Ariana Grande to take break from public life after final O2 show
Ariana Grande will step back from public life after her final O2 show in London.
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Ariana Grande has announced she will step back from public life after her final show at the O2 arena in London on Tuesday night. The singer, who has been on her Eternal Sunshine tour, told fans that the decision had been in the works for some time.
Her team said the break follows "endless ongoing public scrutiny", particularly around the release of the two Wicked films. Her appearance became the subject of much online discussion, and fans outside the venue said they were not surprised by the announcement.
All ten nights of the London residency were sold out, and fans travelled from the US, Australia and across the UK to see her. Many expressed support for her decision, with one saying: "She deserves it, she deserves to take a step back, people are awful to her, like it's disgusting." Another added: "It's disappointing but not surprising, like of course she's going to take a break, like any reasonable person would no matter how long you've been doing this for."
Grande, who has more than 360 million Instagram followers, has a film due out in November. It is not yet known whether she will return to promote it or if this is the last the public will see of her for some time.
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| Claim | ITV |
|---|---|
| All ten nights at the O2 were sold out. | |
| Ariana Grande announced she would take a break after her final O2 show. |
Channel Perspectives
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ITV1 focused on fan reactions outside the O2, highlighting their sympathy and understanding of Grande's decision. The report also noted the reason for the break, the public scrutiny around the Wicked films and her appearance, and framed the announcement as a well-earned rest. The tone was respectful and supportive of the singer.
- “It's disappointing but not surprising, like of course she's going to take a break, like any reasonable person would no matter how long you've been doing this for.”
- “She deserves it, she deserves to take a step back, people are awful to her, like it's disgusting.”
- “Ariana if you see this diva, please take a rest but not too long.”
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