Ariana Grande will step back from public appearances after completing her Eternal Sunshine Tour, according to a statement from her representative — the 33-year-old singer cited ‘endless, ongoing public scrutiny’ as a key factor in her decision. She will wrap up the tour in London on September 1 before taking a break from public-facing work.

End of the Eternal Sunshine Tour

Grande launched her Eternal Sunshine Tour in June in Oakland, California. The tour marks her return to the stage after several years focused on acting and recording music, including her starring role as Glinda in the ‘Wicked’ films. After wrapping up the remaining U.S. dates, the tour is set to conclude in London on September 1.

A source close to Grande said the singer is disappointed to leave the West End production but remains supportive of the creative team. She had been scheduled to star opposite her ‘Wicked’ co-star Jonathan Bailey in a revival of Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ at London’s Barbican Centre. Her departure means her highly anticipated return to musical theater will no longer happen as planned.

Public Scrutiny and Health Concerns

Grande’s representative said she remains committed to finishing the tour, which is scheduled to conclude in London on September 1. “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 representative said.

Grande’s appearance has been the subject of public discussion and body-shaming in recent years, with renewed online commentary following the release of the music video for her latest single, ‘Petal,’ from her newly released album of the same name. The Grammy winner has previously addressed comments about her body, including in her 2024 song ‘Yes, And?’, in which she sings, ‘Don’t comment on my body.’

Her departure from public life comes amid increasingly intrusive public discussion about her weight and appearance; Fans and social media users have expressed concern after recent performances and music videos, but no diagnosis or specific medical condition has been publicly confirmed. That distinction matters. Concern may be sincere, but repeatedly examining someone’s body through photographs and short video clips doesn’t establish the state of their health.

Next Steps and Future Projects

After the tour concludes, Grande is set to appear on the big screen in ‘Focker-in-Law,’ the latest installment of the ‘Meet the Parents’ franchise, alongside Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro. The singer said in her statement that the tour has been a ‘beautiful experience’ and that she loves her fans and has loved every minute of the tour so much.

Grande’s team has not specified what prompted the decision to step back, though the statement cited ‘endless, ongoing public scrutiny’ tied to her public-facing work and appearances. A source close to Grande said she cannot wait to support the brilliant team bringing this project to life.