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Ryan Murphy Says He’s ‘Glad’ Ariana Grande Is Taking Time Away From the Spotlight After ‘American Horror Story’ Exit
Murphy addressed Grande’s departure from the FX anthology series, with Grande planning to step back from visibility after her ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour ends next month.
Ryan Murphy responded to news that pop star Ariana Grande is stepping away from the spotlight and is no longer attached to FX’s American Horror Story. The series creator, speaking after Grande’s reported departure, said he was glad Grande would be taking time away from visibility as she wraps her ongoing music plans.
Page Six reported that Grande’s break from public view is expected to begin after her Eternal Sunshine tour concludes next month. The outlet framed the move as Grande stepping back from the kind of constant attention that often follows high-profile artists, rather than as a dispute about the show itself.
In his comments, Murphy indicated he is supportive of Grande taking a step back, describing her choice as something he welcomes while she moves on from the project. He did not, in the reporting cited, provide a detailed timeline for her exit beyond the reported shift in her visibility and commitments.
American Horror Story is produced by Murphy and has a long-running rotating structure in which cast lineups change by season. Grande had been associated with the series in prior coverage, but the new report described her departure in connection with her broader decision to take time away from visibility after touring.
Grande’s next-month tour endpoint places the reported change in her acting schedule in the same general window as her final public performances tied to Eternal Sunshine. Her music schedule, combined with the reported choice to reduce her exposure, is central to the explanation provided in the reporting.
FX has not publicly detailed the internal casting process in the cited report, and Page Six did not describe whether Grande’s exit will require a direct replacement or whether the show’s season structure will absorb the change. It also did not specify the exact production stage at which the decision was implemented.
For viewers, the reported shift means any planned on-screen arc linked to Grande would no longer be expected as part of the series going forward. For entertainment industry watchers, the development highlights how touring and major-release timelines can intersect with high-cost, tightly scheduled television production calendars.
Why It Matters
- Grande’s reported exit could affect American Horror Story’s casting and storyline planning as the series continues into its next phases.
- The reported timing, after the end of her Eternal Sunshine tour, underscores how touring schedules can drive changes in television commitments.
- Public-facing decisions about reduced visibility can influence how major artists manage brand exposure while maintaining other work.
- The development highlights the coordination required between music touring, major-screen roles, and long-running anthology series production.
- Because FX did not provide further details in the cited report, fans and industry observers may have to rely on future announcements for confirmation of exact episode-level impacts.
Key Facts
- Page Six reported that Ariana Grande is exiting FX’s American Horror Story.
- Ryan Murphy responded to the reported departure, saying he is glad Grande is taking time away from visibility.
- The reporting tied Grande’s decision to wrap her Eternal Sunshine tour, which is expected to end next month.
- The report described Grande’s shift as stepping back from visibility rather than elaborating on a dispute about the show.
- No additional FX production details, casting timelines, or replacement plans were provided in the cited report.