Ariana Grande to take ‘a step back’ from public life due to ‘endless, ongoing scrutiny’
Ariana Grande has announced plans to take a break from public life due to endless scrutiny. She will be pulling out of the upcoming London revival of Sunday in the Park With George and will finish her Eternal Sunshine Tour before taking a break. The decision comes after Grande has faced intense public scrutiny, including comments about her weight and appearance.
- ▪Ariana Grande is taking a break from public-facing work and appearances due to endless public scrutiny.
- ▪She will finish her Eternal Sunshine Tour before taking a break from public life.
- ▪Grande was set to star in the London revival of Sunday in the Park With George, but will be recast.
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Ariana Grande at the Critics Choice awards in January. The singer and actor has announced she will take a break ‘from public-facing work and appearances which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny’. Photograph: Richard Shotwell/APView image in fullscreenAriana Grande at the Critics Choice awards in January. The singer and actor has announced she will take a break ‘from public-facing work and appearances which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny’. Photograph: Richard Shotwell/APAriana GrandeAriana Grande to take ‘a step back’ from public life due to ‘endless, ongoing scrutiny’Singer was due to reunite with Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey in London production of Sunday in the Park With GeorgeSian Cain and agenciesSun 2 Aug 2026 19.23 EDTLast modified on Sun 2 Aug 2026 19.24…
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