say is “How Convenient”

What do you think? Have I just had one too many cups of coffee and lost all reason or is it possible that this is a ratings ploy?