Pop star Ariana Grande has spoken publicly for the first time after it was revealed that she was taking a step back from public life due to scrutiny over her appearance

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

Ariana Grande will take a 'step back from visibility' after her Eternal Sunshine tour amid 'public scrutiny'

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

Ariana Grande announced she will step away from the spotlight after \