Pop singer Ariana Grande became emotional during the final concert of her "Eternal Sunshine Tour" on Tuesday night at the O2 Arena in London, marking the end of her 41-show tour and her planned hiatus from public visibility.
"This has been one of the most beautiful, extraordinary experiences of my life and I just want to express my gratitude without sobbing completely," Grande told the audience, according to video shared by Pop Base on X. "But really, thank you from the bottom of my heart. It’s been so special, and I’ll cherish this experience always."
Grande, 33, expressed her appreciation for her fans' elaborate outfits and messages, stating, "I love your outfits, I love your faces, I love seeing you, I love connecting with you in this way." She added, "Thank you for all of your effort for making this so special. All your messages and your costumes and your wardrobe and makeup is just so beautiful."
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An official representative for Grande confirmed in August that the singer would be "taking a step back from visibility" following the tour's conclusion. The representative stated that this break was a way to step away from "endless, ongoing public scrutiny," particularly after criticism of her weight loss following the release of her music video "Petal" on July 31.
Grande addressed the timing of this decision during a concert in Chicago, explaining that it was not a sudden impulse but a plan made "quietly, a long time ago." She has also withdrawn from a planned West End revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Sunday in the Park with George,