Singer Ariana Grande has announced that she will be temporarily stepping back from the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour, stating that this decision was made thoughtfully. This was reported by infohub.kz.

During her concert at the United Center arena in Chicago, Grande told fans that "things can get a little blown out of proportion" and that her decision to withdraw from public life was one she had "quietly made a long time ago," emphasizing that it was not a "reactive or impulsive thing." Reading from her phone, she said: "It was a decision that was made from a thoughtful and empowered place. And I want you to know that many things can be true at the same time."

On Sunday, producers of Stephen Sondheim's "Sunday in the Park With George" in London announced that Grande had withdrawn from the production, which was set to debut at the Barbican theater in 2027.

Grande's recent breakup with "Wicked" co-star Ethan Slater, the ongoing tour, and last week's release of the album "Petal" have fueled rampant speculation online about her health and appearance. She has previously expressed discomfort with public discourse around her weight, stating in a 2023 TikTok video: "I think we should be gentler and less comfortable commenting on people's bodies, no matter what."

A representative for Grande confirmed to People magazine that the 33-year-old singer will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the "Eternal Sunshine" tour. The representative's statement said: "She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny."

A representative for Grande declined to offer further comment to the Associated Press. Continuing her remarks from the stage on Monday, Grande said she knows fans are worried that "negativity was ruining things" for her, but said the opposite is true. "Multiple things can be true at the same time: boundaries need to be set, human beings can need a break sometimes, and also, this can be and will continue to be the greatest experience of my professional and creative life," she told her fans, who erupted in cheers.

The "Eternal Sunshine" tour is scheduled to conclude on Sept. 1 in London, after a 10-night residency at the famed O2 Arena.