After a hectic schedule, Ariana Grande has decided to step away from the spotlight after the end of her Eternal Sunshine Tour. Her team recently confirmed that she plans to step away from the spotlight after years in it. The decision comes after the singer faced several years of criticism over her appearance. At the same time, internet users have now started calling those who body shamed Ariana.
Ariana Grande steps out of Sunday In the Park with George
After Ariana’s team announced her break from spotlight, the makers of her upcoming production Sunday in the Park with George confirmed her exit. The makers admitted that she was disappointed on not being a part of them, but they supported her. In their words:
“We know this cannot have been an easy decision, and she makes it with our complete understanding and support. We wish her nothing but the best.”
Sunday in the Park with George is a famous 1984 Broadway musical. It is written by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. The production is considered one of the best masterpieces in musical theatre history. In fact, it also won the 1985 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Meanwhile, the 2027 London revival will move forward with Jonathan Bailey but her role will be recast.
According to Ariana Grande’s representative, she will “take a step back from visibility” after the end of her Eternal Sunshine Tour. It is scheduled to end in London on September 1, 2026. In fact, the official statement explained that the decision was made after Ariana faced several months of sustained public scrutiny over her appearance. So, she plans to take some time off from attention after the hectic tour.
The new update comes after Ariana faced criticism from Jameela Jamil. For those unaware, the actress expressed her concern for the singer’s health. She gave a reference to Ariana’s latest music video, Petals and argued that the video style seemed to focus more on the singer’s slim frame.
Jameela also mentioned that the images from the video were already being shared on pro-anorexia websites. She also asked whether Ariana had adequate support in case she was dealing with an eating disorder. However, the singer has never said that she has anorexia. Meanwhile, Jameela provided no evidence to support her claim.
A source close to the singer said that Ariana is performing her physically demanding concert that suggests she is “healthy.” It was before she announced a break from public appearances.
Previously, Ariana often spoke out against public discussions about her body. She also urged fans and critics to stop judging people’s health based on their appearance.
Back in 2023, she revealed that the version of herself that people think was “healthy” was actually when she was struggling the most. The singer explained that she was taking antidepressants, drank alcohol frequently, and consumed unhealthy food.
Ariana has highlighted that “healthy can look different” for everyone. She also reminded fans that no one truly knows what another person is going through. The singer has often said that even comments made out of concern can be harmful. In fact, they can cause unnecessary pressure.
All about Ariana Grande’s private life
Beyond her work, Ariana’s personal life has also received considerable attention in recent years. She had tied the knot to luxury real estate agent Dalton Gomez in 2021. But they went their separate ways in 2022. In fact, the majority of the songs on her new album are about it.
Later, she began to date her Wicked co-star Etahn Slater. Their bond was close until reports claimed they had broken up in 2026. However, they parted on good terms. Most recently, Ariana was linked to her former boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez. The rumors started after she slightly changed lyrics during her performance of Thank You, Next on her tour and later shared a social media post with him. However, they have not confirmed anything.
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