As rumors and public opinion swirled following the announcement that Ariana Grande would be taking a “step back” after the end of her current tour, the singer took to the stage on Monday night to speak to her fans directly. During her Eternal Sunshine stop at the United Center in Chicago, Grande paused the performance to “clear the air about a few things.” Editor’s picksOn Sunday, just days after Grande rolled out her latest album Petal, her rep told People in a statement, “Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour.” The “step back” comes as fans voiced their concerns online about Grande’s health following the release of her “Petal” music video last Friday. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much.”