Ariana Grande has left “American Horror Story” during its 13th season as she prepares to take a break from the public eye, but creator Ryan Murphy says he would welcome her return.
Why Ariana Grande Left ‘American Horror Story’
GettyHe says Grande felt unable to juggle her tour with shooting for the long-running television show and that she can rejoin the cast anytime she wants. They agreed to push her to a different season if she chooses to come back.
Murphy calls Grande a “great friend” and hasn’t yet revealed details about her role in the 13th season before her exit, but called it a “very big swing.”
“I might bring her back for another season, per Ariana’s availability,” he said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “I think the world of her.”
He also said that Ariana is a big horror fan, and the two first worked together on “Scream Queens.”
“Ariana is a big fan of horror,” he added. “She’s obviously done homages of that in her work; she did ‘Scream Queens’ for me and loved the experience, and people love her in that show. So I will always work with her.”
What Ryan Murphy Says About Season 13
GettyHe also elaborated on the 13-episode season in the interview.
“This season is a tribute to all of the seasons, which we’ll never do again,” he says now of the effort, which included many, many months of writing. “But it was fun. It was like getting the band back together, and once they got on the set with me, it was like we never stopped making this. Most of them had accents, and they instantly fell back into their characters. It was fascinating and thrilling,” he said.
Her latest music video for “petal” shows her love of horror with a chainsaw murder of the entertainment industry executives who criticize her.
Ariana Grande Prepares for a Break From the Spotlight
Grande just finished the North American leg of her Eternal Sunshine Tour and released an emotional message to her fans as she prepares to leave the public eye.
“I love you… I cannot believe that this concludes the North American leg of the Eternal Sunshine tour. I am overwhelmed with love and the deepest gratitude,” the pop star wrote on Instagram.
“Thank you endlessly for the most special, beautiful, joyful and deeply fulfilling few months… I will cherish every moment of this time with you all & these memories forever. Thank you, Chicago… London, I cannot wait to see you soon. I love you all more than ever.”
Ariana’s representative released a statement to People about her break from the spotlight.
“She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily. Then she will take a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances. This break is needed, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny,” the representative added.
“This tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much,” they continued.
Her “Eternal Sunshine Tour” wraps up in London on Sept. 1.
