Ariana Grande's Surprising Retreat: The Real Story Behind Her Break

Ariana Grande shocked the world when she chose to “take a step back from visibility” after completing her “Eternal Sunshine” tour, a decision that forced her to drop out of the West End revival of “Sunday in the Park with George.”

The move comes after the singer endured intense public scrutiny over her weight — with renewed online criticism following the release of her “Petal” music video Friday.

Page Six has spoken to multiple insiders who detail what led to her surprising decision.