Ariana Grande is all over the headlines once again. As many fans are aware, the talented pop star was expected to make a debut appearance in London's West End. However, to the disappointment of many, Grande has withdrawn from the project amid renewed public scrutiny over her appearance and health.
Ariana Grande decides to 'step back' from visibility
According to a report by People, Ariana Grande has decided to take a break from her professional endeavors. After her Eternal Sunshine tour concludes in London on September 1, 2026, she will step away from the public eye and will not attend the West End. "Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour," a representative of Grande informed People exclusively.
The representative elaborated on the reason behind Ariana's decision and explained: "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."
Expressing concern for her health, the team rep. explained, "She performs a very physical show, and there is a lot of athleticism involved. She performs healthily and successfully at a very high level night after night."
Ariana Grande's health
"Petal", the discussion intensified. Jameela Jamil commented on the pop star's appearance, which grabbed eyeballs.
Dropping her thoughts on Ariana's post, Jameela wrote, "This poor woman is possibly dying right in front of us. This outfit is designed to accentuate the thinness for discourse. Her team are thorougly irresponsible for not guiding her away from this deeply damaging image for her young fans to see so glamorized."
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This comment received immense backlash on the internet, after which the 40-year-old actress claimed her comments weren't meant to offend. Jameela admitted feeling bad for Ariana because of her own experience with anorexia.
For the unversed, the Grammy-winning singer has been vocal about how the negative comments about her physical appearance have impacted her. Earlier, in a December 2024 interview, Ariana stated, "Commenting on others' looks, appearance, what they think is going on behind the scenes or health, or how they present themselves – from what you're wearing to your body, to your face, to your everything – there’s a comfortability that people have commenting on that I think is really dangerous."
Ariana Grande's professional commitments
On the musical front, Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine tour began in June in Oakland, California, and has since visited several cities including Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York City, and more. She will next be seen on the big screen in Focker-in-Law along with Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro. The film is slated to hit theatres on November 25.
