Ariana Grande to step back from public life after tour, drops West End role

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Ariana Grande will "take a step back from visibility" after her Eternal Sunshine tour ends next month and has withdrawn from the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George. A representative told People the 33-year-old singer made the choice after "endless, ongoing public scrutiny" around her physical appearance and health, and said she plans to finish the tour "on a high note, both healthily and happily" before the break. Empire Street Productions confirmed the Barbican 2027 production will proceed without Grande and offered "complete understanding and support"; no replacement has been named. The scrutiny intensified after the release this week of her album Petal and a music video for its single in which her character is criticized for her looks. Her representative also noted the tour is physically demanding and praised her ability to perform at a high athletic level night after night. The company said it understands Grande's decision and the show remains on track to open in 2027 without her involvement.

Kendra "Gloom is My Beat" Pierre-Louis

@kendrawrites.com

I saw a tiktok comment where the mom said she had to ban Ariana Grande from her house after her 7 year old (a massive fan) commented that she needed to be as skinny as Grande. This shit sticks in some kids brains early if you're not careful.

1132h ago

Kendra "Gloom is My Beat" Pierre-Louis46

Yes, I got ladder curious. It's a weight training app which people seem to love because it takes a lot of the thinking and planning out of training. I can't try it cause it's iOS only and I'm an android woman.

Erin Biba34

JFC good for that mom On a related note I saw this today and I’m trying to read between the lines and very much hope it means she’s planning to get treatment.

Pop Base

@popbase.tv

Ariana Grande will be recast in ‘Sunday in the Park with George’, with the show still on track to open in Summer of 2027: “We know this cannot have been an easy decision, and she makes it with our complete understanding and support”

814h ago

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Mason Diab2

I am wishing Ariana the best and also I hope Phillipa Soo has her agents on the phone NOW

@keptsimple.bsky.social

look I understand commenting on women's bodies in any way is fraught but we need to do something about Ariana Grande

325h ago

reftpt932

My daughter (16) just got into this with a friend. Yes, but yes also.

Mr. Cavalier about Sunscreen1

At least change her name to Ariana Pequena

Citizen Fur1

She's taking time off: www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-...

Louise

@selkies.bsky.social

Ariana Grande is so clearly unwell and I hope to god she can recover but my GOD a lot of the little cops posting about her are acting like this is a crime she is committing against them personally?? some people should not have been trusted with the word "accountability" jesus christ

264h ago

Vulture

@vulture.com

Ariana Grande will be leaving the public eye after the Eternal Sunshine Tour wraps, her reps say. The statement cited ‘endless, ongoing public scrutiny’ as a motivator.

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Tom & Lorenzo128

I think it's kind of shitty for people on her team to try and make this about fandom when it's very obviously about her health

letithappenalreadymama14

i hope she gets inpatient care for as long as she needs it and finds peace

Hunter Felt 🏳️‍⚧️6

Oh thank god. And also: this is an A+ P.R. move in deflecting potential scrutiny from the media as she hopefully gets better.

Emma✨6

Now leave her the fuck alone weirdos.

Lady Stardust Peaches2

Yeah she needs to take a break before her organs fail her from malnutrition. Or is it her anxiety. Idk. Either way Girl, it's ok to rest and come back better than ever. ✨ Ain't nobody gonna judge you for resting. In fact it's encouraged. Love ya AG. 🙏🏼

Eris

@erislovesmovies.bsky.social

If by "stepping back from visibility" she means "going into treatment for her terrifyingly advanced eating disorder", then thank God 💔 Ariana Grande to Take 'Step Back' From Fame Amid 'Public Scrutiny' share.google/HltEVZufqgiF...

194h ago

Eris11

I mean that with utter sincerity. It is heartbreaking to see someone that ill and not getting treatment

Steph3

Indeed. Very frightening lately. She looks like she'd break in a stiff breeze the poor thing

⭐️Star⭐️1

I do hope so, she’s worryingly unwell

Skybilz

@skybilz.bsky.social

I’m happy that Ariana Grande is doing what is right for her mental health, but stepping out of the public eye after her tour because too many people tried to police her body is so painful to hear about - especially as someone in long-term recovery with an ED and ridiculed last year for my body size

143h ago

hope 𓍢໋🕊️

@highashope13.bsky.social

Sad, but ultimately probably for the best. I truly hope she’s able to take this time to heal however that may mean for her ☹️ www.broadwayworld.com/article/Brea...

154h ago

HuffPost

@huffpost.com

The singer and actress has faced backlash and concerns for her body image in the last few years.

74h ago

hoots

@hoots.bsky.social

every time someone expresses concern about ariana grande on social media some very normal looking bitch in the comments has got to be like "i'm also super skinny like so teensy tinsy if i suck in you can see my ribs! why is it ok to bully skinny little girls like me?" like girl shut up

91h ago

sarah margaret

@sarahmargs.bsky.social

BREAKING NEWS ARIANA GRANDE IS NOT DOING SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE ANYMORE

54h ago

Throatmilk Latte

@sndiprk.bsky.social

I think if people laid out what has (publically) happened to Ariana Grande and really thought about it, the conversations would be VERY different

34h ago

tay but i love summer

@tayawww.bsky.social

and obviously it’s not just ariana grande it’s multiple people in the public eye but let’s talk about her new music video. her writing on the casting notes “could stand to lose a few lbs” is intentional. her wearing a cow print dress when she’s wearing a chest plate to appear bigger is intentional

45h ago

ginger

@redhot.bsky.social

ever since i got into Sunday in the Park with George (2 weeks ago) i was really hoping Ariana Grande would drop out of the upcoming West End production. happy to say all my wishes come true. I am on a lucky streak

43h ago

Truth Crave

@truthcrave.bsky.social

Ariana Grande is stepping away from the spotlight after finishing her Eternal Sunshine tour, oughts below.

34h ago

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variety.comAriana Grande to Take ‘Step Back From Visibility’ After Tour Ends Amid ‘Public Scrutiny,’ Drops Out of ‘Sunday in the Park With George’ Musical deadline.comAriana Grande Exits West End's 'Sunday in the Park with George'bbc.co.ukAriana Grande pulls out of musical for break from 'endless' scrutiny

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