Ariana Grande exits 'American Horror Story' Season 13 due to tour schedule conflict
Los Angeles, July 11
Singer-actor Ariana Grande has exited the upcoming 13th season of American Horror Story after production dates for the FX series conflicted with her ongoing Eternal Sunshine tour, according to E! News.
Grande was announced as part of the Season 13 cast in October alongside franchise regulars Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe and Leslie Grossman.
Speaking to Variety in November after her casting was announced, Grande had teased her role while keeping details under wraps.
"I know a little tiny bit about the role but what I know I can't say," she said.
"I'll probably have a very tiny thing to do in it, but I'll be grateful to be a part of it because I love everyone involved," she added.
Although Grande will no longer make her American Horror Story debut this season, she has previously collaborated with creator Ryan Murphy on the 2015 horror-comedy series Scream Queens, where she appeared alongside Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd and Keke Palmer, according to E! News.
Recalling her enthusiasm about working with Murphy, Grande told Teen Vogue in 2015, "When I got the chance to meet with him, I was like, 'Whatever you want me to do, I'm down.'"
"I was like, 'I'll play any role, I'll be the first one to die, the villain, I'll be anything you want.' I was so excited when this opportunity came about," she added.
Murphy had also praised Grande following their collaboration on Scream Queens.
"She was lovely, she was great. All of the girls loved her," Murphy said during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in 2017.
"And all of the girls are actually still close to her," he added.
Grande's exit comes after the production schedule for American Horror Story Season 13 was shifted, creating a conflict with her Eternal Sunshine tour, which began last month, E! News reported.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I was actually looking forward to seeing her in AHS! She was hilarious in Scream Queens, so this is a bit disappointing. But hey, artists have to prioritize their main gigs. Maybe next season? 🤞
I've been a fan of AHS since day one, but this season's cast is already stacked. Losing Ariana is not a big deal - she would have been a small role anyway. More screen time for the legends like Lange and Paulson! 🙌
This seems like a classic case of overcommitment. She shouldn't have announced her involvement if there was even a slight chance of conflict. But I guess that's showbiz for you. 🤷♀️
Yaar, I think it's good she's focusing on her tour. AHS is getting too weird these days - all that gore and nonsense. At least her music brings happiness to millions. Smart move. 👍
I'm actually relieved. As a huge AHS fan, I was nervous about a pop star joining the cast. The show needs to maintain its credibility. Lange, Paulson, Peters - that's where the real talent is. Period.
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