“A well-deserved rest”: Ariana Grande finishes her tour in London before taking a break

American star Ariana Grande concluded her tour in London on Tuesday evening Eternal Sunshine before retiring from public life for an indefinite period, while his physical appearance and his weight loss have sparked numerous reactions for months.

This tour by Ariana Grande, who at 33 is one of the most famous pop stars in the world, started in June in North America and ended in London with 10 concerts, all of which were sold out. For the last date, Tuesday evening, an excitement tinged with sadness reigned among the fans met by AFP before the concert.

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Jadey, a 21-year-old Dutch woman working in tourism, said she was waiting for the concert “for almost a year”. More “It’s the end of an era for me and a lot of fans”she added, referring to the withdrawal of the star. “It’s a mixed feeling: I’m sad, but I think it will do him good”commented Kane, a 27-year-old broadcaster living in the north-east of England. “Tonight is going to be a really special moment”adds his sister, Heather.

“Incessant and permanent” comments

In early August, a representative for Ariana Grande indicated that she wanted to take some time “recoil” vis-à-vis public life, his numerous appearances having “resulted in incessant and permanent comments”. “She is looking forward to finishing the tour and wrapping it up in beauty, health and joy, and then taking a well-deserved rest away from her work and public appearances”said his team in a press release.

The clip of Petalthe flagship title of her latest album, in which she appears very thin, has fueled questions about the singer’s state of health. The fans rally around her. “I don’t think people who aren’t part of his entourage should be allowed to make comments about him”said Yan Li, 21, a graphic designer from Hong Kong.

Ariana Grande, who was nominated for an Oscar in 2025 for her role in the film Wickedhas given up playing in a musical which was planned in London in 2027. The star has a heavy history with England. In May 2017, 22 people including seven children were killed leaving the concert she gave in Manchester in a bomb attack.