Pop singer Ariana Grande concluded her latest tour and has chosen to step back from public life. She was scheduled to perform alongside her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey.
The performance marked a significant moment for fans who had traveled from across the globe to attend, according to the BBC. Many of those fans came from countries like China and Australia, as well as various European cities.
The London dates alone saw around 200,000 people attend. Her 10-show residency at the O2 Arena represented a final chance for many fans to see her live.
Grande spoke about how much she valued her fans and said they were the best in the world. She added that the experience of performing was something she would always cherish.
A source close to the singer mentioned that her performances are physically demanding. That source also said that Grande had heard concerns from fans about negative energy affecting her work.
She described how she felt after the shows and said she was proud of what she had accomplished.
The singer’s decision to step back from public life marks a major shift in her career path.
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