Ariana Grande has announced she will step back from public-facing engagements after finishing her current tour, citing concerns about "endless, ongoing public scrutiny". There has been renewed public commentary surrounding Grande’s physical appearance following the release of her new album.

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’