Ariana Grande’s return to the stage after several years away from touring has been causing a stir, but she’s now been forced to reschedule three shows.
From cheeky lyric changes to teetering on the highest heels she could find, the Eternal Sunshine Tour has captivated fans.
However, three shows in New York and Boston have now been postponed after concerns over safety and production issues.
‘We are so sorry for these unfortunate scheduling changes,’ Ariana wrote. ‘This was our best and safest option as these challenges with production have come to our attention.’
The announcement comes days after a video of a hidden lift getting stuck as Ari and her dancers emerged from the middle of the stage.
There’s been a string of minor issues such as screens cutting out, the opening curtain being too close to the dancers, and the Petal singer slipping on her dress.
Ariana continued: ‘The utmost important thing to us all is safety, first and foremost, and also making sure you all see the show how it is intended to run. Thank you so much for your understanding and I cannot wait to see you.’
Her July 12 gig at New York’s Barclays Center will now take place on July 14, while her two dates at Boston’s TD Garden have been moved from July 22 and July 24 to July 23 and July 26, respectively.
Tickets will be honoured for these rescheduled shows but frustrated fans have vented about having purchased hotels and travel for those dates.
The stage isn’t the only malfunction Ariana has had recently, and no, we’re not talking about her break-up with Ethan Slater.
She accidentally posted a picture of her entire breast on Instagram for her 375million followers to see.
In an adorable snap petting a dog, Ariana’s dress was a little too loose around her chest, which proved an unfortunate combination with the camera angle.
As the comments multiplied, she eventually disabled them entirely, which is usually the celebrity equivalent of pulling the fire alarm and evacuating the building.
Instead of vanishing, the Thank U Next icon posted a video to her Instagram Story featuring her longtime friend Elizabeth Gillies.
Her Victorious co-star casually takes a sip of champagne before informing Ariana: ‘You have great tits, they’re really beautiful.’
Without missing a beat, Ariana simply replies, straight-faced: ‘Thank you.’
The Wicker superstar is set to perform a 10-night London residency in August, beginning on August 15 at the O2 Arena.