ariana grande says decision to step back from public life not 'impulsive'
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ariana grande says her decision to step back from the limelight upon conclusion of her current concert tour wasn’t an “impulsive” one.
“the announcement that was made (sunday) was not a reactive or impulsive thing. it is something that i had decided to plan,” grande told fans during her chicago stop of the eternal sunshine tour on monday. she said she had planned it “quietly, a long time ago.”
the 33-year-old also denied that “negativity” was “ruining things” for her, per people.
“no matter what noises exist out there, nothing will be able to distort my reality or be more real to me or not as real to me as this love that we share,” grande told fans in attendance. she said the eternal sunshine tour was “one of the most healing, beautiful, correct and special experiences” of her life.
“that felt good,” she concluded. “i wish that words were enough to articulate how much i love you.”
it was the first time grande has commented on her decision to step back upon conclusion of the eternal sunshine tour” amid public scrutiny over her health and body.
what ari’s rep said
a representative for the “thank u, next” hitmaker told people that the singer “will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the eternal sunshine tour.”
“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,” grande’s rep said.
“this tour has been a beautiful experience for her. she loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much.”
grande has also bowed out of appearing in the revival of stephen sondheim’s “sunday in the park” in london’s west end. the stage production was scheduled to open at the barbican centre next summer, with grande and jonathan bailey headlining the show.
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scrutiny intensified after ‘petal’ release
public and online discourse over grande’s appearance and health intensified after the july 31 release of her latest song, “petal.” the song lyrics document the toxicity that comes with fame.
fans commented on grande’s frail appearance after the release of the song’s music video on the same day on youtube.
“she is extremely thin and it’s concerning,” one fan wrote.
“i think people are allowed to be concerned for her health,” another weighed in.
“i can see her whole skeletal system. this isn’t right,” a third said.
a source close to grande told new york post’s page six that the “no tears left to cry” singer is “overworked.”
“she’s been happy performing her recent shows and being back on stage, but she’s been overworked,” said the source. “she’s been nonstop and it’s taking a toll. she’s never handled the public scrutiny well and constant chatter about her weight (doesn’t help).”
a second source claimed grande’s decision to step back had more to do with the “nonstop public scrutiny” around her personal life and appearance.
actress jameela jamil took aim at grande’s team, expressing her concern on social media about the singer’s health and body image.
“this poor woman is possibly dying right in front of us,” jamil wrote in a since-deleted comment on eating disorder recovery advocate charli howard’s post.
“this outfit is designed to accentuate the thinness for discourse,” jamil continued of her petal video. “her team are thoroughly irresponsible for not guiding her away from this deeply damaging image for her young fans to see so glamorized.”
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