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

Ariana Grande has quit her upcoming West End role as she plans to take a break following her tour amid struggles with 'ongoing public scrutiny'.

The singer and actress' rep said she would be taking a "step back from visibility" once her Eternal Sunshine Tour finishes in September.

News comes days after the release of her eighth studio album, ‘Petal’

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical, seeks to 'step back' | Hollywood