“That’s superhero status”: Chris Kirkpatrick shows love for Justin Timberlake after Lyme disease reveal

Justin Timberlake has opened up about a very intimate struggle, one that he quietly suffered behind the scenes while performing for thousands. The singer recently revealed he's been battling Lyme disease, announcing the news in a reflective Instagram post following the end of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour.

The news struck a chord with fans and friends alike. Among the numerous well-wishers who stepped forward to lend support was *NSYNC bandmate Chris Kirkpatrick, who took to social media to post his admiration. In an impassioned tribute, Kirkpatrick praised Timberlake's strength and perseverance, calling it

"superhero status."

Chris Kirkpatrick praises Justin Timberlake's resilience

Chris Kirkpatrick’s post quickly gained attention, not just because of who he is, but because of what he said. He shared a photo with Justin Timberlake and fellow *NSYNC members and wrote,

“I’ve always known my little bro was tough, but this tour showed me a whole new level of strength.”

Individuals associated with the message, especially understanding Justin Timberlake performed night after night while silently enduring the mental and physical symptoms of Lyme disease.

"No complaints, no excuses just heart, grit, and pure determination," Kirkpatrick added. "That kind of resilience is uncommon."

Justin Timberlake had already addressed his diagnosis in an emotional post on Instagram, talking about how the disease affected him during the tour.

"Amongst other things we've been dealing with, I was diagnosed with Lyme disease," he wrote. "I'm not posting this so you'll pity me, but I want to shed some light on the things I've been battling behind the scenes."

He described the agonizing fatigue, nerve pain, and confusion that came with it all while still performing on stage. Despite everything, he made the choice to push through.

“I decided the joy that performing brings me far outweighs the fleeting stress my body was feeling. I’m so glad I kept going”

he said.

The timing of his message, coming just after wrapping up his world tour, gave fans a fuller picture of what he had been enduring over the past two years. Many were stunned, others inspired.

Kirkpatrick’s post added another layer to that story. Tour life is already exhausting, with constant travel, rehearsals, and late nights. Doing all that while managing a serious illness? As Kirkpatrick put it: “That’s superhero status.”

The support online has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans praising both Justin Timberlake for his courage and Kirkpatrick for his heartfelt words. Though Timberlake isn’t the first artist to share a Lyme diagnosis, stars like Avril Lavigne, Shania Twain, and Justin Bieber have also spoken publicly about it. His choice to keep performing despite the challenges struck a unique chord.

As Kirkpatrick wrote in his closing words,

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“Here’s to strength, perseverance, and one hell of a tour. Love you, little bro.”

And that, in many ways, says it all.

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