Ariana Grande spoke directly to her fans at a Chicago concert on Monday about her decision to step back from the public eye. Over the weekend, a representative for Grande, 33, released a statement saying that "Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour." Scrutiny of Grande has intensified in recent weeks, fuelled by public discussion of Grande’s physical appearance and overall health.

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 \