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EXCLUSIVE: How Ariana Grande is Stepping Back From Spotlight Amid Health Concerns · Fresh Intelligence

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[SPEAKER_00]: Ariana Grande stunned fans by announcing she's taking a step back after her current tour ends on September 1st.
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[SPEAKER_00]: In her statement, she mentioned she was ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily.
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[SPEAKER_00]: However, Insiders revealed that the 33-year-old wicked star is putting on a brave face amid concerns.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Along with pausing her concerts, Grant has also postponed an upcoming theater stint in London, set to begin next summer.
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[SPEAKER_00]: This decision follows intense scrutiny over her weight, with reports estimating the singer possibly weighs just 87 pounds.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Dr. Gabe Merkin, who does not treat grand, warn that at that weight, she would be severely calorie deficient.
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[SPEAKER_00]: He added that this situation puts her at high risk for serious health problems.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Earlier this year, grand was devastated after Oscar voters snubbed her for her role in
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[SPEAKER_00]: And Insider mentioned, Ariana feels like the rug has been pulled out from under her.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Compounding these challenges, she reportedly split from her boyfriend of nearly three years.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Ethan Slater, earlier this year.
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[SPEAKER_00]: A source explained, there's been a lot of upheaval in her life lately.