Key Facts
- Ariana Grande's age
- 33
- Frankie Grande's age
- 43
- Tour conclusion
- September, with ten London dates
- Announcement of break
- Sunday, via People magazine
- Frankie's Instagram caption
- 'July was hot'
- Mother's comment
- 'You are magnificent… and this video is incredible!!'
Background
Ariana Grande, 33, has faced heightened scrutiny over her seemingly withering frame, which has sparked health fears among fans. Her latest music video for the song 'Petal' raised alarm bells as she appeared onscreen with her sternum in plain sight.
The song addresses the pressures of the limelight with lyrics like, 'Tell me who's to blame, is it the people or myself? / But this time feels so very different / This is not a cry for help.'
On Sunday, two days after Ariana's album and video release, a representative announced through People magazine: 'Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour.'
Current Situation
On Monday, Ariana's brother Frankie Grande, 43, took to Instagram to show off his chiseled torso in a series of sultry selfies, including one that showed him posing completely naked. He also shared several more shirtless snaps and a racy photo taken on a gym benchpress.
Frankie's post, captioned 'July was hot,' also included a photo with his and Ariana's mother Joan Grande, 69, who appeared in the Titanique star's Instagram post.
Ariana broke her silence during her concert in Chicago on Monday night, clarifying that the upcoming pause in public appearances had been 'quietly' orchestrated 'a long time ago' and was not because 'negativity was ruining things for me.' She emphasized that 'multiple things can be true at the same time,' stating, 'Yes, boundaries, they need to be set. Human beings can need a break sometimes.'
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 2023 | Ariana addressed body comments in TikTok clip |
| November 2025 | Ariana said tour would be her last for foreseeable future |
| June 2026 | Eternal Sunshine Tour kicked off in North America |
| August 2026 | Petal music video released; break announced |
| September 2026 | Tour concludes with ten London dates |
Impacts
Ariana's hiatus from the spotlight means she will no longer be joining her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey in the London musical 'Sunday In The Park With George' next year.
Her tour, which kicked off in North America in June and will conclude with ten London dates in September, 'will continue to be the greatest experience of my professional and creative life,' she said.
Fans and critics have expressed fears for Ariana's wellbeing after viewing the 'Petal' music video, but her mother had nothing but kind words, writing in the comments of the hitmaker's BTS Instagram post, 'You are magnificent… and this video is incredible!! I love it and I love you more!!!'
Future Outlook
Scenario analysis: The possibilities below are not certain predictions.
Ariana previously attempted to shut down chatter about her physical appearance in an April 2023 TikTok clip, asking fans to be 'gentler and less comfortable' about commenting on people's bodies.
She noted that fans were 'comparing my current body' to 'the unhealthiest version of my body' after she appeared to have lost weight. She said, 'I was on a lot of antidepressants and drinking on them and eating poorly and at the lowest point of my life when I looked the way you consider my healthy, but that in fact wasn't my healthy.'
If Ariana completes her tour as planned and takes a break, she may focus on other passions, as she told Amy Poehler in November 2025 that this tour would be her last for the foreseeable future. However, if public scrutiny continues, it could affect her future decisions, though she has not specified a return date.
Source: dailymail.com
