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Ariana Grande steps back from public work

Ariana Grande has announced she will step back from public-facing work after her world tour ends next month, citing "endless, ongoing public scrutiny". The 33-year-old US singer is pulling out of a planned 2027 London revival of "Sunday in the Park with George", in which she had been due to reunite with her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey.

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Ariana Grande takes a 'step back' amid 'endless' public scrutiny

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The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour next month, her representative says.

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Sky Published 3 August 2026

Ariana Grande takes a 'step back' amid 'endless' public scrutiny

Ariana Grande has announced she is stepping back from public-facing engagements, citing concerns about "endless, ongoing public scrutiny".

CBS Published 3 August 2026

Ariana Grande pulls out of musical over "endless, ongoing public scrutiny"

Guardian Published 2 August 2026

Ariana 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 George Ariana Grande has announced plans to take a break from public-facing work after her tour ends due to “endless, ongoing public scrutiny”. She is pulling out of the upcoming London revival of Sunday in the Park With George. The pop singer was due to appear opposite her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey in…

BBC Published 2 August 2026

Ariana Grande pulls out of London musical for break from 'endless' scrutiny

The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour next month, her representative says.

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