Needless to say, the class was PO'd they got the boot. The gym tried to console the electrolyte-heavy crew with free t-shirts and water bottles - some of which were literally thrown back at them.

TMZ spoke with Bally's Chief Marketing Officer John Wildman who admitted that booting regulars for Spears was their fault -- someone at the gym double booked the room. - more on this story

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