Global superstar Ariana Grande was was unable to make her AHS debut a reality - and fans have a lot to say about it.09:20, 11 Jul 2026Fans of American Horror Story had a surprising reaction after discovering Ariana Grande would no longer star.‌AHS fans have made their true feelings clear after it was reported singing superstar Ariana Grande would no longer feature in Season 13.‌Due to premiere on FX on September 24, favourites like Sarah Paulson and Emma Roberts are all set to feature in the new season.‌Sadly, due to conflicts with changes to the production dates of American Horror Story and with her Eternal Sunshine Tour happening simultaneously, Grande was unable to shoot any scenes for the new season.The news comes after she rescheduled some of her July concerts and fans noticed she was missing during a shoot of some exterior scenes.While some were devastated, others were actually pleased the Wicked star would not be appearing.‌Taking to Reddit to discuss the news, one said: "I’m not sad lol. She has no connection to the story or the cast. Yes people have been added to the cast before, but honestly if it’s the last season I’d rather see the OGs than her get a bunch of screen time that could go to someone else."Another commented: "Thank god," while another shared: "Lowkey glad."‌Another Reddit user agreed: "Honestly, after the Kim K casting in the last AHS, thank gawd she isn't going to be in it. Stick to real actors, and the original AHS cast."One viewer shared: "YES! Best news since they announced the theme of the new season. No one wanted her included anyway."A final fan said: "I am actually very happy! I don't like those singers and what else appearing in TV series like that. Most of the time it really just spoils rather than enrich." [Sic]‌There were some viewers who would have loved to have seen her approach to the horror franchise, with one saying: "Well that sucks I was kinda looking forward to seeing her in the AHS mode."Another commented: "Dang that’s unfortunate, I was rly hoping for a Scream Queens crossover." [Sic]‌Grande appeared in the first season of the Fox's Scream Queens as Sonya Herfmann and, despite her limited screen time, she delivered one of the show's most iconic and comedic death scenes.While many think of Grande has a singer first and foremost, she actually started her career as a child actor on Nickelodeon.She has also received Best Supporting Actress nominations for her role as Glinda in Wicked from The Oscars, The BAFTAs and The Golden Globes.Article continues belowPreviously announced AHS season 13 cast making their debuts include Paul Anthony Kelly, Berto Colón, and Joey Pollari.FX's American Horror Story Season 13 premieres on September 24