Overview
- Grande began the 10‑night residency at London’s O2 Arena with an emotional address to fans and a set that mixed Eternal Sunshine, new Petal tracks and career hits.
- The second night, on Aug. 16, featured a surprise appearance by Cynthia Erivo for live duets of “For Good” and “Happy Days,” a reunion from their Wicked films.
- Her representative has said she will “take a step back from visibility” after the residency ends on Sept. 1, and Grande has told audiences the pause was planned and intentional.
- The hiatus has already affected commitments: Grande has withdrawn from the West End revival of Sunday in the Park With George and some promotional appearances are reported to be delayed or recast.
- Release of the Petal music video and images earlier in August provoked widespread public concern about her appearance and renewed debate over scrutiny of celebrity health, which has shaped coverage of the London shows and the decision to step away.