In brief
Ariana Grande announced a pause from public appearances following the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine concert tour. The pop star will also bow out of the upcoming West End revival of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George, as confirmed by the production team. Grande cited relentless public scrutiny over her appearance and health as driving factors in her decision to step back. She plans to end the tour in September, finishing on a high note, before taking a well‑deserved break.
Ariana Grande has confirmed that she will stop making public appearances and will no longer be part of the upcoming London revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George.
After completing her Eternal Sunshine concert tour, the 33‑year‑old singer will turn away from the spotlight, citing the “endless, ongoing public scrutiny” of her appearance and health.
Her representative told People magazine that she will finish the tour on a high note—both healthily and happily—before taking a well‑deserved break from public‑facing work.
The West End production, scheduled for 2027 at the Barbican, confirmed that Grande is no longer involved and expressed full support for her decision, although a replacement has yet to be announced.
Grande was slated to work alongside British actor Jonathan Bailey in the revival, and the tour’s final show is set for September 1 in London.
Speculation around her health and appearance intensified after the release of her new album Petal and its promotional video, which highlighted the singer’s demanding physical performance style.
For now, Grande will focus on finishing her tour and enjoying a private break away from the public eye.
