Ariana Grande to take ‘a step back’ from public life due to ‘endless, ongoing scrutiny’

The Guardian UK Sunday 02 August 2026, 23:23 UTC By Sian Cain and agencies 1 min read

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Singer was due to reunite with Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey in London production of Sunday in the Park With GeorgeAriana Grande has announced plans to take a break from public-facing work after her tour ends due to “endless, ongoing public scrutiny”. She is pulling out of the upcoming London revival of Sunday in the Park With George. The pop singer was due to appear opposite her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey in a new production of Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed musical at the...

Singer was due to reunite with Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey in London production of Sunday in the Park With George

Ariana Grande has announced plans to take a break from public-facing work after her tour ends due to “endless, ongoing public scrutiny”. She is pulling out of the upcoming London revival of Sunday in the Park With George.

The pop singer was due to appear opposite her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey in a new production of Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed musical at the Barbican in 2027.

Ariana Grande (ORG) Jonathan Bailey (PERSON) London (LOCATION) GeorgeAriana Grande (ORG) Stephen Sondheim’s (PERSON) Barbican (ORG)

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