American singer Ariana Grande suffered a foot injury shortly before concluding her global concert tour, forcing the pop star to perform her final London shows without her signature high-heeled shoes.
The 33-year-old Grammy-winning performer revealed on Monday, August 31, that she was recovering from an injury while preparing for the final two dates of her Eternal Sunshine Tour at the O2 Arena in London.
In a series of messages posted to her Instagram story on Monday, August 31, Grande explained to her followers that she would need to wear comfortable footwear during her Monday night performance and likely for her final show on Tuesday, September 1. She clarified that her foot was bandaged while recovering from a minor injury, noting that the ailment was a deep cut rather than a sprain or a muscular issue.
Grande asked fans attending the London concerts not to be concerned if they saw her on stage without her usual high heels or if she appeared to have slight difficulty stepping on her injured foot. She reassured her audience that the show would continue as scheduled and that she was actively recovering. She added lightheartedly that she would be performing a few centimeters shorter than usual during the remaining shows, expressing her gratitude and sending her love to her fans.
Tour Success and Chart Records
The two concerts at the O2 Arena, a major multi-purpose indoor entertainment venue located on the Greenwich Peninsula in London, mark the end of Grande's extensive Eternal Sunshine Tour. The concert tour launched in June 2026 and featured more than 30 performances across North America before concluding with a residency of 10 concerts at the London venue.
During the course of the tour, Grande released her latest studio album, titled Petal, on Friday, July 31. The album achieved immediate commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200, the flagship United States album chart published weekly by Billboard magazine. The release also produced a number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the song Hate That I Made You Love Me, while the album's title track, Petal, reached number four on the same chart.
Planned Break from Public Scrutiny
Following the completion of the Eternal Sunshine Tour, Grande intends to step away from public appearances and professional commitments for an extended period. The decision comes amid widespread public discussion and ongoing media scrutiny regarding her health and physical appearance.
A representative for the singer told People magazine that Grande was looking forward to finishing her tour on a high note while healthy and happy, before taking a well-deserved break from public life. The spokesperson stated that the artist had faced continuous public criticism and added that the tour itself had been a wonderful experience for Grande, who loved her fans and cherished every moment on stage.
The planned hiatus follows several weeks of public discussion regarding Grande's career. On August 3, reports indicated that the singer planned to step back from the spotlight due to persistent public commentary. On August 4, Grande addressed her fans directly regarding the temporary break, stating that while she was aware of fan concerns that negative comments had affected her, those comments were not the reason for her hiatus. On August 5, sources close to the singer confirmed that she was focusing on herself and had a strong network of supporters around her.
Emotional Finale and Film Return
At the conclusion of her final tour performance, Grande became emotional on stage, tearing up as she thanked her audience and described the tour as one of the most beautiful experiences of her life.
Following her break from music, Grande is scheduled to return to acting later this year. She will appear in movie theaters on November 25 in Focker-in-Law, the upcoming sequel in the Meet the Parents comedy film franchise.
