Ariana Grande announces public hiatus after emotional final London tour show

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2 Sep 2026 • 4:15 PM MYT
The Independent
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Ariana Grande announces public hiatus after emotional final London tour show

  • Ariana Grande has concluded her 41-date Eternal Sunshine tour with an emotional final performance at London's O2 Arena, marking the start of an extended hiatus from public life.
  • The 33-year-old singer expressed immense gratitude to her fans during the show, which marked the end of her three-month tour across North America and a 10-night residency in London.
  • Grande confirmed her decision to step back from public-facing work follows intense public scrutiny regarding her appearance and health, clarifying that the break was a planned decision rather than an impulsive reaction.
  • As a result of her break, Grande has withdrawn from the London revival of Sunday in the Park with George at the Barbican, prompting her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey to also step down from the production.
  • Despite taking a break from live performances, Grande will next star as former FBI negotiator Olivia Jones in the upcoming comedy film Focker-In-Law, set for release on 25 November.

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