Ariana Grande announced plans to step back from the limelight after wrapping her Eternal Sunshine tour. The singer gave a tearful speech announcing that she would stay away from her usual work for an indefinite time. As Grande continues with her work, an insider recently revealed what her life looks like away from the spotlight.
According to Page Six, an insider revealed that Grande was spending some time off in Los Angeles with her boyfriend Ricky Alvarez. “Ariana is doing great,” a source shared, before adding, “She’s in an amazing place. She’s really happy.” They further revealed that the Positions singer was “laying low” and “enjoying her downtime.”
The source also revealed that Alvarez’s family was in L.A. “She loves Halloween things, so she’s getting into the season,” they added.
The couple was last seen publicly on September 24 at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights. They attempted to stay away from the public eye, especially Grande, who also had a baseball cap on.
The 33-year-old announced she was taking a break earlier this month. Grande was criticized for her appearance and weight throughout the tour. Many social media users trolled her and questioned how she was going through the entire routine during her shows.
Grande announced her break in tears. She sat before her fans and said, “I just wanted to say thank you so much.” The singer added, “Thank you for 10 beautiful London shows and for 41 incredible Eternal Sunshine tour shows.”
She continued to mention that she had “one of the most beautiful” tours and “extraordinary experiences.” Her fans consistently cheered for her as she fought back tears and declared that she has the “best fans in the world.”
Her fans also showered her with love on social media. Many noted that they made the right woman famous. Some of them also fought trolls who often commented on her physique.
The Wicked star continued to compliment her fans. She said, “I love your outfits. Love your faces. I love seeing you, and I love connecting with you in this way.” She expressed her gratitude for all the efforts her fans put in to making her shows special. Concluding her speech, Grande blew kisses to the crowd.
According to People, Grande’s announcement came days after her representative shared the same. They revealed that the singer would end her tour “on a high note, both healthily and happily,” and then take her “much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny.”
The rep noted how the singer adores her fans and enjoyed every bit of the tour. However, an insider revealed that Grande “performs a very physical show, and there is a lot of athleticism involved.” The source added that her routine is a difficult one, but she “performs healthily and successfully” every night.
Grande often addressed the ongoing comments on her appearance. The singer also included some of the issues she was fighting in her new album Petal. The insider claimed, “This album is a fight song, an anthem about the love-hate relationship with the public and their toxicity.” They further confirmed that she did not sing about romance on the album.
