Ariana Grande’s ‘Then and Now’ pics spark concern over her health amid break-up and tour; Fans say ‘I hope she is okay’ |

Ariana Grande officially kicked off her highly anticipated ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour over the weekend, delivering an emotional opening-night performance filled with powerhouse vocals and belted-out fan-favourite hits. However, besides the excitement around her return to the big stage, her images and videos of the singer’s appearance from the show have sparked a wave of concern from fans and netizens alike.Concert photos and videos from the singer’s opening show have been doing the rounds on social media, with some raising alarm over the star’s alleged slimmer appearance. While no one could fault the singer for her vocal range, costumes and performances, many however, pointed out her ‘frail’ physique.Ariana Grande’s Then and Now pics go viral

Fans express concern for Ariana Grande

One user wrote, “You can’t convince me that Ariana Grande is NOW healthy, cz this not normal.” Another questioned, “Is she okay??? Why is she looking like this now???”Some fans expressed fears that the demands of a global tour could take a toll on the singer. “ariana it gets to a point…. in about 2 weeks she’ll start cancelling tour dates… idk if she can last the whole tour,” one comment read.Others drew comparisons to late singer Karen Carpenter, with one post stating that Grande appeared “frail onstage during her new tour as fans compare her ‘fragile’ figure to Karen Carpenter.”Another concerned fan wrote, “i really wanted to go into this tour loving everything…. but she just looks SOOOOO concerning….. i’m genuinely appalled…. i truly hope ariana is okay.”Another concerned fan wrote, “i really wanted to go into this tour loving everything…. but she just looks SOOOOO concerning….. i’m genuinely appalled…. i truly hope ariana is okay.”Still another commented, “I don’t usually comment on people’s bodies… but it’s so concerning to see her like this and that’s even though I’m not even a fan of Ariana Grande but it’s just that she looks like a skeleton.” Whie a third added, “i don’t want to be that person, but ariana literally looks like a skeleton, her ED is showing and we should stop pretending she’s alright.”

Fans extend support to Ariana Grande

However, Grande’s fans stepped in to slam people passing comments about the singer’s body. Several supporters noted that Ariana had previously addressed concerns about her weight and appearance. At the time, she explained that a period many considered her “healthiest” was actually one of the most difficult times in her life when she was on ‘antidepressants, drinking, and poor eating habits’. She assured all that she “feels healthier now.“Grande’s tour comes after the singer wrapped up back-to-back filming schedules of ‘Wicked’ and ‘Wicked For Good’ and also completed the lengthy press tours. She also filmed the comedy titled ‘Focker-in-Law’, which is slated to release on November 25.

Ariana Grande splits from Ethan Slater

On the personal front, the singer and actress hit the headlines on Tuesday after TMZ reported that the actress had split from her boyfriend and ‘Wicked’ costar Ethan Slater after three years of dating.