Ariana Grande, the ‘Petals’ star, has been a centre of online conversation regarding her body. While some fans shared concerns about her health and routine, others defended the renowned singer, asking critics to mind their business. As the dispute became increasingly heated, the 33-year-old singer stepped back from a West End project to move away from the spotlight. Reports now claim the situation is personal, but she has people around her to support her and slow down. Here’s a closer look at Ariana Grande’s decision to step away from the spotlight to focus on herself.
Ariana Grande has people helping her to ‘slow down’
Previously, PEOPLE reported that Ariana Grande will no longer be part of the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George, which was scheduled to commence next summer in London. “Deeply personal,” the outlet said about the singer’s situation. “Stepping away from Sunday in the Park is a sign that she’s prepared to step away from the spotlight and focus on herself,” the source said, adding, “She does have people around her supporting her in slowing down.”
Ariana Grande reveals stepping back was not ‘reactive or repulsive’
During the recent ‘Eternal Sunshine’ concert in Chicago on August 3, 2026, Ariana Grande addressed the decision to step back from the spotlight. To the sold-out crowd, the ‘supernatural’ singer said that it “was not a reactive or impulsive thing” but rather a plan she made “quietly, a long time ago.”
Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ music video
Ariana Grande’s recent music video for the single ‘Petal’ fueled the conversation after the auditioners repeatedly told her that she ‘is not good enough,’ ‘couldn’t hurt to lose a few lbs,’ and ‘should get some work done.’ However, even after the video, fans commented on her body image, citing that her bones were visible.
