Ariana Grande will reportedly take a break from the public eye after she finishes her ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Tour. A representative announced that the singer will “step back” following her tour amid public scrutiny.
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Ariana Grande To Step Back From Public Eye Amid Scrutiny
A representative told PEOPLE that the recording artist will “step back” from the public eye after she finishes her tour.
“Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour,” the statement reads. “She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny,” the rep continues. “This tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much.”
Questions about the singer’s health began to trend after she dropped the music video for her new track ‘Petal.’ Fans raised concerns after seeing Grande seemingly looking thinner than usual in the video.
On Threads, on user wrote, “So Ariana Grande wasn’t just skinny for the movie? She’s just not gaining her weight back? I’m concerned.”
User @bradcooney1 added, “Ariana is a sweet and kind soul, and she needs some help. I want her to get healthy, and to live many, many, more years.”
Fans React To The Announcement
Concerned fans reacted to the news on TSR’s Instagram page, and Roomies shared prayers and support for the ‘Thank U, Next’ artist. Several also challenged the rep’s use of the word “scrutiny.”
User @kim.no.kardashian wrote, “Prayers for Ariana 🙌✨🙏 you got this girl!”
User @mynamesdakayla wrote, “As she should. Shes needs to focus on her health.”
User @_sameemee_ wrote, “public scrutiny or public concern??”
@_smoovtaughtyou_ added, “yall haven’t learned to be kind yet? Damn it’s FREE!!”
User @loveeraven__ checked everybody. “STOP COMMENTING ON PEOPLE’S BODIES!!! it’s NEVER okay!! “concerned” or not it’s literally nobody’s place to tell anyone what they should be doing with their body!”
Artist Exits London Musical Amid Announcement
The ‘Save Your Tears’ singer also exited the Stephen Sondheim musical ‘Sunday in the Park with George.’ The artist was to star in the London production with Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey next summer.
While the 33-year-old recording artist left the London production, Deadline reports that she was still supportive of the project.
A source stated that Grande, “cannot wait to support the brilliant team bringing this project to life.”
The Eternal Sunshine Tour ends in London on Sept. 1.
