NEW YORK (AP): Ariana Grande chose to “clear the air about a few things” during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine tour. While on stage at Chicago’s United Center, Grande told her fans that “things can get a little blown out of proportion,” and that her decision to take a break from public life was one she had “quietly made a long time ago,” rather than a “reactive or impulsive thing”.

Ariana Grande announced her decision to step back from public visibility following her Eternal Sunshine tour, amid intense scrutiny over her appearance and weight criticism.

Ariana Grande has insisted her break from the spotlight was planned 'a long time ago', telling fans that 'boundaries need to be set' in a defiant on stage statement last month.